Pattern Description:
Create an irresistibly cute little lamb that’s perfect for tiny hands! This baby-friendly amigurumi makes a lovely companion for play, travel, or snuggles. The mix of cotton and fuzzy yarn gives the lamb both durability and texture.
Materials:
- Yarn (Worsted Weight – Category 4):
- Ecru or Beige (Face, Limbs – Cotton like 24/7 Cotton for durability)
- White (Body, Head – Soft acrylic like Vanna’s Choice)
- Pink (Nose/Mouth), Taupe (Hoof embroidery – small amounts)
- Hooks: 2 mm and E (3.5 mm) crochet hooks
- Notions: Safety eyes, Polyfil stuffing, Tapestry needle, Optional blush and brush
- Optional: Lion Brand offers a kit with all required materials
Abbreviations:
- Ch: Chain
- Sc: Single Crochet
- Hdc: Half Double Crochet
- Dc: Double Crochet
- Bobble st: Bobble Stitch
- Sl st: Slip Stitch
- Sc dec: Single Crochet Decrease
- St(s): Stitch(es)
- Repeat around: Repeat the stitch pattern to the end of round
- Finish off: Fasten off and cut yarn
- Weave ends: Hide yarn tails using tapestry needle
Note: Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise indicated.
Stitching Instructions for Making the Little Crochet Lamb Pattern:
Face (2 mm hook, ecru yarn)
- MR, Ch 1, 6 Sc in ring (6)
- 2 Sc in each around (12)
- 2 Sc, Sc in next, repeat around (18)
- 2 Sc, Sc in next 5, repeat (21) 5-6. Sc in each around (21)
- 2 Sc, Sc in next 2, repeat (28)
- 2 Sc, Sc in next 3, repeat (35) 9-14. Sc around (35) Finish off and weave ends. Add safety eyes, and embroider nose/mouth using pink yarn.
Head (E hook, white yarn)
- MR, Ch 1, 10 Sc in ring (10)
- Sc, (Bobble st, Sc) repeat (15)
- Sc 2, 2 Sc in next, repeat (20)
- Sc, (Bobble st, Sc) repeat (30)
- Sc around (30)
- (Bobble st, Sc), Sc repeat (45)
- Sc 4, 2 Sc in next, repeat (54)
- Sc 2, Bobble st repeat (54)
- Sc around (54)
- (Bobble st, Sc, Sc dec) repeat (approx. 41 sts)
- Sc around
- Bobble st, Sc 2 repeat (41)
- Sc around
- Bobble st, Sc, Sc dec repeat, Sc last (31) Break yarn, stuff with Polyfil, sew head to face through back loops only of Face Round 14.
Ears (Make 2, ecru, 2 mm hook)
- Ch 8, Hdc in 2nd ch and across, 2 Hdc in last
- Turn and Hdc across other side of foundation ch
- Sl st to first st to join, Ch 2 (14)
- 2 Dc in next 3, 2 Hdc in next, 2 Sc in 6, 2 Hdc, 2 Dc in next 2, sl st to join Finish off with long tail. Optionally apply blush to Round 1, pinch flat, and sew to mid-head.
Body (E hook, white yarn)
- MR, 6 Sc
- 2 Sc in each (12)
- (Bobble st, Sc) repeat (24)
- Sc around
- (Bobble st, Sc), Sc repeat (36)
- Sc around
- (Bobble st, Sc), Sc x2 repeat (48)
- Sc around
- (Bobble st, Sc), Sc x2 repeat (64)
- Sc around
- Bobble st, Sc x2 repeat (64) 12-15. Repeat Rounds 10–11
- Sc dec, Sc 2 repeat (48) Stuff firmly
- Sc dec, Sc 2 (36)
- Sc dec, Sc 2 (27)
- Sc dec, Sc (18)
- Sc dec around (9) Finish off, sew closed, and weave ends.
Legs (Make 2, ecru, 2 mm)
- MR, Ch 1, 6 Sc (6)
- 2 Sc in each (12)
- 2 Sc, Sc repeat (18) 4-5. Sc around (18)
- Sc dec, Sc repeat (12) 7-19. Sc around (12) – add stuffing as you go Finish, flatten top, whipstitch closed. Sew to Body Round 18. Use taupe yarn to create hoof by stitching tightly through center and Round 7.
Arms (Make 2, ecru, 2 mm)
- MR, Ch 1, 6 Sc
- 2 Sc in each (12) 3-4. Sc around
- Sc dec, Sc repeat (9) 6-18. Sc around – stuff as you go Finish, flatten, whipstitch closed, and sew to Body Round 4.
Final Notes:
- This sweet lamb makes a perfect baby shower or holiday gift.
- Optional: Add a small ribbon or tag for extra charm.
- Consider pinning this project to your Pinterest for later.
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