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Sheep Security Blanket Lovey Amigurumi Pattern

Sheep Security Blanket Lovey Amigurumi Pattern
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6-8 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive knitting.

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Soft Hug

Gentle, plush, and full of warmth, creating a sense of comfort and coziness wherever they find a home.

About This Sheep Security Blanket Lovey Amigurumi Pattern

This Sheep Security Blanket Lovey pattern combines the beloved comfort object concept with adorable amigurumi design to create something truly special for little ones. The pattern features a unique curly texture technique worked in back loops only, creating authentic wool-like loops across both the blanket and sheep body. The circular blanket base provides the perfect size for little hands to grasp and cuddle, while the attached sheep character adds personality and visual interest. Complete with embroidered eyes, nose, and optional eyelashes, plus four little legs and a curly tail, this lovey captures the essence of a sweet farm animal in the most huggable form possible.

Sheep Security Blanket Lovey Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Using medium weight cotton yarn in soft beige and white colors, this pattern creates a durable yet gentle piece perfect for daily use. The special back loop only technique combined with chain loops creates wonderfully textured curls that babies love to touch and explore.

Why You'll Love This Sheep Security Blanket Lovey Amigurumi Pattern

I'm absolutely in love with this sheep security blanket pattern because it combines practicality with pure adorableness in such a clever way! The technique for creating those fluffy curls is so satisfying once you get the hang of it, and watching the texture come to life as you work is absolutely magical. I appreciate how the pattern uses different hook sizes for different parts to ensure proper proportion and stitch tension—it's these thoughtful details that make the finished piece look so professional. What really gets me excited is how functional this lovey is—it's not just cute, it's genuinely useful for soothing babies and toddlers. The combination of the soft blanket base with the cuddly sheep character creates the perfect comfort object that kids will cherish for years. Plus, that optional tiny bow adds such a sweet finishing touch that shows you put extra love into every detail!

Sheep Security Blanket Lovey Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Sheep Security Blanket Lovey Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Sheep Security Blanket Lovey Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Sheep Security Blanket Lovey Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with this sheep lovey pattern to create unique variations that suit different preferences and styles! One of my favorite modifications is changing the color palette completely—try using soft gray and cream for a more modern aesthetic, or pastels like mint green and white for a fresh spring look. You could even make brown sheep with cream faces for a more realistic farm animal appearance.

For texture variation, I sometimes skip the curls on the blanket base and instead work it in a simple granny square pattern or moss stitch for a different tactile experience while keeping the curly sheep on top. Another fun idea is adding small crocheted flowers or stars around the edges of the blanket for extra visual interest. You could embroider the baby's name or initials on the blanket portion to make it extra special and personalized.

I've also experimented with making the blanket larger or smaller depending on the intended use—a smaller version works great as a car seat lovey, while a larger version can serve as an actual small blanket. For a fun twist, try giving your sheep different expressions by varying the eye and mouth embroidery—some can look sleepy, others happy or surprised! You could even add a little heart or flower detail embroidered on the sheep's body. Some makers love adding small bells (securely enclosed) inside the feet for gentle sound, though always consider safety for the child's age. The versatility of this pattern means each lovey can be truly one-of-a-kind!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not working consistently in back loops only for the textured sections, which prevents the curls from forming properly and ruins the fluffy effect ✗ Using too large a hook size for the sheep parts, causing loose stitches that allow stuffing to show through unattractivly ✗ Forgetting to leave the front loops unworked before attempting to create the curls, making it impossible to add texture later ✗ Not stuffing the sheep parts firmly enough before closing, resulting in a floppy appearance that doesn't hold its shape well ✗ Placing the embroidered facial features incorrectly or unevenly, significantly affecting the sheep's expression and overall cuteness factor ✗ Rushing through the curl-making process and creating inconsistent loop sizes that make the texture look messy rather than fluffy

Sheep Security Blanket Lovey Amigurumi Pattern

Create the most adorable sheep security blanket lovey that combines comfort and cuteness in one perfect package! This charming pattern features a sweet sheep character attached to a soft, textured blanket base covered in delightful curly loops that mimic fluffy wool. Perfect for babies and toddlers, this lovey provides both a cuddly companion and a comforting blanket for naptime, bedtime, or on-the-go soothing. The pattern includes detailed instructions for creating the textured curls on both the blanket and the sheep's body, resulting in an irresistibly touchable finished piece. With embroidered facial features and an optional tiny bow accent, this security blanket makes a thoughtful handmade gift.

Intermediate 6-8 Hours

Materials Needed for Sheep Security Blanket Lovey Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    100g medium weight cotton yarn in beige or white
  • 02
    Small amount of white cotton yarn for contrast sections
  • 03
    Small amount of black embroidery thread for facial features
  • 04
    Small amount of light yellow cotton yarn for optional bow
  • 05
    Polyester fiberfill stuffing

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.5mm for blanket
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 2mm for head and legs
  • 03
    Crochet hook size 1mm for bow
  • 04
    Tapestry needle
  • 05
    Scissors

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— Body or Blanket :

Info :

The whole piece is crocheted on the back loop

Round 1 :

start with a magic ring, ch 1 and 11 hdc, close with sl st (12 hdc)

Round 2 :

ch 2, 1 hdc in the same stitch, hdc inc in the next 11 stitches, close with sl st (24hdc)

Round 3 :

ch 2, 1 inc of hdc, *1hdc, 1inc in the next stitch*, close with sl st (36 hdc)

Round 4 :

ch 2, 1 hdc, 1 inc, *2 hdc, 1 inc in the next stitch*, close with sl st (48 hdc)

Round 5 :

ch 2, 2 hdc, 1 inc, *3 hdc, 1 inc in the next stitch*, close with sl st (60 hdc)

Round 6 :

ch 2, 3 hdc, 1 inc, *4 hdc, 1 inc in the next stitch*, close with sl st (72 hdc)

Round 7 :

ch 2, 4 hdc, 1 inc, *5 hdc, 1 inc in the next stitch*, close with sl st (84 hdc)

Round 8 :

ch 2, 5 hdc, 1 inc, *6 hdc, 1 inc in the next stitch*, close with sl st (96 hdc)

Round 9 :

ch 2, 6 hdc, 1 inc, *7 hdc, 1 inc in the next stitch*, close with sl st (108 hdc)

Round 10 :

ch 2, 7 hdc, 1 inc, *8 hdc, 1 inc in the next stitch*, close with sl st (120 hdc)

Info :

Keep crocheting with this frequency until you have 22cm of diameter. On the rounds where the loops remained unworked, keep working below the first free loop, in the center of the beginning, to make the curls. Make 5 ch, 1 sl st in the next stitch and make 5 ch, 1 sl st again in all the loops, all the rounds.

— Head :

Info :

With beige yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

1 sc, 1 inc (18)

Round 4 :

2 sc, 1 inc (24)

Round 5 :

3 sc, 1 inc (30)

Round 6 :

4 sc, 1 inc (36)

Round 7 :

5 sc, 1 inc (42)

Round 8 :

6 sc, 1 inc (48)

Round 9-14 :

48 sc (6 rounds) (48)

Round 15 :

6 sc, 1 dec (42)

Round 16 :

5 sc, 1 dec (36)

Round 17 :

36 sc (36)

Round 18 :

5 sc, 1 inc (42)

Round 19 :

6 sc, 1 inc (48)

Round 20 :

48 sc (48)

Round 21 :

change colour to white and make all the next rounds on BLO, repeat 48 sc

Round 22-26 :

48 sc (5 rounds) (48)

Round 27 :

6 sc, 1 dec (42)

Round 28 :

5 sc, 1 dec (36)

Round 29 :

4 sc, 1 dec (30)

Round 30 :

3 sc, 1 dec (24)

Round 31 :

2 sc, 1 dec (18) Start stuffing

Round 32 :

1 sc, 1 dec (12)

Round 33 :

6 dec (6)

Info :

Close the opening with a tapestry needle. On the rounds where the loops remain unworked, make 3 ch, 1 sl st, as you did with the blanket part, working from top to bottom.

— Ears :

Info :

It's 2 pieces for each ear, 1 piece in white, 1 piece in beige

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

1 sc, 1 inc (18)

Info :

With white yarn, join the 2 pieces, making 2 sc, 1 inc (24)

— Embroidering Eyes and Nose :

Info :

With black embroidery thread, make a V shaped nose with the edges on rnd 8, 4 stitches apart, and the base on rnd 6. Then make a small vertical line of 2 stitches, starting on the base of the nose and going down. Embroider the eyes on rnd 14, each eye taking up 3 stitches. The distance between each eye is also 3 stitches. Then embroider the eyelashes as seen in the picture.

— Front Feet :

Info :

With beige yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

1 sc, 1 inc (18)

Round 4 :

2 sc, 1 inc (24)

Round 5 :

3 sc, 1 inc (30)

Round 6 :

4 sc, 1 inc (36)

Round 7-10 :

36 sc (4 rounds) (36)

Round 11 :

4 sc, 1 dec (30)

Round 12 :

3 sc, 1 dec (24)

Round 13-15 :

24 sc (3 rounds) (24)

Round 16 :

change to white color, 24 sc BLO (24)

Round 17-18 :

24 sc (2 rounds) (24) Start stuffing

Round 19 :

2 sc, 1 dec (18)

Round 20 :

1 sc, 1 dec (12)

Round 21 :

6 dec (6)

Info :

Close the opening with a tapestry needle. On the rounds where the loops remain unworked, make 3 ch, 1 sl st, as you did with the blanket part, working from top to bottom.

— Tail :

Info :

With white yarn, BLO

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3-4 :

12 sc (2 rounds) (12)

Info :

On the rounds where the loops remain unworked, make 3 ch, 1 sl st, as you did with the blanket part, working from top to bottom.

— Back Feet :

Info :

With beige yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

1 sc, 1 inc (18)

Round 4 :

2 sc, 1 inc (24)

Round 5-9 :

24 sc (5 rounds) (24)

Round 10 :

change to color white 24 sc BLO

Round 11-12 :

24 sc (2 rounds) (24)

Round 13 :

2 sc, 1 dec (18) Start stuffing

Round 14 :

18 sc (18)

Round 15 :

1 sc, 1 dec (12)

Round 16 :

6 dec (6)

Info :

Close the opening with a tapestry needle. On the rounds where the loops remain unworked, make 3 ch, 1 sl st, as you did with the blanket part, working from top to bottom.

— Little Bow :

Info :

With light cotton yellow yarn, hook size 1mm

Instructions :

Magic ring, ch 4, 3 tr, ch 4, 1 sl st inside the magic ring, ch 4, 3 tr, ch 4, 1 sl st inside the magic ring. Adjust the magic ring and leave a long tail to tie the center of the bow.

Assembly Instructions

  • After completing the blanket base with curls, sew the tail to the 6th round of the blanket.
  • Create the curly texture on all sheep parts (head, legs, tail) by working chains and slip stitches through the unworked front loops, working from top to bottom.
  • Make ears by crocheting two pieces (one white, one beige) for each ear, then join them together with white yarn.
  • Embroider the face with black thread: create V-shaped nose between rounds 6-8, add vertical line below, embroider eyes on round 14 with eyelashes.
  • Sew the completed head to the center of the blanket on the top side where you made the curls.
  • Attach all four legs (two front, two back) to the edges of the blanket on the same side as the head, positioning them evenly.
  • Optional: Create and attach the tiny yellow bow as a decorative accent on the sheep.

Important Notes

  • 💡Make sure to crochet tight stitches so the filling is not visible, using hooks 1-2 sizes smaller for sheep parts than for blanket
  • 💡The amigurumi technique requires proper tension, so work with tighter stitches than you might normally use
  • 💡Always work in back loops only for textured sections to leave front loops available for creating curls later
  • 💡Stuff all pieces firmly with polyester filling until firm, as the stitches will yield even though they're tight at the beginning
  • 💡Use different hook sizes as specified: 3.5mm for blanket, 2mm for head and legs, 1mm for bow to achieve proper proportions

This Sheep Security Blanket Lovey pattern creates the perfect combination of comfort object and adorable companion for little ones! The unique curly texture technique transforms simple stitches into fluffy, touchable wool-like loops that babies and toddlers will love to explore. With its practical blanket base and sweet sheep character complete with embroidered features and tiny legs, this lovey becomes a cherished friend for naptime, bedtime, and beyond. The thoughtful construction ensures durability for daily use while maintaining that handmade softness and charm. Perfect for baby showers, new arrivals, or any little lamb lover in your life! Happy crocheting! 🐑💕✨

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FAQs

How do I create the curly texture on the blanket and sheep parts?

The curls are created by working in back loops only during construction, which leaves the front loops unworked. After completing each piece, go back and work through these unworked front loops, making chain stitches (5 chains for blanket, 3 chains for sheep parts) followed by slip stitches to create the characteristic fluffy loops. Work from top to bottom for best results.

Why do I need to use different hook sizes for different parts?

Using a smaller hook (2mm) for the head and legs compared to the blanket (3.5mm) ensures tighter stitches that prevent stuffing from showing through. This creates better structure and more professional-looking amigurumi parts. The 1mm hook for the bow creates delicate, proportional details. These size differences are crucial for achieving the proper look and durability.

How large will the finished security blanket be?

The blanket portion should reach approximately 22cm (about 8.5 inches) in diameter when following the pattern instructions. The final size can vary based on your tension, hook size, and yarn thickness. This size is perfect for little hands to grasp and cuddle.

Can I skip the curly texture and make a smooth version?

While you could skip the curls, they're a defining feature of this pattern that creates the wool-like sheep texture babies love to touch. If you prefer smooth texture, you would work in both loops instead of back loops only, but this significantly changes the character and tactile appeal of the finished lovey.

Is this pattern safe for babies and what age is it appropriate for?

This lovey is designed as a security blanket for babies and toddlers. The embroidered facial features (no plastic parts) make it safer than patterns with safety eyes. However, always supervise babies with any toy, ensure all pieces are securely attached, and follow safe sleep guidelines. It's appropriate for supervised play from birth and becomes a wonderful comfort object as baby grows.