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Crochet Baby Lamb

Leyla
Leyla
Aug 16, 2024 10:38 AM
Crochet Baby Lamb

Crochet baby lamb patterns are just the cutest! With their soft, fluffy appearance and adorable little faces, these handmade creations make perfect gifts for expecting parents or a sweet addition to a nursery. The process of crocheting a baby lamb allows for personalization through choice of colors, yarn textures, and even accessories like bows or flowers. Not only are these little lambs fun to make, but they also provide a sense of accomplishment and joy upon completion. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking for a new project, crafting a crochet baby lamb is sure to bring a smile to your face and warmth to the hearts of those who receive it.

Size: Approximately 8" tall

Materials:
--4.5mm hook
--#4 worsted weight yarn in gray and black (I used "I Love This Yarn" from Hobby Lobby
--Bernat's Pipsqueak Yarn in white
--polyfil
--2 animal eyes (optional: crochet eyes)
--tapestry needle for weaving

U.S. Stitch Abbreviations:
Ch: chain
Sl st: slip stitch
St: stitch(es)
SC: single crochet
SC2tog: Single Crochet 2 stitches together (creates decrease)
TC: triple crochet
MR: magic ring
FO: fasten off

Directions:

  • This pattern is worked in the round, so use a stitch marker (I use a bobby pin...lol) to keep track of your beginning and ending rounds; move stitch marker up with the first stitch of each new round.

A. Head/Body:
(made in one piece)
1. With gray yarn, 6 SC into MR. (6)
2. 2 SC in each st around. (12)
3. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next st. Rep around. (18)
4. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 2 st. Rep around. (24)
5. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 3 st. Rep around. (30)
6-11. 1 SC in each st around. (30)
12. SC2tog, 1 SC in next 3 st. Rep around. (24)
13. SC2tog, 1 SC in next 2 st. Rep around. (18)
14. SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Rep around. (12)
STOP:
  • place eyes between Rounds 7 and 8 with 4 stitch gap between the eyes
  • stuff with polyfil
15. SC2tog 6 times. FO gray yarn. Join Pipsqueak yarn. (6)
16. With Pipsqueak yarn, 2 SC in each st around. (12)
17. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next st. Rep around. (18)
18. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 2 st. Rep around. (24)
19-22. 1 SC in each st around. (24)
23. SC2tog, 1 SC in next 2 st. Rep around. (18)
24. SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Rep around. (12)
STOP:
  • stuff with polyfil

25. SC2tog 6 times. FO. Leave tail to weave in and out of last round to close up opening.

B. Arms (make 2):
1. With black yarn, 6 SC into MR. (6)
2. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next st. Rep around. FO black and join gray yarn. (9)
3-8. 1 SC in each st around. At the end of Round 8, FO and leave a tail for attaching. Stuff with polyfil before attaching. (9)

C. Legs (make 2):
1. With black yarn, 6 SC into MR. (6)
2. 2 SC in each st around. FO black and join gray yarn. (12)
3. With gray yarn, 1 SC in each st around. (12)
4-6. 1 SC in each st around. At the end of Round 6, FO and leave a tail for attaching. Stuff with polyfil before attaching.

D. Ears (make 2):
1. With gray yarn, 6 SC into MR. (6)
2-6. 1 SC in each st around. At the end of Round 6, FO and leave a tail for attaching. Do NOT stuff.

E. Hair:
1. With Pipsqueak yarn, 6 SC into MR. (6)
2. 2 SC in each st around. (12)
3. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next st. Rep around. (18)
4. *TC in first st, SC in next st, sl st into next st.* Rep from * to * around. Sl st join to first st and FO. Leave tail for attaching to the top of the head, between the ears.

F. Nose:
1. With black yarn, Ch5. SC in 2nd ch from hook and into the next 2 ch. 3 SC in the last ch. Rotate to work on opposite side of base ch. SC in the next 2 ch. 2 SC in the last ch. (10)
2. 1 SC in each st around. FO and leave tail for attaching. Stuff with a small amount of polyfil when attaching. (10)

G. Mouth:
1. I used black to embroider mouth.

I hope you will enjoy making this really cute Baby Lamb. It makes a great Easter basket item.

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