Immerse yourself in the calming scent of summer fields with the “Lavender Harvester” Sheep. This gentle character captures the essence of a peaceful afternoon in Provence. The sheep features a soft grey body with a charming, expressive face. She is dressed in a stunning bohemian-inspired outfit: a long, flowing purple dress that transitions from a solid skirt to a delicate mesh crochet bodice. To keep comfortable while gathering herbs, she wears sturdy beige wedge sandals.

Her look is crowned with a beautiful wreath of deep purple lavender flowers resting on her fluffy woolly head. Ready for her work, she carries a structured wicker-style backpack and holds a generous bouquet of freshly picked lavender. A tiny, embroidered lavender sachet hangs from her waist, spreading fragrance wherever she goes. This pattern uses a variety of stitches, including mesh and bobbles, making it a delightful project for those who love texture.

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
• tr – treble crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• dec – decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• BLO – back loop only
• FLO – front loop only
• Popcorn st – 5 dc in same st, drop loop, insert hook in 1st dc, pull loop through.
• Mesh st – (dc 1, ch 1, skip 1 st)
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• rnd – round
• row – row
• FO – fasten off

Materials

• DK or Sport weight yarn in the following colors:
  • Grey (Head, Body, Limbs)
  • Cream/White (Woolly cap on head)
  • Purple (Dress skirt and bodice)
  • Deep Violet (Lavender flowers)
  • Green (Stems, Leaves)
  • Beige/Tan (Backpack, Sandals, Sachet)
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for amigurumi parts)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (for clothing)
• 10mm Black Safety Eyes
• Black embroidery thread (Nose/Mouth)
• Purple embroidery thread (Sachet details)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, pins
• Optional: Small piece of cardboard for backpack reinforcement

Gauge & Finished Size

The finished sheep stands approximately 28 cm (11 inches) tall. The gauge for the grey body parts should be tight to ensure no stuffing shows. The dress and accessories can be worked with slightly more relaxed tension for drape.

Head

Use Grey yarn and 2.5 mm hook. Work in a continuous spiral.

• 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 9–11: sc around (48)
• Rnd 12: (7 sc, inc) repeat around (54)
• Rnd 13–21: sc around (54)
• Rnd 22: (8 sc, inc) repeat around (60) – Cheek definition
• Rnd 23–25: sc around (60)
• Rnd 26: (8 sc, dec) repeat around (54)
• Rnd 27: (7 sc, dec) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 28: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 29: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 30: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 31: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 18 and 19, spaced about 10-11 stitches apart. Stuff the head firmly. FO, leaving a long tail.

Nose: Embroider a “Y” shape with black thread centered between the eyes on the lower half of the face.

Woolly Cap

Use Cream/White yarn. This goes on top of the grey head.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: (Popcorn st, sc) repeat around (12 sts – 6 popcorns)
• Rnd 3: (sc in popcorn, inc in sc) repeat around (18)
• Rnd 4: (Popcorn, sc 2) repeat around (18)
• Rnd 5: (sc, inc, sc) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 6: (Popcorn, sc 3) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 7: (sc 3, inc) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 8: (Popcorn, sc 4) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 9: (sc 4, inc) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 10: (Popcorn, sc 5) repeat around (36)

FO. Sew this cap onto the top/back of the grey head. It should cover the crown and back of the head, leaving the face exposed.

Ears (Make 2)

Use Grey 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: sc around (12)

Flatten the ear. Fold it in half lengthwise at the base and sew to the sides of the head, just under the edge of the woolly cap. They should droop downwards.

Legs & Body

Legs (Make 2)

Use Grey yarn.

• 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: 6 sc, 3 dec, 6 sc (15) – Foot shaping
• Rnd 8–24: sc around (15)

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

Body

Continue with Grey yarn.

• Rnd 25: 15 sc on first leg, 4 sc on chain, 15 sc on second leg, 4 sc on other side of chain (38)
• Rnd 26: (inc, 18 sc) repeat twice (40)
• Rnd 27–32: sc around (40)
• Rnd 33: (8 sc, dec) repeat 4 times (36)
• Rnd 34–35: sc around (36)
• Rnd 36: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 37–39: sc around (30)
• Rnd 40: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 41: sc around (24)

Stuff body firmly. FO. Sew head to neck.

Arms (Make 2)

Use Grey yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (9)
• Rnd 3–16: sc around (9)

Stuff lightly. Flatten top and sc closed. Sew to shoulders.

Bohemian Purple Dress

Use Purple yarn and 3.0 mm hook. This dress features a solid skirt and a mesh top.

Skirt (Worked Waist Down)

• Row 1 (Waist): Ch 36 (check fit around body). Join with sl st. Ch 1, sc around (36).
• Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc inc in every st around (72).
• Rnd 3–14: Ch 2, dc in each st around (72).
• Rnd 15: sc around for a finished hem. FO.

Mesh Bodice (Worked Waist Up)

• Attach Purple yarn to the foundation chain of the skirt (Waist). Work in rounds or rows (we will do rows to leave back open for buttons).
• Row 1: Ch 4 (counts as tr), *ch 1, skip 1, tr in next* repeat across. (Mesh created). Turn.
• Row 2: Ch 4, *tr in next tr, ch 1* repeat across. Turn.
• Row 3: Repeat Row 2.
• Row 4 (Shape Armholes): Sl st over first 4 sts. Ch 4, *tr, ch 1* across to last 4 sts. Leave last 4 unworked. Turn.
• Row 5: Ch 4, *tr, ch 1* across. Turn.
• Row 6 (Straps): Work mesh pattern for 6 stitches only (Shoulder 1). FO. Attach yarn on other side, work mesh for 6 stitches (Shoulder 2).

Sew the shoulder straps to the top corners of the back (or add buttons). Put the dress on the sheep.

Accessories

Beige Wedge Sandals

Use Beige yarn.

• Sole (Make 4 pieces, sew 2 together for thickness per foot): Ch 7, sc around increasing at ends (approx 18 sts). Work 2 rounds.
• Upper Straps: Chain 8, sew across the toes. Chain 12 for ankle strap, sew to heel, wrap around ankle and button.
• Sew the thick soles to the bottom of the sheep’s feet or just slip them on.

Wicker Backpack

Use Beige/Tan yarn. Use a tight tension to simulate wicker.

• Base: Ch 11. Sc in 2nd ch and across (10). Work in rows to make a rectangle (about 6 rows).
• Body: Work sc around the perimeter of the rectangle rectangle. Work BLO for the first round to turn the corner up. Continue sc around for approx 15 rounds to create a tall box shape.
• Flap: Work back and forth on the back stitches only for 8-10 rows. Sew a button to close.
• Straps: Ch 35. Sc back down. Make 2. Sew to the back of the backpack.

Lavender Wreath

Use Green and Deep Violet yarn.

• Base: With Green, Ch 50 (measure around the woolly cap). Sl st to join.
• Flowers: *Ch 3, popcorn st in Deep Violet in 3rd ch, sl st back to green ring, sc 2 in green ring* repeat around.
• Place the wreath on the head.

Lavender Bouquet

Use Green and Deep Violet.

• Stems: Ch 15 with Green. Make 5-7 stems.
• Flowers: At the top of each stem, join Violet. (Ch 4, sl st in same st) repeat 3-4 times down the top inch of the stem to create the flower spike.
• Tie the stems together with a piece of beige yarn.

Sachet

Use Beige yarn.

• Row 1: Ch 7, sc across (6). Work 8 rows.
• Fold in half. Sew sides. Stuff lightly with yarn scraps (or real lavender!).
• Embroider a purple lavender sprig on the front.
• Add a loop and hang it from the dress waist or the sheep’s hand.

Assembly

1. Dress: Put the dress on the sheep. The mesh top should fit snugly over the chest.
2. Shoes: Place the wedge sandals on the feet.
3. Hat: Position the lavender wreath on top of the cream woolly cap.
4. Backpack: Put the backpack on the sheep’s back, securing straps over shoulders.
5. Bouquet: Stitch the lavender bouquet to one hand.
6. Sachet: Tie the sachet to the waist of the dress or hold in the other hand.

Your Lavender Harvester Sheep is ready to enjoy the fragrant fields! This calming, rustic character is a joy to create and display.