Bake-day charm in a cuddly package! This pattern builds a sheep with a fluffy wool cap, puff-sleeve blouse, apron-dress with berry sprigs, Mary Janes, a kerchief, and a set of cozy props: lattice pie on a plate, a basket, and an oven mitt. Work at a firm toy gauge so shapes stay crisp and seams vanish.
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Form & Proportion Notes (from the reference image)
- Overall height: ~9.5–10 in (24–25.5 cm) standing; ~7.75–8 in (19.5–20 cm) seated.
- Head: softly oval (not a perfect sphere), ~3 in (7.5 cm) wide; gentle forward tilt. Face is smooth stockinette with tiny oval eyes and a vertical nose/mouth line.
- Ears & wool: medium ears with rounded tips; outer edge smooth, inner edge fluffy. A small bouclé wool cap sits on the crown and along the ear bases—loop/cluster texture, not all over the head.
- Body: pear/egg silhouette; neck nearly invisible; torso height (neck to base) ~4.7 in (12 cm).
- Arms: slim tubes, ~3.2 in (8.1 cm) long; palms rounded with no thumbs.
- Legs/Feet: straight legs; feet fit Mary Jane shoes with braided-rope effect soles; little socks peek above.
- Tail: tiny pom ~1–1.2 in (2.5–3 cm).
- Outfit (match the photo):
- Apron-dress: A-line skirt to mid-calf; bib front; straps cross in back; pocket on bib; scattered berry sprigs (duplicate stitch) in rose and butter on a cream base; waist tie bow.
- Blouse: soft sage puff sleeves with narrow lettuce-edge ruffles; simple round collar.
- Shoes: blush Mary Janes with rope-look sole and buttonless strap.
- Headscarf: triangle kerchief in dusty pink with tiny cream polka dots.
- Props: lidded pie with lattice in a shallow plate; woven-look basket with hinged handle; single oven mitt; recipe card/board.
Materials
- Yarn (Worsted / Category 4)
- Body, face, limbs, socks, sole trim: 90 g warm cream/oatmeal
- Wool cap & ear fluff: 15–20 g natural white (works well in brushed or boucle-style yarn)
- Blouse & pocket edge: 35–40 g soft sage
- Apron-dress base: 45–55 g pale cream
- Berry sprigs: scraps rose pink, butter yellow, light green
- Headscarf & shoes: 35–40 g dusty blush
- Basket & pie crust: 25–30 g wheat/caramel
- Pie plate: 10–12 g light gray or stone
- Oven mitt: 8 g sage (or coordinating)
- Face embroidery: dark brown/black
- Needles
- US 3 (3.25 mm) for the sheep + small props
- US 4 (3.5 mm) for clothing, shoes, and basket to add drape/body
DPNs or long circular for Magic Loop.
- Notions: stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle, fiberfill; optional tiny elastic for apron waist; blocking pins.
Gauge
- On US 3 in stockinette: 26 sts × 36 rnds = 4 in (10 cm). Work firmly; stuffing should not show.
Abbreviations
- k knit
- p purl
- st(s) stitch(es)
- rnd(s) round(s)
- RS/WS right/wrong side
- CO / BO cast on / bind off
- pm / sm place / slip marker
- kfb knit front & back (inc 1)
- m1L / m1R make 1 left / right
- k2tog knit 2 together
- ssk slip, slip, knit
- yo yarn over
- tbl through back loop
- I-cord knit, slide, do not turn
- Loop st (wool): wrap yarn around thumb, knit into front leg, drop loop from thumb to make a small loop on fabric.
Construction Overview
The sheep is worked mostly in the round: Head → Body. Ears, arms, legs, tail are separate and sewn on. Clothes and props are removable. Duplicate-stitch berries are added after blocking.
Head
With body color & US 3, CO 8 sts, join.
Rnd 1: kfb around (16).
Rnd 2: k.
Rnd 3: (k1, kfb) around (24).
Rnd 4: k.
Rnd 5: (k2, kfb) around (32).
Rnd 6: k.
Rnd 7: (k3, kfb) around (40).
Rnd 8: k.
Rnd 9: (k4, kfb) around (48).
Rnd 10: k.
Rnd 11: (k5, kfb) around (56).
Work 8 rnds even.
Shape lower face/chin:
Rnd 20: (k5, k2tog) around (48).
Rnd 21: k.
Rnd 22: (k4, k2tog) around (40). Begin stuffing firmly.
Rnd 23: k.
Rnd 24: (k3, k2tog) around (32).
Rnd 25: (k2, k2tog) around (24).
Rnd 26: (k1, k2tog) around (16).
Rnd 27: k2tog around (8). Draw tight; secure.
Face embroidery: Two tiny ovals (brown/black) 9–10 sts apart on the same horizontal line; vertical nose in soft brown/pink placed 4 rnds below the eye line, with a short “Y” mouth.
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Ears (make 2)
US 3, body color, worked flat. CO 10 sts.
Rows 1–3: knit (garter).
Row 4 (RS): kfb, k to last 2, kfb, k1 (12).
Row 5 (WS): p.
Repeat Rows 4–5 3 more times → 18 sts.
Work 8 rows even.
Taper (RS): k1, ssk, k to last 3, k2tog, k1 (−2 sts). Repeat taper 4× → 10 sts.
K 2 rows; BO.
Inner fluff edge: With white/bouclé, pick up 10–12 sts along the inner ear curve and work 2 rows loop stitch, BO. Light steam. Set aside.
Wool Cap (crown fluff)
With white/bouclé and US 3, CO 30 sts, join.
Rnd 1: k.
Rnds 2–6: loop stitch every other st around to form soft clusters.
Rnd 7: (k3, k2tog) around (24).
Rnd 8: loop st around.
Rnd 9: (k2, k2tog) around (18).
Rnd 10: loop st around.
Rnd 11: (k1, k2tog) around (12).
Rnd 12: k2tog around (6). Draw tight. This sits like a little beret over the head center and ear bases.
Body
US 3, body color, CO 12 sts, join.
Rnd 1: kfb around (24).
Rnd 2: k.
Rnd 3: (k1, kfb) around (36).
Rnd 4: k.
Rnd 5: (k2, kfb) around (48).
Rnd 6–10: k.
Rnd 11: (k3, kfb) around (60).
Rnd 12–18: k even for belly.
Waist shaping:
Rnd 19: (k8, k2tog) around (54).
Rnd 21: (k7, k2tog) around (48).
Rnd 23: (k6, k2tog) around (42).
Rnd 25: (k5, k2tog) around (36).
Rnd 26–27: k. Stuff to a firm egg.
Join head to body with neat ladder stitch, setting a tiny forward tilt.
Arms (make 2)
US 3, body color. CO 8 sts, join.
Rnd 1: kfb around (16).
Rnd 2–10: k.
Rnd 11: (k2, k2tog) around (12).
Rnd 12–18: k.
Stuff lightly; flatten the last round and mattress-stitch closed to create a soft oval hand. Leave tails for sewing at shoulder line.
Legs (make 2)
US 3, body color. CO 10 sts, join.
Rnd 1: kfb around (20).
Rnd 2–12: k.
Rnd 13: (k3, k2tog) around (16).
Rnd 14–18: k.
Stuff firmly; sew to body base with slight outward splay.
Tail
US 3, white/bouclé. CO 6, join; kfb (12), k 1 rnd, (k1, k2tog) (8), k2tog around (4). Draw tight, leaving a tiny pom. Sew low back.
Socks (rolled)
US 4, body color. CO 18, join. Knit 8 rnds stockinette; allow top to roll. BO stretchy.
Mary Jane Shoes (make 2)
Sole (oatmeal, US 4; worked flat): CO 6.
Row 1 (RS): kfb, k2, kfb, k2 (8).
Row 2: p.
Row 3: k1, kfb, k4, kfb, k1 (10).
Row 4: p.
Row 5: k1, kfb, k6, kfb, k1 (12).
Row 6: p. BO leaving long tail.
Upper (blush, in the round): Pick up 30–32 sts around the sole; join.
Rnd 1–3: k.
Rnd 4 toe shaping: center 8 sts; work to 2 before center, k2tog, k4, ssk, knit to end.
Repeat Rnd 4 every other rnd 3× (−8 sts → 22–24).
Rnd 10–11: k.
Strap opening: BO 6 center instep sts; next rnd CO 10 across gap for a rounded strap; work 2 rnds; BO.
Rope-look edge: With oatmeal, surface slip-stitch or pick up around the sole and work 2 rnds k1 tbl, p1 for a braided rim.
Blouse with Puff Sleeves & Lettuce Edge
US 4, sage.
Yoke & body: CO 48 sts, join.
Rnd 1–4: k.
Place raglan markers after 8 / 4 / 12 / 4 / 12 / 4 / 8.
Work increase round every other rnd (m1R, k1, m1L at each raglan) 6× → 96 sts.
Separate sleeves: Place 24 sts for each sleeve on waste yarn; CO 4 under each arm; work body straight 8 rnds; p 1 rnd for hem ridge; k 2 rnds; BO.
Sleeves: Return 24 sts, pick up 4 underarm (28).
Puff: knit 6 rnds straight.
Lettuce edge: (k2tog, yo) around 1 rnd; then purl 1 rnd; BO loosely to ruffle.
Collar: Pick up 44 sts around neckline; work 1 rnd k1 p1; next rnd (yo, k2tog) across; knit 2 rnds; BO—gives a delicate frill.
Apron-Dress (bib, A-line skirt, crossed straps)
US 4, cream.
Waistband & skirt: CO 64 sts, join.
Rnd 1–5: k1 p1 rib.
Rnd 6: k.
Shaping to A-line:
- Rnd A: (k7, m1L) around (72).
- Knit 6 rnds.
- Rnd B: (k8, m1L) around (80).
- Knit to 3.75–4 in (9.5–10 cm) from waistband.
Hem: p 1 rnd; k 2 rnds; BO.
Bib (worked flat): From the waistband front center, pick up 24 sts evenly over ~2 in (5 cm).
Rows 1–2: k.
Rows 3–10: work stockinette; on Row 4 and 8, k2tog at both edges to taper slightly → 20 sts.
Row 11: k1 p1 rib. Row 12: k1 p1 rib. BO.
Pocket: CO 10; st st 6 rows; BO; top edge garter 2 rows if preferred. Sew to bib.
Straps (2): CO 5 sts; knit I-cord 7–7.5 in (18–19 cm) each. Sew to top corners of bib, cross at back, and attach at waistband back; add a small bow or sew flat for a neat X.
Waist ties (optional): CO 3 sts; I-cord 9–10 in (23–25 cm); tack at side seams and tie at back.
Berry sprigs (after blocking): Using duplicate stitch, embroider scattered clusters: 2–3-st berries in rose/butter with one green leaf stitch beside each. Keep spacing even over skirt and bib pocket.
Headscarf with Polka Dots
US 4, dusty pink.
CO 18 sts.
Rows 1–6: garter (knit every row).
Rows 7–28: stockinette.
Rows 29–34: garter; BO.
Add small cream duplicate-stitch dots placed evenly. Tie at one side of the head behind the ear.
Basket with Hinged Handle
US 4, wheat/caramel.
Base: CO 18 sts, knit garter 6 rows; BO.
Walls: Pick up stitches around base (~54 sts). Work in the round 8–10 rnds stockinette.
Woven look: On next rnd, (p1, k2) around for 2 rnds; then (k1, p2) for 2 rnds; repeat once more to create a basket texture.
Top band: knit 2 rnds; BO.
Handle: CO 5 sts, I-cord 6.5 in (16.5 cm); secure ends at opposite rim points so it folds down.
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Pie Plate & Lattice Pie
Plate (stone): US 3–4, light gray. CO 6 in the round;
Rnd 1: kfb (12).
Rnd 2: (k1, kfb) (18).
Rnd 3: (k2, kfb) (24).
Rnd 4: (k3, kfb) (30).
Rnd 5: purl around (rim).
Rnd 6–7: knit; BO; steam flat.
Pie (wheat/caramel):
- Base dome: CO 10, join. (k1, kfb) (15); k; (k2, kfb) (20); k; (k3, kfb) (25); work 4 rnds even; (k3, k2tog) (20); (k2, k2tog) (15). Stuff lightly; draw tight.
- Lattice strips: CO 3 sts, I-cord 5–6 strips each 2.5–3 in (6–7.5 cm). Weave over the dome and tack.
Seat dome on plate with a few hidden stitches.
Oven Mitt (one)
US 4, sage; worked flat.
CO 12 sts.
Rows 1–4: garter.
Rows 5–16: stockinette; shape tip by k2tog at both edges on Rows 13 & 15.
Row 17–20: garter; BO. Seam sides; add a tiny blush I-cord loop.
Recipe Card / Board
US 4, pale cream. CO 18 sts; st st 14 rows; BO. Duplicate-stitch “BERRY PIE” with a short ingredient list in little brown dashes. Place by the basket.
Assembly & Dressing
- Attach ears to crown ~1.2 in (3 cm) apart with slight inward lean; sit the wool cap over the top and catch-stitch at four points.
- Sew arms just below the neck seam; angle one hand slightly upward to “hold” the pie or basket if you plan to tack it.
- Attach legs to base with modest outward splay; sew tail low back.
- Dress in order: socks → shoes → blouse → apron-dress (cross straps at back, tie waist bow).
- Tie kerchief beside one ear.
- Place basket, pie on plate, and oven mitt; secure lightly with hidden stitches if desired for display.
Color Map (to match the reference)
- Body/socks/soles: oatmeal; wool cap & ear fluff: natural white
- Blouse: soft sage with ruffled edges; apron-dress: pale cream with rose/butter berries and green leaves
- Shoes & scarf: dusty blush with oatmeal rope sole
- Basket & crust: wheat/caramel; plate: stone gray
- Embroidery: dark brown/black for face
Blocking & Styling Tips
- Steam the ruffles and collar lightly so they open without flopping.
- Smooth the apron hem to keep the A-line crisp; add two tiny tacks at side seams if it twists.
- Shape the Mary Jane straps while warm so they arch neatly over the instep.
- Puff the wool cap with your fingertips after steaming to revive loops.
Fit Tweaks
- Head too large at your gauge? Stop head increases at 48 sts (omit Rnd 11) and proceed; body proportions will still read correctly.
- Want a fuller skirt? Add one more increase round (k9, m1L) before the hem.
- Shoes snug? Work uppers on US 5 or remove one toe-decrease repeat.
- Prefer longer puff sleeves? Add 2–3 plain rounds before the lettuce edge.
