Shaun The Sheep Crochet Blanket in ColourLab DK Pattern

Shaun The Sheep Crochet Blanket Pattern

Project Overview

This is a 100% British wool crochet blanket designed to celebrate 30 years of the beloved Shaun the Sheep television series. Created through a collaboration between West Yorkshire Spinners, Aardman, and The Campaign For Wool, this patchwork blanket features recognisable character faces and woolly textures inspired by the show's most-loved characters: Shaun, Timmy, and Shirley.

Design and Composition

The blanket is constructed as a patchwork project made up of individual squares that are crocheted separately and then assembled. Each square features distinctive design elements including recognisable shapes, wooly cables, and character faces. The variety of squares creates visual interest and allows crafters to work through different techniques within a single project.

Yarn and Materials

This pattern uses ColourLab DK yarn by West Yorkshire Spinners, a British wool yarn available in vibrant colours. The pattern requires a 4mm crochet hook (US size 6). Yarn quantities are based on average usage, and the pattern specifies that ColourLab DK yarn must be used for accurate results. The finished blanket is made from 100% British wool, meeting BS984 standards for wool products.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

This Advanced Beginner level pattern incorporates multiple crochet techniques to create visual texture and dimension. The inclusion of wooly cables indicates the use of cable stitches, which create raised, rope-like textures commonly associated with knitted designs but adapted for crochet. The patchwork construction method requires proficiency in joining techniques to connect individual squares into a cohesive blanket.

Pattern Specifications

• Tension: 22 stitches over 10cm (4 inches) in stocking stitch on 4mm hook
• Yarn weight: DK (approximately 246 metres or 269 yards per 100g ball)
• Finished dimensions: Approximately 225cm by 246cm based on average yarn usage
• Difficulty level: Advanced Beginner, suitable for crocheters with foundational skills seeking to develop intermediate techniques

Care Instructions

The finished blanket should be reshaped whilst damp to achieve the desired final dimensions and appearance. Do not tumble dry the blanket; air drying is recommended to preserve the wool fibres and maintain the garment's integrity.

Pattern Format and Availability

This pattern is available as a downloadable PDF designed by Chloé Elizabeth Birch with technical editing by Helen Birch and Lucy Croft. The pattern is provided free and is intended for non-commercial personal use only. Reproduction or resale of items made from this pattern is not permitted.