Crochet sheep can have bobble fleece, fluffy yarn, loose loops or a simple smooth surface. These 18 complete projects explore that variety through long legged dolls, small four legged animals, seated characters and a seasonal sheep egg. Each idea links directly to its original designer or publisher.
The Free, Paid and access notes were checked in November 2026. Free means the instructions, not the materials. Optional PDFs and paid accessories are identified separately, and the Ravelry and publisher download conditions are stated where relevant. Availability and prices can change; no purchase or subscription is required to read this collection.
The generated images are original color and styling inspiration, not designer photographs or samples made or tested by Speshview. They do not reproduce the linked patterns exactly. Facial embroidery, fleece, shaping, proportions, limb placement and accessories can differ; meaningful differences are noted with each project. Follow the original photos and current pattern for exact construction.
Plan the finishing for the recipient’s age and intended use. Small detachable eyes, buttons and other parts can present choking hazards; see the CPSC toy safety guidance. Embroidered features in an illustration do not certify a finished toy as safe. Keep toys out of infant sleep spaces, following the NIH Safe to Sleep guidance. Do not add weighted filling, cords or loose decorations simply to copy a display image.
1.) Sage the Sheep
Sage is a useful starting point if you want to compare two ways of suggesting wool. Jess Huff provides both a bobble version and a smoother single crochet version on the same page, so they count as one project here. The illustrated tan and ivory palette keeps the face readable against the textured fleece, while brown hooves give the long limbs a clear finish. Check which version you intend to follow before gathering yarn, because the requirements differ. Our image changes the expression, proportions and bobble scale. Use the designer’s photographs for the actual face placement and construction, and work a small texture sample before beginning the larger pieces.
Pattern: Free — Sage the Sheep by Jess Huff. Full web directions for bobble and single crochet versions; no account or subscription required. US terms. Published size: 13.5 inches standing. Illustration changes face, bobble scale, proportions and expression; original offers two texture versions.
2.) Lolla the Lamb
Lolla contrasts fluffy yarn with a smooth face and slender limbs. That combination gives the seated lamb a soft outline while allowing the expression and ears to remain distinct. Petra Salisbury’s complete web pattern includes detailed notes, photographs and support videos, making it worth reading through before choosing a fuzzy yarn that can hide stitches. Our cream illustration changes the face proportions, embroidery and fleece appearance, while retaining the contrast between smooth and fluffy areas. The original uses two yarn weights and different hooks for those parts. Check those materials carefully rather than expecting one ball of chenille to produce every section at the same scale.
Pattern: Free — Lolla the Lamb by Petra Salisbury of Cuddly Stitches Craft. Full web pattern; optional paid ad-free PDF. No account or subscription needed for the web instructions. Published size: 9 inches seated; 12 inches from ears to toes. Illustration changes face, embroidery, proportions and fuzzy yarn appearance.
3.) The Sleepy Sheep
The Sleepy Sheep makes a gentle decorative character even without its bedtime accessories. Elisa provides the complete sheep instructions free, while the sleep hat and pillow belong to the paid version of the project. The plain sheep is therefore the focus of this illustration, with cream and latte colors suggesting a quiet bedside display. The published height includes the hat, so do not treat that number as the exact height of the unaccessorized sheep. Our image also alters the fleece texture, expression and limb proportions. Read the original page to distinguish the free sheep from the extras before deciding whether you want the complete dressed scene.
Pattern: Free sheep; paid extras — The Sleepy Sheep by Elisa Sartori of Elisa’s Crochet. Complete sheep body is free on the page. The sleep hat and pillow require the paid complete PDF. No account needed for free sheep instructions. Published size: about 8 inches seated including the hat in the designer’s measurement; plain sheep is shorter. Illustration omits paid hat and pillow and changes fleece texture, expression and proportions.
4.) Long-Legged Sheep
Long dangling legs give the Two Cats Handmade sheep a particularly expressive silhouette. A mustard fleece and ivory face make a cheerful color direction, especially when the toy sits on an edge where its limbs can hang freely. The original pattern uses fine cotton and a small hook, so the illustrated close view should not be taken as evidence of a large finished toy. Check the yarn and hook information before choosing substitutes. The head and body use bobbles, while the smoother limbs supply a useful contrast. Our image changes the expression, scale and proportions; follow the designer’s assembly directions for the actual balance of the finished sheep.
Pattern: Free — Long-Legged Sheep by Two Cats Handmade. Complete public English web pattern using US stitch abbreviations; no subscription or account required. Published size: size depends on yarn; original uses 8/4 cotton and a 2.5 mm hook. Illustration changes scale, expression and limb proportions.
5.) Luna Lamb
Luna Lamb demonstrates how a dark fleece can be just as charming as a pale one. Black plush yarn around a tan face gives the illustration a strong contrast, while embroidered closed eyes suggest a calm expression. Melanie’s pattern is published as a complete guest project by A Crafty Concept and uses a combination of super bulky and worsted yarn. That distinction matters when planning the relationship between the fleece and slender limbs. Our version changes the pose and expression, and its plush surface may look different from the designer’s chosen yarn. Use the original photographs to assess the shape before treating the black and tan palette as a material plan.
Pattern: Free — Luna Lamb by Melanie of August Rainbow Crochet, published by A Crafty Concept. Complete guest web pattern in US terms; optional ad-free version linked by the designer. No account needed for the free page. Published size: approximately 11 inches head to toe. Illustration changes yarn appearance, pose and embroidered expression.
6.) Dora the Sheep
Dora brings color into the collection through a small bobble covered body. Lavender pink and gray create a playful alternative to natural sheep colors, with the smooth head and long narrow limbs standing out against the textured torso. The original is a doll like, upright design rather than a four legged sheep, and the corrected illustration preserves that general arrangement. Its gray cap, expression and proportions are styling changes, not additional instructions included in the pattern. Elisa labels the project intermediate, so read the joining and finishing sections before beginning. A small bobble sample will help you judge whether the chosen yarn gives the texture enough definition.
Pattern: Free — Dora the Sheep by Elisa Sartori of Elisa’s Crochet. Full web pattern; optional paid photo PDF. No account or subscription needed for the free instructions. Published size: 5.5 inches tall. Illustration changes color, head cap, expression and proportions; it retains the upright doll form.
7.) Little Crochet Lamb
Sewrella’s Little Crochet Lamb combines a bobbly fleece with a smooth cotton face and limbs. The two textures give the maker a clear way to separate the expression from the woolly outline, even in a restrained ivory palette. A moss green background makes those pale surfaces easy to see in the illustration. Read the complete original directions before selecting hooks, because the face and other areas use different sizes. Our image changes the face shape, embroidery and limb lengths. It is a display idea rather than a sample of the exact project, and the original designer’s photographs remain the reference for the relationship between the pieces.
Pattern: Free — Little Crochet Lamb by Ashleigh of Sewrella. Complete web instructions; optional paid bundle is advertised separately. No account or subscription needed for the web pattern. Published size: check original page and sample; yarn and tension determine the finished size. Illustration changes face shape, embroidery and limb lengths.
8.) Lucy the Crochet Sheep
Lucy is a larger sheep project with a comparatively smooth crocheted surface. Dark gray limbs and a long muzzle contrast with an off white body, creating a clear silhouette without relying on bobbles or fluffy novelty yarn. B.Hooked provides written instructions and videos, plus an optional printable PDF. The detailed size notes distinguish standing and seated height, which is useful when considering where the toy will be displayed. Our illustration changes the expression and proportions and omits the original button details. Check the full materials list and finishing directions before starting, especially if making changes for a recipient whose age affects the appropriate choice of features and attachments.
Pattern: Free — Lucy the Crochet Sheep by B.Hooked. Full web pattern with videos in US terms; optional paid printable PDF. No account or subscription needed for web instructions. Published size: 13.5 inches seated; 20 inches standing in the detailed size notes. Illustration changes face and proportions and omits button details.
9.) Little Bo Sheep
Little Bo takes a different route to a woolly finish by combining smooth yarn with faux fur. The body sits horizontally over four short legs, with a darker face supplying a strong contrast to the white fleece. Kristi Simpson’s project is published by Lion Brand as a complete free crochet pattern. The original PDF was opened as well as the product page, which can show a sign up prompt or temporary download pass. Our image changes the facial expression, fur appearance and proportions. It does not demonstrate the exact result of a particular faux fur yarn, so compare the publisher’s sample and material requirements before choosing substitutes.
Pattern: Free — Little Bo Sheep by Kristi Simpson for Lion Brand. Free publisher PDF. The site may show a sign-up prompt or temporary download pass; the public M21069 PDF was also opened and verified. Yarn kit is optional. Published size: 8.5 inches wide and 6 inches high. Illustration changes fur, face and proportions. Public original M21069 PDF.
10.) Amikomo-9 Amigurumi Sheep
Amikomo-9 is a small characterful sheep doll whose striped body and cape offer a different making experience from a plain fleece toy. Pierrot Yarns provides the complete project as an English PDF, translated by Linda Lanz, with charts, stitch count tables and assembly diagrams. That format suits readers who enjoy working from visual information rather than expecting every detail as a long written row. The orange, red and yellow palette in our illustration is a new arrangement, and the cape and body proportions differ from the original. Consult the schematic for measurements and check that you understand the charts before buying the different yarns and hooks.
Pattern: Free — Amikomo-9 Amigurumi Sheep by Pierrot Yarns / Gosyo; English translation by Linda Lanz. Public complete English PDF with charts, stitch-count tables and assembly diagrams; no account or subscription. Finished dimensions are in the schematic. Published size: see the PDF schematic. Illustration changes stripe order, cape and doll proportions.
11.) Sheep Easter Egg
An egg shaped sheep decoration offers a compact seasonal alternative to a conventional stuffed animal. Elisa’s free project creates the whole sheep egg, including its face and ears; the optional paid PDF contains the wider Easter trio. White and beige keep this illustration gentle enough for a spring table without requiring bright holiday colors. The image adds a more textured looking cap and changes the face patch and proportions, while the original pattern uses its own smooth construction. Treat the ceramic dish and blossom as display props, not pattern components. This is a decorative project, and its small size deserves particular consideration if it might be accessible to young children.
Pattern: Free — Sheep Easter Egg by Elisa Sartori of Elisa’s Crochet. Complete sheep egg web pattern; optional paid PDF includes an Easter egg trio. No account or subscription needed for the free sheep project. Published size: 3.5 × 3 inches. Illustration changes face patch, cap texture and proportions; display props are not part of the pattern.
12.) The Chubby Sheep
The Chubby Sheep uses an oversized rounded body and small legs for a humorous look. Its bobble fleece provides texture, while the contrasting face and prominent eyes keep the expression visible from the front. Supergurumi offers the complete project free on its own website, with a paid PDF available separately, so readers can choose their preferred format. The illustrated eyes are embroidered and simplified, unlike the original eye assembly, and the body proportions are also changed. Follow the designer’s photographs for the actual appearance. Keep the project as a decorative character unless its materials, attachments and construction have been assessed for the age and use of the intended recipient.
Pattern: Free — The Chubby Sheep by Supergurumi. Complete free web pattern in US terms; optional paid PDF. No account or subscription needed for the web pattern. Published size: 12 cm long and 9 cm high. Illustration substitutes embroidered eyes and changes eye/body proportions.
13.) Anita the Sheep
Anita is a good option for makers who want to explore loop stitch fleece. The loose loops create a different surface from the rounded bobbles seen elsewhere, and the little socks introduce another opportunity for color. Ilaria Caliri’s paid pattern is available as an individual PDF and is also part of the separately purchasable Amigurumi Globetrotters book. The publisher labels the project advanced, with separate pieces sewn together. Our pale pink face and blue and pink socks are illustrative choices, with changed loop lengths and proportions. Compare the original materials and photographs carefully, and consider whether you already have the book before purchasing the same design again.
Pattern: Paid — Anita the Sheep by Ilaria Caliri / airali design. Complete six-page US-English PDF, also part of the separately purchasable Amigurumi Globetrotters book. Publisher emails download after PayPal payment; no subscription described. Published size: 19 cm seated. Illustration changes palette, loop lengths and proportions.
14.) Dolly the Sheep
Dolly combines a small scale with a richly textured fleece. The paid pattern by aPinchOfCotton includes a long photo supported PDF, which may appeal to readers who prefer substantial visual guidance through shaping and assembly. Cream against cocoa gives the illustrated face a clear outline, while pale pink ears soften the color contrast. Our image simplifies the face shaping and changes the limb placement and proportions, so it should not be used to infer how the pieces are joined. Check the listed yarn and hook before deciding how small your version will be. A different yarn weight can change both the finished size and the definition of the bobbles.
Pattern: Paid — Dolly the Sheep by aPinchOfCotton. Complete 25-page English PDF in US terms. Publisher emails the download after PayPal payment; no subscription described. Published size: 15 cm / 6 inches. Illustration simplifies shaping and changes limb placement and proportions.
15.) Mini Sherman the Sheep
Mini Sherman is designed as a small sheep with distinctive criss cross style legs. The publisher describes an advanced beginner project and includes a specific tutorial for that finishing detail within the paid PDF. Ivory chenille and a beige face make a soft styling direction against dark navy linen, though the designer notes that other yarn and hook combinations can be used with an appropriately firm fabric. Our illustration changes the face and fleece texture and simplifies the crossed feet. It is not a substitute for that tutorial. Review the required techniques before purchasing, particularly the oval starting shape, color changes, joining and seaming involved in the complete project.
Pattern: Paid — Mini Sherman the Sheep by Llama Lou Crochet. Complete nine-page US-English PDF with criss-cross leg tutorial. Publisher emails the download after PayPal payment; no subscription described. Published size: about 12 cm / 5 inches tall. Illustration changes face and fleece and simplifies the criss-cross feet.
16.) Sheep Etu
Etu is one of the smallest projects in the collection, listed at roughly three inches with the indicated yarn. Its compact body and contrasting face make it a useful option for an adult’s small decorative display. Kristi Randmaa offers the complete pattern as a free Ravelry download in several languages, with sign in required by the download route. Read the yarn notes closely because the listed combination is not equivalent to choosing a single smooth strand of ordinary yarn. Our illustration changes the fleece, face and proportions and shows just one possible stance. Use the designer’s photographs to compare the available head and foot variations before choosing a version.
Pattern: Free — Sheep Etu by Kristi Randmaa. Free Ravelry PDF; sign-in is required by the download link. Available in English, Estonian, French and German; US terms in English. Published size: 7–8 cm / about 3 inches. Illustration changes yarn texture, stance and proportions; see designer photos for the available variants.
17.) Bobble Sheep
Kristi Tullus’s Bobble Sheep provides a larger, woolly looking character with a strongly textured head and body. Brown smooth areas around the face and limbs make a useful contrast to an ivory fleece, especially against a dark cushion. The designer supplies a complete paid pattern with photo guidance, and the current official shop describes an intermediate project. Our illustration changes the face proportions, embroidery and bobble size, so the original photos should guide your expectations. Check the current yarn recommendations and dimensions before purchasing materials. The substantial surface texture is part of the making experience, and a short practice sample can help you decide whether you enjoy repeating the stitch.
Pattern: Paid — Bobble Sheep by Kristi Tullus. Complete English PDF in US terms; publisher emails download after PayPal payment. Also sold by the designer; no subscription described. Published size: designer lists about 33 cm / 13 inches with the specified yarn. Illustration changes bobble size, embroidery and proportions.
18.) Sadie the Sheep
Sadie is a small sheep character offered by Little Muggles as a complete paid PDF in US English. Its listed height makes it a more compact project than the larger sheep in this collection, although the exact result still depends on the specified yarn and tension. Pale cream and soft gray create a quiet display palette in our illustration. The rounded silhouette, fleece appearance and embroidered face are interpretive choices rather than a reconstruction of the designer’s sample. Inspect the original photographs before buying if those details matter to your choice. Use the pattern’s own shaping and assembly directions to make Sadie, then plan any color changes separately.
Pattern: Paid — Sadie the Sheep by Little Muggles. Complete English PDF in US terms with step photos; publisher emails download after PayPal payment. No subscription described. Published size: 18 cm / 7 inches tall. Illustration interprets the silhouette, fleece and face; see the original designer photos before choosing the project.
Choose the Fleece and Format That Suit You
Compare the original samples before deciding between bobbles, loop stitch, faux fur and smooth crochet. The texture affects how easily stitches can be seen, while the number of separate pieces changes the finishing work. Read the whole pattern and its access conditions before buying yarn or a PDF.
Use the illustrations to explore colors and display settings, then return to the designer’s own photographs, measurements and instructions. Check seams and attachments as you finish, choose an appropriate recipient and use, and preserve the designer’s credit whenever sharing your completed work.
