Creating a crocheted lamb welcome sign is a charming and delightful way to greet guests with a handmade touch. This adorable design features a cute lamb with a floral accent, holding a “Welcome” sign, perfect for adding a cozy and welcoming vibe to your front door or any entrance.
To make this crocheted lamb welcome sign, you’ll need some basic crochet supplies and a bit of time. This project is suitable for crocheters of all skill levels and results in a beautiful and inviting decoration for your home. Follow the detailed instructions below to create your own lamb-themed welcome sign.
Yarn in white, cream, pink, black, green, and purple
Crochet hook (size appropriate for your yarn)
Safety eyes or black beads for eyes
Fiberfill stuffing
Yarn needle
Scissors
Hot glue gun (optional for attaching parts)
Instructions:
Lamb Head:
Round 1: With cream yarn, make a magic ring and crochet 6 single crochets (sc) into the ring. Pull tight to close. (6 sts)
Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
Round 3:1 sc in next stitch, 2 sc in next stitch repeat around. (18 sts)
Round 4:1 sc in next 2 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch repeat around. (24 sts)
Round 5:1 sc in next 3 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch repeat around. (30 sts)
Rounds 6-12: Sc in each stitch around. (30 sts)
Round 13:1 sc in next 3 stitches, sc2tog repeat around. (24 sts)
Round 14:1 sc in next 2 stitches, sc2tog repeat around. (18 sts)
Round 15:1 sc in next stitch, sc2tog repeat around. (12 sts)
Add safety eyes between rounds 6 and 7, about 6 stitches apart. Embroider the mouth with black yarn.
Round 16: Sc2tog around. (6 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the head with fiberfill and sew the opening closed.
Lamb Ears (make 2):
Round 1: With cream yarn, make a magic ring and crochet 6 sc into the ring. Pull tight to close. (6 sts)
Rounds 2-4: Sc in each stitch around. (6 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the ears onto the sides of the head.
Lamb Wool:
Round 1: With white yarn, make a magic ring and crochet 6 sc into the ring. Pull tight to close. (6 sts)
Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
Round 3:1 sc in next stitch, 2 sc in next stitch repeat around. (18 sts)
Round 4:1 sc in next 2 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch repeat around. (24 sts)
Rounds 5-7: Sc in each stitch around. (24 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Attach the wool to the top of the lamb’s head.
Floral Accent:
Flower: With purple yarn, chain 5 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring. Chain 1, make 10 sc into the ring, and join with a slip stitch. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Leaf: With green yarn, chain 7. Sc in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the flower and leaf onto the lamb’s head next to one ear.
Welcome Sign:
Row 1: With beige yarn, chain 31. Sc in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across. (30 sts)
Rows 2-10: Chain 1, turn, sc in each stitch across. (30 sts)
Fasten off and switch to black yarn.
Using black yarn, embroider the word “WELCOME” onto the beige rectangle.
Assembly:
Attach the lamb head to the top of the sign using the yarn needle or a hot glue gun.
Cut a piece of beige yarn or use a braided cord to create a loop for hanging. Attach it to the top corners of the sign.
