Horse
General supplies:Size F Crochet HookSmall amounts of ww yarnTapestry needle for sewingFiberfillsmall doll eyes, optionalGeneral termsSc-dec= single crochet decrease (decrease over 2 stitches)Sc= single crochetFO= finish offHook size, F & G HeadThe end of each round is joined with a slip stitch to the first stitch madeWith F hook,Starting at nose,Ch 21) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook2-3) ch 1, sc in each sc around4) ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, 2 sc in next 3 sc, sc in last sc (9 sc)5) ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, 2 sc in next 6 sc, sc in last sc (15 sc)6-9) ch 1, sc in each sc around10) ch 1, (sc-dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (10 sc)STUFF11) ch 1, sc-dec around (5 sc)FO leaving long tail. Use tail to close hole. The seam side of the head is the bottom side of the horse.Ears (make 2)With F hook,Chain 41) sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in remaining 2 chains, ch1, turn2) sc-dec, sc in last sc, ch 1, turn3) sc-decFO leaving long tail.Sew ears onto head.NeckLeave a long starting tail. This is the end that is sewn to horses head.The end of each round is joined with a slip stitch to the first stitch madeWith F hookChain 11, join with slip stitch to first chain1) ch 1, sc in each chain around. (11 sc)2) ch 1, sc in each sc around3) ch 1, (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around, sc in last scFO leaving long tail. This is the end that is sewn onto the horses bodyBodyThe end of each round is joined with a slip stitch to the first stitch madeWith F hookChain 21) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook2) ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)3) ch 1, (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (18 sc)4-5) ch 1, sc in each sc around6) ch 1, (sc-dec, sc in next sc) repeat around (12 sc)7) ch 1, sc in each sc around.8) ch 1, (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (18 sc)9-10) ch 1, sc in each sc around11) ch 1, (sc-dec, sc in next sc) repeat around (12 sc)STUFF12) ch 1, sc-dec around (6 sc)FO leaving long tail. Use tail to sew hold closed.Stuff neck and sew to horses body.Legs (make 4)The end of each round is joined with a slip stitch to the first stitch madeWith G hook,Using contrast hoof colorChain 2, 1) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook2) IN BACK LOOPS ONLY. ch 1, sc in each sc aroundFO and switch to main color3-6) sc in each sc aroundFinish off leaving long tail.Sew legs to bodySaddleThe end of each round is joined with a slip stitch to the first stitch madeWith F hookChain 2,1) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook2) ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)3) Ch 1, (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (18 sc)FO leaving long tail.Sew saddle onto horses back.Horses maneYou will need several pieces of yarn, cut into approx. 6 inch pieces. Each piece of yarn will act as 2 strands of hair. I used 2 6 inch strands at a time.Insert hook into horses head. Grab middle of yard strand with hook and pull through stitch, ( Like you would latch hook!) making a small loop. Pull both free ends of yarn strand through loop, pulling tight to secure hair.You will continue to do this down back of horses neck, and I did 2 in front of head.Trim hair evenly, or as desired.Sew eyes on. ( I used 1/8" doll eye buttons)HalterWith scrap piece of yarn, circle nose of horse with yarn. (I tied small knots to keep yarn in place. Also circle horses head with same yarn.Tie and snip ends.
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