Curly Sheep Toy Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Sachiyo Ishii
Needle Size

US 2.5 / 3.0mm, US 4 / 3.5mm, US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Knit, Purl, Stocking Stitch

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

This friendly sheep by Sachiyo Ishii just loves to knit! With a pair of tiny needles in hoof, he’s ready to join the crafty fun.

Meet Curly, a charming horned sheep with a knack for knitting. Soft, cuddly, and full of personality, he comes holding his own tiny project. He’s the perfect craft-room pal to watch over your yarn hoard! Not a two-needle fan? A crochet version of this adorable character is available too!

Sizing

Curly the Sheep: 13cm tall

What you need

Yarn: (A) Drops Alpaca Bouclé, shade 0100 Off White; Drops Merino Extra Fine, shades (B) 01 Off White and (C) 24 Light Yellow; one 50g ball of each; plus small amounts of brown DK and pale yellow 4ply
Needles: 3mm, 3.5mm, 4mm
Tapestry needle
Safety toy stuffing
Safety toy eyes: 6mm, two
Wooden skewers: 6cm long, two

Meet the designer

Best-selling author Sachiyo Ishii is a regular designer for Let’s Knit Together. She is an expert at creating knitted toys and cute characters. If you enjoyed making this sheep knitting pattern, you're in luck as we have a matching crochet sheep for you to make next.

How to access this pattern

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