This adorable ewe is designed with a rich texture using the bobble stitch to create her signature woolly coat, which hilariously resembles the snacks she sells. She is dressed to impress in a spirited outfit featuring a dress with bold red and white stripes, mimicking the classic design of a retro popcorn bucket. To look professional for her job at the fairgrounds, she wears a smart, cropped blue cardigan jacket, finished with a dapper red bow tie at the collar.

She is ready for a day on her feet in sporty red high-top sneakers with white laces. Her accessories are storytelling masterpieces: she carries a cross-body bag designed to look exactly like a vintage “Admit One” cinema ticket, and in her hand, she holds a bucket overflowing with buttery popcorn. Perched loyally on her shoulder is her colorful companion, a bright red and blue parrot, ready to greet customers. This pattern is designed for intermediate crocheters who enjoy working with texture and color work.

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

Materials Needed

• DK or Worsted weight yarn in Cream/White (Sheep Wool, Face Blaze, Socks)
• DK weight yarn in Beige/Oatmeal (Face, Ears)
• DK weight yarn in Bright Red (Dress Stripes, Shoes, Bow Tie, Parrot)
• DK weight yarn in Navy/Royal Blue (Jacket, Parrot Wings)
• DK weight yarn in Biscuit/Light Brown (Ticket Bag)
• DK weight yarn in Yellow (Popcorn, Parrot Beak)
• Scrap yarn in Green (Parrot Tail)
• Black embroidery thread (Eyes, Bag lettering)
• 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
• Cardboard (for shoe soles and popcorn bucket base)

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 bobble stitches will add significant volume to the head.

Construction Overview

The sheep is constructed in pieces. The legs are made first, starting with the detailed sneakers, and are joined to form the body. The dress is worked directly onto the body (or separately if preferred, but integrated is sturdier) with distinct color changes. The head is the highlight, featuring a smooth face that transitions into a full “popcorn” texture cap. The jacket is a separate removable piece. The accessories—popcorn bucket, ticket bag, and parrot—are detailed miniatures.

Body Parts (Sheep)

Head

Start with Beige/Oatmeal yarn (Face). Use 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 face area).
• Change to Cream/White yarn (Wool).
• Rnd 12: (5 sc, inc) around (42).
• Rnd 13: *sc 1, Bobble St* repeat around. (Texture starts).
• Rnd 14: sc around (42).
• Rnd 15: *Bobble St, sc 1* repeat around.
• Rnd 16: (5 sc, inc) around (49).
• 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 18–24: Continue alternating sc rounds and Bobble rounds, keeping the stitch count steady to create a round, fluffy shape.
• Rnd 25: (5 sc, dec) around (42).
• Rnd 26: *Bobble St, sc 1* around.
• Rnd 27: (4 sc, dec) around (35).
• Rnd 28: *sc 1, Bobble St* around.
• Rnd 29: (3 sc, dec) around (28).
• Rnd 30: (2 sc, dec) around (21). Stuff firmly.
• Rnd 31: dec around. 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, just under the rim of the white woolly cap.

Legs with Red Sneakers (Make 2)

Start with White (Sole).

• 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.
• Change to Red (Shoe body).
• Rnd 5: sc around.
• Rnd 6: sc 6, 4 dec, sc 6 (16).
• Rnd 7: sc 6, 2 dec, sc 6 (14).
• Rnd 8: sc around.
• Change to White (Socks/Legs).
• Rnd 9: (BLO) sc around (14).
• Rnd 10–20: sc around (14).

Stuff firmly. FO first leg. Do not cut yarn on second leg. Shoe Detail: Use White yarn to embroider laces and a toe cap on the red section.

Body

Use White 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 24–28: sc around (42).
• Rnd 29: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36).
• Rnd 30–35: sc around (36).
• Rnd 36: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30).
• Rnd 37–38: sc around (30).
• Rnd 39: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24).
• Rnd 40: sc around (24).
• Rnd 41: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18).

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 White (Woolly Arms).
• Rnd 6–15: sc around (12). (For a textured arm, you can add a Bobble stitch every few stitches, but keeping it smooth fits under the jacket better).

Stuff lightly. Flatten and sew to body.

The Vendor Wardrobe

Striped Popcorn Dress

Use Red and White yarn. 3.0mm hook. Worked waist-down.

• Waist: Start with Red. Ch 40 (measure sheep’s waist). Join. sc around (40).
• Rnd 2: (BLO) (4 sc, inc) around (48).
• Skirt: Change color every 2 rounds for horizontal stripes.
• Rnd 3–4 (White): dc around (48).
• Rnd 5–6 (Red): (5 sc, inc) around (56) (using dc).
• Rnd 7–8 (White): dc around (56).
• Rnd 9–10 (Red): (6 sc, inc) around (64).
• Rnd 11–12 (White): dc around (64).
• Rnd 13–14 (Red): dc around (64).
• Rnd 15 (White): (sc, ch 1, skip 1) around for a neat hem. FO.
• Bodice (Under Jacket): Join Red yarn to waist. Work rows of sc up to the neck if you want a full dress, or just rely on the skirt if the jacket is permanently on.

Blue Cropped Jacket

Use Blue yarn. Worked flat.

• Row 1: Ch 26. sc across (25).
• Row 2: (inc) across (50).
• Row 3: sc across.
• Row 4 (Armholes): sc 8, ch 6 (skip 8), sc 18, ch 6 (skip 8), sc 8.
• Row 5–10: sc across (46). (Textured stitch: *sc, dc* across creates a nice fabric).
• Row 11: sc around the entire edge to finish. FO.
• Red Bow Tie: Ch 8 in Red. Work 4 rows sc. Pinch center, wrap with yarn, and sew to the top button area of the jacket.

Showtime Accessories

“Admit One” Ticket Bag

Use Biscuit/Beige yarn.

• Row 1: Ch 12. sc across (11).
• Row 2–8: sc across.
• Row 9: (sc, ch 2, sc) in corners to keep rectangle shape.
• Embroidery: Use thin black yarn to backstitch the words “ADMIT ONE” and a border line on the front.
• Strap: Ch 50. Sew to corners. Hang cross-body.

Popcorn Bucket

Use Red and White yarn.

• Rnd 1 (White): MR 6 sc.
• Rnd 2 (White): inc around (12).
• Rnd 3 (White): (1 sc, inc) around (18).
• Rnd 4 (Red): (BLO) sc around (18).
• Bucket Walls (Vertical Stripes): You must carry the yarn.
  Rnd 5–10: *2 sc Red, 2 sc White* repeat around.
  Rnd 11: sc around in Red. FO.
• Popcorn: Use Yellow yarn.
  Create a “wig” for the bucket: MR 6. Rnd 2: *Bobble St* in each st. Rnd 3: *sc, Bobble St* around. Sew this bumpy yellow piece to the top of the bucket.

Mini Parrot

Use Red, Blue, Green, Yellow.

• Body (Red): MR 6, inc to 12. sc 4 rounds. dec to 6. Stuff. Close.
• Wings (Blue): Ch 4, sc back. Sew to sides.
• Tail (Green/Yellow): Loop small strands of yarn into the back and trim.
• Beak (Yellow): Tiny french knot.
• Sew or glue the parrot to the jacket shoulder.

Assembly

1. Dress the sheep in the Striped Skirt (sew to waist).
2. Put on the Blue Jacket with the Bow Tie.
3. Stitch the Popcorn Bucket to one hand.
4. Place the Ticket Bag strap over her shoulder.
5. Secure the Parrot to her shoulder.

Your Popcorn Vendor Sheep is ready for the movies! Enjoy the show!