Embrace the golden hues of the countryside with the “Wheat Harvest” Sheep. This heirloom-quality crochet project captures the nostalgic beauty of the harvest season. The character is a gentle cream-colored sheep with a textured, woolly head and soft, expressive eyes. She embodies the spirit of autumn abundance and rural life.

She is dressed in a stunning outfit inspired by vintage prairie fashion. Her main garment is a floor-length Terracotta dress with long sleeves, evoking the warmth of the earth. Layered over this is a charming beige crochet vest, delicately embroidered with white daisies to reflect the wildflowers of the fields. On her feet, she wears sensible dark brown leather-style ballet flats.

To protect her from the harvest sun, she wears a wide-brimmed straw hat secured with a romantic white lace ribbon tied under her chin. Her accessories tell a story of work and nature: she carries a heavy bundle of golden wheat sheaves tied with rope, a small grey sickle for the harvest, and a tiny, mischievous field mouse who has made a home in the grain. This pattern is perfect for advanced intermediate crocheters who love detailed storytelling through fiber art.

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
• st(s) – Stitch(es)
• sc – Single Crochet
• hdc – Half Double Crochet
• dc – Double Crochet
• inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec – Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• sl st – Slip Stitch
• BLO – Back Loop Only
• FLO – Front Loop Only
• Bobble – (Yarn over, insert hook, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops) x 4, yarn over, pull through all loops on hook.
• […] – Total stitch count at the end of the round

Materials Needed

• Yarn: DK or Sport weight cotton/acrylic blend in the following colors:
  • Cream/Off-White (Sheep head, body, legs, ears)
  • Terracotta/Rust (Dress)
  • Beige/Tan (Vest, Hat)
  • Dark Brown (Shoes)
  • Golden Yellow (Wheat stalks)
  • Grey/Silver (Sickle blade)
  • Wood Brown (Sickle handle)
  • Mouse Grey (Field mouse)
  • Scrap White & Yellow (Daisy embroidery)
• Hooks: 2.5 mm (for the doll and mouse) and 3.0 mm (for clothing).
• Notions:
  • 10mm Black Safety Eyes
  • White lace ribbon (approx. 1cm wide)
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Yarn needle & Embroidery needle
  • Brown embroidery thread (Nose/Mouth)
  • Stitch markers
  • A small piece of twine or jute rope (for the wheat bundle)

Gauge & Size

The finished sheep stands approximately 28–30 cm (11–12 inches) tall. The gauge for the amigurumi parts should be tight to prevent stuffing from showing. The clothing is designed to be removable.

Pattern Instructions: The Sheep

Head

Use Cream yarn and a 2.5 mm hook. We will start with the smooth face and transition to the textured woolly scalp.

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
• Rnd 2: inc in each st around. [12]
• Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) x 6. [18]
• Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) x 6. [24]
• Rnd 5: (sc 3, inc) x 6. [30]
• Rnd 6: (sc 4, inc) x 6. [36]
• Rnd 7: (sc 5, inc) x 6. [42]
• Rnd 8: (sc 6, inc) x 6. [48]
• Rnd 9–14: sc in each st around. [48]
• Rnd 15 (Cheeks): (sc 7, inc) x 6. [54]
• Rnd 16–18: sc in each st around. [54]
• Insert safety eyes between Rnds 14 and 15, approx 10 sts apart. Embroider a Y-shaped nose/mouth with brown thread on the snout area.
• Rnd 19 (Start Wool Texture): *sc 1, Bobble in next* repeat around. [54]
• Rnd 20: sc in each st around. [54]
• Rnd 21: *Bobble in next, sc 1* repeat around. [54]
• Rnd 22: (sc 7, dec) x 6. (Work sc normally, ignoring texture placement). [48]
• Rnd 23: *sc 1, Bobble in next* repeat around. [48]
• Rnd 24: (sc 6, dec) x 6. [42]
• Rnd 25: *Bobble in next, sc 1* repeat around. [42]
• Rnd 26: (sc 5, dec) x 6. [36]
• Rnd 27: *sc 1, Bobble in next* repeat around. [36]
• Rnd 28: (sc 4, dec) x 6. [30]
• Rnd 29: (sc 3, dec) x 6. [24]
• Stuff the head firmly.
• Rnd 30: (sc 2, dec) x 6. [18]
• Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ears (Make 2)

Use Cream yarn. These are smooth.

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
• Rnd 2: (sc 1, inc) x 3. [9]
• Rnd 3: (sc 2, inc) x 3. [12]
• Rnd 4–8: sc in each st around. [12]
• Rnd 9: (sc 2, dec) x 3. [9]
• Flatten the ear and fold the base in half. Sew to the sides of the head where the texture meets the smooth face.

Legs (Make 2)

Start with Dark Brown yarn (Shoes).

• Rnd 1: Ch 6. Start in 2nd ch. sc 4, 3 sc in last ch. Turn. sc 3, inc. [12]
• Rnd 2: inc, sc 3, inc x 3, sc 3, inc x 2. [18]
• Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, sc 4, (sc 1, inc) x 3, sc 4, (sc 1, inc) x 2. [24]
• Rnd 4: BLO sc in each st around. [24]
• Rnd 5–6: sc in each st around. [24]
• Rnd 7: sc 6, dec x 6, sc 6. [18]
• Change to Cream yarn (Legs).
• Rnd 8: BLO sc in each st around. [18]
• Rnd 9–22: sc in each st around. [18]
• Fasten off first leg. Do not fasten off second leg.
• Shoe Strap: Reattach Dark Brown yarn to the front of the shoe. Ch 10, cross over the foot and attach to the other side. Sew a button or stitch to secure.

Body

Continue with Cream yarn.

• Rnd 23: Ch 3, join to first leg with sl st. sc 18 (leg 1), sc 3 (chain), sc 18 (leg 2), sc 3 (chain). [42]
• Rnd 24: (sc 6, inc) x 6. [48]
• Rnd 25–32: sc in each st around. [48]
• Rnd 33: (sc 6, dec) x 6. [42]
• Rnd 34–35: sc around. [42]
• Rnd 36: (sc 5, dec) x 6. [36]
• Rnd 37–39: sc around. [36]
• Rnd 40: (sc 4, dec) x 6. [30]
• Rnd 41–42: sc around. [30]
• Rnd 43: (sc 3, dec) x 6. [24]
• Rnd 44: (sc 2, dec) x 6. [18]
• Fasten off. Stuff body firmly. Sew Head to Body.

Arms (Make 2)

Use Cream yarn.

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
• Rnd 2: (sc 1, inc) x 3. [9]
• Rnd 3–16: sc around. [9]
• Stuff lightly. Pinch closed and sc across. Sew to body.

The Harvest Outfit

Terracotta Prairie Dress

Use Terracotta yarn and 3.0 mm hook. Worked from top down.

• Row 1: Ch 27. sc in 2nd ch and across. [26]. Turn.
• Row 2: (sc 1, inc) around. [39]. Turn.
• Row 3 (Armholes): sc 6, ch 6 (skip 7), sc 13, ch 6 (skip 7), sc 6. [25 sts + 12 ch]. Turn.
• Row 4: sc across all sts and chains. [37]. Turn.
• Row 5–8: sc across. [37].
• Skirt: Join to first st to work in rounds.
• Rnd 9: Ch 2, dc inc in each st around. [74]. Join.
• Rnd 10–22: Ch 2, dc in each st around. [74]. (Adjust length to ankle).
• Rnd 23: sc around for a neat hem. Fasten off.
• Sleeves: Join Terracotta yarn to armhole. sc around (13 sts). Work 8 rounds of sc. Fasten off.

Daisy Crochet Vest

Use Beige yarn. Worked flat.

• Row 1: Ch 30. sc in 2nd ch and across. [29]. Turn.
• Row 2: (sc 3, inc) across to last st, sc 1. [36]. Turn.
• Row 3 (Armholes): sc 6, ch 6 (skip 6), sc 12, ch 6 (skip 6), sc 6. Turn.
• Row 4: sc across all sts and chains. [36]. Turn.
• Row 5–10: sc across. [36].
• Edging: sc around the entire vest perimeter. Fasten off.
• Embroidery: Using White (petals) and Yellow (centers), embroider 3-4 small daisies on the front panels of the vest.

Straw Hat

Use Beige/Tan yarn. This hat needs to fit over the textured head.

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR.
• Rnd 2: inc around. [12]
• Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) around. [18]
• Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) around. [24]
• Rnd 5: (sc 3, inc) around. [30]
• Rnd 6: (sc 4, inc) around. [36]
• Rnd 7: (sc 5, inc) around. [42]
• Rnd 8: (sc 6, inc) around. [48]
• Rnd 9–13: sc around. [48]
• Rnd 14 (Brim): FLO. (sc 3, inc) around. [60]
• Rnd 15: (sc 4, inc) around. [72]
• Rnd 16–17: sc around. [72]
• Fasten off. Attach the white lace ribbon to the inside of the hat so it can be tied under the sheep’s chin.

Harvest Accessories

Wheat Sheaf

Use Golden Yellow yarn. Make 10-12 individual stalks.

• Stalk: Ch 15. Fasten off.
• Grain Head: Join yarn to the top of the chain. *Ch 3, sl st in same st (picot)*. Repeat 3 times in the top chain. Work 2-3 picots down the next 2 chains to create a cluster of grain.
• Assembly: Gather all stalks together. Tie tightly with the piece of twine or jute rope in the middle.

Harvest Sickle

• Blade (Grey): Ch 12. sc in 2nd ch. hdc in next 3, dc in next 4, hdc in next 2, 3 sc in last. Work on the other side: sl st all the way back. (This creates a curve). Fasten off.
• Handle (Brown): Ch 5, sc back. Sew to the bottom of the blade.

Tiny Field Mouse

Use Grey yarn and 2.5 mm hook.

• Body/Head: 6 sc in MR.
• Rnd 2: (sc 1, inc) around [9].
• Rnd 3–5: sc around [9].
• Rnd 6: dec around [5]. Stuff lightly with a scrap of yarn. Close.
• Ears: Ch 2, 3 sc in 2nd ch. Sew 2 ears to the head.
• Tail: Ch 6. Sew to back.
• Embroider black eyes and pink nose. Tuck the mouse into the wheat sheaf or stitch to the sheep’s hand.

Assembly

1. Dress the sheep in the Terracotta gown.
2. Place the daisy vest over the dress.
3. Tie the straw hat onto the head with the lace ribbon bow.
4. Stitch the sickle to one hand.
5. Place the wheat sheaf in the other arm, ensuring the tiny mouse is visible.

Your “Wheat Harvest” Sheep is ready to bring the warmth of autumn into your home. This piece celebrates the beauty of nature and the changing seasons.