Crochet Tutorial: Shaun the Sheep Garden Helper in Cable Overalls with Sunflower Hair Clip and Vegetable Basket – Free Crochet Pattern.

This cheerful garden helper features a long black sheep face, soft white wool cap, floppy ears, expressive round eyes, and a sunflower hair clip. The finished figure wears textured tan cable overalls, striped garden socks, open-toe sandals, and a lacy crossbody flower bag. A wide-brim garden hat and a handled basket filled with crocheted vegetables complete the detailed display.

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Finished Size and Construction

Using the recommended yarn and hook sizes, the finished sheep measures approximately 19 inches tall from the top of the wool cap to the bottom of the sandals. The seated height is approximately 14 inches. The figure is designed as a decorative soft sculpture with gently weighted hips, poseable arms, and firmly stuffed facial features.

• Difficulty: Intermediate
• Terminology: US crochet terms
• Primary technique: Amigurumi worked in continuous rounds
• Garment technique: Joined rounds, flat rows, surface crochet, and raised decorative panels
• Recommended gauge: 18 single crochet stitches and 20 rounds measure 4 inches with the 3.25 mm hook

Materials

• Approximately 300 yards of black worsted-weight cotton or cotton-blend yarn
• Approximately 260 yards of cream or warm white worsted-weight yarn
• Approximately 420 yards of tan or camel worsted-weight yarn
• Approximately 180 yards of light beige yarn
• Approximately 80 yards of pale sage green yarn
• Small quantities of dark green, pink, dusty rose, yellow, brown, red, orange, purple, and white yarn
• 3.25 mm crochet hook for the sheep and small accessories
• 3.75 mm crochet hook for the overalls, hat, basket, and bag
• Two 14 mm black safety eyes or embroidered black pupils
• Polyester fiberfill
• Two small white felt circles, optional, for stabilizing the eyes
• Polyester pellets in a sealed fabric pouch, optional, for weighting the seated body
• Yarn needle, stitch markers, scissors, pins, and row counter
• Approximately 22 inches of narrow floral ribbon for the garden hat
• Flexible craft wire or pipe cleaners, optional, for the basket handle and sunflower stem

Abbreviations

• MR: Magic ring
• ch: Chain
• sl st: Slip stitch
• sc: Single crochet
• hdc: Half double crochet
• dc: Double crochet
• tr: Treble crochet
• inc: Work 2 single crochet stitches in the same stitch
• dec: Invisible single crochet decrease over the next 2 stitches
• BLO: Back loop only
• FLO: Front loop only
• FPdc: Front post double crochet
• FPtr: Front post treble crochet
• st or sts: Stitch or stitches
• rnd: Round
• FO: Fasten off

Special Stitch Instructions

Five-Double-Crochet Bobble

Yarn over, insert the hook into the indicated stitch, yarn over, and pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops. Repeat this partial double crochet four more times in the same stitch. Yarn over and pull through all 6 loops on the hook.

Surface Slip Stitch

Hold the working yarn behind the fabric. Insert the hook from the front through the selected space, catch the yarn, and pull a loop to the surface. Insert the hook into the next space and pull the yarn through the fabric and the loop on the hook.

Raised Leaf

Work the following stitches into one selected surface stitch: ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, sl st. For a mirrored leaf, turn the work slightly and repeat the same sequence on the opposite side of the raised vine.

Important Pattern Notes

• Work the amigurumi pieces in continuous spirals unless a joined round is specifically stated.
• Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of every round.
• Stuff the head and body firmly, but do not stretch the stitches enough to expose the filling.
• Stuff the ears, clothing, bag, hat, basket, and vegetables only where instructed.
• Use the yarn-under single crochet method for compact, defined amigurumi stitches.
• Pin every part in place before sewing to confirm symmetry and proportion.
• For a child-safe toy, embroider the pupils and omit wire, pellets, buttons, beads, and removable accessories.

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Black Elongated Head and Muzzle

Use black yarn and the 3.25 mm hook. Begin at the broad lower muzzle and work upward toward the crown. Stuff progressively as the shape narrows.

1. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in an MR. 6 sts
2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts
3. Rnd 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts
4. Rnd 4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 24 sts
5. Rnd 5: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. 30 sts
6. Rnd 6: Repeat 4 sc, inc around. 36 sts
7. Rnd 7: Repeat 5 sc, inc around. 42 sts
8. Rnd 8: Repeat 6 sc, inc around. 48 sts
9. Rnds 9–15: Sc in each st around. 48 sts
10. Rnd 16: Repeat 6 sc, dec around. 42 sts
11. Rnds 17–19: Sc in each st around. 42 sts
12. Rnd 20: Repeat 5 sc, dec around. 36 sts
13. Rnds 21–24: Sc in each st around. 36 sts
14. Rnd 25: Repeat 4 sc, dec around. 30 sts
15. Rnds 26–31: Sc in each st around. 30 sts
16. Rnd 32: Repeat 3 sc, dec around. 24 sts
17. Rnd 33: Sc in each st around. 24 sts
18. Rnd 34: Repeat 2 sc, dec around. 18 sts
19. Rnd 35: Repeat 1 sc, dec around. 12 sts
20. Rnd 36: Dec around. 6 sts

Finish stuffing the head. FO, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through the remaining front loops and pull tightly closed. The widest portion forms the rounded muzzle, while the narrower upper portion supports the eyes and wool cap.

White Wool Cap

Use cream yarn. A slightly textured cotton, boucle, or fuzzy yarn creates the soft wool appearance. Work with the 3.75 mm hook if the yarn is bulky or textured.

1. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in an MR. 6 sts
2. Rnd 2: Work one bobble in each st around, placing ch 1 between bobbles. 6 bobbles
3. Rnd 3: Working into the ch-1 spaces, work 2 sc in each space. 12 sts
4. Rnd 4: Repeat bobble, ch 1 in each st around. 12 bobbles
5. Rnd 5: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts
6. Rnd 6: Repeat bobble, ch 1 in each st around. 18 bobbles
7. Rnd 7: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 24 sts
8. Rnd 8: Repeat bobble, ch 1 in each st around. 24 bobbles
9. Rnd 9: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. 30 sts
10. Rnd 10: Repeat bobble, ch 1 in each st around. 30 bobbles
11. Rnd 11: Repeat 4 sc, inc around. 36 sts
12. Rnd 12: Repeat bobble, ch 1 in each st around. 36 bobbles
13. Rnds 13–15: Sc in each st around. 36 sts
14. Rnd 16: Repeat 4 sc, dec around. 30 sts

FO with a long sewing tail. Position the cap over the top third of the black head. The front edge should sit immediately behind the eyes, and the back edge should cover the upper rear portion of the head. Sew around the edge with small hidden stitches.

Eyes

Make two with white yarn and the 3.25 mm hook. Lightly stuff each eye so it remains round without becoming oversized.

1. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in an MR. 6 sts
2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts
3. Rnd 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts
4. Rnds 4–5: Sc in each st around. 18 sts
5. Rnd 6: Repeat 1 sc, dec around. 12 sts

Insert one 14 mm black safety eye between Rnds 3 and 4 of each white eye. Place each pupil slightly toward the inner lower side to create the wide, curious expression. Stuff lightly.

1. Rnd 7: Dec around. 6 sts

FO and close the opening. Pin the eyes side by side across Rnds 23–28 of the black head. Allow the white eye shapes to touch. Sew securely around the back half of each eye so the front remains rounded.

Outer Ears

Make two with cream yarn and the 3.25 mm hook. Work around both sides of the foundation chain to form a long oval.

1. Rnd 1: Ch 15. Starting in the second ch from the hook, sc in 13 ch, work 4 sc in the final ch, continue along the opposite side with 13 sc, then work 3 sc in the first ch. 33 sts
2. Rnd 2: Inc, 12 sc, inc in each of the next 4 sts, 12 sc, inc in each of the last 4 sts. 42 sts
3. Rnd 3: Sc in each st around. 42 sts

FO, leaving a long sewing tail. Do not stuff. Fold each ear slightly lengthwise so the center curves inward.

Pink Inner Ears

Make two with dusty rose yarn.

1. Rnd 1: Ch 12. Starting in the second ch from the hook, sc in 10 ch, work 4 sc in the final ch, continue along the opposite side with 10 sc, then work 3 sc in the first ch. 27 sts
2. Rnd 2: Sl st in each st around. 27 sts

FO with a sewing tail. Center one pink piece on each cream ear and sew it in place. Leave a cream border approximately one stitch wide.

Attach the ears beneath the wool cap at the sides of the head. The upper edges should align near Rnd 25 of the head. Angle the ears downward approximately 20 degrees and allow the rounded ends to point slightly forward.

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Pear-Shaped Body

Use cream yarn and the 3.25 mm hook. The overalls cover most of the body, but the cream sides remain visible beneath the arm openings.

1. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in an MR. 6 sts
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts
3. Rnd 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts
4. Rnd 4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 24 sts
5. Rnd 5: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. 30 sts
6. Rnd 6: Repeat 4 sc, inc around. 36 sts
7. Rnd 7: Repeat 5 sc, inc around. 42 sts
8. Rnd 8: Repeat 6 sc, inc around. 48 sts
9. Rnd 9: Repeat 7 sc, inc around. 54 sts
10. Rnds 10–20: Sc in each st around. 54 sts
11. Rnd 21: Repeat 7 sc, dec around. 48 sts
12. Rnds 22–25: Sc in each st around. 48 sts
13. Rnd 26: Repeat 6 sc, dec around. 42 sts
14. Rnds 27–30: Sc in each st around. 42 sts
15. Rnd 31: Repeat 5 sc, dec around. 36 sts
16. Rnds 32–35: Sc in each st around. 36 sts
17. Rnd 36: Repeat 4 sc, dec around. 30 sts
18. Rnds 37–39: Sc in each st around. 30 sts

Insert a sealed pouch containing approximately 3 ounces of polyester pellets into the lower body if a stable seated display is desired. Surround the pouch with fiberfill and continue stuffing firmly through the chest.

1. Rnd 40: Repeat 3 sc, dec around. 24 sts
2. Rnds 41–43: Sc in each st around. 24 sts

FO with a long tail. Do not close the opening. The 24-stitch neck opening will be sewn beneath the black head.

Black Arms

Make two with black yarn. The arms should be long, narrow, and slightly tapered toward the hands.

1. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in an MR. 6 sts
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts
3. Rnd 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts
4. Rnds 4–8: Sc in each st around. 18 sts
5. Rnd 9: Repeat 4 sc, dec around. 15 sts
6. Rnds 10–26: Sc in each st around. 15 sts
7. Rnd 27: Repeat 3 sc, dec around. 12 sts
8. Rnds 28–32: Sc in each st around. 12 sts

Stuff the hand and lower two-thirds of the arm. Leave the upper 2 inches lightly stuffed so the arm rests naturally beside the body. Flatten the opening and crochet through both layers with 6 sc. FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Leg Cores

Make two with cream yarn. These pieces support the trousers, socks, and sandals.

1. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in an MR. 6 sts
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts
3. Rnd 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts
4. Rnd 4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 24 sts
5. Rnds 5–28: Sc in each st around. 24 sts

Stuff firmly through the lower half and moderately through the upper half. Flatten the top opening and crochet through both layers with 12 sc. FO with a long tail.

Striped Garden Socks

Make two. Begin with cream yarn and the 3.25 mm hook. Change colors without cutting by carrying the unused yarn loosely inside the sock.

1. Rnd 1: Ch 24 and join with a sl st, taking care not to twist. Work 24 sc around. 24 sts
2. Rnds 2–3: With cream, sc around. 24 sts
3. Rnds 4–5: With sage green, sc around. 24 sts
4. Rnds 6–7: With cream, sc around. 24 sts
5. Rnd 8: With tan, sc around. 24 sts
6. Rnds 9–10: With cream, sc around. 24 sts
7. Rnds 11–12: With sage green, sc around. 24 sts
8. Rnds 13–14: With cream, sc around. 24 sts
9. Rnd 15: With tan, sc around. 24 sts
10. Rnds 16–18: With cream, sc around. 24 sts

FO and weave in the ends. Slide one sock over each leg core, positioning the lower edge approximately 1 inch above the bottom of the leg.

Textured Trouser Legs

Make two with tan yarn and the 3.75 mm hook. The trousers should fit over the upper portion of the leg and stop above the striped socks.

1. Rnd 1: Ch 32 and join with a sl st. Ch 1 and work 32 hdc around. Join. 32 sts
2. Rnds 2–4: Ch 1, hdc BLO in each st around. Join. 32 sts
3. Rnd 5: Ch 1, 7 hdc, inc, 15 hdc, inc, 8 hdc. Join. 34 sts
4. Rnds 6–10: Hdc BLO around. 34 sts
5. Rnd 11: Ch 1, 8 hdc, inc, 16 hdc, inc, 8 hdc. Join. 36 sts
6. Rnds 12–18: Hdc BLO around. 36 sts
7. Rnd 19: Repeat 7 hdc, dec four times. 32 sts
8. Rnds 20–24: Hdc BLO around. 32 sts

FO the first leg. Do not fasten off the second leg. Place the two legs side by side with the shaping increases facing outward.

Joining the Trousers

1. From the second trouser leg, ch 4.
2. Join to the first trouser leg and work 32 hdc around it.
3. Work 4 hdc across one side of the connecting chain.
4. Work 32 hdc around the second leg.
5. Work 4 hdc across the opposite side of the connecting chain. 72 sts
6. Body Rnds 1–5: Hdc BLO in each st around. 72 sts
7. Body Rnd 6: Repeat 10 hdc, dec around. 66 sts
8. Body Rnds 7–9: Hdc BLO around. 66 sts
9. Body Rnd 10: Repeat 9 hdc, dec around. 60 sts
10. Body Rnds 11–13: Hdc BLO around. 60 sts
11. Body Rnd 14: Repeat 8 hdc, dec around. 54 sts
12. Body Rnds 15–16: Hdc BLO around. 54 sts

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FO and weave in the end. Slide the trousers over the leg cores and lower body. The upper edge should sit slightly above the widest portion of the hips.

Overall Bib

Use tan yarn and the 3.75 mm hook. Work the bib upward from the center front of the trouser waistband.

1. Row 1: Join yarn to the front waistband. Ch 1 and work 30 hdc evenly across the front. Turn. 30 sts
2. Rows 2–3: Ch 1, hdc BLO across. Turn. 30 sts
3. Row 4: Ch 1, dec, 26 hdc, dec. Turn. 28 sts
4. Rows 5–7: Hdc BLO across. Turn. 28 sts
5. Row 8: Ch 1, dec, 24 hdc, dec. Turn. 26 sts
6. Rows 9–11: Hdc BLO across. Turn. 26 sts
7. Row 12: Ch 1, dec, 22 hdc, dec. Turn. 24 sts
8. Rows 13–18: Hdc BLO across. Turn. 24 sts
9. Row 19: Ch 1, sc evenly across the top edge. 24 sts

FO. Sew the side edges of the lower 5 rows to the body so the bib lies flat against the chest.

Overall Straps

Make two with tan yarn.

1. Ch 35.
2. Starting in the second ch from the hook, work 34 sc.
3. Ch 1, turn, and work 34 sl st BLO.

FO with long tails. Sew one strap to each upper corner of the bib. Cross the straps at the center back and sew the opposite ends to the rear waistband, spacing the attachment points approximately 3 inches apart.

Raised Cable and Leaf Decoration

Use light beige yarn and the 3.25 mm hook. The decoration is worked directly onto the completed overalls with surface slip stitches.

Front Bib Vines

1. Mark four vertical lines across the bib, placing them approximately 5 stitches apart.
2. Beginning at the lower bib edge, work 15 surface slip stitches upward along each marked line.
3. At the third, seventh, and eleventh surface stitches, add one raised leaf on the left side.
4. At the fifth, ninth, and thirteenth surface stitches, add one raised leaf on the right side.
5. FO each vine and secure all yarn tails inside the garment.

Trouser-Leg Vines

1. Work two vertical surface-slip-stitch vines on the front of each trouser leg.
2. Begin 2 rounds above the lower edge and finish 2 rounds below the crotch.
3. Each vine should contain 17 surface slip stitches.
4. Add four alternating raised leaves to each vine.
5. Outline each lower cuff with one round of light beige surface slip stitches.

Use tan yarn one shade darker than the overalls to add a second narrow surface-slip-stitch line beside selected vines. This layered embroidery creates the braided cable appearance visible across the legs and lower bib.

Crossbody Lace Flower Bag

Use light tan yarn and the 3.25 mm hook. Make two identical panels.

1. Row 1: Ch 25. Dc in the fifth ch from the hook, ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in the next ch. Repeat ch 1, skip 1, dc across. Turn.
2. Row 2: Ch 4. Dc in the next dc, ch 1. Repeat across, working each dc into the previous dc. Turn.
3. Rows 3–15: Repeat Row 2.
4. Row 16: Ch 1. Work 1 sc in each dc and 1 sc in each ch-1 space. Turn.
5. Row 17: Ch 1 and sc across.

FO the first panel. Do not fasten off the second panel. Hold the panels together with wrong sides facing. Work sc through both layers down one side, across the bottom, and up the opposite side. Leave the top open.

Bag Flap

1. Join yarn to the top back edge and work 23 sc across. Turn.
2. Rows 2–5: Ch 1 and sc across. 23 sts
3. Row 6: Ch 1, dec, 19 sc, dec. 21 sts
4. Row 7: Ch 1, dec, 17 sc, dec. 19 sts

FO. Fold the flap forward. Add one small chain loop at the center and a crocheted tan bobble to the front panel as a soft closure.

Bag Strap

1. Ch 115 with tan yarn.
2. Starting in the second ch from the hook, work 114 sc.
3. Ch 1, turn, and work 114 sl st BLO.

FO and sew one end to each upper side of the bag. Adjust the strap so the bag hangs at the sheep’s right hip when the strap crosses from the left shoulder.

Small Bag Daisies

Make five. Use yellow yarn for the centers and white yarn for the petals.

1. With yellow, work 6 sc in an MR. Join and change to white.
2. Repeat the following six times: ch 3, 2 dc in the same st, ch 3, sl st in the same st.
3. FO with a sewing tail.

Sew three daisies to the front of the bag and two near the flap edge. Keep the flowers small and evenly spaced so the lace remains visible.

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Sunflower Hair Clip

Brown Center

1. Rnd 1: With brown yarn, work 6 sc in an MR. 6 sts
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts
3. Rnd 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts
4. Rnd 4: Sc around. 18 sts

Yellow Petals

Change to golden yellow yarn. Repeat the following sequence nine times around the center: ch 5, starting in the second ch from the hook work sc, hdc, dc, tr, then sl st into the next 2 center stitches.

Green Backing and Leaf

1. With dark green yarn, work 6 sc in an MR.
2. Inc around. 12 sts
3. Repeat ch 4, sc in the second ch, hdc in the next ch, dc in the final ch, sl st in the next backing stitch around.
4. For the leaf, ch 7. Starting in the second ch, work sc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc.
5. Continue along the opposite side with sc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc.

Sew the green backing behind the flower center. Attach the leaf beneath the petals. Sew the sunflower to the right side of the wool cap, slightly above the right ear.

Wide-Brim Garden Hat

Use tan yarn and the 3.75 mm hook. Work in joined rounds.

1. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in an MR. Join. 6 sts
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. Join. 12 sts
3. Rnd 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts
4. Rnd 4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 24 sts
5. Rnd 5: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. 30 sts
6. Rnd 6: Repeat 4 sc, inc around. 36 sts
7. Rnd 7: Repeat 5 sc, inc around. 42 sts
8. Rnd 8: Repeat 6 sc, inc around. 48 sts
9. Rnd 9: Working BLO, sc around. 48 sts
10. Rnds 10–18: Sc around. 48 sts
11. Rnd 19: Working FLO, repeat 5 sc, inc around. 56 sts
12. Rnd 20: Repeat 6 sc, inc around. 64 sts
13. Rnd 21: Repeat 7 sc, inc around. 72 sts
14. Rnd 22: Repeat 8 sc, inc around. 80 sts
15. Rnds 23–25: Sc around. 80 sts
16. Rnd 26: Reverse sc around for a firm outer edge. 80 sts

FO and weave in the end. Shape the brim with gentle steam, keeping the iron away from the yarn. Wrap the floral ribbon around the crown and tie it into a bow at the front-left side.

Garden Basket

Use tan yarn and the 3.75 mm hook. Work the basket base in continuous rounds.

1. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in an MR. 6 sts
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts
3. Rnd 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts
4. Rnd 4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 24 sts
5. Rnd 5: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. 30 sts
6. Rnd 6: Repeat 4 sc, inc around. 36 sts
7. Rnd 7: Repeat 5 sc, inc around. 42 sts
8. Rnd 8: Working BLO, sc around. 42 sts
9. Rnds 9–19: Sc around. 42 sts
10. Rnd 20: Change to sage green and sc around. 42 sts
11. Rnd 21: Reverse sc around. 42 sts

FO and weave in the end. Cut a circular piece of plastic canvas slightly smaller than the base and place it inside if a firmer basket is desired.

Basket Handle

1. With tan yarn, ch 61.
2. Starting in the second ch, work 60 sc.
3. Ch 1, turn, and work 60 sc BLO.
4. Ch 1, turn, and work 60 sl st BLO.

FO with long tails. Sew the ends to opposite inner sides of the basket. Add a second line of sage-green surface slip stitches along the center of the handle.

Crocheted Carrot

Use orange yarn and the 3.25 mm hook.

1. Rnd 1: Work 4 sc in an MR. 4 sts
2. Rnd 2: Repeat 1 sc, inc twice. 6 sts
3. Rnd 3: Repeat 2 sc, inc twice. 8 sts
4. Rnd 4: Repeat 3 sc, inc twice. 10 sts
5. Rnd 5: Repeat 4 sc, inc twice. 12 sts
6. Rnds 6–10: Sc around. 12 sts
7. Rnd 11: Repeat 1 sc, dec around. 8 sts

Stuff firmly. Dec around to close. For each green leaf, join dark green yarn at the top, ch 8, sl st back along the chain, and sl st into the carrot. Make five leaves.

Red Tomato

1. Rnd 1: With red yarn, work 6 sc in an MR. 6 sts
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts
3. Rnd 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts
4. Rnd 4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 24 sts
5. Rnds 5–8: Sc around. 24 sts
6. Rnd 9: Repeat 2 sc, dec around. 18 sts
7. Rnd 10: Repeat 1 sc, dec around. 12 sts

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Stuff firmly. Dec around and close. Embroider five shallow vertical indentations from the top to the bottom. Add a green star by repeating ch 4, sl st back along the chain five times into a small MR.

Purple Onion

1. Rnd 1: With purple yarn, work 6 sc in an MR. 6 sts
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts
3. Rnd 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts
4. Rnds 4–7: Sc around. 18 sts
5. Rnd 8: Repeat 1 sc, dec around. 12 sts
6. Rnd 9: Repeat 1 sc, dec around. 8 sts
7. Rnds 10–11: Sc around. 8 sts

Stuff the bulb only. Dec around and close. Add three green shoots by joining yarn at the top, chaining 7, and working sl st back along each chain.

Pink and Cream Turnip

1. Rnd 1: With cream yarn, work 6 sc in an MR. 6 sts
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts
3. Rnd 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts
4. Rnds 4–5: Sc around. 18 sts
5. Rnd 6: Change to pale pink and sc around. 18 sts
6. Rnd 7: Repeat 1 sc, dec around. 12 sts
7. Rnd 8: Dec around. 6 sts

Stuff before closing. Add four green leaves, each made with ch 6, sc in the second ch, hdc in the next 2 ch, sc in the next ch, and sl st in the final ch.

Open-Toe Garden Sandals

Make two matching sandals. Each sandal has two sole layers, a green toe insert, a heel strap, crossed upper straps, and a small ladybug decoration.

Tan Sole Layer

1. Ch 17 with tan yarn.
2. Starting in the second ch, work 15 sc, 5 sc in the last ch, 14 sc along the opposite side, and 4 sc in the first ch. 38 sts
3. Rnd 2: Inc, 14 sc, inc in each of the next 5 sts, 14 sc, inc in each of the final 4 sts. 47 sts
4. Rnd 3: Sc around. 47 sts

FO. Make two tan soles for each sandal so there are four tan sole pieces in total.

Green Foot Insert

1. Ch 13 with dark green yarn.
2. Starting in the second ch, work 11 sc, 4 sc in the last ch, 10 sc along the opposite side, and 3 sc in the first ch. 28 sts
3. Rnd 2: Sc around. 28 sts

FO and sew one green insert to the center of each upper sole. Position the rounded end toward the toe.

Joining the Sole Layers

Place one decorated upper sole over one plain lower sole. With light beige yarn, work sc through both layers around the entire edge. Add a second round of reverse sc for the raised rope-like border.

Crossed Straps

1. Make four straps by chaining 24 with light beige yarn.
2. Starting in the second ch, work 23 sc.
3. FO with long sewing tails.
4. Sew two straps diagonally across each sandal, forming an open diamond above the green insert.
5. Secure each strap approximately 6 stitches behind the toe and 9 stitches forward from the heel.

Heel Straps

1. Make two by chaining 32 with tan yarn.
2. Starting in the second ch, work 31 sc.
3. Ch 1, turn, and work 31 sl st BLO.

Sew one end to each side of the sandal near the heel. Curve the strap around the back of the sock and secure it with a small hidden stitch.

Ladybug Decorations

Make two. With red yarn, work 6 sc in an MR, then inc around for 12 sts. FO. Embroider a black center line and two black spots. Add a small black head using three satin stitches.

Sew one ladybug to the outer front strap of each sandal. Position the ladybugs facing slightly upward so they remain visible when the sheep is seated.

Attaching the Legs and Dressing the Body

1. Place the body upright with the round marker line centered at the back.
2. Pin the flattened top of each leg to the lower front of the body between Rnds 7 and 13.
3. Leave approximately 1 inch between the legs.
4. Angle the legs forward so they extend naturally when the figure is seated.
5. Sew each flattened leg top to the body twice using cream yarn.
6. Pull the trouser legs over the leg cores and slide the joined waistband over the hips.
7. Sew the upper waistband to the body with matching tan yarn.
8. Pull the striped socks down over the exposed lower legs.
9. Slide the sandals onto the feet and secure them invisibly through the socks and sole layers.

Attaching the Arms

Pin the arms beneath the head opening at the sides of the body. The upper edges should sit between Body Rnds 35 and 39. Angle the arms slightly forward and allow the hands to rest beside the thighs.

Sew through the flattened upper arm and body several times. Keep the stitches within a narrow horizontal line so the arms retain a small amount of movement.

Attaching the Head

1. Center the lower back portion of the head over the 24-stitch body opening.
2. The broad muzzle should project forward while the narrow crown remains upright.
3. Pin the head at the front, back, and both sides.
4. Sew through one head stitch and one body stitch around the full opening.
5. Complete a second reinforcing round of stitches approximately one round above the first seam.
6. Add small amounts of stuffing through any remaining gap before closing completely.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Confirm that the eyes touch at the center and sit level beneath the wool cap. Adjust the ears so they curve downward evenly. Add one tiny white embroidered highlight to each black pupil if desired.

Place the sunflower above the right ear. Arrange the crossbody strap over the left shoulder and position the lace bag at the right hip. Set the garden hat beside the figure and place the filled vegetable basket near the opposite foot.

Care Notes

• Keep the finished figure away from open flames, heaters, and prolonged direct sunlight.
• Do not machine wash a weighted or wired version of the figure.
• Support the head and body when moving the completed display.
• Store removable accessories together in a clean cotton bag.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Both eyes are securely attached and evenly aligned.
• The wool cap fully covers the upper back of the head.
• The ears hang at matching angles.
• The head seam is reinforced and hidden.
• The arm and leg seams are secure.
• The trouser cables and leaf motifs are evenly spaced.
• The bib lies flat and both straps cross neatly at the back.
• The socks show matching stripe sequences.
• The sandal straps are secure and the ladybugs face outward.
• The bag strap, sunflower, basket handle, and vegetables have no loose yarn tails.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

For routine care, remove surface dust with a soft, clean brush. Use gentle strokes across the wool cap, cable overalls, bag, and hat brim. A lint roller should not be used on textured or fuzzy yarn because it may pull loops from the fabric.

To clean a small mark, mix a drop of mild detergent with cool water. Dab the area using a white cloth, then blot with a second damp cloth. Do not rub the stitches. Reshape the cleaned area and allow it to air-dry completely.

If the figure contains no wire, pellets, felt, ribbon, or safety eyes, it may be carefully hand-washed in cool water. Press out moisture between towels without twisting. Dry the figure flat, reshape the muzzle and clothing, and turn it regularly until every stuffed section is fully dry.

For long-term storage, wrap the sheep loosely in acid-free tissue paper and place it in a breathable container. Do not compress the head, ears, sunflower, basket handle, hat brim, or sandal straps. Store the figure in a cool, dry space away from moisture and strong light.