Lamb Chop Costume
Bring the beloved, sassy puppet to life with fleece and eyelashes.
Lamb Chop is the iconic, sassy puppet created by puppeteer Shari Lewis, famous for her television appearances from the 1950s through the 1990s. Choosing this costume taps into pure childhood nostalgia, making it a massive hit at retro-themed events and Halloween parties. The look centers on a fluffy white sheep aesthetic paired with Lamb Chop's signature red paws, floppy ears, and oversized eyelashes.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $25–65
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What you need for a Lamb Chop costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Lamb Chop costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
White sherpa or fleece hoodie
A plush, textured white hoodie to mimic Lamb Chop's soft, woolly body.
DIY: Glue white cotton balls or polyester fiberfill onto an old white sweatshirt.
Lamb ears headband
White plush ears with pink inner lining, attached to a comfortable headband.
DIY: Cut ear shapes from white and pink felt and glue them to a plain headband.
Red mittens or gloves
Bright red knit mittens to represent Lamb Chop's distinct red paws.
DIY: Use red winter gloves or cut hand shapes out of red felt and sew them together.
Black felt or fabric paint
Used to create Lamb Chop's signature black nose and mouth lines on the face or hood.
DIY: Cut a small triangle from black paper or felt and use double-sided tape to attach it to your nose.
White leggings or sweatpants
Simple white pants to complete the clean, monochromatic sheep look.
DIY: Use any light gray or cream pants you already own.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Lamb Chop costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white leggings or sweatpants as your base layer.
- 2
Pull on the fluffy white sherpa or fleece hoodie.
- 3
Place the lamb ears headband securely on your head, pulling some hair forward if desired.
- 4
Slip on the bright red mittens to recreate Lamb Chop's classic red puppet paws.
- 5
Apply makeup to mimic the puppet's face, focusing on the nose and dramatic eyelashes.
- 6
Strike a classic puppet pose with your hands held up like mittened paws.
Makeup & hair
Apply a small black circle or triangle of face paint to the tip of your nose. Draw a thin black line from the bottom of your nose to your upper lip, and use dramatic false eyelashes or heavy black mascara to get Lamb Chop's wide-eyed, long-lashed look.
Lamb Chop for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as Shari Lewis wearing a colorful 90s vest, striped shirt, and a short red wig.
- group
- Create a puppet show group with friends dressing as Charlie Horse and Hush Puppy.
- kids
- A simple white fleece onesie with attached lamb ears and red socks on their hands.
- Plus size
- A loose-fitting, oversized white sherpa pullover provides a comfortable, cozy, and screen-accurate silhouette.
- pet
- An officially licensed Lamb Chop plush slip-on costume for dogs or cats.
Tips
- Keep your phone handy but remember that wearing thick red mittens makes using touchscreens difficult; opt for fingerless red gloves if needed.
- This costume is incredibly warm and cozy, making it perfect for cold outdoor Halloween nights.
- For photos, bend your elbows and hold your mittened hands up near your chest, mimicking a classic hand puppet pose.
Lamb Chop costume FAQ
- How do I make a DIY Lamb Chop costume?
- You can easily make one by wearing a fluffy white sweater, adding a lamb ear headband, wearing bright red mittens, and drawing a black nose and long eyelashes on your face with makeup.
- What are Lamb Chop's signature colors?
- Lamb Chop is primarily textured white (her wool), with pink inside her ears, a black nose, and bright red paws.
- Is there an official pet version of this costume?
- Yes, there are highly popular officially licensed Lamb Chop plush costumes designed specifically for dogs and cats.
Did you know? Lamb Chop first appeared on television in 1957 on Captain Kangaroo, but gained a whole new generation of fans in the 1990s with the PBS show 'Lamb Chop's Play-Along'.