The Snuggle Cloud Sheep: A Free Crochet Pattern for a Textured, Cloud-Like Plush Toy

Introducing the Snuggle Cloud Sheep

Create an impossibly soft and squishy sheep friend with a unique cloud-like texture, perfect for cuddling. This pattern uses a clever combination of loop stitch and standard crochet to create a fleece that is both visually stunning and incredibly tactile. Designed with beginners in mind, this amigurumi project will guide you through every step to craft a huggable toy that looks like a fluffy cloud come to life.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Bernat Blanket Yarn (or any super bulky weight #6 chenille-style yarn) – approximately 200 yards of White for the fleece and body, and 20 yards of Dusty Rose for the ears and snout.
• Hook: Size L (8.0 mm) crochet hook
• Gauge: Not critical for this project, but aim for a tight tension to prevent stuffing from showing. 4 single crochet stitches x 4 rows = 2 inches.
• Other: Stitch marker, yarn needle, stuffing (polyfill), black yarn or safety eyes for embroidery (optional).

Step-by-Step Instructions

Abbreviations

• MR: Magic Ring
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
• sl st: slip stitch
• ch: chain
• st(s): stitch(es)
• loop st: loop stitch (see special instructions below)

Special Stitch: Loop Stitch (loop st)

Insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (you will have 2 loops on hook). Insert your index finger of your non-hook hand into the loop from the back, pull the loop out to about 1 inch long. Yarn over and pull through both loops on hook, then slide the loop off your finger. This creates a fluffy loop on the surface.

Body (Make 1)

Work in continuous rounds (spiral) with White yarn. Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.

1. Round 1: MR, 6 sc into ring. (6 sts)
2. Round 2: inc in each st around. (12 sts)
3. Round 3: (sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times. (18 sts)
4. Round 4: (sc in next 2 sts, inc) repeat 6 times. (24 sts)
5. Round 5: (sc in next 3 sts, inc) repeat 6 times. (30 sts)
6. Round 6: (sc in next 4 sts, inc) repeat 6 times. (36 sts)
7. Round 7: (sc in next 5 sts, inc) repeat 6 times. (42 sts)
8. Round 8: (sc in next 6 sts, inc) repeat 6 times. (48 sts)
9. Rounds 9-16: sc in each st around. (48 sts) – 8 rounds even.
10. Round 17: (sc in next 6 sts, dec) repeat 6 times. (42 sts)
11. Round 18: (sc in next 5 sts, dec) repeat 6 times. (36 sts)
12. Round 19: (sc in next 4 sts, dec) repeat 6 times. (30 sts)
13. Begin stuffing firmly.
14. Round 20: (sc in next 3 sts, dec) repeat 6 times. (24 sts)
15. Round 21: (sc in next 2 sts, dec) repeat 6 times. (18 sts)
16. Round 22: (sc in next st, dec) repeat 6 times. (12 sts)
17. Round 23: dec 6 times. (6 sts)
18. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave the tail through the front loops of the remaining 6 stitches and pull tight to close. Weave in end.

Fleece Cover (Make 1)

This is worked separately and then sewn onto the body. It creates the cloud-like texture. Use White yarn.

1. Round 1: MR, 6 sc into ring. (6 sts)
2. Round 2: inc in each st around. (12 sts)
3. Round 3: (sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times. (18 sts)
4. Round 4: (sc in next 2 sts, inc) repeat 6 times. (24 sts)
5. Round 5: (sc in next 3 sts, inc) repeat 6 times. (30 sts)
6. Round 6: (sc in next 4 sts, inc) repeat 6 times. (36 sts)
7. Round 7: (sc in next 5 sts, inc) repeat 6 times. (42 sts)
8. Round 8: (sc in next 6 sts, inc) repeat 6 times. (48 sts)
9. Rounds 9-16: loop st in each st around. (48 sts) – 8 rounds of loop stitches.
10. Round 17: (sc in next 6 sts, dec) repeat 6 times. (42 sts) – use regular sc for decreases.
11. Round 18: (sc in next 5 sts, dec) repeat 6 times. (36 sts)
12. Round 19: (sc in next 4 sts, dec) repeat 6 times. (30 sts)
13. Round 20: (sc in next 3 sts, dec) repeat 6 times. (24 sts)
14. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Do not stuff. Place the fleece cover over the body, aligning the centers. Using the tail, sew the fleece cover onto the body by stitching through the edges of the cover and the body. Weave in ends.

Head (Make 1)

Use White yarn.

1. Round 1: MR, 6 sc into ring. (6 sts)
2. Round 2: inc in each st around. (12 sts)
3. Round 3: (sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times. (18 sts)
4. Round 4: (sc in next 2 sts, inc) repeat 6 times. (24 sts)
5. Round 5: (sc in next 3 sts, inc) repeat 6 times. (30 sts)
6. Rounds 6-10: sc in each st around. (30 sts) – 5 rounds even.
7. Round 11: (sc in next 3 sts, dec) repeat 6 times. (24 sts)
8. Round 12: (sc in next 2 sts, dec) repeat 6 times. (18 sts)
9. Stuff firmly.
10. Round 13: (sc in next st, dec) repeat 6 times. (12 sts)
11. Round 14: dec 6 times. (6 sts)
12. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Close as for body. Weave in end.

Ears (Make 2)

Use Dusty Rose yarn.

1. Round 1: MR, 6 sc into ring. (6 sts)
2. Round 2: inc in each st around. (12 sts)
3. Rounds 3-4: sc in each st around. (12 sts)
4. Round 5: (sc in next 2 sts, dec) repeat 3 times. (9 sts)
5. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Flatten each ear and sew onto the sides of the head, about 3 rounds down from the top.

Snout (Make 1)

Use Dusty Rose yarn.

1. Round 1: MR, 6 sc into ring. (6 sts)
2. Round 2: inc in each st around. (12 sts)
3. Round 3: sc in each st around. (12 sts)
4. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Sew the snout onto the front of the head, centered between the ears. Embroider two small eyes using black yarn or safety eyes (if using safety eyes, attach before closing the head). Embroider a small mouth.

Legs (Make 4)

Use White yarn.

1. Round 1: MR, 6 sc into ring. (6 sts)
2. Round 2: inc in each st around. (12 sts)
3. Rounds 3-5: sc in each st around. (12 sts)
4. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff lightly. Sew the legs onto the bottom of the body, spacing them evenly.

Assembly

Sew the head onto the top of the body, slightly overlapping the fleece cover. Weave in all ends. Fluff the loop stitches to create a cloud-like appearance.

Your Snuggle Cloud Sheep is now complete! Enjoy your new cuddly friend with its unique, textured fleece that’s perfect for hugging.