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Amigurumi Horse With Foal – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Horse With Foal – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Celebrate the bond between a mother and her baby with this Amigurumi Horse with Foal crochet pattern! Whether you’re inspired by farm life, equestrian elegance, or simply love adorable animal creations, this free pattern lets you stitch up a heartwarming duo. With their gentle expressions, flowing manes, and sturdy legs, this horse and foal set captures the beauty of companionship and nurturing care. Perfect for nature lovers, heartfelt gifts, or whimsical decor, these crocheted horses bring a touch of charm and grace to any handmade collection.

Designed for creativity and customization, this pattern allows you to play with classic horse shades, colorful embellishments, or even tiny accessories like blankets or saddles to make your duo truly special. Add embroidered eyes for extra character, mix yarn textures for a realistic effect, or create an entire stable of different horse breeds! Whether perched on a shelf, gifted to an equestrian enthusiast, or crafted just for the joy of it, this amigurumi horse and foal are sure to delight. So grab your hook, gather your yarn, and let’s stitch up a little equine magic—one loop at a time! 🐴🧶✨

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🐴 Amigurumi Horse With Foal – FREE Crochet Pattern

Bring the barnyard to life with this charming amigurumi horse and her adorable foal! With graceful legs worked directly into the body, detailed manes, and signature white facial markings, this duo makes a heartwarming gift or farm display centerpiece.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Involves shaping, color changes, and seamless limb construction.

📏 Finished Size

  • Horse: Approx. 12–14 in (30–35 cm) tall

  • Foal: Approx. 8–9 in (20–23 cm) tall
    (Using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook)

🧶 Materials

Yarn (DK or Worsted weight recommended):

  • Light Brown (Main body color)

  • White (Legs, blaze, saddle patch)

  • Dark Gray (Hooves)

  • Pink (Muzzle)

  • Black (Eyes – or use 8–12 mm safety eyes)

  • White or Cream yarn (Mane and Tail strands)

Other Supplies:

  • Crochet hook: 2.5–3.5 mm

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch marker

  • Scissors

🧵 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

🐎 Horse – Body & Legs (Work legs continuously into body)

Start with front right leg (Hoof color):

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–5. sc around (18)

  4. Switch to White: sc around (18)
    7–10. sc around (18)

  5. Switch to Light Brown: sc around (18)
    12–16. sc around (18)
    FO and leave for now.

Make 3 more legs the same way. Do not FO after 4th leg.

🦵 Join Legs to Form Body

  1. Ch 6, join to leg 1 with sl st, sc around first leg, sc across 6 ch, sc around leg 2, sc across 6 ch to return to leg 1 (Total approx. 84 sts)
    2–10. sc around

  2. dec x6 evenly spaced (78)
    12–16. sc around

  3. (11 sc, dec) x6 (72)
    18–22. sc around
    – Begin stuffing legs and continue as you work up

  4. (10 sc, dec) x6 (66)
    24–30. sc around
    – Add White saddle patch with surface crochet or embroidery
    – Stuff firmly as you go

  5. (9 sc, dec) x6 (60)

  6. (8 sc, dec) x6 (54)

  7. (7 sc, dec) x6 (48)

  8. (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)

  9. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)

  10. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
    FO, leave tail for sewing head later.

🐴 Horse Head (Light Brown + Pink Muzzle)

Start with Pink:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

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

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

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. sc around

  7. Switch to Light Brown: sc around
    8–20. sc around (30)

  8. (4 sc, dec) x5 (25)

  9. (3 sc, dec) x5 (20)
    – Insert safety eyes between rounds 10–11, spaced 6–7 sts apart
    – Stuff firmly

  10. (2 sc, dec) x5 (15)

  11. dec x5 (10)
    FO and sew to top front of body.

Blaze (White Face Marking):

  • Ch 9

  • sc in 2nd ch and across

  • FO and sew to face vertically from forehead to muzzle

👂 Ears (Make 2 – Light Brown)

  1. MR, 4 sc (4)

  2. (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)

  3. (2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
    4–5. sc around (8)
    FO, pinch base to shape, sew to head.

🦴 Tail (White or Cream Strands)

Cut 10–12 strands of yarn (approx. 5–6 inches each).
Fold in half, use a hook to pull through body back, and knot to secure.
Trim to desired length.

💇 Mane (White or Cream Strands)

Cut 10–12 strands of yarn.
Attach individually from top of head down neck using latch-hook or slip-stitch method.
Use fingers to fluff and style into layers.

🐎 Foal – Pattern Adjustments

Follow same instructions with these changes:

  • Legs: Stop increases at 12 sts, total leg height approx. 12 rounds

  • Body: Shorten torso section by ~4 rounds

  • Head: Stop increase at 24 sts, shorten height by ~4 rounds

  • Adjust mane and tail with fewer strands

✂️ Finishing Touches

  • Use black yarn to embroider nostrils

  • Shape the legs gently to create standing position

  • Add blush to cheeks with a little pink felt or pastel if desired

  • Position foal close to mother for an endearing touch

💡 Customization Ideas

  • Use black yarn for a mane and tail to make a Friesian or paint horse

  • Add a bridle or saddle with crocheted straps

  • Embroider horse’s name on a mini tag

This precious mare and foal pair is perfect for horse lovers of all ages—a tender tribute to the bond between parent and baby in soft, squishy form. 🐎🧡


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