Incredibly Easy Crochet Horse
There is nothing cuter in this world than a little white pony. With this Incredibly Easy Crochet Horse, you can learn to crochet a pony of your very own. This adorable horse motif is a perfect way to add a little "horse power" to any of your crochet crafts. If pink ponies aren't exactly your style, feel free to mix up the colors and create anything from a black stallion to a cream-colored mustang. Learn how to crochet a pet that you won't ever have to clean up after.
Materials:
- 4.5 mm hook
- Willow Burrow worsted, and Baby Bernat Light 3 yarn
Instructions:
Head
- Round 1: Ch 2 , 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.(6sc)
- Round 2: Sc to join(mnr). sc in same st. 2 sc in ea st around.(12sc)
- Round 3: Sc to join(mnr) Sc in same st. *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st.* Repeat from * to * around.(18sc)
- Round 4: Sc to join(mnr) Sc in same st. *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st.* Repeat from * to * around.(24sc)
- Round 5: Ss to join.(mnr) (hdc,dc,hdc) all in next back loop, ss in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st, sc in next 3 sts.
Nose
- Row 1: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sts
- Row 2: Turn, sc in next 2 sts tog, sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts tog (turning work, using side post as 1 part), sc in next post, ss to join, (you should be working round 5 again). Ss in next 3 sts, Hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 2 sts.
Neck
- Row 1: Ch 2. Turn, hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next 2 sts.
- Row 2: Ch 2. Turn. Hdc in next 7 sts, 2 hdc in last st, turn work so that you are working along the 'mane', ss to round marker.(hdc, dc, hdc) all in next front loop, Ss into next fl to join. Fasten Off.
- Cut approx 25 pieces of Pink(Baby Bernat Light 3) at approx. 4 inches ea. Attach to the horses mane using larks knot using 2 pieces at a time, placing in ea ss along mane, and a few between the ears(bangs), trim to desired length.
- Add pink sparkly puffy fabric paint in the ears, for the nostril, mouth and jaw line (pushing the mane out of the way). Allow to dry. Sew in a small button eye.
