Have you guys ever just googled a picture of a lamb? There is nothing cuter or more Spring than a baby lamb, and I am obsessed with them lately. Although I might not be able to get a real baby lamb, I can crochet one, and that’s what I’ll be sharing with you guys today! This pattern for Lily the Lamb is a free crochet lamb pattern that I hope you love as much as I do.
Meet Lily the Lamb, our sweet and playful little friend! Lily is the youngest in our family of plushies and she’s always looking for adventure on the farm. She loves exploring the pasture and visiting all the other animals, especially when she can play pretend with Peter the Piglet. Lily is also super close to her big brother Sammy the Sheep and she feels so cool and special every time she gets to spend the day with him and the other big kids!
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Materials:
- 3.25mm crochet hook / D hook*
- 4.00mm crochet hook / D hook
- #4 medium weight yarn – I used Yarn Bee Soft Secret in Biscuit
- #5 bulky weight yarn – I used Yarn Bee Fleece Lite in Quartz
- stitch markers*
- tapestry needle*
- 8mm safety eyes*
- Polyfill stuffing*
*denotes affiliate link
Abbreviations:
- ch – chain
- SC – single crochet
- DC – double crochet
- HDC – half double crochet
- sl – slip stitch
Pattern Notes:
- Skill level: Intermediate – some amigurumi experience is helpful but not necessary
- Sizing: 11″ tall
- Gauge: 6S X 5R per inch
Lily the Lamb Plushie: Free Crochet Lamb Pattern
Head:
Round 1: With yarn in beige, create a magic loop and work 6 SC into it. Place a stitch marker.
Round 2: Inc in each space by working 2 SC into each (12).
Round 3: *SC, inc* around (18).
Round 4: *SC 2, inc* around (24).
Round 5: *SC 3, inc* around (30).
Round 6: *SC 4, inc* around (36).
Round 7: *SC 5, inc* around (42).
Rounds 8-16: SC around for 9 rounds. Insert safety eyes to round 5 after the last increase round, about 5 stitches apart. Start to add the stuffing.
Round 17: *SC 5, dec* around (36).
Round 18: *SC 4, dec* around (30).
Round 19: *SC 3, dec* around (24).
Round 20: *SC 2, dec* around (18). Finish adding stuffing.
Round 21: *SC, dec* around (12).
Round 22: Decrease around (6). Cut the yarn and thread the tail through a tapestry needle. Run the needle under the front loops of each stitch and secure the yarn. Weave in the end.
Fur for Head:
Round 1: With white yarn and the larger hook, create a magic loop and work 6 SC into it. Place a stitch marker.
Round 2: Inc in each space by working 2 SC into each (12).
Round 3: *SC, inc* around (18).
Round 4: *SC 2, inc* around (24).
Rounds 5-10: SC around for 6 rounds. BO and leave a long tail for sewing.
Snout:
Round 1: With yarn in beige, create a magic loop and work 7 SC into it.
Round 2: Inc in each space by working 2 SC into each (14).
Round 3: *SC, inc* around (21).
Rounds 4-6: SC around for 3 rounds. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Ears (make 2):
Round 1: Create a magic loop and work 6 SC into it.
Round 2: Inc in each space by working 2 SC into each (12).
Round 3: *SC, inc* around (18).
Rounds 4-8: SC around for 5 rounds. Bind off and leave a long tail.
Body:
Round 1: With bulky yarn in white and a 4.00mm hook, create a magic loop and work 6 SC into it. Place a stitch marker.
Round 2: Inc in each space by working 2 SC into each (12).
Round 3: *SC, inc* around (18).
Round 4: *SC 2, inc* around (24).
Round 5: *SC 3, inc* around (30).
Rounds 6-11: SC around for 6 rounds.
Round 12: *SC 3, dec* around (24).
Rounds 13-14: SC around for 2 rounds.
Round 15: *SC 2, dec* around (18).
Rounds 16-17: SC around for 2 rounds. Then BO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Arms (make 2):
Round 1: With yarn in beige and smaller hook, create a magic loop and work 6 SC into it. Place a stitch marker.
Round 2: Inc in each space by working 2 SC into each (12).
Round 3-18: SC around for 16 rounds.
Round 19: Switch to white yarn and the larger hook and SC for 1 round. BO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Legs (make 2):
Round 1: With yarn in beige and smaller hook, create a magic loop and work 6 SC into it.
Round 2: Inc in each space by working 2 SC into each (12).
Round 3: *SC, inc* around (18).
Rounds 4-7: SC normally for 4 rounds.
Round 8: *SC, dec* around (12).
Round 9-23: SC around for 15 rounds.
Round 24: Switch to white yarn and the larger hook and SC for 1 round. BO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Tail:
Round 1: Create a magic loop and work 6 SC into it.
Round 2: Inc in each space by working 2 SC into each (12).
Round 3: *SC, inc* around (18).
Rounds 4-8: SC around for 5 rounds. Bind off and leave a long tail.
Bow:
Row 1: With any color yarn, create a slip knot and chain 6.
Rows 2-30: Chain 1, turn and SC along in each space. Trim the yarn, but be sure to leave a long tail. Thread the end of the yarn through a tapestry needle, fold the piece in half so the short ends meet, and sea together. Wrap the remaining yarn around the center of the pice to create a bow. Weave in the ends and trim the excess yarn.
Assembly:
Now that we have all the pieces done let’s start assembling this free crochet lamb pattern! First, add stuffing to the body, snout, and the ends of the hands and feet. Insert the head into the fur piece like a hoodie, and use the tail yarn and a tapestry needle to sew it in place.
Start adding the features to the head. Fold the ears in half and sew them to the sides of the head. Use the tail yarn on the snout to sew the snout onto the face. Next, use the tail yarn of the body and a tapestry needle to sew the head onto the body. Be sure to go through all the spaces of the body and a corresponding stitch in the head to make sure it doesn’t wobble.
Then, sew the legs onto either side of the body going through both sides of the leg and a space on the body. Repeat for the arms. Sew the tail to the back of the body. Then use some black embroidery floss to stitch on a simple Y for the snout and a couple of stitches by the eyes for eyelashes.
And you’re done! Just add her bow to finish her off and enjoy your new plushie. If you make this, be sure to share your photos with me on Instagram @_theblueelephants! Don’t forget to also check out the pattern for Sammy the Sheep!
Related: Sammy the Sheep Plushie
I hope you guys loved this pattern and if you’re excited about the rest of the patterns in the Farm Buddies collection, you can subscribe to the newsletter below for updates on when those patterns are released, or grab all of the patterns plus a bonus pattern in the shop here!
Farm Buddies Collections
- Bonnie the Cow Pattern
- Peter the Piglet Pattern
- Duncan the Duckling Pattern
- Lily the Lamb Pattern
- Willow the Bunny Pattern
- Freddy the Farmer Pattern
- BONUS: Finn the Fox Pattern
See you soon 🙂
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