This adorable ewe features a coat of textured, cream-colored wool, achieved through a special stitch to give her a huggable, fluffy appearance. She is dressed for a busy but happy day of chores in a comfortable House Dress in a soft blush pink, dotted with embroidered flowers reminiscent of vintage fabrics. To keep her wool clean while she works, she wears a crisp white kerchief tied neatly over her head and a practical white apron with a large, functional pocket for holding clothespins. On her feet are cozy, open-toed house slippers. Her accessories tell the story of her day: a woven-style laundry basket waiting to be filled, a tiny sock she is ready to pin up, and a friendly little sparrow perched on the clothesline nearby. This pattern is perfect for intermediate crocheters who enjoy creating texture and storytelling scenes.

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
• 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 into st, pull up a loop, pull through 2 loops) x 5 times in the same st. Yarn over, pull through all 6 loops on hook. Push bobble to the outside.
• FO – Fasten Off

Materials Needed

• DK or Worsted weight yarn in Cream (Sheep Wool)
• DK weight yarn in Beige/Oatmeal (Face, Ears, Legs)
• DK weight yarn in Blush Pink (House Dress)
• DK weight yarn in White (Apron, Kerchief, Slippers)
• DK weight yarn in Light Brown (Laundry Basket)
• Scrap yarn in Blue/Grey (Sock) and Brown/White (Sparrow)
• Embroidery floss in Green and Dark Pink (for dress flowers)
• 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)
• A small piece of twine or jute (Clothesline)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins
• Miniature wooden clothespins (optional prop)

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 designed to be removable, adding an element of play and customization.

Construction Overview

The sheep is constructed in pieces. The head begins with a smooth beige face and transitions into a textured “woolly” cap using Bobble stitches. The body is also textured to simulate a thick fleece. The legs are made separately and joined to the body. The dress is worked from the neck down. The apron is a separate piece with a pocket. The accessories—basket, sock, and sparrow—are detailed miniatures.

Body Parts (Sheep)

Head

Start with Beige yarn (Face) 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 7–11: sc around (36). (Smooth snout).
• Change to Cream yarn (Wool).
• Rnd 12: (5 sc, inc) around (42).
• Rnd 13: *sc 1, Bobble St* repeat around. (Wool texture starts).
• Rnd 14: sc around (42).
• Rnd 15: *Bobble St, sc 1* repeat around.
• Rnd 16: (5 sc, dec) around (36).
• Rnd 17: *sc 1, Bobble St* repeat around.
• Insert safety eyes between Rnds 9 and 10 of the beige section, spaced about 8 stitches apart. Embroider a Y-shaped nose on the snout.
• Rnd 18: (4 sc, dec) around (30).
• Rnd 19: *Bobble St, sc 1* around.
• Rnd 20: (3 sc, dec) around (24).
• Rnd 21: *sc 1, Bobble St* around.
• Rnd 22: (2 sc, dec) around (18). Stuff firmly.
• Rnd 23: 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 the ear and fold the top corners together slightly. Sew to the sides of the head where the beige face meets the cream wool.

Legs (Make 2)

Start with Beige yarn (Feet).

• 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 4–6: sc around (20).
• Rnd 7: sc 6, 4 dec, sc 6 (16).
• Rnd 8: sc 6, 2 dec, sc 6 (14).
• Change to Cream (Woolly Legs).
• Rnd 9: (BLO) sc around (14).
• Rnd 10: *sc 1, Bobble St* around.
• Rnd 11: sc around.
• Rnd 12: *Bobble St, sc 1* around.
• Rnd 13–20: Continue alternating sc rounds and Bobble rounds.

Stuff firmly. FO first leg. Do not cut yarn on second leg.

Body

Use Cream yarn. Join legs with ch 3.

• Rnd 21: sc 14 (leg 1), sc 3 in ch, sc 14 (leg 2), sc 3 in ch (34).
• Rnd 22: (inc, 16 sc) repeat twice (36).
• Rnd 23: (5 sc, inc) around (42).
• Rnd 24: *sc 1, Bobble St* repeat around. (Wool Texture).
• Rnd 25: sc around (42).
• Rnd 26: *Bobble St, sc 1* repeat around.
• Rnd 27–35: Continue alternating Bobble rounds and sc rounds, decreasing gradually (dec 6 sts every 4th round) until neck measures 18 sts.
• Rnd 36: sc around.

Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to body.

Arms (Make 2)

Start with Beige (Hands).

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3–5: sc around.
• Change to Cream.
• Rnd 6: *sc 1, Bobble St* around.
• Rnd 7–14: Continue texture pattern. Stuff lightly.
• FO. Sew to body.

The Laundry Day Wardrobe

Pink Floral House Dress

Use Blush Pink yarn and 3.0mm hook. Worked neck-down.

• Waist/Neck: Ch 26. Join. 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 5–9: sc around (44). (Bodice).
• Skirt:
• Rnd 10: (3 sc, inc) around (55).
• Rnd 11: (4 sc, inc) around (66).
• Rnd 12–22: dc around (66). (Flowy skirt).
• Rnd 23 (Hem): (sc, ch 2, sc) in each stitch for a picot lace edge. FO.
• Floral Detail: Use embroidery floss to stitch small “lazy daisy” flowers and French knots all over the dress to mimic a calico print.

White Apron with Pocket

Use White yarn.

• Apron Panel: Ch 16.
  Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (15).
  Row 2–12: sc across.
  Row 13: (sc, ch 2, sc) around bottom and sides. FO.
• Waist Ties: Ch 40, sc across top of apron panel, Ch 40.
• Pocket: Ch 10. sc across (9) for 6 rows. Sew this pocket to the center of the apron panel. Leave the top edge open.
• Tie the apron around the sheep’s waist.

White Kerchief

Use White yarn.

• Row 1: Ch 4. In 4th ch from hook work (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc). Turn.
• Row 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in first st. In ch-2 space work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc). 3 dc in last st. Turn.
• Row 3–6: Continue increasing in the Granny Triangle pattern until it is large enough to cover the head.
• Ties: At the two side corners, chain 25 to create ties. Tie under the chin.

Open-Toed Slippers (Make 2)

Use White yarn.

• Rnd 1: Ch 12. Join to form a large ring (this is the ankle opening).
• Rnd 2: sc around (12).
• Rnd 3: sc around.
• Rnd 4: Ch 4 (instep strap), skip 4 sts, sc in next 8.
• Rnd 5: sc in each ch and st around.
• Rnd 6: dec around. FO. weave in ends to shape the heel. The toes should peek through the front opening.

Laundry Accessories

Woven Laundry Basket

Use Light Brown yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR 8 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (16).
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (24).
• Rnd 4: (BLO) sc around (24).
• Rnd 5–10: sc around. (Texture: Alternating FLO and BLO sc creates a woven look).
• Rnd 11: sc around. Ch 10 (Handle 1), skip 6, sc. Sc around to opposite side, Ch 10 (Handle 2), skip 6, sc.
• Rnd 12: sc over handles to reinforce. FO.

Tiny Sock

Use Blue/Grey yarn.

• Ch 6. Join. sc around for 4 rounds.
• Heel: Work 2 rows of sc on 3 stitches only.
• Foot: sc around the heel and the remaining stitches (6). Work 3 rounds.
• Toe: dec around. Close.

The Sparrow

Use Brown and White yarn.

• Body: MR 4, inc to 8. sc 2 rounds. dec to 4. Close.
• Wings: Dark brown. Ch 3, sc. Sew to sides.
• Beak: Yellow French knot.
• Assembly: Attach a piece of twine between the sheep’s hand and a fixed point (or the basket handle). Glue or sew the sparrow’s feet to the twine.

Assembly

1. Dress the sheep in the Pink Floral Dress.
2. Tie the White Apron around her waist. Insert mini clothespins into the pocket if you have them.
3. Secure the Kerchief over her head.
4. Put on the Slippers.
5. Hook the Laundry Basket on her arm.
6. Stitch the Tiny Sock to her hand.
7. Arrange the Clothesline and Sparrow.

Your Laundry Day Sheep is ready to make chores look charming! Enjoy the sunshine.