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Amigurumi Horse – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Horse – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Bring the majestic charm of a Horse to life with this Amigurumi Horse crochet pattern! 🐴✨ With its flowing mane, sturdy stance, and expressive eyes, this design captures the essence of this noble creature in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for an equestrian enthusiast, a farm-inspired décor piece, or simply love animal-themed amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.

Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in mane textures, color variations, and even tiny accessories like embroidered details or a miniature saddle to enhance its personality. Choose classic browns and blacks for a realistic look or experiment with pastel hues for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed as part of a countryside setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi horse is sure to impress.

Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this graceful creature to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨

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🐴 Amigurumi Horse Crochet Pattern

Looking for a cuddly farmyard friend? This sweet little horse is perfect for gifting, nursery decor, or simply to add to your handmade collection. With a soft body, bright white muzzle, curly pastel mane, and matching tail, this project is as charming as it is fun to make.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – requires shaping, color changes, and some decorative embroidery.

📏 Finished Size

Approximately 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall when using worsted-weight yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Worsted weight yarn in:

    • Light brown (main body)

    • Cream/white (snout blaze, belly, leg cuffs)

    • Pink (snout, mane & tail curls)

    • Lavender (mane & tail curls)

    • Dark gray (hooves)

  • 3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook

  • Safety eyes (12–14 mm)

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Yarn needle & stitch markers

  • Scissors

  • Optional: wire pet brush (for fluffing mane/tail)

🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR = Magic Ring

  • sc = single crochet

  • inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)

  • dec = decrease (sc2tog)

  • sl st = slip stitch

  • ch = chain

  • FO = fasten off

🧵 Pattern Instructions

🐴 Head (Brown + Pink Snout)

  1. With brown: MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc ×6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
    7–14. sc around (36)

  7. Switch to pink (snout): 15–20. sc around (36)

  8. (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)

  9. (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)

  10. (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
    👉 Insert safety eyes between R11–12, approx. 6 stitches apart.

  11. Stuff firmly.

  12. (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)

  13. dec ×6 (6)
    FO, close.

Snout Detail: Embroider two small brown nostrils onto the pink muzzle.

👂 Ears (Make 2 – Brown)

  1. MR, 4 sc (4)

  2. (1 sc, inc) ×2 (6)

  3. sc around (6)

  4. (1 sc, inc) ×3 (9)

  5. (2 sc, inc) ×3 (12)

  6. sc around (12)
    FO, flatten, and sew to head top slightly outward.

🧠 Mane (6–10 curls – Pink & Lavender)

  • Ch 16–20

  • Starting in 2nd ch from hook: 2 sc in each st → spiral curl

  • FO.
    Make 6–10 curls (mix pink & lavender). Sew along the center of head from forehead to back.

🐎 Body (Brown + White Belly)

  1. With white (belly): MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc ×6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)

  6. Switch to brown: R6–14. sc around (30)

  7. (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)

  8. sc around (24)

  9. (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)

  10. sc around (18)

  11. (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
    👉 Stuff firmly.

  12. dec ×6 (6)
    FO and close. Attach head to body.

🐾 Legs (Make 4 – Gray → White → Brown)

  1. With gray (hoof): MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc ×6 (12)
    3–4. sc around (12)
    5–6. Switch to white, sc around (12)
    7–12. Switch to brown, sc around (12)
    👉 Stuff lightly and flatten top.
    FO. Sew 2 at bottom for legs, 2 on sides as arms.

🐎 Tail (Brown Base + Pink/Lavender Curls)

Base:

  1. With brown: MR, 6 sc (6)
    2–4. sc around (6)
    FO, leave long tail for sewing.

Curls:

  • With pink & lavender, ch 12–16

  • Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc in each st → curl

  • Make 6–8 curls.

Assembly: Sew curls securely onto base, then attach base to lower back of body. Brush for fluff if desired.

🪡 Assembly & Finishing

  1. Sew ears to top of head.

  2. Attach head to body.

  3. Sew arms and legs firmly.

  4. Add mane curls along center of head.

  5. Attach tail at back.

  6. Embroider nostrils and adjust shaping.

  7. Optional: lightly brush mane/tail for soft fluff.

🎀 Customization Ideas

  • Make in pastel colors for a magical pony.

  • Add a saddle or bridle with felt or crochet straps.

  • Use black + white yarn to create a zebra version.

🌟 Final Thoughts

Your amigurumi horse is complete! With its gentle eyes, curly mane, and swishy tail, this little companion is ready to trot into a child’s arms or sit proudly on display. A joyful project for horse lovers and crochet fans alike. 🧶🐎💖


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