The crocheted animal created with this pattern is a bighorn sheep, a plush and detailed representation of the iconic wild mountain sheep known for its large, curled horns and sturdy body. The final piece is approximately 28 cm (11 inches) tall when sitting.

Key Features:

• Head: The head is made with white yarn and features round brown safety eyes and a sculpted nose and mouth, giving the sheep a gentle and realistic facial expression.
• Body: The body is crocheted in a camel-colored yarn, representing the natural tan coat of the real bighorn sheep. The body is firm and rounded, giving the animal a solid, robust appearance.
• Horns: The most distinctive feature of this crocheted bighorn sheep is its large, spiral-shaped white horns that are attached to the top of the head. The pattern includes two options for the horns, allowing you to create either a standard or a longer curled version, which mimics the real bighorn sheep’s iconic horns.
• Ears: The ears are small and folded slightly, positioned on the sides of the head.
• Legs: The sheep has four sturdy legs, with dark brown hooves that contrast the lighter color of the body and add to the realistic depiction of the animal. The legs are placed so that the sheep sits comfortably.

The overall design captures the essence of a bighorn sheep in a cute, soft, and approachable style, making it an ideal decorative piece or cuddly toy. The natural tones used in the crochet reflect the animal’s earthy, mountainous habitat, and the attention to detail, especially in the horns and facial features, makes it a striking and charming figure.

Materials:

• 150 gr. Scheepjes Catona Camel 502
• 50 gr. Scheepjes Catona Black Coffee 162
• 50 gr. Scheepjes Catona Bridal White 105
• Leftover black yarn
• Crochet hook 3.5 mm / E4
• Fiberfill for stuffing
• Safety eyes brown, round, 12 mm
• Yarn needle

Size:

• 28 cm / 11 inches (sitting)

Abbreviations:

• sc = single crochet
• inc = increase
• dec = decrease