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Amigurumi Equestrian – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Equestrian – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the spirited and adventurous world of amigurumi! 🐎✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Equestrian—a dynamic and elegant creation perfect for horse lovers, equestrian enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and detailed plush figures! 🌿 Whether you love stitching up graceful riders, creating textured and lifelike designs, or simply want to add a majestic equestrian to your handmade collection, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with a stylish riding outfit, sturdy boots, and a trusty steed! 🏇

This design embraces rich tones, intricate shaping, and fun accessories to bring a sense of movement and adventure to your crochet projects! 🧶🌾 I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Equestrian turns out just right—ready to gallop into your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out classic browns, deep blues, or elegant blacks, and let’s stitch up a stunning equestrian friend! ✨

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🐴 Amigurumi Horse & Rider Crochet Pattern

Bring the elegance of equestrian sport to life with this charming amigurumi set! Featuring a tall white horse with striped blue-and-white wraps, a detailed saddle and bridle, and a rider in a blue jacket and helmet, this project makes the perfect gift for horse lovers or a stunning display piece.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate to Advanced – You’ll need knowledge of shaping, color changes, tapestry crochet, and assembly.

📏 Finished Size

  • Horse: ~28–30 cm tall (11–12 inches)

  • Rider: ~25 cm tall (10 inches)

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (DK/Light Worsted cotton or acrylic):

    • White (horse body, mane, tail, pants, gloves, shirt collar)

    • Blue (saddle blanket, rider jacket, helmet sides, leg wraps)

    • Black (hooves, bridle, reins, boots, helmet top)

    • Brown (saddle, stirrups)

    • Grey (optional accents)

  • Hooks: 2.5 mm–3 mm (to keep stitches tight)

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

  • Fiberfill stuffing

  • Yarn needle for sewing parts

  • Embroidery thread (black and white, for details)

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR = magic ring

  • ch = chain

  • sc = single crochet

  • inc = increase (2 sc in same st)

  • dec = decrease (sc2tog)

  • sl st = slip stitch

  • BLO = back loop only

🐎 Horse Pattern

Head (White)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc around (12)

  3. (sc, inc) × 6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
    6–15. sc around (30)

  6. (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)

  7. (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
    Stuff firmly. Flatten slightly oval.

Body (White)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc around (12)

  3. (sc, inc) × 6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
    7–22. sc around (36)

  7. (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)

  8. (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
    Stuff firmly. Leave top open for neck.

Legs (make 4)

  • Begin with Black (hooves):

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc around (12)

  3. (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
    4–6. sc around (18)

  • Switch to Blue: 2 rounds

  • Switch to White: 2 rounds

  • Alternate Blue/White stripes until length ~14 rounds.
    End with White, stuff lightly.

Ears (make 2, White)

  1. MR, 4 sc

  2. (sc, inc) × 2 (6)

  3. sc around (6)

  4. (2 sc, inc) × 2 (8)

  5. sc around (8)
    Flatten, sew to head.

Mane

  • Cut 20–25 strands of white yarn.

  • Attach in small bundles along the top of the head and neck.

  • Comb downward and trim evenly.

Tail

  • Cut 15–20 long strands white yarn.

  • Tie into a knot, attach firmly to back.

🐎 Tack (Horse Gear)

Bridle & Reins (Black)

  • Surface crochet thin chains across muzzle and cheeks.

  • Create reins with two 15 cm chains, attach to rider’s hands.

Saddle Blanket

  • Work flat rectangle in blue.

  • Add white zig-zag stripe in tapestry crochet across middle.

  • Edge with one row of blue sc.

Saddle (Brown)

  • Crochet a flat oval (approx. 10 × 6 cm).

  • Build sides with 3–4 rows of sc in the round.

  • Attach to horse back over blanket.

👤 Rider Pattern

Head (Skin color)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc around (12)

  3. (sc, inc) × 6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
    5–12. sc around (24)

  5. (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)

  6. (sc, dec) × 6 (12)
    Stuff, close. Add 10 mm safety eyes.

Body (Blue Jacket + White Pants)

  • Start with Blue (jacket):

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc around (12)

  3. (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
    4–8. sc around (18)

  • Switch to White (pants):
    9–15. sc around (18)
    Stuff firmly.

Arms (make 2)

  • Start with White (gloves): 5 rounds sc.

  • Switch to Blue (sleeves): 10 rounds sc.
    Stuff lightly, sew to body.

Legs (make 2)

  • Start with White (pants): 8 rounds.

  • Switch to Black (boots): 6 rounds.
    Stuff and sew to body.

Helmet (Blue + Black)

  • Work a dome in blue (like starting a hat).

  • Add a black stripe panel in center with tapestry crochet.

  • Embroider thin white side stripe.

Details

  • Embroider white shirt V-collar.

  • Optional: add tiny black buttons to sleeves.

🔗 Assembly

  1. Sew rider’s head to body.

  2. Place helmet snugly on head, stitch in place.

  3. Position rider on horse: legs straddling saddle, feet aligned.

  4. Attach reins from bridle to rider’s hands.

  5. Adjust mane, tail, and tack for final shaping.

🌟 Finishing Touches

Your horse and rider are ready to ride into the arena! This pair captures the beauty of equestrian style, complete with a detailed horse, bold riding gear, and tack. Whether displayed as a centerpiece or gifted to a horse lover, this amigurumi set is sure to impress.


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