Introduction

Meet the Sheep “Spring Gardener”—a sweet amigurumi lamb in a sage daisy-square pinafore, cream ruffle blouse, straw sun hat, brown loafers, pale honey bloomers, and a terracotta flower tote. The build emphasizes balanced baby proportions, crisp textures, and photo-ready details so your finished doll looks just like the image.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Materials Needed

• Yarn (DK / Light #3)
  1. Sheep main/limbs: warm cream 70–80 g
  2. Inner face/muzzle & socks: pale cream 15–20 g
  3. Ears shading & hooves (optional): light tan 10 g
  4. Sun hat: straw/honey 25–30 g
  5. Blouse: soft cream 25–30 g
  6. Pinafore squares: sage green 35–40 g; honey-gold 20–25 g (join & frames); white 15 g (petals); butter yellow 10 g (daisy centers)
  7. Shorts/bloomers: pale honey 15–20 g
  8. Shoes: brown 25 g; butter beige 10 g (sole stripe)
  9. Tote & flower: terracotta 15 g; scraps of leaf green and pink
• Hooks: 2.25 mm (B) for plush; 2.75–3.0 mm for clothing & accessories.
• Notions: Safety eyes 8 mm, fiberfill, tapestry needle, stitch markers, small snap(s) for blouse back and tote flap (optional), a bit of thin plastic for hat brim (optional), sewing thread/needle for extra security.
• Wire: None.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR (magic ring), ch (chain), sl st (slip stitch), sc (single crochet), hdc (half double crochet), dc (double crochet), tr (treble), inc (increase = 2 sc in same st), dec (invisible decrease), BLO/FLO (back/front loop only), sk (skip), st(s) (stitch/es), rnd(s) (round/s), rep (repeat), RS/WS (right/wrong side).

Gauge & Finished Size

• Amigurumi gauge (2.25 mm): ~24 sc × 26 rnds = 10 cm / 4 in worked in the round.
• Garment gauge (2.75–3.0 mm): ~20 hdc × 16 rows = 10 cm / 4 in.
• Finished height: ~27–28 cm without hat. Adjust hook to match.

Color & Placement Map

• Eyes: Head Rnd 17, 12–13 sts apart horizontally.
• Nose/Mouth: Centered across Rnds 18–19, 3-st wide nose; V-split mouth 2 rnds tall.
• Ears: Sew between Rnds 6–8, slight rear placement; droop angle ~15°.
• Arms: seam line at Body Rnd 26; 18 sts apart.
• Daisy squares layout: 2 × 3 grid on front (and back is plain sage panel), frames in honey-gold, hem & straps in sage.
• Tote position: right hand holds the handle.

The Sheep (Head, Ears, Body, Arms, Legs/Feet, Tail)

Head (warm cream; 2.25 mm)

1. MR 6 sc (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
6. (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
7. (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
   8–14. sc around (42)
8. (6 sc, inc) ×6 (48)
   16–17. sc around (48) ← insert eyes on Rnd 17, 12–13 sts apart
9. (6 sc, dec) ×6 (42)
10. sc around (42) ← embroider small triangular nose across Rnds 18–19 + V mouth 2 rnds
11. (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36) — start stuffing very firm
12. (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
13. (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
14. (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
15. (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
16. dec ×6 (6), FO and close.

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Ears (make 2; warm cream main, light tan tips optional; 2.25 mm)

1. MR 6 sc (6)
2. (sc, inc) ×3 (9)
3. (2 sc, inc) ×3 (12)
   4–6. sc around (12)
4. (3 sc, inc) ×3 (15)
   8–11. sc around (15)
5. (3 sc, dec) ×3 (12)
   13–14. sc around (12), FO long tail. Do not stuff; flatten slightly. Sew between Head Rnds 6–8, letting the ear droop.

Body (warm cream; 2.25 mm)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
6. (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
   7–10. sc around (36)
7. (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
   12–14. sc around (42)
8. (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
   16–18. sc around (36)
9. (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
   20–21. sc around (30)
10. (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
11. sc around (24)
12. (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
13. sc around (18) ← arm attach level
14. (sc, dec) ×6 (12) — stuff firmly
15. dec ×6 (6), FO. Sew head to body with the face centered.

Arms (make 2; warm cream; 2.25 mm)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
   3–5. sc around (12)
3. (4 sc, dec) ×2 (10)
   7–18. sc around (10)
4. FLO: (sc, hdc) repeat around for soft blouse cuff bump (10)
5. BLO of Rnd 18: sc around (10). FO. Lightly stuff palms only. Sew to Body Rnd 26 ~18 sts apart.

Legs & Feet (warm cream to ankle; shoes separate)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (3 sc, inc) ×3 (15)
   4–7. sc around (15)
4. (3 sc, dec) ×3 (12)
   9–10. sc around (12), FO first leg.
   Second leg: repeat, but do not FO. Ch 2, join to first leg: sc around leg A (12), sc in ch-2 (2), sc around leg B (12), sc in ch-2 (2) = 28.
   11–12. sc around (28). FO. Stuff legs firmly to ankle.

Tiny Tail (optional; warm cream)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. sc around (6), FO. Sew low center back; it will hide under the dress.

Clothing & Accessories

Cream Ruffle-Collar Blouse (2.75–3.0 mm)

Neck/Body (worked flat then closed):

1. Ch 40; hdc in 2nd ch and across (39).
2. Ch 2, turn; hdc across (39).
3. Split armholes: hdc 10, ch 4 (sk 4), hdc 11, ch 4 (sk 4), hdc 10 (39).
   4–5. hdc across (39).
   Ruffle Collar:
4. Join yarn at neckline RS; [sc, (dc, tr, dc) in next] repeat around the neck opening to form soft ruffles. FO.
   Sleeves:

• Pick up 20 sts around each armhole; R1–3 hdc around (20);
• R4 FLO sc around (cuff bump). FO.
  Close back seam with a small snap; blouse fits slim under the pinafore.

Honey Bloomers/Shorts (pale honey; 2.75–3.0 mm)

1. Ch 44; join to ring.
   2–3. hdc around (44).
2. (5 hdc, inc) ×7 (51).
   5–6. hdc around (51).
3. Split legs: hdc 25; join to start (first leg).
   • Leg A: R8–10 hdc around (25). R11 FLO sc around for folded-hem look; FO.
   • Leg B: reattach to remaining 26 sts; R8–11 same as leg A (26). FO.
     Slide on first; waist should sit under the bodice.

Daisy-Square Pinafore (sage, honey-gold, white, butter yellow; 2.75–3.0 mm)

A) Daisy Square (make 6) — 2 columns × 3 rows for the front panel

• Rnd 1 (butter yellow): MR, [dc, ch 1] ×8 into ring, join (8 ch-1 spaces).
• Rnd 2 (white petals): In each ch-1 sp: (sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc)—8 petals. Join.
• Rnd 3 (honey-gold frame): (ch 3 counts as dc) dc in next 2 sts, [dc, ch 2, dc] in next (corner), dc in next 3 sts, ch 1—work evenly to form a square (adjust spacing by working into petal sts; aim for 4 dc per side plus corner). Join.
• Rnd 4 (sage): Work (dc, ch 2, dc) in each corner; dc in every st and over each ch-1 sp along sides to square up. Fasten off with long tail for joining.

B) Join & Edge

• Arrange 2 × 3 grid. Whipstitch squares together through back loops with honey-gold to keep a ridged sashing line.
• Side/Back panels: With sage, pick up sts along each side of the assembled rectangle and crochet hdc rows until the width wraps around the doll’s torso (front squares centered, back is solid sage).
• Hem: With sage, dc around entire lower edge; add 1 inc every 6–7 sts to reach gentle A-line. Finish with 1 round sc for a clean hem.
• Straps: With sage, ch 24–26 (measure from top front to back over shoulders). Work 2 rows sc to make flat straps ~1 cm wide. Sew to front top corners and the back panel; cross or straight (image shows straight).
• Side closure: Seam the back panel to front at sides, leaving enough ease to slip over blouse. Optionally add a tiny snap at the top back.

Straw Sun Hat (straw/honey; 2.75–3.0 mm)

1. MR 8 hdc (8)
2. inc around (16)
3. (hdc, inc) ×8 (24)
4. (2 hdc, inc) ×8 (32)
5. (3 hdc, inc) ×8 (40) — crown
   6–7. hdc around (40)
6. Start brim: (4 hdc, inc) ×8 (48)
7. (5 hdc, inc) ×8 (56)
8. (6 hdc, inc) ×8 (64)
9. BLO sc around (64) to create a subtle crease
10. sc around (64). FO.
    Tip: For a firm brim, slip a thin plastic or fishing line in the BLO crease before the last round, then cover with sc.

Brown Loafers with Sock Cuff (2.25 mm)

Sole (make 2 per shoe, butter beige for stripe + brown upper):

1. With beige, ch 8; sc in 2nd ch, sc 5, 3 sc in last; rotate, sc 5, 2 sc in first (16).
2. Inc at toe and heel (4 inc), sc sides → (20).
3. BLO sc around (20). FO beige on one sole; keep beige live on second. Hold soles WS together and sc through both layers in beige to form a firm sole.
   Upper (brown):
4. Join brown at heel; sc around picking 20 sts.
5. sc around (20).
6. Toe shaping: sc 6, (dec) ×3, sc 8 (17).
7. sc 6, (dec) ×2, sc 7 (15).
8. sc around (15), FO.
   Sock edge: With pale cream, join at opening and sc around once for a small ribbed look. Place shoes on feet; tack at heel if needed.

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Terracotta Flower Tote (terracotta; 2.75 mm)

Base/Body:

1. MR 6 sc (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4. BLO sc around to raise walls (18)
   5–8. sc around (18)
   Handle: ch 20; sl st to opposite rim; work sc back along the chain to thicken; sl st to start.
   Rim: One round of crab stitch (reverse sc). FO.
   Flower:

• Center (butter yellow): MR 6 sc, join.
• Petals (pink): (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) ×5 around center. Sew to tote rim. Add small leaf (ch 6, sl st back).

Assembly & Finishing

Order of Construction

1. Join head ↔ body with ladder stitch; keep seam invisible.
2. Attach ears between Head Rnds 6–8; let them droop.
3. Embroider face: nose & Y-mouth; optional tiny white eye highlights.
4. Dress the doll: put on bloomers, blouse, then slip the pinafore over and fasten.
5. Shoes: place loafers; check both toes align forward.
6. Hat: set slightly down over the forehead; angle brim evenly.
7. Tote: hang from right hand; make a tiny securing stitch if you’ll display upright.

Blocking & Styling

• Very light steam shaping (no iron contact) helps the hat brim curve and the pinafore hem lie flat.
• If squares ripple, mist and pin to a rectangle before seaming.
• Tease a soft curve into the ears and keep the arms hanging straight.

Quality Control Checklist (match the photo)

• Eyes on Rnd 17, 12–13 sts apart; tiny 3-st nose across Rnds 18–19.
• Ears droop gently, attached slightly behind side seam.
• Blouse ruffle collar even; sleeve cuffs subtly nipped.
• Pinafore front shows 6 daisy squares with honey-gold frames; straps straight; hem to knees.
• Bloomers peeking under the hem (pale honey).
• Shoes brown with pale sole stripe; socks visible.
• Sun hat brim smooth with soft downward curve.
• Tote terracotta with a pink flower at rim.
• Overall palette: warm creams, sage, honey-gold, terracotta, brown.

Care & Safety

• Safety eyes are not recommended for children under 3—embroider eyes if gifting to toddlers.
• Spot clean; avoid soaking the hat brim if it contains plastic reinforcement.
• Secure small pieces (flower, buttons/snaps) if the doll will be handled.

Troubleshooting Tips

• Hat too tight/loose: adjust by ±4 sts at crown before working the sides.
• Pinafore too narrow: add one extra side hdc row on each panel; keep front squares centered.
• Squares curling: block each square to ~5.5–6 cm before joining.
• Doll leaning: ensure feet are stuffed firm and shoes have dense soles; add a tiny hidden stitch from shoe to leg at the heel.

Conclusion

Your Sheep “Spring Gardener” is ready to greet spring blooms with her daisy-square pinafore, gentle ruffles, and sunny hat. Pose her next to houseplants or in the garden for photos that mirror the soft, natural feel of the reference image. Happy crocheting!