Designed in 2024 and Released in 2025
Simply put, this is an adorable and very versatile goat and sheep pattern in my Pudgy Plushie style. This pattern can easily be used to represent just about any goat or sheep breed or breed mix. With five different ear options and seven different horn options, the variety is seemingly endless.
*If you’re here to download the Project Planner worksheet…scroll to the bottom.
Start with the base pattern then choose your ear style then choose your horn style (if any). You also have options to add wattles and a beard. Combine that with the fabric of your choice and bam…you’ve got your own custom sheep or goat! The included project planner worksheet helps you organize your ideas and choices prior to beginning.
There are options to add more detail, such as applique, raised nose, sculpted round hooves to create a cloven hoof or the more advanced sewn cloven hoof. But, why would you stop there? Add accessories such as a collar, bandana, vest or dress! The accessories are all free tutorials, templates included.
When finished, this goat/sheep is approximately 18″ from toe to head, 10″ wide at widest point and 11″ from bum to head (sitting). These measurements are approximate and can vary slightly based on the fabrics you use.
Includes:
Make a Sheep or a Goat!
Full Size Templates
Easy to Follow Bite-Size Instructions
Photos Accompany Each Step
Seven Different Horn Options
Five Different Ear Options
Three Different Nose Options
Optional Add-on Video Tutorial
Free Vest Pattern Available
Free Dress Pattern Available
Free Bandana Pattern Available
Skill Level - Confident Beginner with Intermediate to Advanced Options
Skills and Techniques Used
- Fundamental Sewing Basics
- Sewing Moderate to Tight Curves
- Clipping Curved Seams
- Attaching Safety Eyes
- Hand Sewing (to close opening)
- Stuffing Best Practices
- Selecting Fabrics
- Sew Gussets
- Optional Soft Sculpting
- Optional Hand Applique
- Optional Color Blocking
- Optional Fabric Overlay (one nose option)
- Optional Armature and Jointed Neck
- Fun Feature! Learn to sew pocket nostrils! (optional)
- Apply Detail with Embroidery Thread/Floss (optional)
Photo Gallery
Basic Materials and Tools Needed
- 2/3 yard minky for main body (alternative fabrics: fleece, quality cotton, repurposed clothing, etc)
- 1/4 yard minky for hooves (alternative fabrics: quality cotton, fleece, corduroy, etc)
- 17″ x 17″ of minky for horns (largest option)
- ~5″ x 5″ of minky for base nose and raised nose (alternative fabrics: knit, cotton, fleece, etc)
- ~8″ x 11″ piece minky for inner ears (alt fabrics: quality cotton, fleece, flannel, etc)
- ~8″ x 11″ piece heavy interfacing, felt or batting for inner ears
- ~18 oz fiber filling
- 1 pair 30mm Safety Eyes (alt 20mm or 24mm will work, too)
- Optional: 16 gage wire for horn shaping. ~36″ for longest option
- Optional: ~50 inches of 1/8 or 3/16 lock joint plastic armature (for poseable arms & legs 40″)
- Optional: 55mm joint, for neck joint
- Optional: poly-pellets, dry beans, etc, to add weight to the bum for better sitting
- Optional: 1 pair false eyelashes (the kind people wear)
- Notions: scissors, thread, sewing machine, 5″ doll needle (or hand sew)
Pattern Testers' Gallant Goat and Serene Sheep Gallery
I get so excited when a pattern has reached the testing phase. It is such a joy to see what everyone makes, employing their creativity to bring it to life. The testers provide the polish to the pattern and tutorial. They give of their valuable time and talents and I appreciate them immensely! A huge thank you to each one of them!
Pattern testers used a variety of fabrics, including: cotton, fleece, minky, corduroy, knit, velvet, faux fur, flannel, sherpa, long pile minky (Luxe Cuddle®), etc.
Some added a beard using faux fur or yarn (untwisted/brushed).
Most testers didn’t use wire in the horns…even the long ones. While this limits the pose-ability of the horns, the structure was sound when firmly stuffed.
Some of the breeds represented are:
- Pygmy goat
- Black-faced sheep
- Toggenburg goat
- Blacknose sheep
- Jacob sheep (has four horns!)
- Soay sheep
- Angora goat
- Boer goat
- Swaledale sheep
- Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep
- Nubian goat
- Alpine Dairy Goat.
Testers made their goats and sheep with standard plastic safety eyes and fabric applique eyes. One testers applied a little simple soft sculpting to pull the eyes in. This isn’t covered in the tutorial, but adds a fun dimension to your plushie.
Have fun and let your creativity drive you! I’d love to see your finished goat/sheep! You can share your makes in my Facebook Group or even email them to me.
Tester Pattern Hack!
I enjoy seeing individuality infused into my designs by makers, one method is when they take the base pattern and make a few adjustments or implement some “Frankenstein” tactics.
Some makers share these ideas so you can join in on the fun, too! Chris Mills did some modifying and Frankenstein-ing to create a Baphomet anthropomorphic figure. They share what they did here.
Why Make a Gallant Goat or Serene Sheep?
Inspires active play and imagination.
Makes a memorable and fun gift.
You will tap into your own creativity when you make it.
Sewing and crafting are therapeutic.
Thoughtful and heirloom gift.
Wonderful addition to any toy room.
Sell finished plushies at handmade markets.
You’ll love watching it come to life as you make it.
You’re never too old to cuddle a soft toy.
It is difficult to accurately describe the skill level needed for each project as the skill level itself can be quite subjective. Each traditional skill level has a wide spectrum of ability associated with it. I have tried to assign a general skill level to each pattern, however, please review specific techniques used in the pattern to determine if it is a good fit for you to try. Keep in mind I write my tutorials in bite-sized easy to follow steps, each accompanied with photos.
I aim to have each pattern attainable for a confident beginner and some have variations that may be more advanced, but they are optional. You’ll be provided with all the instructions, tips and material list to create a plush toy just like those pictured in the tutorial…I keep nothing secret. Each pattern and tutorial provides the blueprint for you to make it just like I have. An easy to make pattern doesn’t have to be simplistic looking…it can look amazing!