Your finished Lamb Head Amigurumi will be about 6 cm (2.4") tall if you use the suggested yarn and hook. Feel free to try other yarn weights too — just keep in mind the size of your pup may turn out a little bigger or smaller.
To crochet this Amigurumi you need:
- Yarn: 4-ply Cotton
- Hook size: 2.0 mm
Skill level: Easy
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Abbreviations:
MR: Magic Ring
ch: Chain
st: stitch
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one st)
dec: decrease (2 sc together)
sl st: slip stitch
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
dc-inc: 2 double crochet in the same stitch
dc3inc: 3 double crochet in the same stitch
dc-dec: Double crochet decrease
sc3inc: 3 single crochet in the same stitch
BLO: Back Loop Only
FLO: Front Loop Only
hdc: Half Double Crochet
hdc-inc: 2 half double crochet in the same stitch
(..) = repeat the instructions in brackets the given number of times
[ ] = total number of stitches in a round/row
Crochet in continuous rounds, unless otherwise specified. Mark the beginning of each round with a stitch marker or a yarn scrap.
Head
R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: 6 inc [12]
R3: 6 (1 sc, 1 inc) [18]
R4: 6 (1 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc) [24]
R5: 6 (3 sc, 1 inc) [30]
R6: 6 (2 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc) [36]
R7: 36 sc [36]
R8: 6 (5 sc, 1 inc) [42]
R9: 42 sc [42]
R10: 6 (5 sc, 1 dec) [36]
R11: 36 sc [36]
R12: 10 sc, 6 inc, 4 sc, 6 inc, 10 sc [48]
R13: 48 sc [48]
R14: 10 sc, 6 dec, 4 sc, 6 dec, 10 sc [36]
R15: 6 (2 sc, 1 dec, 2 sc) [30]
R16: 6 (3 sc, 1 dec) [24]
R17: 6 (1 sc, 1 dec, 1 sc) [18]
R18: 6 (1 sc, 1 dec) [12]
R19: 6 dec [6]
2. Hood – Lazy Version (Green Cover)
R1: 8 dc [8]
R2: BLO, 8 dc3inc [24]
R3: BLO, 8 (1 dc, 1 dc-inc, 1 dc) [32]
R4–R8: BLO, 32 dc [32]
Wool: In the remaining FLO of R1–R7, work: (5 ch, 1 slst) in each stitch.
3. Hood – Fluffy Version (Pink Cover)
R1: 12 dc [12]
R2: BLO, 12 dc3inc [36]
R3: BLO, 12 (1 dc, 1 dc-inc, 1 dc) [48]
R4–R6: BLO, 48 dc [48]
R7: BLO, 12 (1 dc, 1 dc-dec, 1 dc) [36]
R8: BLO, 36 dc [36]
Wool: In the remaining FLO of R1–R7, work: (5 ch, 1 slst) in each stitch.
4. Ears ×2
R1: 6 hdc [6]
R2: BLO, 6 hdc-inc [12]
R3: BLO, 6 (1 hdc, 1 hdc-inc) [18]
(Note: R1–R3 can use pink yarn)
R4: BLO, 18 sc [18] (change to skin color)
Wool: In the remaining FLO of R1–R3, work: (5 ch, 1 slst) in each stitch.
5. Flower (Petal)
Round 1:
Ch 2, make 3 unfinished dc in the 2nd ch from hook, ch 2, sl st into the same stitch → repeat to make 5 petals.
6. Leaf
Foundation: Ch 6
Work on the chain (starting from 2nd ch from hook):
1 sl st, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 sl st
(Pattern list: sl st, sc, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc, sl st)
Here is the step-by-step assembly guide:
1. Prepare the Head
Embroider the Face: Before the head is fully closed or the hood is attached, embroider the facial details on the skin-colored head.
Eyes: Usually placed around R11–R12 (the wider part of the face).
Nose/Mouth: Use dark brown or black yarn to make a "Y" shape in the center.
Stuffing: Ensure the head is stuffed firmly so it maintains its shape when you put the hood on.
2. Attach the Hood (Head Cover)
Positioning: Slide the "Hood" (either the Lazy or Fluffy version) over the head. The skin-colored face should peek through the opening.
Securing: Use a tapestry needle and the same color yarn as the hood to sew the edge of the hood to the head. Stitch through the back loops of the last row of the hood into the head stitches to keep it hidden.
3. Attach the Ears
Placement: Position the ears on the sides of the hood, roughly at the level of the eyes or slightly higher.
Orientation: The "Wool Texture" (the chain loops) should face forward/outward.
Sewing: Sew the flat base of the ear (Row 4) onto the hood. You can fold the ear slightly at the base before sewing to give it a more "cupped" sheep-ear look.
4. Finishing Touches
Cheeks: Use a little bit of pink yarn or real blush makeup to add color to the sheep's cheeks just below the eyes.
Securing Threads: Ensure all yarn ends are woven deeply into the stuffing and trimmed so they don't poke out.
Pro-Tip for the Wool Texture:
If you find it difficult to sew pieces onto the "loopy" wool texture, try to part the loops with your fingers and sew directly into the solid crochet fabric (the BLO stitches) underneath. This makes the attachment much more stable.
Congratulations, your creation is all finished!
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