Crochet Sheep Glasses Holder Pattern

This crochet sheep glasses holder pattern turns a sturdy oval holder into a sleepy little sheep, complete with a puffy fleece-style trim, a small snout, and two tiny ears. It gives your glasses a soft, safe place to rest on a nightstand or desk.

The holder is worked with a doubled strand of yarn for extra firmness, so it keeps its shape. Once the base and walls are done, you add the fleece trim and the face pieces. It’s a quick, useful project that works well with leftover yarn.

Skill Level

Confident beginner. You should know single crochet, increases, working in the back loop only, and the magic ring. The fleece trim uses a puffy popcorn or bobble-style stitch, which is easy to pick up after a few tries.

Materials

Yarn: Worsted-weight cotton or acrylic in a main color for the holder (pink in the photo), cream for the fleece trim, white for the snout, and a darker color for the ears.
Crochet hook: 4 mm, or the size that suits your yarn.
Eyes and nose: Small safety eyes and a safety nose, or black and pink embroidery thread for a stitched sleepy face.
Tools: A yarn needle, a stitch marker, and scissors.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

ch – chain
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
sl st – slip stitch
BLO – back loop only
st(s) – stitch(es)

How to Crochet the Sheep Glasses Holder

Step 1: Work the First Round

Hold two strands of your main color together throughout the base and walls. The doubled yarn gives the holder its structure.

Make a slip knot and ch 16.
Work 3 sc into the second chain from the hook, and mark the first of these stitches.
Work 1 sc in each of the next 13 chains.
Work 3 sc in the last chain.
Turn to the other side of the chain and work 13 sc back to the start. Sl st to join. (32 sts)

Step 2: Grow the Oval Base

Round 2: Increase around the curved ends as shown in the video, working 1 sc in each stitch along the straight sides.
Round 3: *1 sc, inc* around each curved end, with 13 sc along each straight side.
Round 4: *2 sc, inc* around each curved end, with sc along the sides.
Round 5 (optional): For large sunglasses, add one more round of *3 sc, inc* around the curved ends.

The base should lie flat. Once it’s big enough for your glasses, move on to the walls.

Step 3: Build the Walls and Add the Fleece Trim

Turning round: Work 1 round of sc in the back loops only. This creates a sharp edge so the walls stand up straight.
Walls: Work 3 to 4 more rounds of sc through both loops, with no increases. This height keeps the glasses from slipping out.
Fleece trim: Switch to cream and work a round of popcorn or bobble-style stitches around the top edge, as shown in the video. Keep the stitches close together so they puff up like wool.

Step 4: Make the Face and Finish

Snout: With a single strand of white yarn and the 4 mm hook, work 5 sc into a magic ring and join. In Round 2, increase in each stitch. (10 sts) In Round 3, work 10 sc.
Ears (make 2): With the darker yarn, work 4 sc into a magic ring, then increase over two rows to form a small petal shape.
Eyes and nose: Attach the safety eyes and nose to the snout, or embroider closed, sleepy eyes and a small nose instead. Add a little pink stitching for blushed cheeks if you like.

Sew the snout and ears onto the front of the holder, then weave in all your ends.

Video Tutorial

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Skipped increases: Missing an increase on the curves pulls the oval out of shape. Count your stitches at the end of every round.
Skipping the back loop round: Without it, the walls flare outward instead of standing up.
Flat fleece trim: Loose popcorn stitches lose their puff. Work them with slightly firmer tension.
An off-center face: Mark the center front with a stitch marker before sewing on the snout and ears.

Tip: Baste the eye and nose positions with a scrap of yarn first. Once you’re happy with the placement, add the real eyes or embroidery and pull out the basting stitches.

Teacher and Friend Gift Ideas

Teacher appreciation: Pair the holder with a new pair of reading glasses or a small notebook.
Personal touch: Stitch a small initial on the back so it feels one of a kind.
Matching set: Make a few in different colors as a gift for a friend group or a knitting circle.

Want more animal glasses holders? Try this crochet lion glasses holder pattern or the crochet eyeglass holder amigurumi with fox and dog versions.

Ways to Use Your Sheep Holder

Keep it on your nightstand or desk for reading glasses or folded sunglasses. It also makes a sweet catch-all for rings, hair ties, or small keepsakes.

Yarn Substitution Ideas

Cotton: Gives crisper stitch definition and a firmer holder.
Bouclé or chenille: Use it just for the fleece trim to make it look even woolier.
Thinner yarn held double: Works if you only have lighter-weight scraps, though your holder may turn out a little smaller.

Frequently Asked Questions

What yarn works best for this glasses holder?

Worsted-weight cotton or acrylic holds its shape well. A fuzzy or bouclé yarn on the trim adds extra fleece texture.

Can it fit larger glasses or sunglasses?

Yes. Add the optional fifth round to the base for bigger frames, and test the fit with your own glasses before you start the walls.

Is this a good project for beginners?

It suits confident beginners who can already work single crochet around a chain and follow stitch counts. The popcorn trim is the only new technique for most people.

How do I clean it?

Spot clean it with a damp cloth. If your yarn is washable, you can hand wash it in cool water and lay it flat to dry.

Final Notes

This crochet sheep glasses holder pattern gives your glasses a cozy home and brings a sleepy little sheep to your nightstand. Build the sturdy oval base, add the woolly trim, and finish with the snout and ears. Happy crocheting!