sheep lovey free amigurumi crochet pattern

Sheep Lovey - Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

baby with sheep lovey

Soft, snuggly, and full of texture—the Sheep Lovey is a comforting amigurumi crochet pattern designed with little hands in mind. Measuring about 10.5 inches (26.7 cm) long, this sweet lovey combines a cuddly sheep head with a flat, bobble-textured body that’s perfect for soothing and play. Made with plush KnitPal Chenillique XL yarn, it has a velvety feel that’s gentle on sensitive skin, while the 5dc bobble stitches create a delightful, touchable surface. Worked in continuous rounds with simple shaping, this beginner-friendly pattern is a thoughtful project for baby gifts, nurseries, or keepsake blankets with a whimsical twist.

Download a printable pattern PDF with step-by-step photos

What You’ll Need

  • Yarn: 

    KnitPal Chenillique XL (weight #6 - 100% Polyester, 88 yds per 100 g)
    Approximately 1 ball in Spring Haze
    Black cotton yarn (weight #3) for embroidering nose, mouth, and eyebrows - 28" (70 cm)

  • Hook:
    US 7 / 4.5 mm
    Or size needed to obtain gauge

  • Notions:
    Stitch marker
    Scissors
    2-Plastic safety eyes - 14 mm
    Stuffing for toys
    Tapestry needle
    Sewing pins

Details

  • Skill Level: Easy

  • Gauge: A 4-round gauge swatch = 3" (7.5 cm) in diameter with a US 7 / 4.5 mm hook
    Swatch:
    Round 1: 6sc in a Magic Ring. (6 sts)
    Round 2: Inc around. (12 sts)
    Round 3: (Sc, inc)x 6. (18 sts)
    Round 4: (Sc 2, inc)x 6. (24 sts)

  • Size: 10.5" (26.7 cm) tall

Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • ch: chain
  • dec: invisible decrease (see below)
  • inc: increase (work 2 single crochet stitches into the same stitch or space)
  • sc: single crochet
  • sk: skip
  • st(s): stitch(es)
  • (...)x # - work instructions within parentheses as many times as directed (#)
  • (# sts) - indicates the total number (#) of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row

Special Stitches

invisible decrease (dec) - insert hook in FRONT LOOP ONLY of next two stitches (which results in two more loops on hook), yarn over, pull through two loops on hook, yarn over, pull through last two loops on hook

5dc bobble stitch (5dc-bo) - *yarn over, insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through two loops on hook; repeat from * four more times into the SAME stitch, yarn over and pull through all loops on hook. Make a chain to secure all stitches.

Example of working in continuous rounds

Notes 

  • Unless stated otherwise, this pattern is worked in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round, moving it up each round.

Pattern 

Download a printable pattern PDF with step-by-step photos

HEAD

Round 1: 8sc in a Magic Ring. (8 sts)
Round 2: Inc around. (16 sts)
Rounds 3-4 (2 rounds): Sc 16.
Round 5: Sc 6, (inc)x 4, sc 6. (20 sts)
Round 6: Sc 4, (inc)x 2, (sc, inc)x 2, (inc, sc)x 2, (inc)x 2, sc 4. (28 sts)
Round 7: Sc 8, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 4, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 8. (32 sts)
Rounds 8-12 (5 rounds): Sc 32.

Attach the eyes in the 8 & th 17th sts of Round 6.

Round 13: (Sc 2, dec)x 8. (24 sts)
Round 14: (Sc, dec)x 8. (16 sts)

Stuff the Head.

Round 15: (Dec)x 8. (8 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Using a tapestry needle, thread the yarn tail through each st of the last round and pull to close. Hide the yarn end inside the Head

BODY

Round 1: Ch13, sk 1st ch, inc, sc 10, 4sc in last ch; working on other side of foundation chain, sc 10, inc. (28 sts)
Round 2: (Sc, 5dc-bo, sc 2)x 7. (28 sts)
Round 3: Sc 28.
Round 4: (Sc 3, 5dc-bo)x 7. (28 sts)
Round 5: Sc 28.
Rounds 6-16 (11 rounds): Repeat Rounds 2-5 three more times, ending the last repeat after Round 4.

Lightly stuff the Body.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew the Body closed. 

Flatten the top of the Body, then sew the opposite sides together to close.

Secure the yarn end, then hide it inside the Body.

LEGS (MAKE 4)

Round 1: 8sc in a Magic Ring. (8 sts)
Rounds 2-6 (5 rounds): Sc 8.

Flatten the top of the Leg, aligning opposite sts; ch1, insert hook in next 2 opposite sts and make a sc, continue making sc through both layers to close (4 sc total).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail to attach the Leg to the Body.

EARS (MAKE 2)

Round 1: 6sc in a Magic Ring. (6 sts)
Round 2: (Sc, inc)x 3. (9 sts)
Round 3: (Sc 2, inc)x 3. (12 sts)
Rounds 4-5 (2 rounds): Sc 12.

Flatten the top of the Ear, aligning opposite sts; ch1, insert hook in next 2 opposite sts and make a sc, continue making sc through both layers to close (6 sc total).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail to attach the Ear to the Head.

ATTACHING THE LEGS

Using sewing pins, pin 2 Legs to the side of the Body (between Rounds 13- 16) as front legs and 2 Legs on the bottom of the Body (at the foundation chain) as back legs.

Using the yarn tails from the Legs, sew the Legs to the Body.

Secure the yarn ends, then hide them inside the toy.

ATTACHING THE EARS

Fold and pin the Ears on either side of the Head between Rounds 9-11.

Using the yarn tails from the Ears, sew the Ears to the Head.

Secure the yarn ends, then hide them inside the toy.

EMBROIDERING THE MOUTH

Using sewing pins, mark 2 sts in Round 2 of the Head, 4 sts apart (see photo in downloadable PDF). Next, mark the center of the Magic Ring. Mark a final st directly below the marked Magic Ring, in Round 2.

Using the black cotton yarn and the marked stitches as guides, make a loose horizontal st in Round 2, then make a vertical st from the Magic Ring to Round 2 below, wrapping around the previous horizontal stitch so it is pulled down into a V shape.

Secure the yarn ends, then hide them inside the toy.

ATTACHING THE HEAD

With the same yarn used for the Body, cut a piece of yarn about 6 inches (15 cm) long.

Using this piece of yarn and a tapestry needle, sew Rounds 13 & 14 of the Head to the center of the last 2 rounds of the Body.

Secure the yarn ends, then hide them inside the toy.

Download a printable pattern PDF with step-by-step photos


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Anna Rainous
Posted on March 24, 2026
Anna Rainous
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