Made this as a gift for my friend who loves horses. First time creating my own crochet pattern so hope you like it!
1
Use G (4.25 mm) Hook. work in rounds
HEAD
Ch 2
1) 6sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around ( 9 sc)
3-4) work even (9 sc)
5) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (12 sc)
6) sc in each sc around
7) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (15 sc)
8-9) work even
10) (sc dec, sc in next sc) repeat around 9 sc
STUFF
11-whenever) Sc dec around until hole is closed
Finish off
BODY
Chain 2
1) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (18 sc)
4-10) sc in each sc around
11) (sc-dec, sc in next sc) repeat around (12 sc)
STUFF
12) sc-dec around (6 sc)
13) sc-dec around (3 sc)
Finish off leaving long tail. Use tail to sew head on to body.
EARS
chain 3
1 sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in remaining st.
Finish off leaving long tail. Use tail to sew ear to head.
LEGS
Using contrast hoof color
Chain 2,
1) 8 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) IN BACK LOOPS ONLY. sc in each sc around
Finish off and switch to main color
3-6) work even
finish off leaving long tail. Use tail to sew leg to body
TAIL
take 5 strands of yarn about 5-6 inches in length and attach to back end of body
Grab middle of yard strand with hook and pull through, Like you would latch hook
Pull both free ends of yarn strand through loop, pulling tight to secure hair.
MANE
Same as tail except You will continue to place yarn down back of horses neck, use 2-3 strands of yarn