Round Sheep

Introducing a delightful and round cuddly sheep, expertly designed for intermediate knitters! This adorable sheep stands proudly on her four legs, thanks to the innovative power of yarn engineering. Made entirely on straight needles, this knitted project contains no wires or inserts, ensuring a soft, safe, and huggable design for all ages.

This pattern is marked as INTERMEDIATE level, making it ideal for knitters who have some experience under their belts. Within the pattern, you'll find detailed instructions on essential techniques, including decreases and short row shaping, so you can confidently complete this charming project. It's important to note that assembly requires sewing parts of the sheep together, which adds to the handmade charm of your creation.

SKILLS REQUIRED: This pattern will help you perfect several knitting techniques, including Garter (knit) Stitch, Stockinette Stitch, SSK (or another left-leaning decrease), K2tog, and sewing together using the mattress stitch and fake grafting. Additionally, you'll learn about short row shaping, as the pattern provides thorough explanations, as well as picking up stitches to achieve a polished finish.

MATERIALS REQUIRED: To bring this fluffy creation to life, gather approximately 70 yards of Double Knitting yarn for the body and about 40 yards of Double Knitting yarn for the face, ears, and legs. You will also need U.S. size 3 (3 ¼ mm) needles, fiberfill for stuffing, buttons or felt for the eyes, and a tapestry needle for finishing touches.

For HINTS AND TIPS related to this pattern, be sure to check out the Nattyknitter blog, where you'll find valuable resources to enhance your knitting experience and make your project even more enjoyable. Whether you're creating this lovable sheep as a gift or keeping it for yourself, this pattern will unleash your creativity and provide hours of knitting pleasure!