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Sheep Security Blanket Amigurumi Pattern

Sheep Security Blanket Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

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

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Sheep Security Blanket Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a sweet sheep security blanket (lovey) with a textured blanket body and a soft amigurumi head, feet, ears and tail. The design uses back loop only rounds for a curled edge effect and a fluffy look. You will finish a charming, cuddle-ready toy ideal for gifting or keeping as a special nursery piece.

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

Detailed round-by-round instructions are included for every piece: blanket, head, ears, front and back feet, tail and a tiny bow. Materials, abbreviations and assembly steps are provided so you can sew everything together with confidence.

Why You'll Love This Sheep Security Blanket Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines the soothing simplicity of a small blanket with the personality of an amigurumi sheep head and limbs. I enjoy how the back-loop technique creates a lovely curled edge that looks like sheep wool without complicated stitches. The pattern is satisfying to crochet because each piece forms quickly and the assembly brings everything to life. I feel proud handing these as gifts since they are both functional and adorable.

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

Switch Things Up

I love customizing this pattern by changing colors—try pastel shades for a baby girl or soft neutrals for a modern look.

If you want a chunkier, cuddlier version, use a bulkier yarn and a larger hook; the blanket will grow in size and weight.

To make a mini keychain lovey, use thinner yarn and a smaller hook and reduce the number of blanket rounds accordingly.

I often add a small pocket or embroidered initial to personalize the blanket for a special baby.

Try different embroidery styles for the face—a smiling mouth or sleepy eyes change the personality instantly.

You can swap the little bow for a tiny crocheted flower or button for a different accent.

Use variegated yarn for the blanket to give a soft color gradient without changing colors every round.

For added safety and durability, sew all parts with an extra pass and use short yarn tails woven inside securely.

I sometimes add a loop at the top so the lovey can be attached to a stroller or crib toy bar.

If you are gifting more than one, experiment with combinations of yarn textures for a delightful collection of unique loveys.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Working with a hook that is too large can make the stitches loose and filling visible; use the recommended smaller hooks for the head and legs to keep stitches tight and hide stuffing. ✗ Forgetting to stuff gradually causes lumps and uneven shaping; add polyester filling bit by bit while shaping each piece for a smooth finish. ✗ Skipping the BLO instruction on the blanket rounds will remove the curled edge effect; always work the specified rounds on the back loop only to get the intended texture. ✗ Not counting increases and decreases carefully will change your stitch counts; count after each round especially during increases and decreases to maintain correct shaping.

Sheep Security Blanket Amigurumi Pattern

Make a cuddly sheep security blanket that doubles as a soft toy and lovey. This pattern guides you through each round for the blanket body, head, ears, feet, tail and a tiny bow so you can create a charming handmade gift. Clear step-by-step instructions and helpful assembly notes make the process enjoyable whether you are making it for a baby or as a keepsake.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Sheep Security Blanket Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    100grs of medium cotton yarn (beige) for skin and details
  • 02
    100grs of medium cotton yarn (white) for the blanket and woolly parts
  • 03
    Small amount of light cotton yarn (black) for embroidery details
  • 04
    Small amount of light cotton yarn (yellow) for the little bow
  • 05
    Polyester fiberfill stuffing for head and feet

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.5mm
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 2mm (for head and legs)
  • 03
    Crochet hook size 1mm (for little bow)
  • 04
    Tapestry needle
  • 05
    Polyester fiberfill stuffing

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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.

Info :

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 :

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.

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.

— Embroidering the 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.

Info :

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 below.

— 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)

— Front Feet :

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.

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 :

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.

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.

— Tail :

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.

— Little Bow :

Info :

With light cotton yellow yarn, hook size 1mm

Instruction :

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 :

Info :

Sew the head and the 4 legs on the edges of the blanket, on the top side where you made the curls.

Info :

On the 6th round of the blanket, sew the tail.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the head to the blanket edge on the top side where you made the curls, matching the head center to the blanket center and attaching securely with a tapestry needle.
  • Position and sew the four legs on the edges of the blanket where the curled loops are, spacing them evenly at the corners and stitching firmly so they hold their shape.
  • Sew the tail onto the 6th round of the blanket, securing it through the base so it sits centered on the edge curls.
  • Attach the ears to the head after embroidering the face, aligning them symmetrically on each side and sewing the seam securely.
  • Sew the little bow onto one ear or the top of the head by tying the long tail around the center of the bow and stitching through to secure it.

Important Notes

  • 💡Make sure to crochet tight stitches so the filling is not visible; use a smaller hook for amigurumi parts than for the blanket to maintain tight tension.
  • 💡Stuff with polyester filling until it's firm but not overstuffed to avoid distorting the shape of the head and feet.
  • 💡Work the blanket and the hair/woolly parts on the back loop only as instructed to achieve the curled texture and loops for attaching curls.

This adorable Sheep Security Blanket is a thoughtful handmade keepsake that combines a soft lovey with a sweet amigurumi friend. The textured back-loop rounds create a curly edge that looks just like fluffy wool. Perfect as a gift or a comforting companion for little ones. 🐑🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished security blanket measures approximately 22 cm in diameter for the blanket portion when using the recommended yarn and hook sizes.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can, but changing yarn weight will affect the final size; use appropriate hook sizes and adjust the number of rounds to reach the desired diameter.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; basic experience with magic ring, increases and decreases, and working in the back loop is helpful for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience level and working pace.