Grazing Sheep Garland by Abigail Setters

Grazing Sheep Garland

Crochet
November 2020
both are used in this pattern
DK (11 wpi) ?
3.5 mm (E)
509 yards (465 m)
UK

The inspiration for this pattern comes from the sheep that graze in the fields around Silverton. During spring-time I enjoy exploring the area around me and wandering through the fields of grazing sheep with their gorgeous new lambs! I wanted to recreate this beautiful view in a simple decorative homeware item.

A decorative garland featuring four 3D sheep spaced between five smaller ball shapes. All are worked in the round using DK yarn and the amigurumi technique.

Sizes
Grass diameter: 4cm 1½in
Sheep diameter: 8cm 3in

Skills
Crochet magic ring, chain, double crochet, increase, decrease

Yarn
Yarn A: 1 skein of West Yorkshire Spinners Illustrious DK (70% Falkland Wool, 30% alpaca; 225m 245yds per 100g skein) in Fern
Yarn B: 1 ball of Bramblecot DK (100% Shetland Wool; 120m 132 yds per 50g ball) in Oatmeal
Yarn C: 1 ball of Bramblecot DK (100% Shetland Wool; 120m 132 yds per 50g ball) in Granite

Materials
Toy eyes (optional)
Scrap yarn in black for embroidery
Toy stuffing
A 170cm 67in length of twine or chunky yarn

Hook and Accessories
3.5mm crochet hook
Stitch marker
Yarn needle