How to Create an Adorable Crochet Pocket Sheep

The Crochet Pocket Sheep is an absolute delight for anyone who loves handmade crafts and adorable animals. This charming little creation is perfect for bringing a touch of cuteness to your daily life. With its fluffy wool and sweet expression, the Crochet Pocket Sheep is sure to bring a smile to your face whenever you see it.

Terms Used in Crochet

Terms used:

• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• st – stitch
• dec – decrease
• F/O – fasten off

Required Supplies

Supplies:

• Two colors of yarn, “A” and “B”
• G hook, F hook
• Safety eyes or embroidery floss
• Yarn needle

Instructions for Creating the Crochet Pocket Sheep

Head

G – hook

Begin with “A” yarn, ch 2

1. 6 sc in second ch from hook – 6
2. 2 sc in each st around – 12
3. (sc, 2sc) 6 times – 18
4. (sc 2, 2sc) 6 times – 24
5. (sc 3, 2sc) 4 times – 28
6. Rows 6 – 8: Sc around – 28 each row
7. (dec 2, 10 sc) 2 times – 24
8. Sc around – 24
9. (dec 1, sc 10) 2 times – 22
10. Sc around – 22
11. (2 sc, sc 10) 2 times – 24
12. Sc around – 24
13. - Place and attach eyes; if you’re going to embroider them, you can wait until the head is finished.
14. (sc 2, dec 1) 6 times – 18
15. - Begin stuffing
16. Switch to “B”, (sc, dec 1) 6 times – 12
17. Dec 8, F/O weave in ends.

Body

G – hook

Using “B”, ch 2

1. 6 sc in second ch from hook – 6
2. 2 sc in each st around – 12
3. (sc, 2sc) 6 times – 18
4. (sc 2, 2sc) 6 times – 24
5. (sc 3, 2sc) 6 times – 30
6. Rows 6 – 13: Sc around – 30 in each row
7. (sc 3, dec 1) 6 times – 24
8. (sc 2, dec 1) 6 times – 18
9. F/O and leave a long tail for sewing.

Feet

G hook, make 4

Using “A”, ch 2

1. 6 sc in second ch from hook – 6
2. 2 sc around – 12
3. Rows 3 – 5: Sc around – 12 in each row
4. Dec 2, sc 8 – 10
5. Dec 1, sc 7 – 9
6. Sc around – 9
7. F/O and leave a long tail for sewing.

Ears

F hook, make 2

Starting with “A”, ch 2

1. Sc 4 in second ch from hook – 4
2. 2 sc in each st around – 8
3. Rows 3 – 4: Sc around – 8
4. (sc, dec) 2 times – 6
5. Switch to “B”, sc around – 6
6. F/O, sew ears shut flat (I like to whip stitch them shut), do not stuff, leave long tail for sewing.

Assembly Instructions

• Firmly stuff body, sew head onto front of body, about the halfway point of back of head.
• Line up the “B” color of head and ears, sew ears on.
• Firmly stuff legs, sew onto body.
• Weave in all ends.