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Amigurumi Dressage Rider – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Dressage Rider – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the elegant and disciplined world of amigurumi! 🏇✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a Dressage Rider—a refined and graceful creation perfect for equestrian enthusiasts, horse lovers, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and detailed plush figures! 🌿 Whether you love stitching up poised riders, creating textured and lifelike designs, or simply want to add a sophisticated dressage figure to your handmade collection, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with a classic riding outfit, polished boots, and a majestic horse companion! 🐎

This design embraces rich tones, intricate shaping, and elegant details to bring a sense of movement and artistry to your crochet projects! 🧶🌾 I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Dressage Rider turns out just right—ready to trot into your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out deep blacks, crisp whites, or warm browns, and let’s stitch up a stunning dressage rider! ✨

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🐎 Amigurumi Dressage Rider & Horse Crochet Pattern

Graceful and dignified, this amigurumi dressage duo is perfect for horse lovers and equestrian enthusiasts! Featuring a well-groomed horse and a poised rider in a classic navy competition outfit, this project combines elegant colorwork, clever shaping, and just the right amount of detailing. Ideal for intermediate crafters ready to saddle up their skills!

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – includes shaping, color changes, embroidery, and working in separate pieces.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 30 cm (12″) tall for the rider, and 35 cm (14″) long for the horse when using DK weight yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (DK weight):

    • Camel, white, black, navy blue, brown, and grey

    • Light beige (skin tone)

    • Optional: metallic thread (for stirrups or saddle detail)

  • Crochet hook: 2.5–3.0 mm

  • Safety eyes (10 mm for horse, 8 mm for rider)

  • Stitch markers

  • Polyester stuffing

  • Tapestry needle

  • Black felt or faux leather (for stirrups and reins)

  • Fabric glue (optional for non-yarn accessories)

  • Small comb (for mane and tail styling)

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring

  • sc – Single Crochet

  • inc – Increase

  • dec – Decrease

  • sl st – Slip Stitch

  • ch – Chain

  • FO – Fasten Off

  • BLO – Back Loop Only

  • FLO – Front Loop Only

🐴 Horse Pattern

Head

Using camel:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    5–12. sc around (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    14–20. sc around (30)

  6. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  7. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  8. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  9. dec x6 (6)
    FO, stuff firmly.

Add snout embroidery with black thread.

Body

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–20. sc around (30)

  6. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  7. sc around (24)
    FO and stuff.

Legs (Make 4)

Work in white for hooves, then camel:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–5. sc around (12)

  3. Switch to camel, sc around
    7–14. sc around (12)
    Stuff lightly, FO and sew to body.

Tail & Mane

Cut multiple strands of white yarn. Attach to back and neck using lark’s head knot. Brush gently and trim evenly.

🧍 Rider Pattern

Head

Using skin tone:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    5–12. sc around (24)

  5. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  6. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  7. dec x6 (6)
    FO and stuff.

Embroider eyebrows and mouth. Attach safety eyes.

Body

Using navy:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    5–12. sc around

  5. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    14–18. sc around
    Stuff firmly and FO.

Arms (Make 2)

  1. MR, 6 sc in skin tone
    2–4. sc around

  2. Switch to navy, sc 6 rounds
    Stuff lightly and sew to body.

Legs (Make 2)

Start with black for boots:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–5. sc around

  3. Switch to white, sc 10 rounds
    Stuff and sew to lower body.

🐴 Tack & Accessories

Saddle

Use brown yarn, crochet an oval that fits back of the horse’s body.
Add side flaps and straps with slip-stitched yarn. Secure with hot glue or sew in place.

Saddle Blanket

Crochet a rectangle in white with blue border.
Optional: embroider a monogram or flag.

Reins & Stirrups

Use black cord or faux leather strips.
Glue or sew gently to the horse’s muzzle and under chin.

🧢 Helmet (Rider)

Use black:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    5–8. sc around
    FO, add strap using chain stitches and attach under chin.

🧵 Assembly

  • Sew horse’s legs and head securely to body.

  • Attach mane and tail strands.

  • Position and sew rider onto the horse’s saddle.

  • Wrap reins around both hands and bit area.

🎨 Customization Ideas

  • Add a rosette or medal for competition flair.

  • Use sparkly thread on the jacket cuffs or saddle for glam.

  • Create matching horse and rider pairs in different colors.

This graceful amigurumi dressage pair is the perfect challenge for those looking to create lifelike, elegant equestrian scenes. Proudly display it or gift it to a horse-loving friend! 🐴🏅


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