Crochet Tutorial: Sunny Lamb with Sunflower Bouquet – Free Crochet Pattern

This sweet crochet lamb is designed as a collectible amigurumi doll with a soft cream face, curly white wool cap, floppy ears, a blue floral dress, tiny sandals, and a bright yellow crossbody bag. It has the look of a handmade stuffed animal, nursery decor piece, and boutique crochet gift buyers often search for.

The extra accessories make this project feel complete and display-ready: a blue sunhat, a tiny bee companion, and a sunflower bouquet. If you enjoy patterns inspired by amigurumi dolls, crochet animals, handmade plush toys, and heirloom-style gifts, this design creates a polished piece with a charming artisan finish.

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

Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US English and follows the exact visual structure of the pictured project: a seated lamb doll with a slightly oversized head, slim arms and legs, rounded muzzle area, floppy ears, textured wool cap, sky-blue dress with yellow trim, floral hem embroidery, bee details, sandals, a small shoulder bag, a matching hat, and a sunflower bouquet.

The finished doll is built mostly in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. The dress, bag strap, sandals, hat, flowers, and bouquet are made separately and attached later. The shape is carefully proportioned so the doll sits naturally with long hanging legs and a centered body-to-head balance.

Materials

• Main body yarn: light beige or soft cream cotton yarn, DK or light worsted weight.
• Wool cap yarn: white cotton yarn in the same weight.
• Dress yarn: medium sky blue.
• Trim yarn: golden yellow.
• Hoof and shoe yarn: warm medium brown.
• Flower colors: pink, lavender, yellow, green, and a tiny amount of cream.
• Bee details: yellow, brown, white, and black embroidery thread.
• Hat yarn: blue and yellow.
• Sunflower bouquet yarn: sunflower yellow, brown, olive green, and green stem color.
• Optional bee companion yarn: mustard yellow, white, and black.
• Hook: 2.25 mm to 2.75 mm, depending on your tension.
• Safety eyes: 8 mm to 10 mm black safety eyes.
• Stuffing: polyester fiberfill.
• Tapestry needle for sewing and embroidery.
• Stitch markers, pins, scissors.
• Optional: floral wire or pipe cleaner wrapped in yarn for bouquet stems.

Finished Size

With DK cotton yarn and a 2.5 mm hook, the finished lamb measures about 11 to 12 inches tall from top of wool cap to bottom of feet. The seated body portion is compact, while the legs are long enough to dangle over a shelf edge or bench, matching the proportions shown in the image.

Gauge and Construction Notes

Tight, even stitches are important. The pictured doll has compact amigurumi fabric with minimal gaps, especially around the face, arms, and dress bodice. If your rounds look loose, go down one hook size. Keep stuffing firm in the head and body, but lighter in the arms, ears, and lower legs.

• Work in continuous rounds unless the instructions say otherwise.
• Use invisible decreases for a clean finish.
• Stuff gradually as you go.
• Pin all pieces before sewing permanently.
• Read the whole section before beginning each accessory.

Abbreviations

• MR = magic ring
• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• inc = 2 sc in same stitch
• dec = invisible decrease
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• tr = treble crochet
• BLO = back loop only
• FLO = front loop only
• st = stitch
• sts = stitches

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Head

The head is rounded and slightly wider than the body. The face is smooth, with the wool texture added separately on top. This keeps the facial area neat and close to the image, where the muzzle is simple and flat rather than heavily protruding.

1. With beige yarn, make MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. Inc around. (12)
3. (Sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30)
6. (4 sc, inc) x 6. (36)
7. (5 sc, inc) x 6. (42)
8. (6 sc, inc) x 6. (48)
9. (7 sc, inc) x 6. (54)
10. (8 sc, inc) x 6. (60)
11. (9 sc, inc) x 6. (66)
12. Sc around. (66)
13. Sc around. (66)
14. Sc around. (66)
15. Sc around. (66)
16. Sc around. (66)
17. Sc around. (66)
18. Sc around. (66)
19. Sc around. (66)
20. (9 sc, dec) x 6. (60)
21. Sc around. (60)
22. (8 sc, dec) x 6. (54)
23. (7 sc, dec) x 6. (48)

Insert safety eyes between Rounds 14 and 15, about 11 stitches apart. The eyes should sit fairly low on the face, leaving room above for the curved embroidered lashes and space at the forehead for the wool cap. Begin stuffing the head firmly.

24. (6 sc, dec) x 6. (42)
25. (5 sc, dec) x 6. (36)
26. (4 sc, dec) x 6. (30)
27. (3 sc, dec) x 6. (24)

Stop here if you want an easier neck join. Finish stuffing the head very firmly, especially the cheeks and forehead. Keep the lower opening wide enough for sewing. Leave a long tail for attaching to the body later.

Facial Shaping and Embroidery Placement

The face in the image is gentle and simple. The mouth area is not bulky. Instead, it is defined by embroidered lines and careful eye placement. Use brown embroidery yarn for the nose and mouth, and black or dark brown for the short curved lashes above the eyes.

• Nose: embroider a small horizontal shape centered 3 rounds below the eyes, about 3 stitches wide.
• Mouth: stitch a short vertical line down 1 to 2 rounds, then a tiny angled line to each side.
• Lashes: add one slightly curved line above each eye, angled softly downward toward the outer side.

Body

The body is narrow at the top and gently fuller at the hips because the dress sits over it. The doll in the image has a modest torso, not a large belly. Keep the stuffing firm enough to hold shape, but avoid overstuffing so the dress drapes neatly.

1. With beige yarn, make MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. Inc around. (12)
3. (Sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30)
6. Sc around. (30)
7. Sc around. (30)
8. (4 sc, inc) x 6. (36)
9. Sc around. (36)
10. Sc around. (36)
11. Sc around. (36)
12. (4 sc, dec) x 6. (30)
13. Sc around. (30)
14. (3 sc, dec) x 6. (24)
15. Sc around. (24)
16. Sc around. (24)

Stuff the lower body and midsection. Keep the top 2 rounds only lightly stuffed so the neck can be shaped more easily. Fasten off with a long tail for sewing to the head.

Legs (Make 2)

The legs are slim, straight, and slightly longer than the body depth so they dangle below the skirt. The feet are oval and sandal-friendly. The lower foot area is brown like the sole and hoof edge, while the leg itself is beige.

Foot and Lower Shoe Base

1. With brown yarn, ch 7.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook: 5 sc, 3 sc in last ch, working on opposite side 4 sc, inc. (14)
3. Inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc. (20)
4. Sc around in BLO. (20)
5. Sc around. (20)

Change to beige yarn.

6. Sc around. (20)
7. 6 sc, 4 dec, 6 sc. (16)
8. 5 sc, 3 dec, 5 sc. (13)
9. Sc around. (13)
10. Sc around. (13)
11. (12 rounds total) Continue sc around to desired lower leg length, usually 10 more rounds. (13)

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Stuff the foot firmly and the leg lightly to medium. Flatten the opening and crochet 6 sc through both layers to close, or leave open for sewing if preferred. Leave a long tail. The closed top should face upward into the lower body.

Arms (Make 2)

The arms are narrow, soft, and lightly stuffed. The hands are brown to match the hoof-like tips. They hang at the sides and stop around the upper skirt level in the finished doll.

1. With brown yarn, MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. Inc around. (12)
3. Sc around. (12)
4. Change to beige, sc around. (12)
5. (2 sc, dec) x 3. (9)
6. Sc around. (9)
7. Sc around. (9)
8. Sc around. (9)
9. Sc around. (9)
10. Sc around. (9)
11. Sc around. (9)
12. Sc around. (9)
13. Sc around. (9)

Lightly stuff only the hand and lower arm. Flatten the top and close with 4 sc through both layers, or leave open for sewing. Leave a long tail.

Ears (Make 2)

The lamb ears are long, flattened ovals with a soft curve, sewn low on the sides of the head so they hang downward. In the photo, they sit just below the wool cap and frame the face.

1. With beige yarn, MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. Inc around. (12)
3. (Sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
5. Sc around. (24)
6. Sc around. (24)
7. (2 sc, dec) x 6. (18)
8. Sc around. (18)
9. (1 sc, dec) x 6. (12)

Do not stuff. Flatten gently. Fold the opening slightly and sew the lower edge closed to create a soft natural drop. Leave a tail for attaching.

Wool Cap

The curly white wool section is one of the most important features. It covers the top of the head like a cap and is edged with textured loops or bobble-like curls. The pictured lamb has clustered rose-like coils across the crown and tiny curls along the forehead.

Base Cap

1. With white yarn, MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. Inc around. (12)
3. (Sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30)
6. (4 sc, inc) x 6. (36)
7. (5 sc, inc) x 6. (42)
8. (6 sc, inc) x 6. (48)
9. (7 sc, inc) x 6. (54)
10. (8 sc, inc) x 6. (60)
11. Sc around. (60)
12. Sc around. (60)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Test fit on the top of the head. It should cover the crown, stopping just above the eyes and just above where the ears will be sewn.

Curly Texture

Make 10 to 14 small spiral curls or rolled rosettes. You may use either method below. Mix both if you like, because the image shows uneven organic texture rather than a perfectly flat cap.

• Spiral curl: ch 12, 2 sc in each chain from 2nd ch from hook to end. Roll lightly and stitch down.
• Mini rosette strip: ch 16, 2 hdc in each chain from 3rd ch from hook. Coil into a flower and sew to cap.

Arrange curls tightly across the cap, concentrating several along the front edge to imitate the soft wool fringe visible over the forehead. Sew securely.

Dress Bodice and Skirt

The dress is bright sky blue with yellow edging at the neckline, armholes, waistline, and hem. The bodice is fitted and the skirt flares gently. The lower edge includes decorative floral embroidery and a scalloped yellow trim that is clearly visible in the image.

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Bodice

The easiest way to match the fitted look is to make the bodice as a separate top-down piece, then build the skirt from the lower edge.

1. With blue yarn, ch 24. Join carefully without twisting. (24)
2. Sc around. (24)
3. Sc around. (24)
4. Sc around. (24)
5. Sc around. (24)

Try it around the upper torso. It should fit snugly around the chest. If needed, adjust starting chain by 2 stitches. The bodice should sit just under the arms and end around the natural waist.

Neckline Trim

Join yellow yarn to the top edge and work 1 round of sl st or very tight sc evenly around. This creates the narrow yellow line around the neck seen in the image. Fasten off.

Armhole Trim

With yellow yarn, work a round of sl st or sc around each armhole edge. Keep the trim slim and neat. The image shows only a narrow contrast line, not a ruffle.

Waist Round

Join blue yarn to the lower edge of the bodice.

1. Work (3 sc, inc) around. If starting from 24 sts, this gives 30 sts.
2. Sc around. (30)
3. (4 sc, inc) around. (36)
4. Sc around. (36)
5. (5 sc, inc) around. (42)
6. Sc around. (42)
7. (6 sc, inc) around. (48)
8. Sc around. (48)
9. (7 sc, inc) around. (54)
10. Sc around. (54)
11. (8 sc, inc) around. (60)
12. Sc around. (60)

If you want more fullness like the photo, add one more increase round to 66 sts. The skirt should flare but still hang smoothly, not become a circle dress.

Waistline Yellow Trim

Join yellow yarn around the upper skirt join and work 1 round of surface slip stitch or embroidered running stitch around the waist. This gives the clear narrow yellow horizontal band visible in the dress.

Hem Shaping

1. With blue yarn, work 1 more round of sc around.
2. Work 1 round in FLO only. This gives a neat turning line and slight structure above the border.

Yellow Scallop Border

Join yellow yarn to the last skirt round and work the scalloped hem. The pictured hem has rounded shell-like arches, not pointed picots.

• Skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st.
• Repeat all the way around.
• Adjust by skipping fewer stitches near the end if needed so the round finishes evenly.

Floral Dress Embellishment

The lower dress has a band of embroidered stems, leaves, and pastel flowers, plus two small bees near the skirt front. This detail gives the dress its garden theme. Add the decoration before sewing the dress permanently to the body if that feels easier.

Leafy Vine

Use green yarn and surface stitch a gently curved vine along the lower front half of the skirt, about 2 rounds above the scalloped trim. Add angled leaves with straight stitches or lazy-daisy style loops.

Small Flowers

Make 5 to 6 tiny flowers in pink, lavender, and pale cream. The image shows round floral accents rather than layered blossoms.

• Flower center method: MR, 5 sc, join.
• Petal round: in each st work (sl st, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st).

Sew three to five flowers along the front hem line. Use yellow or cream centers. Space them evenly, but keep the cluster natural.

Tiny Bees on Dress

Make 2 tiny bees for the skirt front.

1. With yellow yarn, MR, 4 sc. (4)
2. Inc around. (8)
3. Sc around. (8)

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Fasten off. Wrap a little brown yarn across the middle for stripes. Add 2 tiny white wings made from 3-chain loops or embroidered detached loops. Sew bees near the upper front skirt area just below the bodice.

Crossbody Bag

The bag is bright yellow, small, rectangular with rounded corners, and worn diagonally from the lamb’s left shoulder to right hip. A tiny bee decoration and white heart detail are placed on the flap area in the image.

Bag Body

1. With yellow yarn, ch 9.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook: 7 sc, 3 sc in last ch, 6 sc on opposite side, inc. (18)
3. Sc around. (18)
4. Sc around. (18)
5. Sc around. (18)
6. Sc around. (18)

Fasten off one panel. Make a second identical panel. Sew around sides and bottom, leaving top open. Lightly flatten.

Bag Flap

1. Ch 8.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook: 7 sc. Turn.
3. Ch 1, dec, 3 sc, dec. (5)
4. Ch 1, sc across. (5)

Sew flap to the back top edge of the bag.

Strap

Ch 38 to 44, depending on your doll size and how low you want the bag to sit. Work 1 row of sl st back across for strength. Sew each end securely to the upper sides of the bag.

Bag Decoration

• Heart: embroider or sew a tiny white heart near the upper flap corner.
• Bee: make a micro bee as above and sew to the front center.

Sandals (Make 2)

The sandals are worn over the feet and show open toes. The soles are brown, while the upper straps are blue with a tiny bee and white wing detail. Because the feet are already crocheted, these are made as decorative overlays and sewn in place.

Sole Edge

Using brown yarn, surface crochet or sew a slim brown edge around the lower foot if your foot shaping did not already create it strongly enough. This helps match the distinct sandal sole look in the photo.

Front Strap

1. With blue yarn, ch 8.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 7 sc.

Sew the strap across the front of the foot, leaving the toe visible. Curve the ends slightly downward to follow the foot shape.

Ankle or Side Strap Detail

Add a short decorative blue stitch line at the sides if desired, but keep it minimal. The pictured sandal is simple.

Tiny Bee for Sandals

Make 2 miniature bee bodies with 6 sc in MR, then a second round of 6 sc. Add brown wraps and tiny white wing loops. Sew one to each outer front strap.

Hat

The hat is a soft blue bucket-style sunhat with a rounded crown, downward-sloping brim, and yellow flower appliqués. It sits beside the doll in the image, so treat it as a separate display accessory rather than something permanently attached.

Hat Crown

1. With blue yarn, MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. Inc around. (12)
3. (Sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30)
6. (4 sc, inc) x 6. (36)
7. (5 sc, inc) x 6. (42)
8. Sc around. (42)
9. Sc around. (42)
10. Sc around. (42)

Brim

1. In BLO, sc around. (42)
2. (6 sc, inc) x 6. (48)
3. Sc around. (48)
4. (7 sc, inc) x 6. (54)
5. Sc around. (54)
6. (8 sc, inc) x 6. (60)
7. Sc around. (60)

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The brim should gently curve downward, not flare dramatically. If it ruffles, reduce one increase round.

Hat Band

With yellow yarn, surface slip stitch one neat round where the brim begins. This creates the narrow yellow line seen around the hat.

Hat Flowers

Make 2 medium yellow flowers and one tiny leaf or green accent.

• Flower center: MR, 6 sc.
• Petals: in each st work (sl st, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st).

Sew the flowers to one side of the hat band.

Head Flowers (Make 2)

The lamb wears one pink flower on one side of the wool cap and one blue flower on the other. Each has a yellow center and tiny green leaf accents.

• Center: MR, 6 sc with yellow yarn.
• Petals: switch to pink or blue and make 5 petals using (sl st, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st) in each stitch.
• Leaves: embroider two tiny green leaves beneath each flower.

Sew the flowers where the ears meet the cap line, one on each side.

Sunflower Bouquet

The bouquet includes several sunflowers with dark brown centers, yellow petals, green leaves, and gathered stems. In the image, the bouquet lies to the side of the doll and has a cheerful handmade market-style look.

Sunflower Center (Make 5 or 6)

1. With brown yarn, MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. Inc around. (12)
3. (Sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. Sc around. (18)

Fasten off with a tail.

Petals for Each Flower

Join yellow yarn to any stitch on the center back loop or sew petals around later.

• For each petal: ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc, hdc, dc, skip next stitch on center, sl st in next stitch.
• Repeat around for 8 to 9 petals.

If you want fuller flowers like the image, add a second staggered petal layer behind the first one.

Leaves

1. With green yarn, ch 7.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook: sl st, sc, hdc, sc, sl st, sl st in last ch.
3. Work on opposite side: sl st, sc, hdc, sc, sl st.

Make 6 to 8 leaves in different sizes.

Stems

Use floral wire wrapped with green yarn, pipe cleaners covered with tight sc, or crocheted stem cords.

• Crocheted cord stem: ch 18 to 22, sl st back across.

Attach one stem to each flower back. Gather all stems together and wrap with green yarn. Sew leaves around the cluster.

Optional Tiny Bee Companion

The small mustard-colored rounded figure beside the bouquet can be recreated as a tiny bee buddy. It adds balance to the accessory set and echoes the bee decorations used throughout the outfit.

1. With mustard yellow yarn, MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. Inc around. (12)
3. (Sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
5. Sc around. (24)
6. Sc around. (24)
7. (2 sc, dec) x 6. (18)
8. (Sc, dec) x 6. (12)

Stuff lightly, then finish with 6 dec or gather closed. Embroider sleepy black eyes on one side. Add tiny white wings and one or two brown stripe stitches. Shape it into a soft rounded bee.

Assembly Order

Take your time with assembly because the image depends heavily on placement. Before sewing permanently, pin all parts and look at the doll from the front. The expression should be centered and calm, with the head slightly larger than the torso and the accessories balanced across the outfit.

1. Sew the head to the body.
2. Sew the legs to the lower body so they hang straight down.
3. Sew the arms at the upper sides of the body.
4. Sew the ears low on the head sides.
5. Sew the wool cap to the top of the head.
6. Add the side flowers to the cap line.
7. Dress the doll in the blue dress and stitch it closed at the back if needed.
8. Sew the sandals onto the feet.
9. Attach the yellow crossbody bag diagonally.
10. Place the hat and bouquet as separate accessories.
11. Add the optional bee companion.

Exact Placement Tips for a 100% Similar Look

• Head: centered and upright, not tilted.
• Eyes: wide set and low enough to keep the forehead open.
• Ears: start just below eye level and angle slightly forward.
• Arms: hang straight down, ending near the waist and upper skirt.
• Legs: attach close together enough that they dangle neatly.
• Dress hem: should stop above the knees while seated.
• Bag: strap runs from lamb’s left shoulder to right hip.
• Sandals: toe area remains visible.

Helpful Beginner Notes

If you are newer to amigurumi, focus first on keeping your stitch count accurate. This pattern uses many small embellishments, but the overall look depends most on clean shaping, neat sewing, and proper placement. Count every round, use stitch markers often, and do not rush the assembly stage.

When sewing small pieces like bees, flowers, and leaves, use tiny hidden stitches and knot securely on the inside whenever possible. For the dress decorations, pin the full floral arrangement first before sewing anything down. That will help you keep the front balanced and similar to the photo.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

After all major pieces are attached, check the face from straight ahead. Adjust the ear drape, cap edge, and flower positions if needed. Re-embroider the nose slightly thicker if it looks too small. Add a tiny blush effect with soft pastel if desired, but keep the face gentle and minimal.

Care Notes

Display the doll away from direct moisture and strong sunlight. If handled often, check the flowers, bees, and bag strap occasionally because small appliqués can loosen over time. Store the hat and bouquet with the doll so the full styling set stays together.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head firmly stuffed and centered
• Eyes aligned evenly
• Ears matched in height
• Wool cap securely sewn
• Dress fitted neatly at back
• Yellow trims visible and even
• Bag placed diagonally
• Sandals centered on feet
• Bouquet tied neatly
• Loose ends woven in

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean gently with a damp cloth and mild soap. Do not machine wash if the doll includes glued or wired details. Reshape while damp and air dry flat. For long-term storage, keep in a breathable cotton bag or clean box, and avoid crushing the hat brim, flowers, or wool curls.