Certainly! Here’s a free crochet pattern to create a charming sheep applique. This adorable design can be used to embellish blankets, baby items, or any project you like.

Materials Needed:

  1. White yarn for the sheep’s body.
  2. Black yarn for the eyes and mouth.
  3. Pink yarn for the cheeks.
  4. Crochet hook appropriate for your yarn (typically recommended on the yarn label).
  5. Yarn needle for weaving in ends.
  6. Scissors.

Abbreviations:

  • Ch: Chain
  • Sl st: Slip stitch
  • Sc: Single crochet
  • Hdc: Half double crochet
  • Dc: Double crochet
  • St(s): Stitch(es)

Instructions:

Sheep’s Body:

  1. Start with white yarn.
  2. Chain 5.
  3. In the second chain from the hook, work 1 sc.
  4. Continue with 1 sc in each of the next 2 chains.
  5. In the last chain, work 3 sc.
  6. Turn your piece to work on the opposite side of the foundation chain.
  7. Work 1 sc in each of the next 2 stitches.
  8. Sl st to the first sc to join the round. You should have a small semi-circle with 10 stitches.
  9. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Sheep’s Head:

  1. Start with white yarn.
  2. Chain 4.
  3. In the second chain from the hook, work 1 sc.
  4. Continue with 1 sc in each of the next 2 chains.
  5. In the last chain, work 3 sc.
  6. Turn your piece to work on the opposite side of the foundation chain.
  7. Work 1 sc in each of the next 2 stitches.
  8. Sl st to the first sc to join the round. You should have a small semi-circle with 10 stitches.
  9. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Eyes (Make 2):

  1. Start with black yarn.
  2. Chain 2.
  3. In the second chain from the hook, work 6 sc.
  4. Sl st to the first sc to join the round.
  5. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Mouth:

  1. Start with black yarn.
  2. Chain 6.
  3. In the second chain from the hook, work 1 sc.
  4. Work 1 sl st in the next chain.
  5. Work 1 sc in the next chain.
  6. Work 1 sl st in the next chain.
  7. Work 1 sc in the last chain.
  8. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly:

  1. Attach the sheep’s head to the top of the sheep’s body, slightly overlapping, using the long white yarn tail.
  2. Attach the black eyes and mouth to the sheep’s head using the respective black yarn tails.
  3. Using pink yarn, embroider small cheek circles on each side of the sheep’s head.
  4. Weave in any remaining ends.

Your adorable sheep applique is now ready to be sewn onto your desired project. Enjoy your crocheting.