Free knitting patterns for sweaters, blankets, hats, and more with sheep designs. Most patterns are free. Updated 9/21/24
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Free Patterns
Sheep In The Meadow Pillow Cover
Cushion cover featuring sheep and flowers in a stranded design using just four colors in bulky yarn so the designer says it's easy for those new to stranded knitting. Sizes Large (16 x 16 inches) , Small (12 x 16 inches). Designed by Carol Quinn
It’s Snowing Sheep
Woman's pullover sweater with sheep around the bottom and sleeves with cable details up the sides. One size. DK weight yarn. Designed by Silvia Heke mai
Sheep Socks
Colorful socks with sheep in a meadow and a surprise sheep on the sole. Knit cuff down. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Jola Frankowska
Stavanger Cardigan
Doll cardigan with sheep along yoke and around sleeves for 18-19" slim dolls like Gotz Happy Kidz. Designed to teach steeking. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Peggy Stuart
Sheep Yoke Baby Cardigan
Baby cardigan with sheep in a fenced pasture with flowers. Jennifer Little’s sweater is sized for 9-12 months. DK weight yarn. Pictured project by CelKnits
Psychedelic Sheep Hat and Cowl
Colorful sheep cover this matching hat and cowl knit bright multicolored yarn and contrasting solid color. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Quinn Reverendo.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Manos del Uruguay AlegrÃa Grande yarn at Amazon
Oh My Sheep Blanket
Baby blanket with a field of fuzzy sheep. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Athena Forbes of Cozy Happy Heads.
Threads that Bind Headband
Sheep and women circle this knitting themed headband. 2 sizes. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Clara Benadon as a tribute to the artistry of Faroese women that connects and defines their nation.
Sheep Love Hat
Perfect hat for knitters featuring woolly sheep with hearts. 3 sizes. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Donna Kay. Pictured project by choward06
I'll Pack A Cowl
A flock of sheep is joined by an alpaca in this stranded cowl. Worsted yarn. Designed by Deb Jacullo
More Free Patterns
Milly Vest
Designed by MillaMia, this simple top features a fair isle pattern of sheep and hearts. To fit age 3-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-24 months, 2-3 years, 3-4 years, 4-5 years.
Countryside Sweater
A bucolic scene of country cottage, cow, and sheep, in front of hills, create a picture on this sweater. Sizes S (M) L. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Knit Gang for Hobbii Design. A kit is also available.
Lerwick Roofline Hat
Beanie inspired by the picturesque town of Lerwick in the rolling green hills of Shetland dotted with hardy sheep in stranded colorwork. Designed by Plucky Knitter. Worsted weight yarn. Pictured projects by Mybookworld2 and Knitterella
Stranded Sheep Scarf
A scarf with sheep motifs knit in the round so it's reversible and floats are hidden. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Metalheavy Knits. Pictured project by karinou
Baby Sheep Hat
This design by Melissa Burt to go with the baby cardigan below. Pictured project by poppleton
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- See the pictured project
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Counting Sheep Blanket and Sheep Toy
This blanket features intarsia numbered sheep surrounding moons and stars. The pattern for the sheep toy in the top picture is also available. Designed by Patons. Worsted yarn. Pictured project by betsyq
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- Get the free SHEEP TOY knitting pattern
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Sheepy Sweater
Fun intarsia sweater with a peaceful landscape, trees, and sheep. I think I might make the tree bobbles in colors to look like fruit. Sizes S (M) L. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Knit Gang for Hobbii Design. A kit is also available.
Sheep Circular Needles Holder
A cozy to keep circular needles , crochet hooks, or even e-readers. It has a cute sheep on the front and fastens with a button on the back. Size 7.5" (19cm) × 4.5"(11,5cm). DK weight yarn. Designed by Justyna Kacprzak.
Farm Scene Cardigan
Striped cardigan with a surprise on the back: a farm scene with red barn, sheep, and white fence. Sizes S-L (Plus). Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand. A kit is also available.
Patterns for Purchase
Lamb Baby Blanket
Colorful baby blanket featuring an adorable sheep knit with intarsia. DK weight yarn. Designed by NotJustNanasKnit.
Snugly Sheep Baby Blanket and Cushion
Matching blanket and pillow with sheep motifs in knit and purl stitches. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Sylvia Leake.
Sheep Family Headband and Dog Sweater
Matching individual patterns for you and your best friend featuring stranded sheep motifs. Aran weight yarn. Designed by NewAgeKnittingCA
Counting Sheep Shawl, Purse, and Scarf
Reversible accessories with an overall pattern of sheep. Designed by Lisa Hannan Fox
I Love EWE Sheep Cardigan Set
Baby cardigan sweater vest with adorable sheep and matching beanie hat and booties. Sizes 0-3: 3-6: 6-12 months. DK weight yarn. Designed by Hennie.
Sheep Blankie Baby Blanket
This blanket with intarsia sheeps is one of the 16 knitting patterns for baby blankets in Precious Knit Blankies for Baby that are quick and easy to knit according to the designer. Designed by Jean Adel. Aran weight yarn. Available as digital download or paperback. .
Sheep Tote Bag
Roomy drawstring bag purse featuring a flock of sheep. Bag size 40 cm wide x 46 cm tall (16 inches wide x 18 inches tall) excluding strap. Designed by Denny Gould.
Gabriel Baby and Toddler Cardigan
Long-sleeved baby sweater with adorable sheep. Sizes 12/24/36 months. Designed by Debbie Bliss. Pictured project by pielinda. DK weight yarn.
Sheep Jumper
This artistic sweater features a pastoral scene of sheep frolicking beside a fruit tree, with a country cottage in the distance, and a lone cloud in a summer sky. It is knitted using the intarsia technique, and even includes bobbles. Sizes Bust circumference: 41(43, 45.5, 48, 50, 52.5) ins/104 (110, 115, 121, 127, 133) cm. Designed by Theodora Goes Wild. Bulky weight yarn.
Princess Charlotte Yellow Sheep Cardigan
Inspired by the cardigan Princess Charlotte wore in her 2nd birthday portrait taken by her mother, the Duchess of Cambridge, this sweater features a colorwork yoke with sheep. Size 24 mos. (chest 20" / 50.5 cm). DK weight. Designed by Zigzag Designs.
I Love Ewe Baby Bib
Baby bib with cute fuzzy sheep and hearts. Designed by Melissa Schaschwary.
Lamb Baby Blanket with Lamb Lovey Comforter
No longer free. Lamb baby blanket set with a baby blanket knit with a 4 row repeat and applique lambs with loop stitch coats and a matching lamb lovey comfort blankie. Designed by Nicola Valiji. DK weight yarn.
I Love Sheep and Heart of Hearts Pillows
Pillow cushions with designs created from hearts including a sheep creating from hearts and a large heart created from smaller hearts. Great stashbuster. Designed by Denny Gould for KnitDesigns
