Crochet Shaun the Sheep
Crocheting Shaun the Sheep can be such a delightful and heartwarming project! The soft yarn, the intricate stitches, and of course, capturing Shaun's adorable expression all come together to create a truly charming handmade creation. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this project is bound to bring a smile to your face and a sense of accomplishment when you see the finished product. With a few skeins of yarn, a crochet hook, and a bit of creativity, you can bring this beloved character to life in the coziest, most lovable way. Get ready to enjoy the soothing rhythm of crochet and the joy of crafting your very own Shaun the Sheep!
Abbreviations:
sc: single crochet
ch: chain
St: Stitch
inc: increase
dec: decrease
sl st: slip stitch
F/O: Fasten off
Materials:
3 mm crochet hook
milk cotton yarn in black and white
Needle for sewing
Stuff
Scissors
14 mm plastick eyes
glue
Note: work in continuous round
Body:
Use white
R1: ch 2, starting from second chain from hook, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc, rep 6x (12)
R3: sc, inc, rep 6x (18)
R4: sc, inc, [2 sc, inc = rep 5x], sc (24)
R5: 3 sc, inc, rep 6x (30)
R6: 2 sc, inc, [4 sc, inc = rep 5x], 2 sc (36)
R7: 5 sc, inc, rep 6x (42)
R8: 3 sc, inc, [6 sc, inc = rep 5x], 3 sc (48)
R9-29: sc around
R30: 3 sc, dec, [6 sc, dec = rep 5x], 3 sc (42)
R31: 5 sc, dec, rep 6x (36)
R32: 2 sc, dec, [4 sc, dec = rep 5x], 2 sc (30)
R33: 3 sc, dec, rep 6x (24)
stuff
R34: 2 sc, dec, rep 6x (18)
R35-36: sc around
stuff
F/O leaving a long tail for sewing.
Head
Use black
R1: ch 2, starting from second chain from hook, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc, rep 6x (12)
R3: sc, inc, rep 6x (18)
R4: sc, inc, [2 sc, inc = rep 5x], sc (24)
R5: 3 sc, inc, rep 6x (30)
R6: 2 sc, inc, [4 sc, inc = rep 5x], 2 sc (36)
R7: 5 sc, inc, rep 6x (42)
R8: 3 sc, inc, [6 sc, inc = rep 5x], 3 sc (48)
R9: 7 sc, inc, rep 6x (54)
R10-13: sc around
R14: 7 sc, dec, rep 6x (48)
R15-18: sc around
R19: 3 sc, dec, [6 sc, dec = rep 5x], 3 sc (42)
R20-21: sc around
R22: 5 sc, dec, rep 6x (36)
R23-24: sc arouund
R25: 2 sc, dec, [4 sc, dec = rep 5x], 2 sc (30)
CC to white
R26: 2 sc, inc, rep 10x (40)
stuff
R27: 4 sc, inc, rep 8x (48)
R28-34: sc around
R35: 3 sc, dec, [6 sc, dec = rep 5x], 3 sc (42)
R36: 5 sc, dec, rep 6x (36)
R37: 2 sc, dec, [4 sc, dec = rep 5x], 2 sc (30)
R38: 3 sc, dec, rep 6x (24)
R39: 2 sc, dec, rep 6x (18)
stuff
R40: sc, dec, rep 6x (12)
R41: dec, rep 6x (6)
F/O leaving a long tail for sewing
Arms (make 2):
Use black
R1: ch 2, starting from second chain from hook, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc, rep i 6x (12)
R3: sc, inc, rep 6x (18)
R4: sc, inc, [2 sc, inc = rep 5x], sc (24)
R5-6: sc around
R7: 2 sc, dec, rep 6x (18)
R8: 4 sc, dec rep 3x (15)
stuff
R9-26: sc around
Stuff but dot’t fill too full
R27: sc, dec, rep 5x (10)
R28: dec, rep 5x (5)
F/O leaving along tail for sewing
Ears (make 2):
Use white
R1: ch 2, starting from second chain from hook, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc, rep 6x (12)
R3: sc around
R4: 3 sc, inc, rep 3x (15)
R5: sc around
R6: 4 sc, inc, rep 3x (18)
R7: 2 sc, inc, rep 6x (24)
R8-10: sc around
R11: 4 sc, dec, rep 4x (20)
R12: sc around
R13: 8 sc, dec, rep 2x (18)
R14: sc around
R15: 4 sc, dec, rep 3x (15)
R16: 3 sc, dec, rep 3x (12)
R17: 2 sc, dec, rep 3x (9)
R18: sc, dec, rep 3x (6)
F/O leaving a long tail for sewing
Legs (make 2):
Use black
R1: ch 2, starting from second chain from hook, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc, rep 6x (12)
R3: sc, inc, rep 6x (18)
R4: sc, inc, [2 sc, inc = rep 5x], sc (24)
R5: 3 sc, inc, rep 6x (30)
R6: sc around
R7: 3 sc, dec, rep 6x (24)
R8: 2 sc, dec, rep 6x (18)
R9: 4 sc, dec, rep 3x (15)
stuff
R10-27: sc around
stuff
F/O leaving along tail for sewing
Tail:
Use white
R1: ch 2, starting from second chain from hook, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc, rep 6x (12)
R3: sc, inc, rep 6x (18)
R4: sc, inc, [2 sc, inc = rep 5x], sc (24)
R5: 3 sc, inc, rep 6x (30)
R6-9: sc around
R10: 3 sc, dec, rep 6x (24)
R11-13: sc around
R14: 2 sc, dec, rep 6x (18)
R15-18: sc around
R19: sc, dec, rep 6x (12)
R20-21: sc around
stuff
F/O leaving a long tail for sewing
Finishing:
- Sew body to head
- Sew the ears to head
- Glue eyes between R20-22, give space 4-5 sts between them
- Sew arms to body
- Sew legs to bottom of body
- Sew tail to back side of body.