Intro

Meet the Cottagecore Gardener Sheep: a cream sheep in a white puff-sleeve blouse, denim-blue pinafore with daisy appliqués, brown Mary Jane shoes, and a straw sunhat with green band and yellow flower. Accessories include a basket of carrots & radishes, a gray watering can, a pair of yellow garden gloves, and a folded yellow gingham napkin.

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Materials

• Worsted (Category 4) cotton or cotton-blend yarn:
  1. MC (Sheep body): soft cream, 120 g
  2. A (Face detail): light tan/pink for nose (scraps)
  3. B (Blouse): white, 35 g
  4. C (Pinafore): denim blue, 55 g
  5. D (Shoes): warm brown, 30 g
  6. E (Hat straw): wheat, 35 g
  7. F (Hat band & leaves): olive green, small amount
  8. G (Sunflower): soft yellow + brown center, small amounts
  9. H (Basket): golden straw, 20 g
  10. I (Veggies): carrot orange, radish red, radish white, and leaf green, small amounts
  11. J (Watering can): gray, 20 g
  12. K (Gloves): buttery yellow, 15 g
  13. L (Napkin): light yellow + cream (checks), small amounts
  14. M (Cheek blush—optional): very light pink scrap
• Hooks: 3.0 mm for amigurumi; 3.25–3.5 mm for clothing and props (for nicer drape)
• Safety eyes 9 mm
• Polyester stuffing
• Yarn needle, stitch markers, scissors
• Optional: thin plastic circle (~25 mm) for watering-can base
• A few pins/clip markers for positioning parts

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Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR – magic ring
• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• inc – increase (2 sc in same st)
• dec – invisible decrease (front loops)
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• tr – treble crochet
• bob – 4-dc bobble in same st (keep last loop of each dc on hook, yo and pull through all)
• sl st – slip stitch
• BLO / FLO – back/front loop only
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• rnd – round
• rep – repeat
• fo – fasten off

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Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge (3.0 mm, sc spiral): ~6 sts × 7 rows = 1″ × 1″ (2.5 × 2.5 cm)
• Finished size: ~10–10.5″ (25–27 cm) tall standing, hat on.

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Construction Overview

The sheep is worked in separate pieces: head (smooth face with “wool cap” bobbles), ears, body, arms, legs/feet, tiny tail; then sewn. Clothing is removable: blouse (top-down), pinafore (worked flat then seamed; daisies added after), hat in spiral with band and sunflower. Accessories are made last: basket + veggies, watering can, gloves, gingham napkin.

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Sheep – Body (MC, 3.0 mm)

Head

1. MR 6 sc (6)
2. inc around (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. (5 sc, inc)×6 (42)
   12–13. sc around (42)
8. Place eyes between rnds 10–11, 8 sts apart.
9. (5 sc, dec)×6 (36)
10. (4 sc, dec)×6 (30) — start stuffing, shape cheeks softly.
11. (3 sc, dec)×6 (24)
12. (2 sc, dec)×6 (18)
13. (sc, dec)×6 (12)
14. dec around (6) — fo, close.

Wool Cap Texture: With MC, surface-crochet bob clusters scattered across the top/front 1/3 of the head (avoid the face oval). Work: (sl st to anchor, ch 1, bob, sl st next st) in a loose meander, matching the nubby look in the photo.

Nose & Mouth (A): Satin stitch a tiny oval nose centered one row below eye line; embroider a short vertical line and a light smile curve.

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Ears (make 2, MC)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc around (12)
3. (sc, inc)×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc)×6 (24)
   5–6. sc around (24)
5. (2 sc, dec)×6 (18)
   8–10. sc around (18)
   Flatten and sc through both layers 6–7 sts to close a soft oval. Fo long tails. Slightly curve by tacking one edge when sewing.

Body

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc around (12)
3. (sc, inc)×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc)×6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc)×6 (30)
6. (4 sc, inc)×6 (36)
   7–9. sc around (36)
7. (4 sc, dec)×6 (30)
8. (3 sc, dec)×6 (24)
9. (2 sc, dec)×6 (18) — neck; stuff firmly to a gentle pear shape. Fo, leave long tail.

Arms (make 2)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. (sc, inc)×3 (9)
   3–5. sc around (9)
3. (2 sc, inc)×3 (12)
   7–9. sc around (12)
4. (2 sc, dec)×3 (9)
   11–15. sc around (9) — stuff lightly at hand only.
   Flatten last rnd and sc through both layers 4–5 sts to close. Fo long tails.

Legs & Shoes

Shoes (D)

1. ch 6; sc in 2nd ch, sc 3, 3 sc in last; rotate, sc 3, inc at end (12)
2. inc, sc 3, inc×3, sc 3, inc×2 (18)
3. BLO sc around (18)
4. sc around (18)
5. sc 5, (dec, sc)×3, sc 2 (15)
6. sc 4, dec×3, sc 5 (12) — toe shape
7. sc around (12) — fo D.

Legs (MC)
8. Attach MC at heel, sc around (12)
9–15. sc around (12)
16. (3 sc, inc)×3 (15)
17–19. sc around (15) — stuff foot firm, leg moderate. Fo, long tails.

Mary Jane Strap (D): Sl st to one side of shoe opening, ch 10, sl st to opposite side; fo. Add a tiny stitch to hold strap down.

Tail (MC)

• ch 12; sc back along chain (11). Fo with long tail. Sew to lower back.

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Blouse (B, 3.25–3.5 mm)

Simple puff sleeves with narrow cuff; open back for dressing.

Yoke (worked flat)

1. ch 33; Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (32).
2. Row 2: sc 3, inc ×8 (40).
3. Row 3: sc across (40).
4. Row 4: sc 4, inc ×8 (48).
5. Row 5: sc across (48).

Separate Sleeves
6. Row 6: sc 7, ch 5 (sk 10), sc 14, ch 5 (sk 10), sc 7 (34).
7. Row 7: sc across (34).
8. Row 8 (hem): FLO hdc across; fo. Seam the back with a few stitches at neckline, leave lower opening for ease.

Sleeves
Join B at an underarm. Work around the 10 skipped sts plus 5 chains = 15.
1–2. sc around (15).
3. (sc, dec) ×5 (10).
4. (hdc, sl st) around to create a soft cuff. Fo. Repeat for other sleeve.

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Pinafore with Daisies (C, 3.25–3.5 mm)

Skirt sits below waist; bib with two shoulder straps; small gathered look at waist; daisy appliqués scattered front and hem.

Skirt Panel (flat)

1. Ch 64.
2. Row 1 (RS): sc in 2nd ch and across (63).
   3–18. Rows: sc across (63).
   Seam short edges to form a tube.

Waistband
Join C to top edge; sc evenly around, decreasing to 56 sts on the first round (work 7 dec spaced evenly).
Next rnd: sc around (56) creating a firm band.

Bib
Center front: count 20 sts from right side; attach C;
Row 1: sc 16.
Rows 2–10: ch 1, turn, sc 16. Fo.

Straps (make 2)
Attach at top bib corners. For each: ch 28, sc back along chain; fo. Cross behind and sew ends to waistband back.

Daisy Appliqués (G yellow center + white petals)

• Center: With G (yellow), MR 6 sc; fo, leave tail.
• Petals (white): Join in any st; (ch 3, tr, ch 3, sl st in same st) ×6 for six petals; fo.
  Make 7–9 daisies: place one at bib center, others scattered on skirt; sew flat. Add two small leaves with F (olive): (ch 3, sl st back) for each leaf.

Bib Buttons (optional): With brown scrap, sew two tiny “button” knots where straps meet bib front.

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Straw Sunhat (E; Band F; Flower G)

Work firmly so brim holds a gentle curve.

1. MR 6 sc (6)
2. inc around (12)
3. (sc, inc)×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc)×6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc)×6 (30)
6. BLO sc around (30) — turn to side of crown.
   7–8. sc around (30)
7. (4 sc, inc)×6 (36)
8. FLO (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42) — brim begins
9. (6 sc, inc) ×6 (48)
10. sc around (48)
11. (7 sc, inc) ×6 (54)
12. sc around (54); fo.

Band (F): Surface sl st around rnd 8.
Sunflower (G + brown center):

• Center: with brown, MR 6 sc; fo.
• Petals: join yellow; (ch 3, dc, ch 2, sl st in next st) around to make small layered petals. Sew to one side of band; add two tiny green leaves.

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Basket & Veggies

Basket (H)

1. MR 6 sc (6)
2. inc around (12)
3. (sc, inc)×6 (18)
4. BLO sc around (18)
   5–7. sc around (18)
5. For rim: (sc, ch 1) around; fo.
   Handle: ch 24; sl st to opposite rim; cover chain with sl sts; fo.

Carrots (I orange + leaf green; make 3)

1. With orange, MR 4 sc (4)
2. sc around (4)
3. (sc, inc)×2 (6)
   4–6. sc around (6)
4. (sc, dec)×2 (4) — stuff lightly; fo, close.
   Leaves: With green, [ch 5, sl st in next st] ×2–3 from top; weave in.

Radishes (I red, white, green; make 2)

Bulb: With red, MR 5 sc (5); rnd 2 sc around; switch to white for last rnd; stuff a pinch; fo.
Leaves: With green, MR; (ch 4, sl st) ×3–4; pull tight; sew to top.

Place veggies into basket.

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Watering Can (J, 3.0–3.25 mm)

Body

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc around (12)
3. (sc, inc)×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc)×6 (24)
   5–7. sc around (24)
5. BLO sc around (24) for rim ridge
6. (2 sc, dec)×6 (18)
7. sc around (18) — fo; insert plastic circle at base if you want it sturdy.

Handle: ch 22; sl st back; sew ends at rim and lower back.
Spout: ch 10; sc back 9; sew to front-side of body.
Rose (sprinkler head): MR 6, close; sew to spout tip.

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Garden Gloves (K)

Work two identical flat gloves and leave them as photo props.

Glove Panel (make 2)

1. ch 10; Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (9).
   2–8. sc rows (9).
   Thumb: At Row 5 center, ch 4, skip 2 sts on edge, continue sc; on next row, work 4 sc into chain space forming a tiny thumb.
   Edge with sl sts; fo. Lightly steam to keep flat.

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Gingham Napkin (L yellow + cream, 3.25–3.5 mm)

1. With yellow, ch 24.
2. Row 1: hdc across (23).
   3–16. Rows: Work checks by alternating yarn every one stitch and one row: (hdc in yellow, hdc in cream) across. Carry unused color neatly.
   Edging: With cream, sc around; fo. Fold twice.

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Assembly

1. Head to Body: Pin the head to neck; ladder stitch through both openings for a strong join, keeping the face slightly forward.
2. Ears: Position at sides just beneath the woolly cap area; angle slightly down and forward. Tack inner edge a tiny bit to create a gentle curve.
3. Arms: Attach at shoulder line so hands reach the skirt midpoint.
4. Legs: Sew to underside so feet are parallel and the doll stands balanced.
5. Tail: Sew low center back.
6. Dress the Sheep: Slide on blouse (opening at back), then pull pinafore up over it. Cross straps at the back and secure.
7. Hat: Place low and slightly forward. Add one hidden stitch if the toy will be handled.
8. Props: Hang basket from left hand; place the watering can in right hand with a guiding stitch through the handle. Set gloves and napkin on the table scene.

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Finishing & Customization

• Daisy count: Add or remove appliqués to match your taste—use 7–9 for the look shown.
• Hat brim: Lightly steam and shape the outer curve; avoid heavy blocking that flattens the straw texture.
• Shoes: Surface stitch a tiny “top seam” line over the toe for extra realism.
• Cheeks: With M, work a single pale stitch at each cheek or dust with soft pastel (display only).
• Safety: Omit or secure small pieces (flower, veggies, watering-can rose) for children under 3.

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Pattern Recap

• Doll: Cream sheep with smooth face, wool-cap bobbles on crown, droopy oval ears, 9 mm eyes, tiny embroidered nose/mouth, short tail.
• Outfit: White short blouse; denim-blue pinafore with cross-back straps and daisy appliqués; brown Mary Janes.
• Hat: Wheat straw sunhat with olive band and yellow sunflower.
• Accessories: Straw basket filled with carrots & radishes, gray watering can with round rose, yellow gloves, and a folded yellow gingham napkin.

Enjoy making your Cottagecore Gardener Sheep—a sweet, pastel-toned companion ready for the garden window or a cozy wooden-table photo shoot!