Welcome to a world of rhymes, verses, and gentle breezes. Meet “The Poet Sheep,” a romantic soul who spends her days wandering through meadows, composing sonnets about the clouds and the wildflowers. With her dreamy expression and vintage-inspired attire, she brings a touch of literary nostalgia to your crochet collection.
This lovely sheep features a soft beige face and a cap of “lightly fluffy” white wool, giving her a gentle, cloud-like appearance. She is dressed for a day of inspiration in a flowing, floor-length “Maxi” dress in a delicate Baby Pink hue. The dress drapes softly, perfect for long walks in the countryside. To protect against the cool winds of the moors, she wears a sophisticated Smoke Grey shawl crossed elegantly over her shoulders and secured with a tiny flower pin. Her bohemian spirit is captured by a simple braided headband adorned with a wild daisy. She carries a practical brown satchel to hold her manuscripts, a quill pen for writing, and a small ink bottle. Her constant companion is a white Dove, symbolizing the peace and hope found in her poetry. This pattern is designed for intermediate crocheters who appreciate storytelling through craft.
Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- ch – Chain
- sc – Single Crochet
- hdc – Half Double Crochet
- dc – Double Crochet
- tr – Treble Crochet
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec – Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
- st(s) – Stitch(es)
- rnd – Round
- row – Row
- BLO – Back Loop Only
- FLO – Front Loop Only
- Bobble St – (Yarn over, insert hook, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops) x 4 times in same st. Yarn over, pull through all 5 loops. (Used for wool texture).
- FO – Fasten Off
Materials Needed
- DK weight yarn in Beige (Face, Limbs)
- DK weight yarn in White (Head wool, Dove)
- DK weight yarn in Baby Pink (Maxi Dress)
- DK weight yarn in Smoke Grey (Shawl)
- DK weight yarn in Brown (Satchel, Headband)
- DK weight yarn in Cream (Shoes)
- DK weight yarn in Black (Ink bottle detail)
- Small amount of Yellow and White (Daisy)
- 2.5 mm crochet hook (for amigurumi parts)
- 3.0 mm crochet hook (for clothing)
- Pair of 10mm black safety eyes
- Dark brown embroidery thread (Nose/Mouth)
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins
- A small piece of wire (optional for Quill stability)
Gauge & Finished Size
Work tightly in continuous spiral rounds for the sheep body so the stuffing does not show. Using DK yarn and a 2.5mm hook, the finished sheep stands approximately 28 cm (11 inches) tall. The clothing is removable.
Construction Overview
The sheep is constructed in pieces. The head begins with a smooth beige muzzle and transitions into a textured “woolly” cap using Bobble stitches. The body is pear-shaped. The dress is worked from the neck down, extending into a long maxi skirt. The shawl is a separate triangular or rectangular piece wrapped around the body. The accessories (satchel, quill, dove) are detailed miniatures.
Body Parts
Head
Start with Beige yarn and 2.5mm hook.
- Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
- Rnd 2: inc around (12)
- Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (18)
- Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around (24)
- Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat around (30)
- Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) repeat around (36)
- Rnd 7–13: sc around (36). (Face).
- Change to White yarn.
- Rnd 14: (5 sc, inc) around (42).
- Rnd 15: *sc 1, Bobble St* repeat around. (Wool texture starts).
- Rnd 16: sc around (42).
- Rnd 17: *Bobble St, sc 1* repeat around.
- Rnd 18: (5 sc, dec) around (36).
- Rnd 19: *sc 1, Bobble St* repeat around.
- Insert safety eyes between Rnds 10 and 11, spaced 8-9 sts apart. Embroider a Y-shaped nose on the beige section.
- Rnd 20: (4 sc, dec) around (30).
- Rnd 21: *Bobble St, sc 1* around.
- Rnd 22: (3 sc, dec) around (24).
- Rnd 23: (2 sc, dec) around (18). Stuff firmly.
- Rnd 24: dec around (9). Close hole.
Ears (Make 2)
Use Beige yarn.
- Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
- Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) around (9).
- Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) around (12).
- Rnd 4–8: sc around (12).
- Rnd 9: (2 sc, dec) around (9).
Flatten and sew to the sides of the head where the beige meets the white wool.
Legs (Make 2)
Start with Beige yarn.
- Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
- Rnd 2: inc around (12).
- Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18).
- Rnd 4–7: sc around (18).
- Rnd 8: (4 sc, dec) repeat 3 times (15).
- Rnd 9–20: sc around (15).
Stuff firmly. FO first leg. Do not cut yarn on second leg.
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Body
Use Beige yarn (or White if you prefer a woolly body under the dress). Join legs with ch 3.
- Rnd 21: sc 15 (leg 1), sc 3 in ch, sc 15 (leg 2), sc 3 in ch (36).
- Rnd 22: (5 sc, inc) around (42).
- Rnd 23–29: sc around (42).
- Rnd 30: (5 sc, dec) around (36).
- Rnd 31–33: sc around (36).
- Rnd 34: (4 sc, dec) around (30).
- Rnd 35–37: sc around (30).
- Rnd 38: (3 sc, dec) around (24).
- Rnd 39: sc around (24).
- Rnd 40: (2 sc, dec) around (18).
Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to body.
Arms (Make 2)
Use Beige yarn.
- Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
- Rnd 2: inc around (12).
- Rnd 3–16: sc around (12).
Stuff lightly. FO. Sew to body.
The Poet’s Wardrobe
Baby Pink Maxi Dress
Use Baby Pink yarn and 3.0mm hook. Worked from the neck down.
- Yoke: Ch 26. Join.
- Rnd 1: sc around (26).
- Rnd 2: (inc) around (52).
- Rnd 3 (Armholes): sc 8, ch 6 (skip 10), sc 16, ch 6 (skip 10), sc 8.
- Rnd 4: sc around, including chains (44).
- Rnd 5–8: sc around (44). (Bodice).
- Maxi Skirt:
- Rnd 9: (3 sc, inc) around (55).
- Rnd 10: (4 sc, inc) around (66).
- Rnd 11–35: dc around (66). (Work rows until the dress reaches the floor/ankles).
- Rnd 36: (sc, ch 2, sc) in each stitch for a delicate hem. FO.
Grey Shawl
Use Smoke Grey yarn. Worked flat in a triangle shape.
- Row 1: Ch 4. In 4th ch from hook work (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc). Turn.
- Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in first st. In ch-2 space work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc). 3 dc in last st. Turn.
- Row 3–8: Continue the standard “Granny Triangle” pattern until the shawl is large enough to wrap around the sheep’s shoulders.
- Flower Pin: Crochet a tiny pink or white flower (MR, 5 sc, sl st). Sew it to one side of the shawl to mimic a brooch closure.
Braided Headband
Use Brown yarn.
- Cut 9 strands of brown yarn, each about 30cm long.
- Knot them together at one end. Divide into 3 groups of 3 strands.
- Braid the strands tightly until it fits around the sheep’s head. Knot the end.
- Daisy: With Yellow, MR 5 sc. Change to White, (ch 3, sl st) in each st. Sew the daisy to the braid.
Cream Flats (Make 2)
Use Cream yarn.
- Rnd 1: Ch 7. Oval start: sc 5, 3 sc in last, sc 4, inc (14).
- Rnd 2: inc, sc 4, 3 inc, sc 4, 2 inc (20).
- Rnd 3: (BLO) sc around (20).
- Rnd 4: sc around.
- Rnd 5: sc 6, 4 dec, sc 6 (16). FO.
Poetry Accessories
Satchel Bag
Use Brown yarn.
- Row 1: Ch 11. sc 10.
- Row 2–20: sc across. (Long rectangle).
- Fold the bottom up to form the pocket, leaving a flap at the top. Sew sides.
- Strap: Ch 40. Sew to sides.
- Sew a small button or bead on the flap.
Quill & Ink
- Quill: With White yarn, Ch 8. Sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc. (Feather shape). Embroider a brown line down the center. Stiffen with glue if needed.
- Ink Bottle: With Black yarn. MR 6 sc. (BLO) sc around. sc 2 rnds. Dec to 4 sc. Ch 2 (neck). FO.
Message Dove
Use White yarn.
- Body: MR 6, inc to 12. sc 3 rounds. dec to 6. Stuff. Close.
- Head: MR 6, inc to 9. sc 2 rounds. dec to 6. Sew to body.
- Wings (Make 2): Ch 5, dc in 3rd ch, dc, hdc. Sew to sides.
- Tail: Ch 4, work a fan of 3 dc in the first ch. Sew to back.
- Message: Cut a tiny strip of paper, roll it up, and stitch it to the dove’s beak.
Assembly
- Dress the sheep in the Baby Pink Maxi Dress.
- Put on the Cream Flats.
- Wrap the Grey Shawl around her shoulders and secure with the pin.
- Place the Braided Headband on her head.
- Hang the Satchel on her shoulder.
- Stitch the Quill to one hand.
- Place the Ink Bottle and the Message Dove nearby or in her other hand.
Your Poet Sheep is ready to compose her masterpiece! Let the inspiration flow.
