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Shepherd, Bull and Donkey Amigurumi Pattern

Shepherd, Bull and Donkey Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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About This Shepherd, Bull and Donkey Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern guides you through crocheting a shepherd character with a headscarf, cloak and staff plus two small animals: a bull and a donkey. The instructions include every round, photo references and finishing tips to help you assemble and sculpt faces. You will learn simple shaping, head sculpting, color changes and attaching small features.

Shepherd, Bull and Donkey Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Designed for intermediate crocheters, it uses sport/4-ply yarn and small hooks for tidy stitches. All parts are worked mostly in continuous rounds and finished with sewn details and small accessories.

Why You'll Love This Shepherd, Bull and Donkey Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings a tiny scene to life with simple, repeatable techniques that produce a lot of character. I enjoy the head sculpting steps — they let me add personality with just a few stitches. The small size and compact construction make these toys perfect for gifting or seasonal displays. I also love how the animals and figure coordinate so well, giving you a charming handmade set.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize these figures by changing yarn colors to fit your own palette — try pastel shades for a softer look or muted earth tones for a rustic set.

If you want larger toys, use a bulkier yarn with a larger hook and the same rounds; the shapes scale up nicely with thicker yarn.

I often add wire to limbs or the shepherd's stick for posability, wrapping the wire ends in tape to keep them safe and stable inside the crocheted tube.

Try embroidering different facial expressions by shifting the eyebrow placement and mouth shape for varied personalities across your figures.

Make tiny accessories — a tiny bag, a crocheted sheep, or miniature blankets — to create a full scene that tells a story when displayed together.

For a holiday display, add a small loop to the headscarf or cloak to hang as ornaments, or mount the cardboard base inside a felt-covered stand for stability.

I sometimes substitute safety eyes with embroidered eyes for a completely child-safe version; adjust the placement to keep the expression balanced.

Experiment with textured stitches on the cloak or headscarf for more visual interest — a row of hdc or a faux rib can add great character.

Use different fiberfill densities to change the firmness of each toy; lighter stuffing gives a softer, squishier toy while firmer stuffing supports sculpting details better.

Don't be afraid to mix yarn brands and fiber content — as long as the gauge and hook size are adjusted, the pattern adapts well to creative swaps and personal touches.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during spirals leads to losing the round start; always place a marker and move it each round to maintain correct stitch count. ✗ Changing yarn colors incorrectly will leave messy joins; change the color on the last step of the previous stitch so the new color completes the stitch cleanly. ✗ Forgetting to stuff as you go causes lumps and uneven shaping; add stuffing gradually and shape as you work to preserve smooth contours. ✗ Pulling yarn too tight when closing holes results in puckered finishes; weave through front loops and pull evenly, then weave in the tail inside the piece.

Shepherd, Bull and Donkey Amigurumi Pattern

Create a charming nativity trio with this detailed crochet pattern for a shepherd, a bull, and a donkey. You will follow clear step-by-step rounds, photo references and finishing tips to make three adorable amigurumi figures. The pattern uses sport weight yarn and small hooks for neat, compact stitches and sturdy shapes.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Shepherd, Bull and Donkey Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Sport weight / 4 ply yarn, Jeans by YarnArt (example): 55% cotton, 45% polyacrylic, 50 g / 160 m
  • 02
    Shepherd: Brown (40) - for arms and body, Beige (07) - for head and hands, Dark brown (70) - beard, hair, roll headpiece and shepherd's stick, Terracotta (85) - headscarf and cloak, Milk (03) - for decorating headscarf
  • 03
    Bull: Brown (40) and White (62) - for legs, Dark brown (70) - for legs, body and head, White (62) - muzzle, Beige (07) - mane and tail
  • 04
    Donkey: Brown (40) and White (62) - for legs (alternative), Grey (46) - for legs, body and head, White (62) - muzzle, Black (53) - for mane and tail
  • 05
    Safety eyes: Black 8 mm (2 pcs) for shepherd, Black 7 mm (2 pcs) for bull and donkey
  • 06
    Thick cardboard for base of shepherd body, cut to a circle 6 cm diameter
  • 07
    Wire, diameter 1.5 mm, approx 20 cm long for shepherd's stick
  • 08
    Duct tape for wrapping wire ends to prevent sharp edges

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 2.00 mm
  • 02
    Crochet hook 2.25 mm
  • 03
    Stuffing material (polyester fiberfill)
  • 04
    Thin white, black and brown threads to decorate the face
  • 05
    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 06
    Scissors
  • 07
    Stitch marker
  • 08
    Safety eyes 8 mm (2 pcs)
  • 09
    Safety eyes 7 mm (2 pcs)
  • 10
    Thick cardboard for base (6 cm circle)
  • 11
    Wire 1.5 mm diameter, 20 cm long
  • 12
    Duct tape

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— Arms (make 2) :

Info :

Start with beige yarn, hook 2.25 mm

Rnd 1 :

5 sc in MR (5)

Rnd 2 :

5 inc (10)

Rnd 3-6 :

10 sc (4 rounds)

Info :

Change to brown yarn. Cut the beige yarn.

Rnd 7 :

10 sc

Rnd 8 :

BLO - 10 sc

Rnd 9-20 :

10 sc (12 rounds)

Info :

Stuff only the lower 2/3 of the arm. Fold the arm in half and crochet through two layers, 5 sc. Fasten off and weave in the yarn tail inside the piece.

Item Name (Sleeves decoration) :

Hold the arm with the hand pointing up, attach brown yarn color to the first unused front loop of round 7. Rnd 1: (1 sc, ch 2)*10, slst. Fasten off and weave in the yarn tail inside the piece. Crochet the 2nd arm the same way.

— Body (Shepherd) :

Info :

Start with brown yarn, hook 2.25 mm. Trace the bottom of the piece on a cardboard and cut it out to a 6 cm circle.

Rnd 1 :

8 sc in MR (8)

Rnd 2 :

8 inc (16)

Rnd 3 :

(1 sc, inc)*8 (24)

Rnd 4 :

(3 sc, inc)*6 (30)

Rnd 5 :

2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc)*5, 2 sc (36)

Rnd 6 :

(5 sc, inc)*6 (42)

Rnd 7 :

(13 sc, inc)*3 (45)

Rnd 8 :

BLO - 45 sc

Rnd 9-15 :

45 sc (7 rounds)

Rnd 16 :

(13 sc, dec)*3 (42)

Rnd 17-18 :

42 sc (2 rounds)

Rnd 19 :

6 sc, dec, (12 sc, dec)*2, 6 sc (39)

Rnd 20-21 :

39 sc (2 rounds)

Info :

Apply some glue to the cardboard. Place the cardboard inside the bottom of the piece.

Rnd 22 :

(11 sc, dec)*3 (36)

Rnd 23-24 :

36 sc (2 rounds)

Rnd 25 :

5 sc, dec, (10 sc, dec)*2, 5 sc (33)

Rnd 26-27 :

33 sc (2 rounds)

Info :

Start stuffing as you go.

Rnd 28 :

(9 sc, dec)*3 (30)

Rnd 29-30 :

30 sc (2 rounds)

Rnd 31 :

4 sc, dec, (8 sc, dec)*2, 4 sc (27)

Rnd 32 :

27 sc

Rnd 33 :

4 sc on the body, through both stitches of the 1st arm and the body crochet 5 sc, then on body 8 sc, through both stitches of the 2nd arm and the body crochet 5 sc, then 5 sc on the body (27)

Rnd 34 :

(7 sc, dec)*3 (24)

Rnd 35 :

(6 sc, dec)*3 (21)

Info :

Change to beige yarn. Cut the brown yarn.

Rnd 36 :

(5 sc, dec)*3 (18)

Rnd 37 :

18 sc. Stuff the body with fiberfill. Continue crocheting the head with beige yarn.

— Head (Shepherd) :

Info :

Continue with beige yarn, following head rounds.

Rnd 38 :

18 inc (36)

Rnd 39 :

(5 sc, inc)*6 (42)

Rnd 40 :

(13 sc, inc)*3 (45)

Rnd 41-47 :

45 sc (7 rounds)

Rnd 48 :

(7 sc, dec)*5 (40)

Rnd 49 :

3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec)*4, 3 sc (35)

Info :

Insert the eyes between round 44 and 45 with 7 sts apart.

Rnd 50 :

(5 sc, dec)*5 (30)

Rnd 51 :

(4 sc, dec)*5 (25)

Rnd 52 :

(3 sc, dec)*5 (20)

Info :

Stuff the head with fiberfill.

Rnd 53 :

(2 sc, dec)*5 (15)

Rnd 54 :

(1 sc, dec)*5 (10)

Info :

Fasten off, pull the hole closed and weave in the yarn tail inside the piece.

Rnd 1 (Head finishing - FLO) :

Hold the body upside down, and attach brown yarn to the first unused front loop of round 7. FLO - (1 sc, ch1)*45, slst. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Info :

Make the head sculpting: insert a long threaded needle into the head opening (point 5) and pull it out from point 1, then insert into point 2 and pull from point 3, insert into point 4 and pull from head opening (point 5). Pull the thread ends and tie a knot. Weave yarn end through the front loops of Rnd 20, pull the hole to close and weave in the yarn tail inside the piece.

— Beard :

Info :

Use dark brown yarn, hook 2.25 mm

Rnd 1 :

ch 24. Start in the second chain from the hook: 23 sc, ch 1, turn

Rnd 2 :

3 sc, 3 hdc, 3 dc, 2 tr, 1 inc-tr, 2 tr, 3 dc, 3 hdc, 3 sc

Info :

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Embroider the mustache with three stitches long. Sew or glue the top part of the beard to face. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

— Headscarf :

Info :

Use terracotta yarn, hook 2.25 mm

Rnd 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Rnd 2 :

6 inc (12)

Rnd 3 :

(1 sc, inc)*6 (18)

Rnd 4 :

(2 sc, inc)*6 (24)

Rnd 5 :

(3 sc, inc)*6 (30)

Rnd 6 :

2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc)*5, 2 sc (36)

Rnd 7 :

(5 sc, inc)*6 (42)

Rnd 8 :

3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc)*5, 3 sc (48)

Rnd 9-12 :

48 sc (4 rounds)

Info :

Attach milk yarn.

Rnd 13 :

FLO - 20 sc, change to terracotta yarn and cut the milk yarn - FLO - 28 sc (48)

Info :

Continue crocheting in turning rows. Row 1: ch 2, 28 hdc, turn (28)

Row 2 :

ch 2, 1 hdc, inc-hdc, 24 hdc, inc-hdc, 1 hdc, turn (30)

Row 3-5 :

ch 2, 30 hdc, turn (3 rows)

Info :

Fasten off and weave in the yarn tail inside the piece. Now make a list along the side of the headscarf, attach milk yarn right after the last milk yarn of round 13. Make 9 sc along the side edge. In the corner make 3 sc into the same stitch. Continue crocheting 29 sc along the bottom. In the corner make 3 sc into the same stitch. Finally, 10 sc along the side edge, and slst in the first ch. Fasten off and cut the yarn.

Info :

Now crochet hair: attach dark brown yarn to back loops of the 12th round. Rnd 1: BLO - 48 sc. Rnd 2: start crocheting the strands (ch 3, start in the second chain from the hook 2 sc, 3 slst in the base)*16. Finish crochet slst in the next stitch. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

— Roll headpiece :

Info :

Use dark brown yarn, hook 2.25 mm. Do not stuff.

Rnd 1 :

5 sc in MR (5)

Info :

Then continue crocheting 5 sc without counting the rows to make a tube around the circumference of the head (tube about 23 cm long). Twist terracotta and milk yarn together, then use them to wrap the tube. Do not stuff.

— Shepherd's cloak :

Info :

Use terracotta yarn. Crochet in turning rows, at the end of the row do ch 2 and turn. Hook 2.25 mm

Row 1 :

ch 55, start in the third chain from the hook: 53 hdc

Row 2 :

inc-hdc, 52 hdc (54)

Row 3 :

54 hdc

Row 4 :

inc-hdc, 53 hdc (55)

Row 5 :

55 hdc

Info :

Fasten off and cut the yarn. Leave a long tail for sewing. Sling the cloak on the shepherd's shoulders. Connect the ends of the robe.

— Shepherd's stick :

Info :

Use dark brown yarn, hook 2.25 mm. Do not stuff.

Rnd 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Info :

Then continue crocheting 6 sc without counting the rows to reach about 20 cm long, finish with slst. Fasten off and cut the yarn. Leave a long tail for sewing. Take a piece of wire about 20 cm long. Wrap the ends of the wire with duct tape to prevent any sharp edges. Insert the wire into the shepherd's stick and sew up the hole. Sew the stick to the shepherd's hand.

— Legs (Bull make 4) :

Info :

Use brown yarn, hook 2.00 mm

Rnd 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Rnd 2 :

(1 sc, inc)*3 (9)

Info :

Change to white yarn. Cut the brown yarn.

Rnd 3 :

(2 sc, inc)*3 (12)

Info :

Change to dark brown yarn. Cut the white yarn.

Rnd 4-8 :

12 sc (5 rounds)

Info :

Fasten off and cut the yarn. Crochet three more legs in the same way.

— Body (Bull) :

Info :

Use dark brown yarn, hook 2.00 mm. We start crocheting body from tummy. Ch 9. Stitches are worked around both sides of the foundation chain.

Rnd 1 :

Start in the second chain from the hook: - 7 sc, crochet 3 sc into last stitch. Continue on the other side of the foundation chain - 6 sc, inc (18)

Rnd 2 :

inc, 6 sc, 3 inc, 6 sc, 2 inc (24)

Info :

Now we should join tummy to legs. Lean the details face to face side.

Rnd 3 :

1 sc on the tummy, through both stitches of the 1st leg and the tummy crochet 3 sc, then on tummy 4 sc, through both stitches of the 2nd leg and the tummy crochet 3 sc, then 2 sc on the tummy, through both stitches of the 3rd leg and the tummy crochet 3 sc, then on tummy 4 sc, through both stitches of the 4th leg and the tummy crochet 3 sc, then on tummy 1 sc (24)

Rnd 4 :

Continue crocheting using the remaining stitches of the legs: 1 sc in a tummy, 9 sc in the first leg, 4 sc in a tummy, 9 sc in the second leg, 2 sc in a tummy, 9 sc in the third leg, 4 sc in a tummy, 9 sc in the fourth leg, 1 sc in a tummy (48)

Rnd 5-10 :

48 sc (6 rounds). Stuff the legs firmly.

Rnd 11 :

dec, 13 sc, (2 sc, dec)*5, 13 sc (42)

Rnd 12 :

10 sc, (2 sc, dec)*5, 10 sc, dec (36)

Rnd 13 :

10 sc, (2 sc, dec)*4, 10 sc (32)

Rnd 14 :

8 sc, (2 sc, dec)*4, 8 sc (28)

Rnd 15 :

6 sc, (2 sc, dec)*4, 6 sc (24). Stuff the body firmly.

Rnd 16 :

(2 sc, dec)*6 (18)

Rnd 17 :

18 sc

Rnd 18 :

6 sc, 6 hdc, 6 sc (18)

Info :

Fasten off and cut the yarn, leave a long tail for sewing.

— Head (Bull) :

Info :

Start with white yarn, hook 2.00 mm. Ch 6. Stitches are worked around both sides of the foundation chain.

Rnd 1 :

Start in the second chain from the hook: - 4 sc, crochet 3 sc into last stitch. Continue on the other side of the foundation chain - 3 sc, inc (12)

Rnd 2 :

inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 2 inc (18)

Rnd 3-4 :

18 sc (2 rounds). Change to dark brown yarn. Cut the white yarn.

Rnd 5 :

(2 sc, inc)*6 (24)

Rnd 6 :

24 sc

Rnd 7 :

(3 sc, inc)*6 (30)

Rnd 8 :

30 sc

Rnd 9 :

2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc)*5, 2 sc (36)

Rnd 10-15 :

36 sc (6 rounds)

Rnd 16 :

(4 sc, dec)*6 (30)

Rnd 17 :

(3 sc, dec)*6 (24)

Info :

Insert the eyes between round 9 and 10 with 10 sts apart. Stuff the head with fiberfill.

Rnd 18 :

(2 sc, dec)*6 (18)

Rnd 19 :

(1 sc, dec)*6 (12)

Rnd 20 :

6 dec (6). Do not close the hole.

Info :

Make the head sculpting: insert a long threaded needle into the head opening (point 5) and pull it out from point 1. Then insert the needle into point 2 and pull out from point 3. Insert again into point 4 and pull out from the head opening (point 5). Pull the thread ends and tie a knot. Weave in yarn tail through the front loops of Rnd 20 and close the hole.

— Make the head sculpting (Bull) :

Info :

Embroider highlights around the eyes with white thread; embroider eyelashes and eyebrows with brown thread. The top point of the eyebrow should be located leaving 2.5 rounds up from the eyes and the lower point leaving 2 rounds up from the eyes. The length of one eyebrow is 2 stitches. The distance between the eyebrows is 4 stitches. Pull the thread ends and tie a knot.

— Beard (Bull - muzzle decoration) :

Info :

Embroider the nostrils and eyebrows with black thread. Pull the ends of the threads and tie a knot. Weave in ends.

— Ears (Bull make 2) :

Info :

Use dark brown yarn, hook 2.00 mm. Do not stuff.

Rnd 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Rnd 2 :

(1 sc, inc)*3 (9)

Rnd 3 :

9 sc

Rnd 4 :

(2 sc, inc)*3 (12)

Rnd 5 :

(3 sc, inc)*3 (15)

Rnd 6-7 :

15 sc (2 rounds)

Rnd 8 :

(3 sc, dec)*3 (12)

Rnd 9 :

(2 sc, dec)*3 (9), slst. Fasten off and cut the yarn, leave a long tail for sewing.

— Horns (make 2) :

Info :

Use beige yarn, hook 2.00 mm. Do not stuff.

Rnd 1 :

3 sc in MR (3)

Rnd 2 :

inc, 2 sc (4)

Rnd 3 :

inc, 3 sc (5)

Rnd 4 :

inc, 4 sc (6)

Rnd 5-6 :

6 sc (2 rounds). Fasten off and cut the yarn, leave a long tail for sewing.

— Assembling (Bull) :

Info :

Fix the body to bottom of the head over round 10-14 with pins, sew around with a strong seam. When there is a small opening left add some more fiberfill between the head and the neck, then sew closed. Pin the ears symmetrical on the sides of head between 13th and 15th rounds, 10 sts apart and sew them. Sew the horns between the ears.

— Tail (Bull) :

Info :

Attach the brown yarn in the center of the back. The tail is sewn 6 rounds above the leg. Make ch 11. Start in the second chain from the hook 10 slst. Fasten off and cut the yarn. Make a tassel at the end of the tail by attaching a few pieces of beige yarn.

— Donkey Legs (make 4) :

Info :

Use brown yarn, hook 2.00 mm (alternative color scheme uses grey yarn, hook 2.00 mm for donkey legs).

Rnd 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Rnd 2 :

(1 sc, inc)*3 (9)

Info :

Change to white yarn. Cut the brown yarn (for donkey use white contrast on toes).

Rnd 3 :

(2 sc, inc)*3 (12)

Info :

Change to grey yarn. Cut the white yarn. Rnd 4-8: 12 sc (5 rounds). Fasten off and cut the yarn. Crochet three more legs in the same way.

— Donkey Body :

Info :

Use grey yarn, hook 2.00 mm. We start crocheting body from tummy. Ch 9. Stitches are worked around both sides of the foundation chain.

Rnd 1 :

Start in the second chain from the hook: - 7 sc, crochet 3 sc into last stitch. Continue on the other side of the foundation chain - 6 sc, inc (18)

Rnd 2 :

inc, 6 sc, 3 inc, 6 sc, 2 inc (24)

Rnd 3 :

1 sc on the tummy, through both stitches of the 1st leg and the tummy crochet 3 sc, then on tummy 4 sc, through both stitches of the 2nd leg and the tummy crochet 3 sc, then 2 sc on the tummy, through both stitches of the 3rd leg and the tummy crochet 3 sc, then on tummy 4 sc, through both stitches of the 4th leg and the tummy crochet 3 sc, then on tummy 1 sc (24)

Rnd 4 :

Continue crocheting using the remaining stitches of the legs: 1 sc in a tummy, 9 sc in the first leg, 4 sc in a tummy, 9 sc in the second leg, 2 sc in a tummy, 9 sc in the third leg, 4 sc in a tummy, 9 sc in the fourth leg, 1 sc in a tummy (48)

Rnd 5-10 :

48 sc (6 rounds). Stuff the legs firmly.

Rnd 11 :

dec, 13 sc, (2 sc, dec)*5, 13 sc (42)

Rnd 12 :

10 sc, (2 sc, dec)*5, 10 sc, dec (36)

Rnd 13 :

10 sc, (2 sc, dec)*4, 10 sc (32)

Rnd 14 :

8 sc, (2 sc, dec)*4, 8 sc (28)

Rnd 15 :

6 sc, (2 sc, dec)*4, 6 sc (24). Stuff the body firmly.

Rnd 16 :

(2 sc, dec)*6 (18)

Rnd 17 :

18 sc

Rnd 18 :

6 sc, 6 hdc, 6 sc (18)

Info :

Fasten off and cut the yarn, leave a long tail for sewing.

— Donkey Head :

Info :

Start with white yarn, hook 2.00 mm for muzzle; then change to grey yarn for head.

Rnd 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Rnd 2 :

6 inc (12)

Rnd 3 :

(1 sc, inc)*6 (18)

Rnd 4 :

(2 sc, inc)*6 (24)

Rnd 5-6 :

24 sc (2 rounds). Change to grey yarn. Cut the white yarn.

Rnd 7 :

24 sc

Rnd 8 :

(3 sc, inc)*6 (30)

Rnd 9 :

30 sc

Rnd 10 :

2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc)*5, 2 sc (36)

Rnd 11-15 :

36 sc (5 rounds)

Rnd 16 :

(4 sc, dec)*6 (30)

Rnd 17 :

(3 sc, dec)*6 (24)

Info :

Insert the eyes between round 9 and 10 with 10 sts apart. Stuff the head with fiberfill.

Rnd 18 :

(2 sc, dec)*6 (18)

Rnd 19 :

(1 sc, dec)*6 (12)

Rnd 20 :

6 dec (6). Do not close the hole.

Info :

Make the head sculpting as described previously. Embroider nostrils and eyebrows with black thread. Pull the ends and tie a knot. Weave in ends.

— Ears (Donkey make 2) :

Info :

Use dark brown yarn, hook 2.00 mm. Do not stuff. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6). Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc)*3 (9). Rnd 3: 9 sc. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc)*3 (12). Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc)*3 (15). Rnd 6-7: 15 sc (2 rounds). Rnd 8: (3 sc, dec)*3 (12). Rnd 9: (2 sc, dec)*3 (9), slst. Fasten off and cut the yarn, leave a long tail for sewing.

— Horns (Donkey make 2) :

Info :

Use beige yarn, hook 2.00 mm. Do not stuff. Rnd 1: 3 sc in MR (3). Rnd 2: inc, 2 sc (4). Rnd 3: inc, 3 sc (5). Rnd 4: inc, 4 sc (6). Rnd 5-6: 6 sc (2 rounds). Fasten off and cut the yarn, leave a long tail for sewing.

— Assembling (Donkey & Bull) :

Info :

Fix body to bottom of the head over indicated rounds with pins, sew with a strong seam. When a small opening remains add fiberfill then sew closed. Pin ears symmetrically between specified rounds and sew. Sew horns between the ears. Attach tail as indicated and make a tassel. Pin legs and ensure correct orientation before sewing.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the shepherd head to the body aligning the head rounds 10-14 with the top of the body; pin in place and sew securely with a strong seam.
  • Join the shepherd arms to the body by inserting the arm opening into the side positions and sewing through both layers so the sleeve edge sits on round 7.
  • Sew the bull ears to the head between rounds 13-15, 10 stitches apart, then sew the horns between the ears and embroider nostrils.
  • Insert the cardboard into the shepherd body bottom after gluing it and close the base securely inside the piece.
  • Insert the wire into the shepherd's stick, wrap wire ends with duct tape, then sew the stick to the shepherd's hand leaving the wire inside for stability.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in a continuous spiral unless otherwise specified and use a stitch marker to track the start of each round.
  • 💡Always change the color of yarn at the last step of the last stitch of the previous color for clean color joins.
  • 💡Add stuffing as you go and spread the stuffing evenly so the piece keeps its correct shape while shaping.
  • 💡Use a stitch marker or piece of yarn to mark rounds and move the marker on each round to avoid counting mistakes.
  • 💡When closing holes weave yarn through front loops and pull evenly, then weave the tail inside the piece.

This delightful Shepherd, Bull and Donkey set brings a warm, handmade touch to your holiday or display shelf. Each figure is carefully shaped and finished with embroidered details and small accessories for character. Make a full set to gift or display — these little toys are sure to charm everyone who sees them. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished pieces be?

The size of the Shepherd using the indicated materials is about 20 cm, the bull is about 15 cm, and the donkey is about 16 cm.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will affect final size; use an appropriate hook size and expect a change in proportions.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of magic ring, single crochet, increases and decreases, and sewing pieces together is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete the set in 5-7 hours total, though time will vary with experience, detailing and assembly.

Where do I place safety eyes on the head?

For the shepherd insert the eyes between round 44 and 45 with 7 stitches apart; for bull and donkey insert the eyes between round 9 and 10 with 10 stitches apart.