Crochet Charming Cozy Sheep Storage Basket Free Pattern

Materials Required:

• Approximately 3 oz. of soft, fluffy yarn (like Bernat Pipsqueak)
• Approximately 1 oz. of contrasting worsted weight yarn for details
• Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Fiberfill for stuffing
• Black safety eyes (optional)

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• dec = decrease (sc two together)
• sl st = slip stitch
• rnd = round

Body of the Basket:

1. Start with fluffy yarn. Create a magic ring.
2. Rnd 1: 6 sc in the ring. (6)
3. Rnd 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12)
4. Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around. (18)
5. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around. (24)
6. Rnds 5-10: Sc in each stitch around. (24)
7. Rnd 11: (2 sc, dec) around. (18)
8. Rnd 12: (1 sc, dec) around. (12)
9. Stuff the body lightly with fiberfill and continue.
10. Rnd 13: Dec around. (6)
11. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Head:

1. With fluffy yarn, create a magic ring.
2. Rnd 1: 6 sc in the ring. (6)
3. Rnd 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12)
4. Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around. (18)
5. Rnds 4-5: Sc in each stitch around. (18)
6. Rnd 6: (1 sc, dec) around. (12)
7. Stuff the head before closing.
8. Rnd 7: Dec around. (6)
9. Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing to the body.

Ears:

1. With contrasting yarn, ch 5.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Turn to work on the opposite side, sc in next 2 ch, 2 sc in last ch. (10)
3. Fasten off. Make two ears.

Assembly:

• Attach the head to the body using the long tail from the head.
• Sew the ears onto the sides of the head.
• Embroider a face with contrasting yarn or add safety eyes.

Finishing Touches:

• Make additional decorations if desired, like a scarf or flower.
• Enjoy your cozy sheep storage basket!