✨ Introduction
Looking for a sweet and soft handmade lamb to crochet? This Lamb Free Crochet Pattern is perfect for crafters of all levels. With its fluffy head, cuddly body, and gentle details, this lamb makes a lovely gift for babies, children, or anyone who appreciates handmade toys.
Using a combination of plush and semi-cotton yarn, this project is both fun and satisfying to create. Each section is worked separately, allowing you to focus on shaping every detail with care. Follow the step-by-step instructions to bring your own gentle lamb to life—whether it’s for play, display, or a cozy keepsake.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn:
+ Himalaya Dolphin Baby (White, 100% polyester, 120 m/100 g)
+ YarnArt Jeans (White & Light Brown, 55% cotton, 45% acrylic, 50 g/160 m)
- Hooks: 2.0 mm and 4.0 mm
- 10 mm safety eyes
- Black embroidery floss (for eyelashes and eyebrows)
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Fiberfill stuffing
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| R | Row / Round |
| mc | Magic circle |
| ch | Chain |
| st | Stitch |
| sc | Single crochet |
| sl st | Slip stitch |
| inc | Increase (2 sc in the next stitch) |
| dec | Decrease (sc 2 stitches together) |
| BLO | Back loop only |
| F.o. | Fasten off |
| (12) | Total stitches at end of round |
| (…) * 6 | Repeat inside brackets 6 times |
🐑 Head
Yarn: White plush yarn
Hook: 4.0 mm
R1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R2: (inc) * 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
R4: 1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) * 5, 1 sc (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)
R6: 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) * 5, 2 sc (36)
R7–R10: 36 sc
R11: 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) * 5, 2 sc (30)
📌 Insert safety eyes between R8 and R9, spaced 4 visible stitches apart.
R12: 30 sc
R13: (3 sc, dec) * 6 (24)
Stuff the head firmly.
R14: 1 sc, dec, (2 sc, dec) * 5, 1 sc (18)
R15: (1 sc, dec) * 6 (12)
Sl st, F.o. leaving a long tail for sewing.
🧵 Facial Embroidery
- Embroider a 2-stitch wide nose between R9 and R10.
- Add a vertical line from R10 to R12 for the mouth.
- Embroider eyelashes near the eyes.
- For eyebrows, step back 2 stitches upward from each eye, placing them around R5–R6.
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👂 Ears (Make 2)
Yarn: White semi-cotton
Hook: 2.0 mm
R1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R2: (inc) * 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) * 6 (36)
- Flatten the top of the ear and close it with 2 sl st through both sides.
- F.o., leaving a long yarn tail for sewing.
📌 Sew ears between R7 and R8 of the head, placing each ear 5 stitches outward and 1 stitch upward from the eyes.
🐏 Body
Yarn: White plush yarn
Hook: 4.0 mm
R1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R2: (inc) * 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
R4: 1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) * 5, 1 sc (24)
R5–R8: 24 sc
Stuff the body firmly.
R9: 1 sc, dec, (2 sc, dec) * 5, 1 sc (18)
Sl st, F.o.
📌 Sew the head securely to the top of the body.
🐾 Forelegs (Make 2)
Yarn: Light-brown (base), then White (top)
Hook: 2.0 mm
R1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R2: (inc) * 6 (12)
R3: BLO: 12 sc
R4: 12 sc
Switch to white yarn:
R5: 12 sc
R6–R13: 12 sc
- Stuff with fiberfill
- R14: (dec) * 6 (6)
- Sl st, F.o. leaving a long tail for sewing
📌 Sew the forelegs to the body between R9 and R10, 2 stitches apart.
🐾 Hind Legs (Make 2)
Yarn: Light-brown (base), then White (top)
Hook: 2.0 mm
R1: 7 sc in mc (7)
R2: (inc) * 7 (14)
R3: BLO: 14 sc
R4: 14 sc
Switch to white yarn:
R5: 14 sc
R6–R13: 14 sc
- Stuff with fiberfill
- R14: (dec) * 7 (7)
- Sl st, F.o. and leave a long tail for sewing
📌 Sew the hind legs to the body between R3 and R5, aligned with the ears.
✅ Final Assembly Tips
- Double-check symmetry before attaching pieces
- Make sure everything is well-stuffed but not overfilled
- Use matching yarn for sewing to keep seams clean
- Hide all yarn ends securely inside the toy
📝 Notes
- This pattern is beginner-friendly and works up quickly
- You are welcome to sell finished products, but do not sell or repost the pattern as your own
- Sharing a link to this pattern is always appreciated!
- All designs are for educational and personal use only
Designer: Tatyana Ismailova
Instagram: @tandem.ismail_toy
