#1 Chart Sheldon the Sheep

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After Yarndale, my head was full of all things wooly, and what better way to commemorate the first festival than with my own tribute – Sheldon the Sheep!  This is my very first attempt at designing my own amigurumi, so please let me know if you spot any mistakes, or if anything is unclear.  

I would love to hear what you think of Sheldon – good or bad – so please leave me a comment at the bottom of the page.

Notes

Pattern written in UK crochet terms (UK dc = US sc)

All rounds are worked in a continuous spiral

Abbreviations:

dc = double crochet

dc2tog = double crochet decrease 

Lpst = loop stitch

Lp2tog = loop stitch decrease

You are welcome to make Sheldon the Sheep for gifts or to sell, but please credit the pattern back to Curly Girl Coop.

Materials

Size 6.0mm (US J) crochet hook

Safety eyes

Tapestry needle

Stuffing

Chunky weight yarn in cream (150g)

Chunky weight yarn in grey (50g)

Chunky weight yarn in black (50g)

Body (in cream)

Crochet in the back loop only.

Round 1: magic ring. (6)

Round 2: Lpst twice in each st.  (12)

Round 3: *Lpst twice in next st, lpst in next st.  Repeat from *5 times.  (18)

Round 4: *Lpst twice in next st, lpst in next 2 sts.  Repeat from * 5 times.  (24)

Round 5: *Lpst twice in next st, lpst in next 3 sts.  Repeat from * 5 times.  (30)

Round 6: *Lpst twice in next st, lpst in next 4 sts.  Repeat from * 5 times.  (36)

Rounds 7-11: Lpst in each st.  (36, 5 rounds)   

Round 8: *Lp2tog, lpst in next 4 sts.  Repeat from * 5 times.  (30)

Round 9: *Lp2tog, lpst in next 3 sts.  Repeat from *5 times.  (24)

Begin stuffing

Round 10: *Lp2tog, lpst in next 2 sts.  Repeat from *5 times.  (18)

Round 11: *Lp2tog, lpst in next st.  Repeat from * 5 times.  (12)

Continue stuffing

Round 12: *Lp2tog.  Repeat 5 times.  (6)

Round 13: Lp2tog next and 4th st, and fasten off, pulling knot to inside.

Head (in cream)

Crochet in back loop only. 

Round 1: magic ring.  (6)

Round 2: Lpst twice in each st.  (12)

Round 3: *Lpst twice in next st, lpst in next st.  Repeat from *5 times.  (18)

Round 4: *Lpst twice in next st, lpst in next 2 sts.  Repeat from * 5 times.  (24)

Round 5: *Lpst twice in next st, lpst in next 3 sts.  Repeat from * 5 times.  (30)

Rounds 6-7: Lpst in each st.  (30, 2 rounds)

Round 8: *Lp2tog, lpst in next 3 sts.  Repeat from *5 times.  (24)

Begin stuffing 

Round 9: *Lp2tog, lpst in next 2 sts.  Repeat from *5 times.  (18)

Continue stuffing

Round 10: *Lp2tog, lpst in next st.  Repeat from * 5 times.  (12)

Fasten off with long tail.

Face (in grey)

Round 1: magic ring.  (6)

Round 2: *3dc in first st, 2dc in next st, dc in next st.  Repeat from * once.  (12)

Round 3: dc in first st, 2dc in next 3 sts, dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next 3 sts, dc in last 2 sts.  (18)

Round 4: dc in first 2 sts, 2dc, dc, 2dc, dc, 2dc, dc in next 4 sts, 2dc, dc, 2dc, dc, 2dc, dc in last 2 sts.  (24)

Round 5: dc in first 3 sts, 2dc, dc, 2dc, dc, 2dc, dc in next 7 sts, 2dc, dc, 2dc, dc, 2dc, dc in last 4 sts.  (30)

Rounds 6-8: dc in each st.  (30, 3 rounds)

Round 9: dc in first 3 sts, 2dctog, dc, 2dctog, dc, 2dctog, dc in next 7 sts, 2dctog, dc, 2dctog, dc, 2dctog, dc in last 4 sts.  (24)

Attach the safety eyes at round 8, spaced 4 stitches apart.

Round 10: dc in first 2 sts, 2dctog, dc, 2dctog, dc, 2dctog, dc in next 4 sts, 2dctog, dc, 2dctog, dc, 2dctog, dc in last 2 sts.  (18)

Begin stuffing

Round 11: dc in first st, 2dctog in next 3 sts, dc in next 3 sts, 2dctog in next 3 sts, dc in last 2 sts.  (12)

Ears

Make 2

In grey

Round 1: magic ring.  (3)

Round 2: 2dc in each st.  (6)

Round 3: *2dc, dc in next st.  Repeat from *3 times.  (9)

Rounds 4-10: dc in each st.  (9, 7 rounds).

Legs

Make 2

In black

Round 1: magic ring.  (6)

Round 2: 2dc in each st.  (12)

Round 3: *2dc, dc. in next st  Repeat from * 5 times.  (18)

Rounds 4-6: dc in each st.  (18, 3 rounds)

Round 7: *2dctog, dc in next st.  Repeat from * 5 times.  (12)

Round 8: dc in each st.  (12)

Round 9: *2dctog, dc in next 2 sts.  Repeat from * 2 times.  (9)

Stuff feet firmly

Change to grey, lightly stuff legs as you go along

Rounds 10-34: dc in each st. (9, 25 rounds)

Fasten off with long tail.

Arms

In black

Round 1: magic ring.  (3)

Round 2: 2dc in each st.  (6)

Round 3: *2dc, dc in next st.  Repeat from *2 times.  (9)

Rounds 4-5: dc in each st.  (9, 2 rounds)

Round 6: *2dctog, dc in next st.  Repeat from * 2 times.  (6)

Stuff hands firmly

Change to grey

Rounds 7-25: dc in each st.  (6, 19 rounds)

Fasten off with long tail.

Finishing

  • Attach face to head by joining to each stitch, then attach ears to head.
  • Attach legs to underside of the body. 
  • Attach arms to top of body.
  • Attach head to body.  

CONGRATULATIONS!  

You have made yourself a super Sheldon the Sheep!
I'd really like to see your finished Sheldon's so be sure to send me pictures or post to Ravelry