Spring is in the air, and that means it’s time for another mug for the Easter play kitchen (see the Bunny and Chick Mugs)! This Easter Black Sheep mug crochet pattern is the perfect quick and quirky seasonal project. Designed with beginners in mind, this free crochet pattern is a great addition to pretend play setups, Easter baskets, or spring décor.
This pattern is also a great way to use up small amounts of specialty yarn—especially if you have leftovers of Lion Brand Feels Like Bliss Faux Fur Yarn from previous projects (like a fluffy snowman!). The soft, textured fur adds just the right amount of fluff to give your sheep its signature look, while keeping the project simple.
Whether you’re building a festive Easter play kitchen, creating handmade gifts, or just looking for a unique crochet mug pattern, this little black sheep is sure to stand out in the cutest way. Keep reading for the full free pattern and step-by-step instructions!
Materials:
- 3mm hook
- Black, brown, and white yarn. I used light (3) acrylic yarn.
- Small amount of faux fur yarn in white. I used Lion Brand Feel Like Bliss.
- Stuffing material
- Scissors
- Needle
- Stitch marker
Finished size:
Approx. 10cm tall by 13cm wide (including handle).
Terms and abbreviations (US Terms):
- Chain (ch)
- Single crochet (sc)
- Increase (inc)
- Invisible Decrease (dec)
- Front Loops Only (FLO)
Pattern Notes:
-This pattern is worked in continuous rounds. There is no need to join with a slip stitch at the end of each round.
-When changing colour, be sure to switch mid stitch. To do so, insert your hook with Colour A in the stitch before the colour change, yarn over pulling two loops of colour A, then switch colour and yarn over with Colour B. See tutorial here.
Mug:
Round 1: In black, 6 sc in a magic circle. (6)
Round 2: Inc around. (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (30)
Round 6: (4 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (36)
Round 7: (5 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (42)
Round 8: (6 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (48)
Round 9: (7 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (54)
Rounds 10-16: Sc around. (54)
Round 17: Join white faux fur, in the FLO (7 sc, 1 dec) repeat around. (48)
Round 18: (6 sc, 1 dec) repeat around. (42)
Round 19: (5 sc, 1 dec) repeat around. (36)
Round 20: In the FLO, sc around. Cut off. (36)
Coffee:
Round 1: In brown, 6 sc in a magic circle. (6)
Round 2: Inc around. (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (30)
Round 6: (4 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. Cut off leaving a long tail for sewing. (36)
Handle:
Round 1: In black, 6 sc in a magic circle. (6)
Rounds 2-20: Sc around. Cut off leaving a long tail for sewing. (6)
Eyes (Make two):
In white, ch 3. Sc in the second ch from the hook, 3 sc in the next stitch, continuing on the other side of the chain, sc in the next stitch, slip stitch in the first sc to create an oval. Tie off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Ears:
In black, ch 10. Sc in second ch from hook, sc in the next stitch, hdc in the next 6 stitches, 3 sc in the last stitch, continuing on the other side of the chain, hdc in the next 6 stitches, sc in the next stitch, slip stitch in the last stitch, slip stitch in the first sc to close. Cut off and leave a long tail for sewing.
To assemble:
-Put stuffing into the mug and stitch the coffee inside the mug in the back loops created in round 20.
-Attach the handle to the side of the mug.
-Attach the ears and the eyes to the mug and add black stitching to create pupils.
-Enjoy!
I hope you enjoyed this free Easter Black Sheep Mug Crochet Pattern. I would be so thrilled to see your creations so please be sure to tag me on Instagram @baubles_and_yarn so I can see and share them.
This pattern was designed by Baubles and Yarn. You may sell finished items made from this pattern but please include credits to Baubles and Yarn.
Until next time, happy crocheting!
