Japanese Crochet Pattern: Sheep with Removable Coat (Chart Included)

A crocheted sheep wearing a fluffy, curly coat.
Without its coat, the body underneath might look a bit like a piglet, but it actually has quite a dignified look.

This piece was born from a request by my younger son when he was little.
He suddenly asked me to crochet a sheep, and while I was looking for a quick way to make one, I came up with a sheep that can be crocheted without cutting or joining yarn.

When I shared it on Instagram, the response was far bigger than I expected. I always wanted to turn it into a pattern someday, and after quite some time… it's finally ready.
If you like it, I hope you'll give it a try.

It doesn't stray far from basic crochet techniques, and I've also prepared support videos for the key steps.

Once you've made one, the next ones will come easily, so you might end up with a whole flock!