Introduction

The Tea-Room Sheep brings cozy afternoon-tea vibes to your shelf: mint vest, blush skirt, pillbox hat, proper handbag, and a tiny knitted tea set.

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

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Materials Needed

• Yarn (DK, approx. 22–26 sts = 10 cm stockinette):
  1. Sheep base (cream/ivory): ~45 g
  2. Inner ear (light beige): scraps
  3. Vest (mint): ~20 g
  4. Skirt (blush pink): ~25 g
  5. Shoes + socks + hat + handbag + tea set (cream): ~30 g total
  6. Purse frame edge (antique gold embroidery thread or contrast yarn): scraps
  7. Face embroidery (dark brown/black), nose (soft beige or pink): scraps
• Needles:
  1. US 3 (3.25 mm) circular/DPNs for most pieces
  2. US 2.5 (3.0 mm) for ribbings/shoes/hat edges
• Notions: 6–7 mm safety eyes; tapestry needle; stitch markers; 2 small buttons for vest (6–7 mm); polyester fiberfill; small pouch of pellets for weight (optional); small metal purse frame (optional prop look) or just knit the clasp; blocking pins.

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Abbreviations (US Terms)

• CO – cast on
• BO – bind off
• k – knit
• p – purl
• rnd(s) – round(s)
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• kfb – knit front & back (inc 1)
• m1L / m1R – make 1 left/right
• k2tog – knit 2 together
• ssk – slip, slip, knit
• yo – yarn over
• pm / sm – place / slip marker
• tbl – through back loop
• RS / WS – right / wrong side
• I-cord – knit tube on 3–4 sts

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Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge (in the round): 26 sts × 36 rnds = 10 cm on US 3.
• Finished size: ~22 cm tall; ear length ~3.5 cm; shoe length ~4.2 cm; tray Ø ~6.5 cm.

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Color & Yardage Map

• Cream: head, body, arms, legs, socks, shoes, hat, handbag, tea set.
• Mint: vest.
• Blush: skirt.
• Light beige: inner ear accents.

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Pattern Notes

• Work in the round unless stated.
• Safety eyes placement: between Head rnds 18–19, 9 sts apart (~2.0 cm).
• Stuff firmly but not hard—keep rounded cheeks and stable ankles.
• Invisible decreases (ssk front / k2tog back) keep shaping neat.
• All seams with mattress stitch; weave ends securely.

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Head (cream) — crown to nose

CO 6 sts, join, pm.

1. kfb around — 12
2. k
3. (k1, kfb) around — 18
4. k
5. (k2, kfb) around — 24
6. k
7. (k3, kfb) around — 30
8. k
9. (k4, kfb) around — 36
10. k
11. (k5, kfb) around — 42
12. k
13. (k6, kfb) around — 48
    14–20) k even (7 rnds)
14. (k7, kfb) around — 54
    22–26) k even (5 rnds). Insert eyes after rnd 26 between rnds 18–19, 9 sts apart.
15. (k7, k2tog) around — 48
16. k
17. (k6, k2tog) — 42
18. k
19. (k5, k2tog) — 36
20. k
21. (k4, k2tog) — 30
22. (k3, k2tog) — 24
    Stuff head firmly; pinch nose slightly.
23. (k2, k2tog) — 18
24. (k1, k2tog) — 12
25. k2tog around — 6. Break yarn, draw through.
    Embroider a small oval nose and a short smile.

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Ears (make 2, cream; flat then edged)

CO 8 sts.
Row 1 (RS) k. Row 2 p.
Row 3 kfb across — 16. Row 4 p.
Row 5 (k1, kfb) across — 24.
Rows 6–10 stockinette.
Row 11 (k1, k2tog) across — 16.
Row 12 p.
Row 13 (k2tog) across — 8. BO.
Lightly block into soft ovals. Duplicate stitch a tiny lighter-beige inner ear if desired. Leave long tails.

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Body (cream) — hips to neck

CO 30 sts, join.

1. k
2. (k4, kfb) — 36
3. k
4. (k5, kfb) — 42
5. k
6. (k6, kfb) — 48
   7–12) k even (6 rnds)
7. (k7, kfb) — 54 ← lower-hip fullness
   14–18) k even (5 rnds)
8. (k7, k2tog) — 48
9. k
10. (k6, k2tog) — 42
11. (k5, k2tog) — 36
    23–25) k even (3 rnds)
12. (k4, k2tog) — 30 ← waist
    27–29) k even (3 rnds)
13. (k4, m1) — 36 ← upper chest
    31–33) k even (3 rnds)
14. (k4, k2tog) — 30
15. (k3, k2tog) — 24
    Stuff body firmly, shaping pear.
16. (k2, k2tog) — 18
17. (k1, k2tog) — 12. BO long tail for head attachment.

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Arms (make 2, cream)

CO 8 sts and work I-cord for 18 rows.
Switch to 3 sts and work 4 rows I-cord to taper wrist; thread tail through sts to close. Lightly stuff upper arm only. Length ~7.5 cm.

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Legs & Feet (make 2, cream base)

Foot: CO 8, join.

1. (k1, kfb) — 12
2. k
3. (k2, kfb) — 16
4. k
5. (k3, kfb) — 20
   6–9) k even (oval).
6. (k3, k2tog) — 16
7. (k2, k2tog) — 12
8. (k1, k2tog) — 8 (end of foot).
   Leg: k even 14 rnds for shin. BO. Stuff foot firmly, leg lightly.

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Tail (cream)

CO 5 sts; work I-cord 2.5–3 cm. BO. Sew flat against low back as a lamb nub.

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Socks (cream, optional)

Pick up 12 sts around leg tops; k1, p1 rib 5 rnds; BO.

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CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES

Pillbox Hat (cream)

Using US 2.5, CO 56 sts, join.
1–3) k1, p1 rib.
4–11) k even (side wall).
12) (k6, k2tog) — 49
13) k
14) (k5, k2tog) — 42
15) k
16) (k4, k2tog) — 35
17) (k3, k2tog) — 28
18) (k2, k2tog) — 21
19) (k1, k2tog) — 14
20) k2tog — 7. Draw yarn through; steam to a flat-top cylinder.

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Mint Vest (worked flat, button band integrated)

Using US 3, CO 40 sts.
Hem: k1, p1 rib 4 rows.
Body: Work stockinette with 3-st garter bands each front edge (k on RS/WS).

• Row (RS) inc setup: k3 (band), k5, m1, k6, m1, k12, m1, k6, m1, k5, k3 (band) — 44 sts.
• Work 6 rows even.
• Armhole shaping: On next 2 RS rows, BO 2 sts after first band and before last band (total −8).
• Continue straight until piece measures 6.5 cm from hem.
  Neck & front shaping:
• BO center 10 sts for neck; work each side separately 2 cm, maintaining front bands.
  Buttonholes: On right band, work yo, k2tog on two evenly spaced RS rows.
  BO shoulders to back; sew side seams minimal so armholes remain open.

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Pink A-Line Skirt (in the round)

With US 3, CO 78 sts, join.
1–6) k1, p1 rib.
7–22) k even.
23) (k11, k2tog) — 72
24–34) k.
35) (k10, k2tog) — 66
36–42) k.
43) (k9, k2tog) — 60
44) k 2 rnds. BO loosely. Length reaches just above shoe top, as in photo.
(Optional waistband cord: crochet chain and thread through rib.)

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Lace-Up Shoes (cream)

Using US 2.5, CO 26 sts, join.
1–3) k.
4) (k4, kfb) around — 32
5–7) k.
8) (k3, k2tog) — 26
9) k.
10) (k2, k2tog) — 20
11) k. BO.
Collar/eyelets: Pick up 26 sts around opening; k1, p1 rib 2 rows; next row work (yo, k2tog) four times evenly for lace holes; 1 more rib row; BO.
Laces: I-cord 2 sts × 12–13 cm each; thread and tie bows.

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Handbag with Frame & Handle (cream)

Body (flat): CO 18 sts; work garter 30 rows (rectangle). Fold at row 15. Mattress stitch sides.
Top frame band: Pick up around opening 40–44 sts, k 3 rows; fold to inside and stitch down to create a firm rim.
Clasp bumps (no metal needed): CO 6 sts, k1 row, p1 row 4 times, roll into two tiny balls; sew centered at top.
Handle: I-cord 3 sts × 8–9 cm, attach to rim ends.

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Knitted Tea Set (cup, saucer, tray — cream)

Cup:

• CO 8 sts, join.
  1. (k1, kfb) — 12
  2. k
  3. (k2, kfb) — 16
• 4–7) k
  8. (k2, k2tog) — 12
  9. k
  10. (k1, k2tog) — 8; thread tail through to form base.
      Steam lightly to keep rim open.
      Handle: CO 12 sts, BO; roll strip, sew into a C, attach.

Saucer (flat):

• CO 8 sts on DPNs; work I-cord cast-on ring or magic loop.
• Rnd 1: kfb around — 16
• Rnd 2: k1, m1 around — 32
• Rnd 3: k
• Rnd 4: (k3, m1) around — 40
• Rnd 5: k. BO loosely. Finger-block to a neat disc Ø ~4.2 cm.

Round Tray (flat, slightly larger):

• CO 8 sts; Rnd 1 kfb around — 16
• Rnd 2 (k1, m1) around — 32
• Rnd 3 (k3, m1) around — 40
• Rnd 4 (k4, m1) around — 48
• Rnd 5 k. BO. Ø ~6.5 cm.
  Optional: work last rnd in slip-stitch every other st to mimic a tighter edge.

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ASSEMBLY & PLACEMENT MAP

1) Head to Body

• Align neck openings; ladder stitch. Head should sit vertical with no forward lean.

2) Ears

• Fold base slightly; sew at head rnd ~7–8 from crown, about 12 sts apart; angle 10–15° downward to match photo.

3) Arms

• Attach at body rnd ~30 from cast-on (just under vest armhole height). Arms hang straight with a 5° front bias.

4) Legs

• Sew centered under body, spacing ~2.2 cm between tops. Ensure both feet point forward and sit flat.

5) Tail

• Sew low back, 4 rnds above body cast-on, pointing slightly down.

6) Face Details

• If not using safety eyes, embroider small ovals in the same placement (between rnds 18–19, 9 sts apart).
• Add tiny vertical stitch for nose and a short U-curve smile.

7) Dress the Lamb

• Slide on socks (if made), then skirt.
• Put on vest; sew on 2 mint-matching buttons to align with buttonholes.
• Fit pillbox hat on crown; secure with one invisible tack.
• Slip on shoes; tie bows.
• Hang handbag over right hand as in photo (or over forearm).
• Place knitted tray on left palm; sew a tiny hidden tack to steady. Stack saucer and cup; a dot of craft glue helps during display.

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Exact Visual Targets

• Ear length ~3.5 cm; outer-to-outer span ~7.5–8 cm.
• Vest hem meets top of skirt rib; armhole depth ~2.5 cm.
• Skirt length from waistband ~8.5–9 cm, slight A-line.
• Shoes 4.2 cm long with small lace bows centered.
• Tray Ø ~6.5 cm; saucer Ø ~4.2 cm; cup height ~2.2 cm.

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Quality Check

• Keep stuffing smooth at cheeks and hips; no lumps at neck join.
• Even button band edges; pillbox top flat (light steam).
• Skirt A-line falls straight; don’t over-block.
• Shoe rib collar snug; laces symmetrical.

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Care & Safety

For children under 3, replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes; secure all small accessories permanently.

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Quick Pattern Recap (to match the photo)

• DK gauge 26×36/10 cm on US 3.
• Head to 54 sts then taper; eyes rnds 18–19, 9 sts apart.
• Body hip 54, waist 30, short neck.
• Ears small ovals with slight droop.
• Outfit: mint vest (2 buttons), pink A-line skirt, cream pillbox, cream lace-up shoes, cream handbag with clasp.
• Props: knitted cup + saucer + round tray sized to the lamb’s palm.