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! 🐴🧶✨
🐴 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 color changes, shaping, and latch-hook hair attachment.
📏 Finished Size
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Adult Horse: ~30–35 cm (12–14 in) tall
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Foal: ~20–22 cm (8–9 in) tall
(Using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm hook)
🧶 Materials
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Brown yarn (main body)
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White yarn (stockings, blaze, patches, mane, tail)
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Pink yarn (muzzle)
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Gray yarn (hooves)
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Black yarn (embroidered lashes, nostrils if not using safety nose)
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10–12 mm safety eyes (adult) & 8–10 mm (foal)
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3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook
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Polyester stuffing
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Yarn needle, stitch markers
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Scissors
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Pet brush (optional, for fluffing mane)
🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR = Magic Ring
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sc = single crochet
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inc = increase (2 sc in st)
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dec = decrease (sc2tog)
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sl st = slip stitch
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ch = chain
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st(s) = stitch(es)
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FO = fasten off
🪡 Pattern
🐴 Head (Adult & Foal – same base, size differs by hook/yarn)
With brown yarn:
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6–12: sc around (30)
R13: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R14–20: sc around (36)
👉 Insert safety eyes between R11–12, ~8 sts apart for foal, ~10 sts apart for adult.
R21: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R22: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R23: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
FO, stuff firmly.
🐴 Muzzle (Pink)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5–7: sc around (24)
FO, stuff lightly. Sew to front of head.
🐴 Blaze (White Stripe)
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Chain 14.
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Row 1: sc in each ch (13).
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Taper: next rows dec at both ends until 3–4 sts remain.
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Sew centered from forehead down over muzzle.
🐴 Ears (Make 2 – Brown)
R1: MR, 4 sc (4)
R2: (sc, inc) ×2 (6)
R3: (2 sc, inc) ×2 (8)
R4–6: sc around (8)
R7: (3 sc, inc) ×2 (10)
R8–9: sc around (10)
FO, flatten, leave tail. Sew on top of head.
🐴 Body (Brown)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
R8–18: sc around (42)
R19: (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
R20–25: sc around (36)
R26: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R27–32: sc around (30)
R33: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
FO, stuff firmly.
Optional white patch: surface crochet or sew on an oval of white yarn at mid-body (like the photo).
🐴 Legs
Adult Horse Legs (4x)
With gray (hoof):
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–5: sc around (18)
Switch to white (stocking):
R6–14: sc around (18)
Switch to brown (leg):
R15–28: sc around (18)
FO, stuff firmly.
Foal Legs (4x – slimmer)
With gray:
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc, sc) ×4 (16)
R4–5: sc around (16)
Switch to white:
R6–12: sc around (16)
Switch to brown:
R13–24: sc around (16)
FO, stuff lightly.
🐴 Tail (White)
Cut 20–25 cm strands of white yarn.
Latch-hook into stitches at back.
Trim so tail almost touches ground (adult), shorter for foal.
🐴 Mane (White)
Cut 15–18 cm strands.
Latch-hook along top of head down neck.
Add forelock strands between ears.
Trim layered for realistic look.
🧵 Assembly
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Sew head to body firmly.
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Attach ears, muzzle, and blaze.
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Sew legs straight so horse stands firmly.
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Attach tail at back.
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Latch-hook mane & forelock.
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Insert safety eyes; embroider lashes if desired.
🌟 Finishing Touches
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Add a light blush with pastel on cheeks.
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Brush mane & tail with a pet brush for softness.
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Pose foal leaning close to mother for a heartwarming display.
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. 🐎🧡
