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Amigurumi Rodeo Rider – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Rodeo Rider – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Saddle up for a fun crochet adventure with this Amigurumi Rodeo Rider pattern! Whether you’re a fan of the wild west or just love crafting adorable characters, this free pattern brings a touch of cowboy charm to your handmade collection. With its tiny hat, boots, and adventurous spirit, this little rodeo rider is ready to lasso some hearts! Perfect for gifting or displaying, it’s an engaging project that lets you play with colors and details to create a rider that reflects your favorite western style.

This pattern is great for crocheters of all skill levels, offering room for customization—from classic denim and leather tones to vibrant rodeo-ready outfits. Add extra details like a tiny lasso or a bandana to make your cowboy or cowgirl truly one-of-a-kind. So, grab your hook, round up your yarn, and let’s get ready to stitch up some rodeo magic—one loop at a time! 🤠✨

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🐴 Amigurumi Rodeo Rider Crochet Pattern

This amigurumi Rodeo Rider set features a proud cowboy and his loyal horse, detailed with western gear like a hat, saddle, bandana, and reins. Perfect as a rustic shelf display, a child’s toy, or part of a cowboy-themed gift!

✨ Skill Level

Advanced – Includes doll shaping, accessories, animal structure, and assembly of multiple components.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall when seated on the horse.

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (DK or Worsted weight):

    • Skin tone (light beige)

    • Brown (hair, boots, reins, mane, hat, saddle)

    • Light blue (shirt, pants)

    • Red (bandana)

    • Cream or tan (horse body)

    • Dark brown (hoof, tail)

    • Mint or turquoise (saddle pad)

  • Other Supplies:

    • Crochet hook: 2.5–3.5 mm

    • Polyfill stuffing

    • 8–10 mm safety eyes

    • Stitch marker

    • Tapestry needle

    • Yarn needle

    • Thin leather cord or yarn for reins

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off

👦 Cowboy Rider

🧑 Head

Use skin tone:

  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)
    6–12. sc around (30)
    Insert safety eyes between Rounds 9–10, ~6 sts apart.

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

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

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

  9. dec x6 (6)
    FO and close.

💇 Hair Cap

Use brown yarn:

  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)
    6–9. sc around (30)
    FO and sew to head.
    Embroider side part if desired.

🤠 Hat

Use brown:

  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. sc around

  7. BLO, (1 sc, inc) around
    8–9. sc around, sl st and FO.
    Shape brim slightly by curling edges.
    Sew or glue on head.

🧣 Bandana

Use red:

  1. ch 21

  2. sl st in 2nd ch, sc across to form triangle

  3. Tie or sew around neck.

🧥 Body & Arms

Start with light blue (shirt):

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

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

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    5–10. sc around (24)

Arms (Make 2):

Start with skin tone:

  1. MR, 5 sc
    2–4. sc around
    Switch to blue:
    5–12. sc around
    FO, lightly stuff, and sew to shoulders.

👖 Legs (Make 2)

Start with brown (boots):

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–5. sc around
    Switch to light blue (pants):
    6–12. sc around
    Stuff, FO.

Sew both legs to base of body.

🐎 Horse

🐴 Body

Use tan:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

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

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    5–18. sc around (24)

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

  6. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
    21–23. sc around (12)
    Stuff, FO and close.

🐴 Legs (Make 4)

Start with dark brown (hooves):

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–4. sc around
    Switch to tan:
    5–10. sc around
    Stuff and attach.

🐴 Head

Use tan:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–10. sc around (18)
    Slightly shape into long oval
    Add safety eyes, sew to neck.

Ears (Make 2):

  1. MR, 4 sc

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

  3. sc around
    Flatten and sew to head.

🐴 Mane & Tail

Use dark brown:

  • Mane: ch 20–30, sl st along top of head

  • Tail: cut 6–8 strands, tie in bunch and sew to rear

🪑 Saddle & Blanket

Blanket:

  • Use turquoise yarn

  • ch 10, sc back and forth to make a rectangle

  • Edge with contrasting color

  • Sew to back

Saddle:

  • ch 10, sc back and forth in brown

  • Cut two strap loops for stirrups

  • Attach to either side of horse

  • Add embroidered or appliquéd details

🪢 Reins

  • Use leather cord or ch 40 in brown/yellow yarn

  • Tie around muzzle and both hands of cowboy

  • Secure at center of head

✂️ Final Assembly

  1. Sew horse head to body

  2. Attach legs and tail

  3. Sew saddle and reins in place

  4. Mount cowboy on horse and sew legs to saddle edge

  5. Position arms on reins

  6. Stitch all loose ends securely

💡 Optional Additions

  • Embroider horse hooves or eyes

  • Add a tiny lasso

  • Crochet cactus or barn backdrop

This cowboy and horse duo is ready for the Wild West! Yeehaw! 🤠🐎


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