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Sock Sheep Sewing Pattern

February 14, 2015 by Craft Passion 122 Comments

Amigurumi, Her, Him, Home, Intermediate, Kid, Sewing, Sock Animals, Special Occasion

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sew sock sheep pattern

It’s February’s Month of Love. Sam, the Sock Sheep, is here to send love to Craft Passion’s readers, followers, fans, subscribers, friends and family 

Happy Valentine’s Day!!!

Love is important in our lives, in any form.
The best part is, we have so many ways to express our love too.
For me, it’s to send it across the web to the one reading this right now.
And that’s YOU!!

I also wish all my Chinese readers a Happy Chinese New Year in advance, Gong Xi Fa Cai. I wish you a prosperous year ahead, better health and a better life this Lunar New Year.

Every year, Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year are like double celebrations. 2015 is the year of the Goat, and for the Chinese, it is the same as the sheep. So starting to sew a sheep stuffed animal this year is a sheepishly good idea for celebrating the year. 

sock sheep

I spent more than 2 weeks designing and sewing this flock of sock sheep dolls. When I was finished, I was happy with my little creation – my sock sheep, Sam.

Who is Sam Sock Sheep?

Sam loves to be outdoors with his family on the green pastures. Standing under the big, blue sky surrounded by family and neighbors, with the cool breeze on their faces and sweet-smelling grass under their feet, there truly is no better feeling.

Today, just like every other day, the whole community of sock sheep is outdoors, enjoying the fantastic weather. The little ones are running around, chasing each other in the tall grass while their mummies are sitting down, ba-baaing to each other about their morning activities. The sheep daddies walk in together, some chewing on blades of grass. More sheep appear after drinking fresh from the well.     

sock sheep pattern

Yes, almost the whole sheep town is here on this clear, cool day. Looking at all of them so happy, I also wanted some of that cheerfulness in my craft room. So I opened my craft closet and started thinking about making my sock sheep stuffed animal as part of my collection of sock animals. Yes, that’s right – a whole sock sheep family to give my home that same happy, fuzzy feeling.

free sheep toy pattern sew from sock

Sam and his flock family are now in my home, enjoying their day in the sun. Here, are 2 sheep poses for you; they can be standing up (Standing Sam) or stretched down (Relaxing Sam).

Standing Sam measures 5” x 12” (W x H) while Relaxing Sam measures 12” x 6” (L x H). Relaxing Sam takes up more space than Standing Sam and you can create your own kind of sheep family combo.

Sam, Sock Sheep – Free Pattern & Tutorial

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sock sheep

So I decided to share them with you so you can have your own sock sheep doll. Remember, even if it’s too late to sew it for Valentine’s, it’s never too late to send a love gift to your loved ones. As they say, when you have love in your heart and people to share it with, everyday is a Valentine’s Day.

Let’s start sewing our gifts right now!

sock sheep tutorial

To begin with, I have to tell you that you need some sock sewing experience to be able to sew sock sheep, but if you’re a beginner, just proceed as carefully as you can and remember, Sam the Sock Sheep doesn’t mind if you don’t get it perfect the first time. The joy is in the sewing and gifting.

For more sheep-ish fun, try Sheep Amigurumi, Baby Timmy Sheep Amigurumi, Sheep EarMuffs Crochet Pattern and Needle Felted Sheep.

Have fun!

sock sheep

Sock Sheep Sewing Pattern

Yield: One, 12" Shock Sheep Stuffed Animal
Active Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours
Difficulty: Avid Beginner/Intermediate
Estimated Cost: $3 - $10

A free pattern and tutorial on how to sew Sam sock sheep with 2 single socks. Use a chenille microfiber sock to resemble the fluffy fur of the sheep, with a plain sock for the face, ears, and legs. Here, are 2 sheep poses for you; they can be standing up (Standing Sam) or stretched down (Relaxing Sam)

Standing Sam measures 5” x 12” (W x H) while Relaxing Sam measures 12” x 6” (L x H). Relaxing Sam takes up more space than Standing Sam and you can create your own kind of sheep family combo.

Are you ready? Let's fun begins here. 

Materials

Socks Set

  • Chenille Microfiber Sock (Crew Length), Single
  • Cotton or Wool Sock (Crew Length), Plain Solid Color, Single

Other Materials

  • Button Eye, Domed
  • Embroidery Floss, Pink
  • Poly-Fill Stuffing Material
  • Jingle Bell And string tie
  • Sock Sheep Template (As reference to sketch, no printing needed)

Tools

  • Sewing machine
. You can also hand-sew, if you prefer
  • Long Sewing Needle (about 2") and pins
  • Scissors

  • Erasable fabric marker

  • Iron

  • Printer

Instructions

  1. Prepare all materials above. Prewashed the socks before using them to sew into sock animals. Turn sock right side in and iron.
  2. Draw pattern on the sock. Sew then cut. Turn sock pieces right side out.
  3. Stuff parts with poly-fill stuffing materials.
  4. Sew to close the opening. Massage the parts to even out the lumps of the stuffing.
  5. Sew eyes, mouth, ears. arms and tail to complete the sock sheep.

Seam Allowance: give yourself approximately 1/8” or 1/4” 

(you need bigger seam allowance for loose-knit and thinner sock materials because they can be ripped off easily)

MORE DETAILS ON HOW TO SEW

SAM SOCK SHEEP

Preparation

sock sheep materialsGet your tools and materials ready. 

The poly-stuffing material display in the picture is only a sample, you will need more than this.

STANDING UPRIGHT SHEEP (Standing Sam)


Head

1. Cut 5" from the toes part on a plain sock to make the head.

2. Stuff with poly-stuffing material until it is about the size of a fist.

3. Sew running stitch 1/4" from the edge, pull to close the opening. Push the raw edges into the head. It is alright if the gap is not completely closed.

4. Insert the beige sock ball into the pink microfiber sock. Pull tight so that the sock is deep in the toe part and stretched out. Cut the sock equal or slightly smaller than the beige sock ball. 

1. Draft a circle slightly smaller than the beige sock ball, as shown.

2. Fold the raw edge up at the circle line and stitch to the beige sock ball. Make sure the raw edge is caught in the thread so that it won’t stray out from the head.

3. Make the ear indentation on the side of the head, slightly higher than the middle of the head, as shown.

4. Use 4 strands of thread, make a few stitches across the head to the opposite and pull to create the dent. The head will turn into an oval shape.

Details On The Face

Mark the eye positions, it is at the same level as the ear indentation. Draft the nose with the erasable marker too; first, draw a vertical line at the center of the face, 1" from the pink sock. Then draw 2 slant lines extended from the eye to create a V shape.

Stitch the button eyes on the respective marking.

First, you sew to attach 1 eye, knot. Insert the needle back to the face and come out from another eye marking, pull to sunken the first eye and indent the second eye placement, knot.

Sew the second eye at the indentation, knot then bring the needle out from the first eye, knot again.

sock sheep1. Sew nose with crochet lace thread or embroidery floss (use all 6 strands). Tie the thread at the bottom of the head. Insert the needle into the head come out from point 1 and go in at point 2.

2. Come out at point 3.

3. Place the horizontal thread under point 3, the needle goes in at point 4 and come out at the starting point. Pull slightly to create a V-shape nose.

4. Repeat the process again if you wish to make a more defined nose.

This is how it looks like after the eyes and the nose are done.

Set the head aside.

Body, Arms, Ears & Tail

Cut the socks as shown in the picture.

For beige sock – The top 2/5 part is for arms and the 3/5 part is for legs. The heel part is for ears and tail.

For pink microfiber sock – the ankle part is for legs and the foot part is for arms.

1 & 2. With right side facing each other and raw edge aligned together, sew the beige and microfiber sock together for the legs and arms parts respectively.

3. Flatten the arm and leg parts with the wrong side out, align the seam lines of both layers and pin them together. Draw the outline for the legs, arms, ears, and tails on the sock. Get a larger picture here.

4. Sew along the drawn lines. The join is thick to sew, sew slowly and carefully, use an awl to press the microfiber down to reduce the thickness so that it is easier for the presser foot to get over.

1. Cut all pieces out with at least 1/8" seam allowance.

2. Turn all pieces right side out.

3. Stuff body until it is firmed at the leg part and gradually reduce the firmness towards to the top. Sew running stitch to close the top.

4. Stuff arms until the beige part is firmed, add a little poly-stuffing material to the pink part. Sew to close the arms. Stuff the tail firmly and sew to close the opening. Set aside.

Assembly

1. Stuff very small amount of poly-stuffing material to the ears, Sew to close the opening.

2. Fold the ears to half and sew along the base and a bit on the side.

3. Repeat to make 2 ears.

4. Place the ears to the indentation position, with the ears pointing down, pin and sew around. Repeat the same to the other ears. Eyeballing the position and the pointing direction of the ears so that they come out to be identical.

sock sheepA completed sheep head with ears attached to it.

sock sheepSew the head to the body, then arms to the position between the head and body.

Finally the tail at the back of the body.

Tie a jingle bell to the neck of the sock sheep to complete a cute and adorable soft toy sheep.

STRETCHED DOWN SHEEP (Relaxing Sam)

sock sheepYou need the same tools and do the same things as making sock sheep Standing Sam, except you you don’t need to split for arms and legs on the microfiber sock. 

1. Follow the instructions of Standing Sam, except for the microfiber sock of the body. Don’t cut to split it. Instead, cut a small opening at the heel because you need it to turn him inside out later.
2. Join the plain sock to the microfiber sock as shown. Align and pin the layers together, then draw and sew the stay-down body.
3 & 4. Turn the sock right side out from the small opening at the heel (you cut this earlier at 1.) and stuff. Sew up to close the opening.

sock sheepNow, you have the body. Take the head (instructions found under Standing Sam) and sew it on. To complete the look, tie a little jingle bell to his neck. 

sock sheepAnd here you go. 2 sock sheep poses for you to choose from, Standing Sam and Relaxing Sam. 

The joy is in the crafting so make a whole sock sheep family from different sock colours and patterns, and mix and match them, so Sam and family can go baa-ing in the world. The more, the merrier! 

I hope to see your version of SAM Sock Sheep soon.

Happy Sewing!

Notes

Socks will be stretched after they are stuffed so thick socks that are close-knit make better quality sock sheep toys. 

Tip: always massage the stuffing to loosen out lumps. Long tubular parts should be rolled with both hands so any lumps will be smooth, and help to make the parts longer and firmer.

Recommended Products

Purchase the exact same material and tool used in this pattern from Craft Passion Shop.

  • Bow Chenille Microfiber Socks Set - 2 Colors
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    Bunny Chenille Microfiber Socks Set - 2 Colors
  • Heart Chenille Microfiber Socks Set - 5 Colors
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  • Plain Chenille Microfiber Socks Set - 4 Colors
    Plain Chenille Microfiber Socks Set - 4 Colors
  • Chenille Microfiber Socks Set - Red White Stripes
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  • Black Domed Eye, 1 pack - 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm
    Black Domed Eye, 1 pack - 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm

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© Joanne.L | Craft Passion
Project Type: Sewing / Category: Sock Animals

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Comments

  1. Gau Bong Lamphatdat -

    November 25, 2020 at 9:55 pm

    Wow, it’s look so cute, your hand so ingenious

    Reply
  2. Michaela Haßelkuß -

    January 15, 2020 at 6:24 pm

    Könnte man es auch deutsch bekommen

    Translate (by Google):
    Could you get it in German?

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      January 22, 2020 at 11:21 am

      Sorry, I can’t write and speak German. Perhaps using translation tool will help.

      Reply
  3. Gau Teddy -

    August 4, 2019 at 3:24 pm

    i found a gift for my love. thank

    Reply
  4. Gau Bong Valentine -

    July 24, 2019 at 8:19 pm

    so amazing. you’re creative girl. i like it

    Reply
  5. Gau Bong Hana -

    July 6, 2019 at 5:42 pm

    Wow, it’s look so cute, your hand so ingenious 🙂

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      July 7, 2019 at 2:27 pm

      Thank you, this sock sheep is my all time favorite too and I have them display in my craft room. Every time I see them, they make me smile 🙂

      Reply
  6. Gau Bong Hana -

    July 4, 2019 at 10:57 pm

    To be honest , thanks for share 😀 They are absolutely delightful!!

    Reply
  7. Gau Teddy -

    June 18, 2019 at 3:05 pm

    It’s so many step but i have finished it! My first sock toy
    Thank you so much! CRAFT PASSION

    Reply
  8. Shop Gấu Teddy TP HCM -

    May 16, 2019 at 2:16 am

    These are so cute! I love it very much

    Reply
  9. Jenna Payne -

    September 22, 2018 at 12:10 am

    Thank you! I am making some for shoeboxes for charity. They are perfect! X

    Reply
  10. Marta -

    December 24, 2017 at 9:33 pm

    Hey there!
    his is a great tutorial!
    I’ve done some of them in the past few months (another one yesterday!).
    Thank you so much. You are really great!

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      December 26, 2017 at 10:49 pm

      Woohoo, I am glad that you love it!!!

      Reply
  11. Sarah R. -

    September 4, 2017 at 4:49 pm

    The lambs are sooo cute. i loved how you had both written instructions AND picture diagrams. i just got done making mine, sewn all by hand and tried to make sure it was extra sturdy.. i am going to enter mine into the fair, toy category. Hoping to get a blue ribbon.. afterwards i may give it to my friend’s niece who is pregnant at the time….if i can even bear to part with it. just so adorable.

    Reply
  12. Ngua Pony -

    July 25, 2017 at 11:02 pm

    These sheep are so cute! Thanks for sharing <3

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      July 26, 2017 at 10:08 am

      Thank you.

      Reply
  13. Gau Bong HCM -

    July 14, 2017 at 11:40 am

    Thanks for this pattern and tutorial!

    Reply
  14. Gau Bong -

    June 29, 2017 at 8:10 pm

    Many step but i have finished it! My first sock toy 😛
    Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      June 29, 2017 at 8:42 pm

      Congratulations, Gau Bong!!!!

      Reply
  15. Emma Carpenter -

    June 10, 2017 at 12:16 pm

    Your sock animals are all so cute and sweet. Thanks for all your wonderful and easy to follow tuts. You are so talented and generous to share your gift with us. Love your work.

    Reply
  16. Lima -

    January 14, 2017 at 6:18 am

    You are sooooo talented! I am so jealous of your many qualities. You have it all going for you! You are beautiful, business oriented, artistic and you design such amazing things! On top of it all, you seem so nice. Wow, your family is so lucky to have you. You’re amazing!

    Reply
  17. Carie -

    June 17, 2016 at 7:28 am

    These sheep are so cute! I’m trying to make them for a school project, and I was just wondering what kind of stitch I should use for attaching the legs,arms and head to the body? Thank you.

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      June 29, 2016 at 10:09 am

      Hi Carie, please use slipstitch to attach the parts together.

      Reply
  18. ketty -

    May 10, 2016 at 11:29 pm

    Thank you for your detailled gift idea…I’ve seen it has been very copied on youtube and finally I have found the origin of the idea…I think I will make it as soon as I have a few minutes to dedicate to my craft passion! Geetings from Venice-Italy, Ketty.

    Reply
  19. Sarah -

    April 24, 2016 at 12:15 pm

    These sheep are absolutely adorable. My friend shared this with me on fb and asked if I could make her one. Its so easy and I actually substituted buttons for the eyes since I didn’t have heads and it’s turning out just as cute but a little more unique. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  20. Janet -

    April 4, 2016 at 12:48 pm

    I absolutely LOVE these sweet lambs! Thank you for sharing this with us! Would it be possible to make a video tutorial and then post it on Youtube?
    Janet

    Reply
  21. MJ -

    March 26, 2016 at 3:34 am

    First of all these sock sheep are very cute! I am working on 1 for my granddaughter. I’m happy with my head, body, and legs. But having difficulties with the ears. I made them according to what I thought your pattern-photo showed and they are way too small. Trying again … hoping I can get the proper size. Any suggestions for the ears? Also, your instructions state the “the top 2/5 of the sock is for the arms and the 3/5 is for the legs.” Do you mean 2 inches for the arm and 3″ for the legs? That is what I used and the arms look a little short. But I’m going ahead with what I have. Thank you so much for this Free Pattern. It’s so adorable and I’m having fun making this first one. I will probably do another in different colors.

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      March 29, 2016 at 10:56 am

      Dear MJ, it is the ratio. Divide the leg part of the sock into 5, 2 out of 5 is for arms and 3 out of 5 is for legs.

      Happy sewing 🙂

      Reply
  22. Camilla -

    March 24, 2016 at 9:44 am

    I don’t understand this step:

    “Use 4 strands of thread, make a few stitch across the head to the opposite and pull to create the dent.”

    Can you please explain it?

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      March 29, 2016 at 10:43 am

      In picture 3 and 4, you will make a pair of dent spots for the ears. See the marking on picture 3, insert the needle with 4 strands of thread (use 4 strands so that it is strong enough to pull and able to sustain in pulling tension in long run). Pull the needle out from the opposite ear, insert the needle back to the head about 1/2″ distance from where it comes out. Pull to tighten the thread and dent the head for the ears. Repeat again if necessary.
      Hope this explained.
      Ear indent

      Reply
  23. Sharmila -

    March 24, 2016 at 7:44 am

    I think these are brilliant! Thank you for the tutorial.

    Reply
  24. Kate -

    March 16, 2016 at 8:08 pm

    These are adorable!! Thanks for the how-to.

    Reply
  25. Shellley -

    March 13, 2016 at 12:55 pm

    I would like to know how to print the pattern for the lamb sock dolls, I am unable to do so after several tries

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      March 15, 2016 at 8:27 am

      Dear Shelley,
      May I know which browser are you using? I am using Chrome and Firefox, the printing function looks good over here. Please try again as there may be hiccups on the 3rd party printing service.
      Sorry for the inconvenient caused.

      Reply
  26. Sandra Salomon -

    March 7, 2016 at 9:03 am

    I do not sew. Is anyone making these to sell? They are adorable.

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      March 9, 2016 at 10:40 am

      Hi Sandra,
      I have a few of them left in my online shop, here. Hope that you find them suitable.

      Reply
  27. Kelly -

    March 3, 2016 at 2:40 am

    Hi! I absolutely love these! Im currently pregnant and have a sheep/lamb theme going on in the nurseryand this would fit in perfectly. Since this is out of my skill set would there be any chance I could buy them from you (the two you showed during the tutorial)? If so, how much would you charge? Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      March 9, 2016 at 10:22 am

      Hi Kelly,
      I have a few of them left in my online shop, here. Hope that you find them suitable. Congratulations on your pregnancy 🙂

      Reply
  28. Janice Wallace -

    February 29, 2016 at 5:14 am

    Do you have a pattern for cow and a pig

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      March 2, 2016 at 9:34 am

      Hi Janice,
      Currently here is no sock cow and sock pig pattern yet. Please check back in future, I might do it one day 🙂

      Reply
  29. Jolanda van Stein -

    February 28, 2016 at 7:21 pm

    Hi Joanne,

    First of all…i love your sock sheep pattern!
    As i am sewing at the moment i have a question for you…do you have a special technic to put on the head because mine is absolutly horrible.
    Thank you so much and keep on sewing

    With love Jolanda

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      March 2, 2016 at 9:38 am

      Hi Jolanda,
      Thank you for loving the sock sheep.
      First, you may pin the head on the body then sew around to attach the head on. If the head seems loose and doesn’t stand well, sew another round but this time a little wider than the first round.
      Hope I have answered your question correctly, if I don’t please send a picture of your sheep via the contact form to show me your exact problem.
      Thank you.

      Reply
  30. estella o'neil -

    February 25, 2016 at 8:12 am

    i am unable to print pattern. is there anu way i can buy a capy oh pattern.

    Reply
  31. patti smith -

    February 25, 2016 at 2:45 am

    I would love to pin this to my PINTEREST board. Can you make that possible? Thank you! 🙂

    Reply
  32. Jan -

    February 25, 2016 at 12:25 am

    Thank you so much for sharing this great FREE pattern and tutorial. These are adorable! xo Jan

    Reply
  33. Barb. -

    February 24, 2016 at 9:19 am

    Hello, I love the little sheep you made. Wish you had a video on how to make these. I learn by watching easier than by reading! Thanks for sharing your creative work. Will try to make the one laying down.

    Reply
  34. Peggy B -

    February 24, 2016 at 12:16 am

    Love this cute pattern. Thanks so much for sharing. I do have one question or suggestion. Since all socks are not created equal could you please tell me or put in the pattern approximately how long the sections are for the leg and arm pieces, both pieces of each. Thank you for your help and I can’t wait to finish my lambs.

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      February 24, 2016 at 10:40 am

      Hi Peggy,
      As explained in the tutorial, the legs and arms pieces are made from the sock ankle, the top 2/5 part is for arms and the 3/5 part is for legs of the sock sheep. Hope this helps 🙂
      Happy sewing!!!

      Reply
  35. Diana -

    February 23, 2016 at 8:44 am

    I think these sheep are absolutely darling! I am getting 2 new grandbabies soon and would love to make them one. I am trying to print the pattern and when I get to page 4 all that it shows are the pictures. Am I doing something wrong, how can I print the entire pattern? Thanks for sharing your talent!

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      February 24, 2016 at 10:42 am

      Hi Diana,
      The written instructions should be at the page 2 and page 3 since they are not aligned with the photos. I am having my developer to come out with a better printing styling, please bare with this imperfection as he is working on it.
      Thank you.

      Reply
  36. Barb Purcell -

    February 22, 2016 at 6:29 am

    Your tutorial was well written and easy to follow.Thank you so much for sharing

    Reply
  37. Margaret -

    February 22, 2016 at 5:17 am

    I’m trying to find the pattern. Where is it? I downloaded (green button) all the pages but do not see the pattern you talked about Pls send answer to my email. Tnk U. Adorable sock sheep.

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      February 24, 2016 at 9:50 am

      Hi Margaret,
      I supposed you have missed out the page 2 which is the tutorial and pattern page of the sock sheep.

      Reply
  38. Tonya -

    February 22, 2016 at 1:26 am

    Why are you not selling these – I hate sewing…but would pay probably $10 for one….TOO CUTE…

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      February 24, 2016 at 9:52 am

      Hi Tonya,
      I have some sock sheep in sale at Craft Passion Shop. Feel free to visit the shop and see if there is any sock sheep that you would love to buy.

      Reply
  39. Linda Miller -

    February 21, 2016 at 12:36 am

    Thank you so much for this detailed sheep stuffy. These look like something I could do and look forward to making for my grandson and soon to be granddaughter (due in 4 weeks). But I think I will make seen eyes instead of the button eyes since they are still babies. As they grow, I can add the button eyes.

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      February 24, 2016 at 10:06 am

      Linda, absolutely agree with you that to skip the button button eyes if you are making the sheep for baby 🙂
      Happy sewing!!!

      Reply
  40. Barbara Bosch -

    February 19, 2016 at 7:01 pm

    Love the sock lamb

    Reply
  41. jan -

    February 19, 2016 at 2:20 am

    Great love these sheep thank you sharing

    Jan

    Reply
  42. Tena -

    February 19, 2016 at 12:31 am

    Very cute sheep, but the written instructions are blocked. Is there any place to read the instructions along with the pictures?

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      February 19, 2016 at 9:18 am

      Hi Tena,
      May I know more info about why the written instruction is blocked? I need this to report to my technical guy to rectify the problem. Thanks.

      Reply
  43. Sian Aurisch -

    February 17, 2016 at 7:37 am

    Honestly, if someone makes one these I will buy it off you! They a so darn cute! And i’m no good at sewing…

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      February 19, 2016 at 9:47 am

      Hi Sian Aurisch,
      You may buy the sock sheep at Craft Passion Shop. I don’t usually make completed craft for sale, so these sock sheep in the shops are limited edition. Please click here to go to the product page of the sock sheep. Hope you are able to find one that you like. Thanks.

      Reply
  44. Alyssa -

    February 11, 2016 at 8:30 am

    These are so precious! What kind of button eyes did you use and where did you get that kind?

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      February 15, 2016 at 9:07 am

      Hi Alyssa,
      I used 8mm domed button eye and I have just included the “where-to-buy” link in the page.

      Reply
  45. Casey -

    January 13, 2016 at 9:28 am

    Thanks Joanne! Will check that out.

    Reply
  46. Casey -

    January 12, 2016 at 11:36 am

    Hi Joanne. These sheep are darling. I am horrible at sewing whether by hand or machine. Do you sell them? I live in Sabah (finding craft materials is another challenge). Buying for little ones who love sheep.

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      January 12, 2016 at 5:33 pm

      Hi Casey,
      Craft Passion shop has limited sock sheep for sale, you may browse them here. Hope that you are able to find one for your little ones. Thank you.

      Reply
  47. JT -

    December 12, 2015 at 11:04 pm

    The bell too could be choked on. I love these sheep though.

    Reply
  48. JT -

    December 12, 2015 at 11:02 pm

    Concerned about eyes for children. Could use yarn I guess.

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      December 23, 2015 at 12:15 pm

      Hi JT,
      You should use yarn and felt instead of button for toddlers.

      Reply
  49. Lorraine -

    November 12, 2015 at 11:31 am

    So, so cute. And thanks for the very clear directions. Love the extra hints. So useful.

    Reply
  50. Joy -

    October 14, 2015 at 10:04 am

    This pattern and the sheep are darling. Chinese New Year was on my birthday last year and I believe it was the year of the sheep then. My daughter was always my Baby Ewe so sheep are special to me. My other daughter has a flock of sheep, called Finn sheep. I think she should make cute sheep dolls to bring with her when she goes to shows with her wool. I need to find some nice fleece socks. You are right, some are too stretchy and some are wonderful (on the feet). Thank you for this pattern. Yours are very darling.

    Reply
  51. Sonya -

    September 20, 2015 at 6:10 am

    Thank you so much for sharing how to make this absolutely gorgeous sock-sheep. I have been looking for an “easy” DIY soft toy sheep to make for my baby girl (due in two weeks! And my first!) Because I couldn‘t find anything that has caught my eyes in the shops…also checked some crochet soft toys tutorials but the cute ones are just too complicated to make. I will give this project a try! Once again thank you do much for sharing! You are sooo talented. Oxox

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      September 21, 2015 at 10:41 pm

      Congratulations, Sonya!!!! I am happy that you have chosen this sock sheep to sew for your first baby. I wish you a smooth delivery and happy sewing too 🙂

      Reply
  52. Amberly -

    June 19, 2015 at 8:19 am

    Hey!!
    I LOVE your sock sheep!! They are darling!! 😀 I’m just ordering supplies to make them and having a hard time finding the eyes. Where do you get them? Could you send me the link by chance? All I’m finding is 4mm, 5mm, 6mm… not 1/4″. I might just be having a prego brain moment lol but could you help me out!? Thanks so much!!!

    LOVE THESE!!!!
    ~Amberly

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      June 24, 2015 at 9:47 pm

      Hi Amberly,
      You can get them here.
      Glad that you love it 🙂

      Reply
  53. Ru -

    June 19, 2015 at 4:30 am

    Ummm, you’re AWESOME, AMAZING and LOVELY for sharing this too cute for words lovey. I’m going to challenge myself to make this for my little girls and my BFF’s son. Thank you!!!

    P.S. Found you via RedTedArt

    Reply
  54. Amy -

    April 30, 2015 at 9:59 pm

    Hello,

    I wondered please if you could help. I’m in the process of making one of your lovely sew sock sheeps but have reached a stage where I’m having difficulty understanding the instructions.

    When it comes to sewing the parts for the arms and legs, in image 2 of 4 where it says sew right sides together, have you put the microfibre sock inside the cotton one or just on top of it?

    Thank-you,

    Amy

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      April 30, 2015 at 10:09 pm

      Hi Amy,
      The microfiber sock is placed inside the cotton sock. Just align the edges and sew around. After that, bring the microfiber part out, flatten it and sew the arms and legs from it (as shown in 3).
      Happy sewing 🙂

      Reply
  55. Lucy -

    April 29, 2015 at 12:09 am

    I absolutely love your sock animals, but I think this one is my favourite! I’ve just made the lion and this is the next one on my list. You are so clever! 🙂 x

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      April 30, 2015 at 10:10 pm

      Thank you. Hope we are able to see your sock animals soon 🙂

      Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      April 30, 2015 at 10:13 pm

      Oh… I saw the sock monkey and single-sock lion!!! Job welldone, Lucy, I am soooo looking forward to your next animal 🙂

      Reply
  56. dilma hendrikse -

    April 25, 2015 at 4:51 am

    adorable!!
    Thanks for sharing
    Cheers

    Reply
  57. S. Caulder -

    April 15, 2015 at 2:42 pm

    These are ADORABLE. I’m saving the pattern so I can make my new Granddaughter one for Easter next year. She was born early so I didn’t have time this year. LOL I think I will make one change though….I am going to put the bell INSIDE with the stuffing so there won’t be a choking hazard in case it comes off. Can’t wait to make some. 🙂

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      April 17, 2015 at 10:23 am

      Congratulations, S. Caulder 🙂 Bell inside the sheep is a great idea, please don’t forget to replace the eyes with embroidery stitches instead of button or safety eyes. These are small parts that are hazardous to baby too.

      Reply
      • JT -

        December 12, 2015 at 11:09 pm

        Agree. Great idea. I was concerned about babies or small children having these with the eyes and bell.

        Reply
  58. Marilee johnson -

    March 24, 2015 at 12:30 pm

    i used your pattern and made one for our newest granddaughter, born yesterday. Thanks to your clear instructions’ it turned out very well , my first sewing project!

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      March 25, 2015 at 3:22 pm

      Congratulations!!! That’s so sweet 🙂 Hope that I have got a chance to view your version of Sock Sheep.

      Reply
  59. Palma Simmons -

    March 9, 2015 at 5:08 am

    Love this pattern,but when I try to print it cuts off top of pattern is there a printed pattern or can you tell me how to get full pattern would like to make these for Easter for my Great Grand Chrildren

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      March 9, 2015 at 10:45 am

      Hi Palma, there is a green button at the end of the tutorial, please use that to generate pdf printout. If you still have the printing being cut off, please check the setting of you printer. Thanks 🙂 Happy Easter!!!

      Reply
  60. Carol -

    March 7, 2015 at 10:19 pm

    These are adorable. Can’t wait to make a few.

    Reply
  61. Mary -

    March 5, 2015 at 10:48 pm

    These are so cute! I can’t wait to try making these! 🙂

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      March 6, 2015 at 9:12 am

      Yes, Mary, make it!!!

      Reply
  62. Ela -

    March 4, 2015 at 4:23 pm

    Cudowne! Śliczne! Brawo!

    Translation (by Google):
    Wonderful! Cute! Bravo!

    Reply
  63. Elaine -

    February 20, 2015 at 10:41 am

    Thank you, Joanne. I go crazy every time I am at your site looking at those cute sheep. Can’t take my eyes off them! I have no knowledge of crafting and sewing but I am determined to try my hand at making the sheep. Where could I get those materials mentioned: crochet lace thread or embroidery floss, poly-fill stuffing material, jingle bell and yarn in Penang?

    Thank you.

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      February 23, 2015 at 12:19 pm

      Go girl!!! Give it a try and show me your sock sheep 🙂 You can get most of the materials at Daiso.

      Reply
  64. Sk -

    February 20, 2015 at 2:24 am

    Am I allowed to sell these if I give credit?

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      February 23, 2015 at 12:21 pm

      At this moment, I don’t stop anyone to make and sell from my pattern, a proper credit is much appreciated. Thank you 🙂

      Reply
      • Giulia Soletta -

        September 11, 2018 at 6:37 pm

        Thank you, I made one and tagged you on Instagram, I was thinking about making some more to sell around Christmas (if I can find some time between university lessons x-x), maybe this time with children socks because I don’t use a sewing machine and hand sewing takes much time.

        Reply
  65. Roxie -

    February 19, 2015 at 11:01 pm

    Love your website and how clearly you explain how to make the beautiful creations that you do. I also really like you blog page and how it is set up. Everything is easy to find. I hope people are patiently waiting for the page to download…I am that…moving ads have to download completely before you can surf the page. But all that you do and share is well worth waiting for. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  66. Elaine -

    February 18, 2015 at 10:21 pm

    Such adorable sock sheep! Great idea and I am excited to try my hand in making one. Where do you get your materials, the socks etc? I am from Penang.

    Thank you and a blessed New Year!

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      February 18, 2015 at 10:25 pm

      I bought most them from Daiso but I found the knit of the sock are a bit loose. The dark purple sock is from Mark & Spancer, the quality is better but the price is a bit on the high side.

      Reply
  67. Marilee Johnson -

    February 18, 2015 at 10:11 am

    These are adorable and I love your designs. what a clever mind you have, and how very thoughtful of you to share your designs with us so we can make them for others. Best wishes for your continued success.

    Reply
  68. Jennifer -

    February 17, 2015 at 3:08 pm

    I could not resist these cute sock sheep. I cannot wait to try and make one! Thanks for sharing the pattern with us!

    Reply
  69. Sharon -

    February 17, 2015 at 3:03 am

    These are totally adorable! Thank you so much for sharing your talent. I always have a problem sew up sock toys, the sock keeps fraying and I’m not sure how to stitch the limbs properly without the edge showing. I’m sure practice will make perfect 🙂 xx

    Reply
  70. MA -

    February 17, 2015 at 2:58 am

    Thank you so much for this! My little grandson will love one of these to play with!

    Reply
  71. Verna Buchanan -

    February 17, 2015 at 2:30 am

    Thank you, Joanne for the free tutorials on your blog. I love these little lambs and look forward to making them. Your postings are inspirational thank you.
    Verna

    Reply
  72. Anne -

    February 16, 2015 at 10:25 pm

    Oh, how adorable!! I’ve got a Craft Gossip post scheduled for later this morning that links to your tutorial:
    http://sewing.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-sock-sheep/2015/02/16/
    –Anne

    Reply
  73. Inez -

    February 16, 2015 at 7:52 pm

    Love your work but this is just so cute that it’s my favorite.
    Keep up the good work and don’t stop sharing.
    Thanks,
    Inez

    Reply
  74. Marilyn -

    February 15, 2015 at 11:49 pm

    This is absolutely adorable! Thank you so much for sharing! I can’t wait to make it. I just happened to look in my ‘spam’ folder and this post was there for some reason…I am so glad I found it. I look forward to receiving your posts so much…you are so creative.
    Again, thank you so much for sharing…you’re a doll…no pun intended(?), lol!

    Reply
  75. Aida F. -

    February 15, 2015 at 9:11 pm

    I just saw these on FaceBook and they are the most ADORABLE sock sheep I’ve ever seen!! I crochet and knit most of my Amigurumi but I never thought of sewing my own plushies, especially by hand. Thank you for sharing and I have to try these!! <3

    Reply
  76. Lulu4 -

    February 15, 2015 at 11:00 am

    These are adorable. Will try to make some. Gung Hay Fat Choy to you too:-)).

    Reply
  77. Esme -

    February 15, 2015 at 9:36 am

    I just found you as I was looking for a ruffled flower so then I see so many things from you I want to try I appreciate your great detail with every craft I just subscribed thans again I will follow you

    Reply
  78. Nanny H -

    February 15, 2015 at 8:44 am

    just love these and what a wonderful gift for little ones.

    Reply
  79. Barbara Cohen -

    February 15, 2015 at 7:53 am

    WOW, I love these. I have got to get some socks and get some of these made up the the youngsters in my life!!!!! Thanks,

    Reply
  80. Becky Dibling -

    February 15, 2015 at 7:42 am

    Thank you so much! Expecting my first great grandchild and I can’t wait to make one. They are adorable!

    Reply
  81. Cookie17 -

    February 15, 2015 at 6:58 am

    So adorable sure wish I knew how sew Thank’s for sharing & showing us how do them,…..

    Reply
  82. Grandma G -

    February 14, 2015 at 9:31 pm

    They are absolutely delightful!!

    Reply
  83. Maga -

    February 14, 2015 at 3:49 pm

    Thank you very, very much for this pattern and tutorial! I have just found your blog and these cuties. They will keep me busy for a while. Off to nose around your blog.

    Reply

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