Introduction

Meet the Knitting Club Sheep—a cozy, pastel amigurumi ready for craft night. She wears a mustard bucket hat, plaid vest with badges, cream pleated skirt, and tidy saddle shoes. Her right hand carries a yarn basket with two little “needles,” while the left holds a tiny chart booklet.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Form & Proportion Analysis

• Overall height: ~9–10 in (23–25 cm) with DK/light-worsted cotton and a 3.0 mm hook; tight amigurumi fabric (~24 sc × 26 rnds ≈ 4 in/10 cm).
• Head: Round–oval (slightly wider than tall), ~1.1× the torso height. Eyes set low and wide; tiny triangular nose; gentle smile.
• Ears: Small half-oval flaps angled slightly downward; inner ear is peach/pink.
• Body: Classic pear; narrow neck, mild belly.
• Arms: Slim tubes, lightly stuffed; join just below vest armholes.
• Legs/Feet: Straight legs; saddle shoes (black soles/heels, white uppers with a tiny bow strap) and short cream sock edge.
• Outfit: Mustard bucket hat (downturned brim); green plaid V-neck vest with 4 wooden-look buttons and two round badges “KNIT” & “PURL”; cream pleated skirt to knee.
• Props (crochet): Brown basket with three yarn balls (teal, yellow, sage) and two “knitting needles”; small stitch-chart booklet in the other hand.
• Angles: Hat sits low; vest hem meets top of skirt; basket in right hand; booklet in left.

Materials

• Yarn (DK/Light Worsted, cotton or cotton blend):
  1. MC: warm cream (head/body/limbs)
  2. IN: pale peach/pink (inner ear, blush)
  3. CR: white/cream (socks, shoe uppers)
  4. BK: black (shoe soles/straps, mouth)
  5. MS: mustard (bucket hat)
  6. GRN: deep sage/green (vest)
  7. YL: soft yellow (plaid lines, badge rims)
  8. BR: tan/brown (basket, buttons, needle tips)
  9. TE, SG, SUN: teal, sage, butter yellow (yarn balls)
• Hook: 3.0 mm (go down if stuffing peeks).
• Notions: 8 mm safety eyes, tapestry needle, fiberfill, stitch markers.
• Optional: thin card circle for badges (optional firmness).

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• sc single crochet
• inc increase (2 sc in same st)
• dec invisible decrease
• hdc half double crochet
• dc double crochet
• sl st slip stitch
• ch chain
• FLO/BLO front/back loop only
• MR magic ring
• ()×n repeat instructions n times
• st(s) stitch(es)

Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge: ~24 sc × 26 rnds ≈ 4 in/10 cm in the round.
• Size: ~9–10 in (23–25 cm) tall including hat.

Pieces Checklist

• Head; Ears ×2; Body; Arms ×2; Legs ×2; Tail
• Socks (mini cuffs)
• Saddle Shoes ×2
• Pleated Skirt
• Plaid Vest with V-neck + 4 buttons + 2 badges
• Bucket Hat
• Basket + Handle; Yarn Balls ×3; “Knitting Needles” ×2
• Chart Booklet (cover + pages)

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Head (MC)

1. MR 6 sc (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc)×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc)×6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc)×6 (30)
6. (4 sc, inc)×6 (36)
7. (5 sc, inc)×6 (42)
   8–14. sc around (42)
8. (6 sc, inc)×6 (48)
   16–18. sc around (48). Place 8 mm eyes between Rnds 17–18, 11 sts apart.
9. (6 sc, dec)×6 (42)
10. (5 sc, dec)×6 (36)
11. (4 sc, dec)×6 (30)
12. (3 sc, dec)×6 (24) — stuff firmly
13. (2 sc, dec)×6 (18)
14. (sc, dec)×6 (12)
15. dec ×6 (6). Close.

Face: With BK, embroider a tiny vertical line and curved smile. Add blush with IN if desired.

Ears ×2 (MC with IN inner)

1. MR 6 sc (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc)×6 (18)
   4–5. sc around (18)
4. (2 sc, dec)×6 (12)
5. sc around (12). Flatten; no stuffing.
   Surface stitch an IN oval for the inner ear. Leave long tails.

Body (MC)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc)×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc)×6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc)×6 (30)
6. (4 sc, inc)×6 (36)
   7–10. sc around (36)
7. (10 sc, inc)×3 (39)
   12–14. sc around (39)
8. (11 sc, dec)×3 (36)
9. (4 sc, dec)×6 (30)
10. (3 sc, dec)×6 (24)
11. sc around (24)
12. (2 sc, dec)×6 (18) — narrow neck. Stuff; leave tail to join head.

Arms ×2 (MC)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. (sc, inc)×3 (9)
   3–5. sc around (9)
3. dec, 7 sc (8)
   7–14. sc around (8) — lightly stuff hands only.
   Flatten opening; sc across 4 sts to close. Leave tails.

Legs ×2 (MC)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (3 sc, inc)×3 (15)
   4–9. sc around (15) — stuff firmly
4. (3 sc, dec)×3 (12)
   11–14. sc around (12). Fasten first leg; keep yarn on second.

Join hips
15. ch 3, attach first leg; 12 sc around first leg, 3 sc across ch, 12 sc around second leg, 3 sc across other side (30).
16–17. sc around (30). Leave long tail if sewing into body later.

Tail (MC)

1. MR 5 (5)
   2–12. sc around (5). Light stuffing; sew low at back.

Socks (CR)

Join CR at ankle; 2 rnds sc for each leg to create a neat sock edge.

Saddle Shoes ×2 (BK + CR)

Sole (BK)

1. ch 7; 2nd ch from hook: 4 sc, 3 sc in last; rotate: 4 sc, inc in first st (12)
2. inc, 3 sc, inc×3, 3 sc, inc×2 (18)
3. sc around (18)
   Walls
4. BLO sc around (18)
5. sc around (18)
6. dec, 7 sc, dec, 7 sc (16)
7. sc around (16)
   Switch to CR (uppers):
8. sc around (16)
9. Vamp opening: sl st, ch 6, skip 4, sc 8, ch 6, skip 4, join
   Back to BK for saddle outline & bow:
10. Surface sl-st around the upper edge; ch 6, tie a tiny bow and tack at center.
    Slide shoes on after assembly and tack at heels.

Pleated Skirt (CR)

Waistband

1. Ch 54; join without twisting (54)
   2–3. sc around (54)
   Pleats
2. (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st; sc in next 2 sts ×18
3. sc around, placing each stitch into the ch-1 space to lock folds
   6–7. sc around to knee length. Fasten. Dress from feet up.

Plaid Vest (GRN base, YL stripes)

Back (flat)

1. ch 22; Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (21)
   Rows 2–12: sc across (21). Fasten.
   Fronts ×2 (flat)
2. ch 12; Rows 1–12: sc across (11).
   Shape V-neck at neck edge on Rows 10–12 (dec each row).
   Join
   Sew shoulders (3 sts each) and side seams, leaving armholes.
   Edge band (optional): one round sc around hem and fronts; add 1 extra sc at the V-point.
   Plaid overlay (YL): surface sl-st three horizontal lines and narrow verticals every ~5 sts.
   Buttons (BR, ×4): MR 6, sl st to close; sew down right front.
   Badges ×2:

• Base discs (CR): MR 6, inc to 12, sc around.
• Edge each in YL sl sts; embroider “KNIT” and “PURL” with BK; sew to left panel.

Bucket Hat (MS)

Crown

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc)×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc)×6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc)×6 (30)
   6–7. sc around (30)
   Band
6. BLO sc around (30)
   Brim
7. (sc, inc)×15 (45)
8. (2 sc, inc)×15 (60)
9. sl st around to stiffen (60). Sew low on the forehead with a soft downward tilt.

Basket & Yarn Balls

Basket (BR)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc)×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc)×6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc)×6 (30)
6. BLO sc around (30)
   7–9. sc around (30)
   Handle (BR): ch 26; sl st back; sew ends to opposite rim points in a gentle arc.
   Yarn Balls (TE, SG, SUN) ×3
7. MR 6 (6) → 2. inc ×6 (12) → 3. (sc, inc)×6 (18) → 4. sc (18) → 5. (sc, dec)×6 (12) → 6. dec ×6 (6). Close; add a few surface wraps.
   Knitting Needles ×2 (BR): ch 9; sl st back; add a tiny bobble tip (2 mini dcs in one spot). Insert among yarn balls and tack.

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Chart Booklet

Cover (GRN or BR): ch 10; Row 1: sc back (9). Rows 2–6: sc across (9). Fold in half.
Pages (CR) ×2: ch 9; sc back (8) for 3 rows each; sew inside at the spine. Add BK running-stitch grids to suggest a chart. Place in left hand.

Assembly

1. Head ↔ Body: Align and whip-stitch securely.
2. Arms: Sew at sides under vest armholes; palms face slightly inward.
3. Legs: Attach hips so feet sit flat; add sock cuffs.
4. Tail: Sew low center back beneath skirt hem.
5. Skirt: Slide on; waistband meets natural waist.
6. Vest: Dress over waistband; buttons on the right, badges on the left.
7. Shoes: Slip on; tack bows/heels so shape holds.
8. Ears: Sew with slight downward angle.
9. Hat: Seat low; stitch inner rim.
10. Props: Tack basket to right hand with 1–2 invisible stitches; place booklet in left hand and tack at palm edge if needed.

Finishing & Styling

• Hover steam the skirt pleats to sharpen; don’t touch iron to the yarn.
• Pinch the brim while steaming to set a soft down-curve.
• Arrange yarn balls so three colors show; cross the two needles slightly.
• Photograph near a window on a light wooden table with a neutral sofa and a plant for that soft pastel vibe.

Troubleshooting

• Neck wobble: Before closing, add a tiny rolled scrap-fabric “dowel” into the neck core.
• Hat fit: Adjust Round 5 by ±6 sts (keep multiple of 6).
• Vest rides up: Tack vest hem to skirt waistband at side seams.
• Shoes loose: Add a hidden stitch at heel and one through the bow to the ankle.

Care

Spot clean only. Keep away from very young children due to small parts (eyes, buttons, needles).

Usage

Original design and instructions. You may sell finished items in small batches with credit to this pattern. Please do not repost, translate, or distribute the pattern text.

Enjoy making your Knitting Club Sheep—a warm, crafty friend ready for your shelf or gift list!