Knit springtime magic with our complimentary sheep knitting pattern!

Knit springtime magic with our complimentary sheep knitting pattern!

Introducing the Shula Sheep Knitting Pattern by Ann Franklin

Knit a charming sheep this spring by following Ann Franklin's distinctive knitting pattern, incorporating both bramble stitch and garter stitch for a unique texture and design. This delightful project is the ideal way to celebrate the season, and it requires Jamieson & Smith Shetland wools in 4ply and aran-weight for a truly special finish.

The bramble stitch is an easy-to-learn stitch that you'll find is a delight to work with. To create the bramble stitch, you simply work two knit stitches and a yarn forward into one stitch.

For an overview of the materials you'll need, including specific yarn colors, needle sizes, toy stuffing, and useful abbreviations, scroll down to the "What You Need" section. You'll also find the complete knitting pattern for Shula, including detailed instructions and diagrams, in the following sections.

The Materials You'll Need

To make the Shula Sheep, gather the following materials:

• Jamieson & Smith Shetland Aran Worsted in Snaa White (Aran weight, 100% Shetland wool, 50g/61m balls) - 1 ball (25g required)
• Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight in Brown (4ply weight, 100% Shetland wool, 25g/15m balls) - 1 ball
• A scrap of fine yarn in cream
• 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) knitting needles
• 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles
• 150g of toy stuffing

Tension and Abbreviations

Aim for 28 sts and 56 rows using 2.75mm needles to achieve the correct tension. For a reference list of abbreviations, head over to the knitting abbreviations page.

The Complete Knitting Pattern for Shula

Follow these detailed instructions to knit the Shula Sheep using the provided materials and techniques.

Creating the Body

Using 4mm needles and Jamieson & Smith Shetland Aran in Snaa White, cast on 9 sts. Begin knitting, following the instructions below:

• Row 1 (WS): (Kfb) to the end of the row. - 18 sts
• Row 2 (RS): P1, (P1, pfkb) eight times, P1. - 26 sts
• Row 3: K1, (MB, P3tog) to the last st, K1. - 34 sts
• Row 4: P1, (P2, pfkb) eight times, K1. - 42 sts
• Row 5: K1, (P3tog, MB) to the last st, K1. - 50 sts
• Row 6: P1, (P3, pfkb) eight times, P1. - 66 sts
• Row 7: As Row 3.
• Row 8: P1, (P4, pfkb) eight times, P1. - 78 sts
• Row 9: As Row 5.
• Row 10: P1, (P5, pfkb) eight times, P1. - 96 sts
• Row 11: As Row 3.
• Row 12: P1, (P6, pfkb) eight times, P1. - 114 sts
• Row 13: As Row 5.
• Row 14: Purl.
• Row 15: As Row 3.
• Row 16: Purl.
• Row 17: As Row 5.
• Rows 14-17 set the Bramble Stitch pattern.
• Continue in Bramble Stitch pattern, working a further 18 rows.
• Row 36: P1, (P6, P2tog) eight times, P1. - 114 sts
• Row 37: As Row 5. - 108 sts
• Row 38: P1, (P5, P2tog) eight times, P1. - 96 sts
• Row 39: As Row 3. - 87 sts
• Row 40: P1, (P4, P2tog) eight times, P1. - 78 sts
• Row 41: As Row 5. - 70 sts
• Row 42: P1, (P3, P2tog) eight times, P1. - 62 sts
• Row 43: As Row 3. - 56 sts
• Row 44: P1, (P2, P2tog) eight times, P1. - 50 sts
• Row 45: Knit. - 48 sts
• Row 46: P1, (P1, P2tog) eight times, p1. - 38 sts
• Row 47: (K2tog) to the end of the row. - 18 sts
• B&T (Break and thread: Break the wool and thread the tail onto a tapestry needle. Thread the wool end through the sts on the knitting needle, then take the sts off the needle and pull the tail up to tighten the sts into a circle.)

Making the Tail

• Using 4mm needles and Jamieson & Smith Shetland Aran in Snaa White, cast on 5 sts.Knit 12 rows.
• B&T (Break and thread: Break the wool and thread the tail onto a tapestry needle. Thread the wool end through the sts on the knitting needle, then take the sts off the needle and pull the tail up to tighten the sts into a circle.)

Legs

• (Make 4 the same) Using 2.75mm needles and Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight in Brown, cast on 24 sts.Knit 14 rows.
• Row 15: (K2, kfb) to the end of the row. - 32 stsKnit 11 rows.
• Row 27: (K2, K2tog) to the end of the row. - 24 sts
• Row 28: Knit.
• Row 29: (K1, K2tog) to the end of the row. - 16 sts
• Row 30: Knit.
• Row 31: (K2tog) to the end of the row. - 8 sts
• Row 32: Knit.
• B&T (Break and thread: Break the wool and thread the tail onto a tapestry needle. Thread the wool end through the sts on the knitting needle, then take the sts off the needle and pull the tail up to tighten the sts into a circle.)

Further instructions for making the head, ears, eyes, mouth, nose, and pupils, as well as the complete assembly instructions, can be found in the original news text.

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