Bring a burst of joy and vibrant color into your life with the “Little Lamb Balloon Seller.” This adorable character captures the excitement of a vintage carnival or a sunny day at the fair. The pattern features a sweet cream-colored sheep with a textured fleece cap and a gentle expression. She is dressed to impress in a festive outfit: a rainbow-striped pinafore dress reminiscent of a circus tent, layered over a crisp white puff-sleeved t-shirt.

Her accessories are just as fun as her outfit. She wears bright red Mary Jane shoes and a playful blue party hat topped with a pom-pom. In her hand, she holds a bouquet of woolen balloons on wire stems, ready to hand out happiness. At her feet sits a tiny, whimsical balloon dog made of rainbow yarn. This project is a wonderful way to play with color and create a keepsake that radiates positivity.

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
• inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• dec – decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• sl st – slip stitch
• BLO – back loop only
• FLO – front loop only
• Bobble St – (yarn over, insert hook, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops) x 5 in same st, yarn over pull through all 6 loops.
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• rnd – round
• row – row
• FO – fasten off

Materials

• DK or Sport weight yarn in the following colors:
  • Cream/Off-White (Sheep skin and fleece)
  • White (T-shirt)
  • Bright Red (Shoes, Dress Stripe, Balloon)
  • Orange (Dress Stripe)
  • Yellow (Dress Stripe, Balloon)
  • Green (Dress Stripe)
  • Blue (Dress Stripe, Hat, Balloon)
  • Variegated Rainbow Yarn (Optional for Balloon Dog)
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for amigurumi parts)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (for clothing)
• 10mm Black Safety Eyes
• Dark Brown embroidery thread (Nose/Mouth)
• Floral wire or pipe cleaners (for balloon stems)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins
• 2 small red buttons for the dress straps
• Pom-pom maker or fork (for hat)

Gauge & Finished Size

The finished lamb stands approximately 28 cm (11 inches) tall. The gauge for the body parts should be tight to ensure the stuffing remains hidden. The clothing is designed to be removable, so check the fit as you work.

Head

Use Cream yarn and 2.5 mm hook. We will make a smooth head first, and add a textured cap later.

• 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: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) repeat around (54)
• Rnd 10–20: sc around (54)
• Rnd 21: (8 sc, inc) repeat around (60) – Cheek shaping
• Rnd 22–24: sc around (60)
• Rnd 25: (8 sc, dec) repeat around (54)
• Rnd 26: (7 sc, dec) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 27: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 28: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 29: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 30: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 18 and 19, spaced about 10 stitches apart. Embroider a “Y” shaped nose and mouth with dark brown thread. Stuff the head firmly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Fleece Cap (Wig)

Use Cream yarn. This piece goes on top of the smooth head.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: (Bobble St, sc) repeat around (12 sts, 6 bobbles)
• Rnd 3: (sc in bobble, inc in sc) repeat around (18)
• Rnd 4: (Bobble St, sc 2) repeat around (18)
• Rnd 5: (sc, inc, sc) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 6: (Bobble St, sc 3) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 7: (sc 3, inc) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 8: (Bobble St, sc 4) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 9: (sc 4, inc) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 10: (Bobble St, sc 5) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 11: (sc 5, inc) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 12: (Bobble St, sc 6) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 13: (sc 6, inc) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 14: (Bobble St, sc 7) repeat around (48)

FO. Sew this textured cap onto the back and top of the head, framing the face. The bobbles simulate the woolly fleece.

Ears (Make 2)

Use Cream yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (9)
• Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) repeat around (12)
• Rnd 4: (3 sc, inc) repeat around (15)
• Rnd 5–8: sc around (15)
• Rnd 9: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (12)
• Rnd 10: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (9)

Flatten the ear. Fold it slightly at the base to create a teardrop shape. Sew to the sides of the head, just under the edge of the fleece cap.

Legs & Body

Legs (Make 2)

Start with Bright Red yarn (Shoes).

• Rnd 1: Ch 6, start in 2nd ch. 4 sc, 3 sc in last. Rotate: 3 sc, inc (12)
• Rnd 2: inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 2 inc (18)
• Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc, 4 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 3, 4 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 2 (24)
• Rnd 4: BLO sc around (24)
• Rnd 5–6: sc around (24)
• Rnd 7: 6 sc, 6 dec, 6 sc (18)
• Rnd 8: 6 sc, 3 dec, 6 sc (15)
• Change to Cream yarn (Skin).
• Rnd 9: BLO sc around (15)
• Rnd 10–20: sc around (15)

Stuff firmly. FO first leg. Do not cut yarn on second leg. Ch 4, join to first leg.

Body

Continue with Cream yarn.

• Rnd 21: 15 sc on first leg, 4 sc on chain, 15 sc on second leg, 4 sc on other side of chain (38)
• Rnd 22: (inc, 18 sc) repeat twice (40)
• Rnd 23–28: sc around (40)
• Rnd 29: (8 sc, dec) repeat 4 times (36)
• Rnd 30–31: sc around (36)
• Change to White yarn (T-shirt).
• Rnd 32: sc around (36)
• Rnd 33: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 34–36: sc around (30)
• Rnd 37: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 38: sc around (24)

Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to neck.
Shoe Straps: Reattach Red yarn to the shoe. Ch 6, secure on opposite side. Sew a small button (or embroidery knot) on the strap.

Arms with Puff Sleeves (Make 2)

Start with Cream yarn (Hand).

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (9)
• Rnd 3–10: sc around (9)
• Change to White yarn (Sleeve).
• Rnd 11: inc around (18) – Puff start
• Rnd 12–14: sc around (18)
• Rnd 15: dec around (9)
• Rnd 16: sc around (9)

Stuff hand and puff sleeve lightly. Sew to shoulders.

Clothing

Rainbow Striped Pinafore Dress

Use 3.0 mm hook. This dress is worked from the waist down for the skirt, and waist up for the bib.
Stripe Pattern: Change color every 2 rows. Sequence: Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Red (or follow the image: Blue hem, Green, Yellow, Red).

• Skirt: Start with Red yarn (Waist).
• Rnd 1: Ch 36 (check fit around body). Join. Ch 1, sc around (36).
• Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc inc in every st around (72).
• Change to Orange/Yellow.
• Rnd 3–4: Ch 2, dc around (72).
• Change to Green.
• Rnd 5–6: Ch 2, dc around (72).
• Change to Blue.
• Rnd 7–8: Ch 2, dc around (72).
• Rnd 9: sc around for a neat hem. FO.
• Bib: Attach Red yarn to front center of waist.
• Row 1: Ch 1, sc 12. Turn.
• Row 2–5: sc across (12). FO.
• Straps: Attach Red yarn to top corners of the bib. Ch 20 (measure over shoulder). Sew to the back waistband, crossing them. Sew small red buttons to the front of the straps on the bib.

Party Hat

Use Blue yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: (2 sc, inc) repeat around (8)
• Rnd 3: sc around (8)
• Rnd 4: (3 sc, inc) repeat around (10)
• Rnd 5: sc around (10)
• Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) repeat around (12)
• Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (14)
• Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) repeat around (16)
• Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) repeat around (18)
• Rnd 10: (8 sc, inc) repeat around (20)
• Rnd 11: sc around. FO.
• Pom-pom: Make a multi-colored pom-pom using scrap yarn. Sew to the tip of the hat. Sew an elastic thread or yarn ties to the base to secure it to the head.

Accessories

Wool Balloons (Make 3)

Make one each in Red, Yellow, and Blue.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (18)
• Rnd 4–6: sc around (18)
• Rnd 7: (1 sc, dec) repeat around (12)
• Rnd 8: dec around (6). Stuff firmly.
• Rnd 9: dec, dec. (Remaining 4 sts).
• Rnd 10: (Knot): inc in each st (8). FO.
• Insert a wire into the bottom knot of the balloon (secure with glue if needed). Twist the bottom wires of all 3 balloons together to form a handle.

Mini Balloon Dog

Use Variegated Rainbow yarn. We create a long tube and sew it into shape.

• Tube: Ch 4, join to ring. Sc around continuously for about 20-25 cm. Stuff lightly as you go (use a pipe cleaner inside for bendability if preferred). FO.
• Shaping: Twist and sew the tube to form the classic balloon dog segments:
  1. Twist/sew a small snout.
  2. Twist/sew two loops for ears.
  3. Twist/sew a small neck.
  4. Twist/sew two loops for front legs.
  5. Twist/sew a body.
  6. Twist/sew two loops for back legs.
  7. Leave a small tail.
• Stitch the segments securely so they don’t untwist.

Assembly

1. Dress: Put the rainbow pinafore on the lamb.
2. Hat: Place the blue party hat on the head, positioned slightly jauntily between the ears.
3. Shoes: Ensure the red shoes are secure.
4. Balloons: Wrap the wire handle of the balloons around one of the lamb’s hands or sew in place.
5. Dog: Place the balloon dog at the lamb’s feet.

Your Little Lamb Balloon Seller is ready to spread joy! This colorful creation is perfect for celebrations or brightening up any room.