Create your own charming menagerie with this pattern for four adorable, seated baby farm animals: a lamb, cow, donkey, and pig.

Each finished animal stands about 13cm tall.

The lamb features reverse stocking stitch “wool”, while the cow, donkey, and pig have different coloured noses, muzzles, or snouts.

These delightful creatures are perfect for using up yarn scraps or crafting thoughtful gifts, and they’re sure to bring joy to any collection.

The body, head, and legs are all knitted separately, so you can enjoy each little piece as it comes together.

You’ll be working everything flat on straight needles, using the familiar stitches knit, purl, kfb (knit front and back), and k2tog (knit two together). This pattern is very beginner-friendly, so whether you’re new to knitting or have a few projects under your belt, you’ll feel right at home.

I’ve included guidance for adding safety eyes, with easy-to-follow markers in the pattern so you can place them just right. Most of all, I hope you enjoy the process of making these little animals, and maybe even sharing them as gifts to brighten someone’s day.

Yarn information

Stylecraft Special DK

1 ball of Yarn A, White 1001 (15g)
1 ball of Yarn B Toy 1844 (8g)
1 ball of Yarn C Grey 1099 (15g)
1 ball of Yarn D Silver 1203 (4g)
1 ball of Yarn E Mocha 1064 (15g)
1 ball of Yarn F Stone 1710 (8g)
1 ball of Yarn G Blush 10530 (15g)
1 ball of Yarn H Candy Floss 1822 (4g)
1 ball of Yarn I Black 1002 (4g)

Needles and Accessories
A pair of 3.25mm straight needles.
Toy Stuffing.
8mm black toy safety eyes