Crochet The Sleeping Sheep
Crocheting the Sleeping Sheep is an adorable and relaxing project that is perfect for both beginners and seasoned crocheters. This charming pattern allows you to create a cozy and cute sleeping sheep that will bring a touch of whimsy to any space. With its soft texture and soothing colors, this crochet project is not only fun to make but also makes for a wonderful gift for friends and family. Whether you are working on it to unwind after a long day or to add a handmade touch to your home decor, the Sleeping Sheep pattern is sure to bring a smile to your face as you create your very own snuggly companion. So grab your yarn and hook, and get ready to craft a little piece of handmade happiness with this delightful crochet project!
YARN
Scheepjes® Softfun® (Art. #1592)
#2533 Wheat 1 ball (A)
#2622 Latte 1 ball (B)
#2625 Sea Mist (C)
MATERIALS
Crochet hook size E (3.5 mm)
Plastic Safety Eyes (9 mm)
Embroidery Needle
Poly Filling
DIMENSIONS
Sitting position + hat: about 8 in. (21 cm)
ABBREVIATIONS
ch = chain
rep = repeat
rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
SKILL LEVEL
Easy
GAUGE
24 sc + 24 rnds = about 4 in. (10 cm).
Head
With A make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in ring.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around – 12 sc.
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 18 sc.
Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 24 sc.
Rnd 5: (sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 30 sc.
Rnd 6: (sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 36 sc.
Rnds 7 - 12: 1 sc in each st around – 36 sc.
Begin stuffing and continue until piece is complete.
Rnd 13: (sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog) rep around – 30 sc.
Rnd 14: (sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog) rep around – 24 sc.
Rnds 15 - 17: 1 sc in each st around – 24 sc.
Rnd 18: (sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 32 sc.
Insert plastic safety eyes between Rnds 15 and 16, about 4 sts apart.
Rnd 19: switch to B, sc in each st around – 32 sc.
Rnd 20: sc in each st around – 32 sc.
Rnd 21: (sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog) rep around – 24 sc.
Rnd 22: (sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog) rep around – 18 sc.
Rnd 23: (sc in next st, sc2tog) rep around – 12 sc.
Rnd 24: sc2tog around – 6 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through top of sts of last rnd. Pull tail to close opening and knot securely.
With B, embroider Nose between Rnds 1 and 7.
With B, embroider curves along upper edges of safety eyes for white of eyes.
Body
With B make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in ring.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around – 16 sc.
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 24 sc.
Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 32 sc.
Rnd 5: (sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 40 sc.
Rnd 6: 1 sc in each st around – 40 sc.
Rnd 7: (sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 48 sc.
Rnds 8 - 15: 1 sc in each st around – 48 sc.
Rnd 16: (sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog) rep around – 40 sc.
Rnds 17 - 18: 1 sc in each st around – 40 sc.
Rnd 19: (sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog) rep around – 32 sc.
Rnd 20: 1 sc in each st around – 32 sc.
Rnd 21: (sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog) rep around – 24 sc.
Rnd 22: 1 sc in each st around – 24 sc.
Rnd 23: (sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog) rep around – 18 sc.
Rnd 24: (sc in next 7 sts, sc2tog) rep twice – 16 sc.
Rnd 25: 1 sc in each st around – 16 sc.
Rnd 26: 1 hdc in the next 8 sts, 1 sl st in the next 8 sts – 16 sc.
Fasten off, cut the yarn and leave a long strand to sew the Body to the Head.
Stuff the Body firmly.
Sew the last Rnd of the Body to the underside of the Head, between Rnds 17 and 20, with the hdc section positioned toward the back and the sl st section toward the front.
Ears (make two)
With A make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in ring.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around – 12
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 18 sc.
Rnds 4 - 5: 1 sc in each st around – 18 sc.
Rnd 6: (sc in next st, sc2tog) rep around – 12 sc.
Rnd 7: 1 sc in each st around – 12 sc.
Rnd 8: (sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog) rep twice – 10 sc.
Rnd 9: (sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog) rep twice – 8 sc.
Rnd 10: 1 sc in each st around – 8 sc.
Rnd 11: switch to B,1 sc in each st around – 8 sc.
Rnd 12: do not stuff the ear, flatten it instead and crochet through both layers, 1 sc in each st across – 4 sc.
Fasten off, cut the yarn and leave a long strand to sew the Ears to the Head, between Rnds 19 and 22.
Front Legs (make two)
With A make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in ring.
Rnd 2: (sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep twice – 10 sc.
Rnd 3: sc in each st around – 10 sc.
Rnd 4: switch to B,sc in each st around – 10 sc.
Rnd 5: (sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog) rep twice – 8 sc.
Rnds 6 - 10: sc in each st around – 8 sc.
Stuff the Leg lightly.
Row 11: flatten the previous rnd and crochet through both layers, 1 sc in each st across – 4 sc.
Rnd 12: working in the front loop only, 1 sc in each st across; keep working on the other side of Row 12 – work in the back loop, 1 sc in each st across– 8 sc.
Rnds 13 - 17: sc in each st around – 8 sc.
Stuff the Leg lightly.
Row 18: flatten the previous rnd and crochet through both layers, 1 sc in each st across – 4 sc.
Fasten off, cut the yarn and leave a strand to sew the Front Legs to the Body between Rnds 21 and 22.
Back Legs (make two)
With A make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in ring.
Rnd 2: (sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep twice – 10 sc.
Rnd 3: sc in each st around – 10 sc.
Rnd 4: switch to B,sc in each st around – 10 sc.
Rnds 5 - 12: sc in each st around – 10 sc.
Stuff the Leg lightly.
Row 13: flatten the previous rnd and crochet through both layers, 1 sc in each st across – 5 sc.
Rnd 14: working in the front loop only, 1 sc in each st across; keep working on the other side of Row 13 – work in the back loop, 1 sc in each st across– 10 sc.
Rnds 15 - 21: sc in each st around – 10 sc.
Stuff the Leg lightly.
Row 22: flatten the previous rnd and crochet through both layers, 1 sc in each st across – 5 sc.
Fasten off, cut the yarn and leave a strand to sew the Front Legs to the Body between Rnds 7 and 11.
Tail
With B make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in ring.
Rnd 2: (sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep twice – 8 sc.
Rnd 3: sc in each st around – 8 sc.
Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog) rep twice – 6 sc.
Row 5: flatten the tail and crochet through both layers, 1 sc in each st across – 3 sc.
Fasten off, cut the yarn leaving a long strand to sew the Tail to the back of the Body, between Rnds 6 and 7.