Darling Sheep Crochet Purse Free Pattern

Darling Sheep Crochet Purse Free Pattern

Introduction

Welcome to the delightful world of crochet! Today, we’re excited to share a free pattern for the Darling Sheep Crochet Purse. This charming and whimsical purse is perfect for adding a playful touch to your accessories collection. With its fluffy white body, adorable black head, and cute pink strap, this purse is not only functional but also a fun project for crocheters of all skill levels. Let’s dive into the materials and step-by-step instructions to create your very own sheep purse!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in white, black, and pink
• Hook: 4.0 mm crochet hook
• Gauge: 16 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches in single crochet
• Scissors for cutting yarn
• Tapestry needle for sewing pieces together and weaving in ends

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Body

1. Start with a magic ring using white yarn.
2. Round 1: Work 6 single crochet (sc) into the magic ring. Pull the ring tight.
3. Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (12 stitches total).
4. Round 3: (Sc in the next stitch, increase in the next stitch) around (18 stitches total).
5. Round 4: (Sc in the next 2 stitches, increase in the next stitch) around (24 stitches total).
6. Continue increasing in this pattern until you reach 48 stitches.
7. Work even (no increases or decreases) for 10 rounds.
8. Begin decreasing in reverse pattern: (Sc in the next 2 stitches, decrease) until you reach 12 stitches.
9. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

2. Head

1. With black yarn, start with a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Work 6 sc in the ring.
3. Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (12 stitches total).
4. Round 3: (Sc in the next stitch, increase in the next stitch) around (18 stitches total).
5. Work even for 5 rounds.
6. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

3. Ears (make 2)

1. With black yarn, chain 6.
2. Row 1: Sc in the 2nd chain from the hook and across (5 stitches).
3. Row 2: Sc across (5 stitches).
4. Row 3: Sc across (5 stitches).
5. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

4. Legs (make 4)

1. With black yarn, chain 8.
2. Join to form a ring.
3. Rounds 1-4: Sc around (8 stitches each round).
4. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

5. Assembly

1. Sew the head to one end of the body using the long tail from the head.
2. Attach the ears to the sides of the head, securing them with the long tails.
3. Sew the legs to the bottom of the body, evenly spacing them out.

6. Purse Strap

1. With pink yarn, chain 80.
2. Single crochet in each chain across.
3. Fasten off and sew the ends to the top of the purse.

7. Finishing

1. Using black yarn, embroider eyes and a nose on the head to give your sheep a whimsical expression.
2. Add a small pink bow for an extra cute touch, sewing it onto the head or the strap as desired.

Congratulations! You’ve created your very own Darling Sheep Crochet Purse. This unique accessory is sure to bring smiles and compliments wherever you go. Happy crocheting!