This character features a soft beige face and a coat of creamy white wool, textured with bobble stitches to make her extra huggable. She is dressed in a soothing Sage Green pinafore dress layered over an ivory puff-sleeve blouse. Her connection to the earth is shown in her accessories: a flower crown woven from leaves and tiny wild daisies, earthy sandals, and a rustic drawstring pouch for collecting seeds. In her hand, she carries a fresh cluster of red mushrooms, and a lucky little ladybug has hitched a ride on her shoulder. This pattern is designed for intermediate crocheters who enjoy working with texture and detailed accessories.

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, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops) x 4 or 5 times in same st. Yarn over, pull through all loops. (Used for wool texture).
• FO – Fasten Off

Materials Needed

• DK weight yarn in Beige (Face, Legs, Arms)
• DK weight yarn in Cream/White (Wool/Head, Body)
• DK weight yarn in Sage Green (Pinafore Dress)
• DK weight yarn in Ivory (Puff Sleeves/Shirt)
• DK weight yarn in Tan/Light Brown (Sandals, Pouch)
• DK weight yarn in Red and White (Mushrooms, Ladybug, Sandal Straps)
• DK weight yarn in Green and Yellow (Flower Crown)
• 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

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 pinafore and accessories are removable.

Construction Overview

The sheep is constructed in pieces. The head starts with a smooth beige face and transitions to a textured “woolly” scalp using bobble stitches. The body also utilizes texture. The ivory puff sleeves are integrated into the arm pattern to reduce bulk. The pinafore is a separate piece. Accessories 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 Cream/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 4–6: sc around (18).
• Rnd 7: (4 sc, dec) repeat 3 times (15).
• Rnd 8–18: sc around (15).
• Change to Cream/White.
• Rnd 19: *sc 1, Bobble St* around (texture for upper leg).
• Rnd 20–22: Continue texture pattern.

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

Body

Use Cream/White yarn. Join legs with ch 3.

• Rnd 23: sc 15 (leg 1), sc 3 in ch, sc 15 (leg 2), sc 3 in ch (36).
• Rnd 24: (5 sc, inc) around (42).
• Rnd 25–30: Work in *sc 1, Bobble St* pattern to create a full woolly coat.
• Rnd 31: (5 sc, dec) around (36).
• Rnd 32–35: Continue texture pattern.
• Rnd 36: (4 sc, dec) around (30).
• Rnd 37: (3 sc, dec) around (24).
• Rnd 38: sc around. Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to body.

Arms with Puff Sleeves (Make 2)

Start with Beige (Hand).

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3–6: sc around.
• Change to Ivory (Shirt Sleeve).
• Rnd 7: (FLO) (1 sc, inc) around (18).
• Rnd 8–10: sc around (18). (Puff).
• Rnd 11: (1 sc, dec) around (12).
• Rnd 12–15: sc around (12). Stuff lightly. FO. Sew to body.

The Herbalist Wardrobe

Sage Green Pinafore Dress

Use Sage Green yarn and 3.0mm hook. Worked waist-down.

• Waist: Ch 38 (measure waist). Join. sc around (38).
• Rnd 2: (BLO) (1 sc, inc) repeat around (57).
• Skirt:
• Rnd 3: dc around (57).
• Rnd 4: (2 dc, inc) repeat around (76).
• Rnd 5–14: dc around (76). (Work until desired length).
• Rnd 15: (sc, ch 1, skip 1) around for a simple hem. FO.
• Bib: Join yarn to front waist.
  Row 1: sc 12. Turn.
  Row 2–6: sc across (12).
• Straps: Ch 25 from top corners of bib. Cross in back and sew to waistband.

Flower Crown

Use Green, White, and Yellow yarn.

• Base (Green): Ch 50 (measure head). sc back down. Join to circle.
• Leaves: Ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc. Sew scattered leaves to base.
• Daisies:
  Center (Yellow): MR 4 sc.
  Petals (White): (ch 2, sl st) in each st around.
  Sew 4-5 daisies onto the green base.

Faux Woven Sandals (Make 2)

Use Tan (Sole) and Red (Strap) yarn.

• Sole: 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: sc around (20). FO.
• Straps: Join Red yarn to the front side. Ch 6, join to other side. Join Red yarn to heel, Ch 8 (ankle strap), wrap around leg and stitch.

Nature Accessories

Herbal Pouch

Use Tan yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 8 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (16).
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (24).
• Rnd 4–10: sc around (24).
• Rnd 11: (sc 1, ch 1, skip 1) around (Eyelets).
• Rnd 12: sc around. FO.
• Drawstring: Ch 30. Weave through eyelets. Fill with stuffing or dried lavender.

Red Mushroom Bunch

Use White and Red yarn. Make 3.

• Stalk (White): MR 5 sc. sc 4 rounds. FO.
• Cap (Red): MR 6 sc. inc to 12. sc 2 rounds.
  Embroidery: French knots in White on the cap.
  Sew cap to stalk. Tie the 3 mushrooms together with a piece of twine. Stitch to hand.

Tiny Ladybug

Use Red and Black yarn.

• Body: Red yarn. MR, 6 sc. Sl st to join.
• Head: Black yarn. Ch 2, 3 dc bobble in one stitch.
• Sew head to body. Embroider a black line down the back and black dots. Sew onto the dress strap or shoulder.

Assembly

1. Dress the sheep in the Sage Green Pinafore.
2. Put on the Sandals.
3. Place the Flower Crown on her head.
4. Tie the Pouch around her waist or hang from shoulder.
5. Stitch the Mushroom Bunch to her hand.
6. Secure the Ladybug on her shoulder.

Your Herbalist Sheep is ready to explore the meadows! Breathe in the fresh air.