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Adorable Horse Amigurumi Pattern

Adorable Horse Amigurumi Pattern
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6-8 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Charming Critter

Delightful animal designs with sweet details that capture the essence of your favorite woodland and farmyard friends.

About This Adorable Horse Amigurumi Pattern

This beautiful horse pattern combines soft velvet yarn with intricate details to create a truly special amigurumi companion. The pattern guides you through creating a perfectly proportioned horse with distinctive white markings on the face and legs, complete with hooves in contrasting colors. You'll learn techniques for color changing, needle sculpting to add dimension to the face, and attaching a flowing mane and tail that gives your horse realistic movement and character.

Adorable Horse Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The finished horse stands proudly at about 29cm tall and features carefully positioned safety eyes, embroidered nostrils and eyelashes, and optional bridle details. With its sturdy legs and well-stuffed body, this horse can stand on its own and makes a perfect display piece or cuddly companion.

Why You'll Love This Adorable Horse Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this horse pattern because it creates such an elegant and huggable result! The combination of plush velvet yarn gives the horse a luxurious softness that's irresistible to touch, while the detailed facial features bring so much personality to life. I find the mane and tail attachment process surprisingly therapeutic—watching those yarn strands transform into flowing hair is incredibly satisfying. What really makes this pattern special is how the color changing technique creates those beautiful white markings that give each horse its own unique character. Whether you're making it as a gift for a horse-loving child or adding it to your own collection, the pride you'll feel when you see this beautiful creature come together is absolutely worth every stitch!

Adorable Horse Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Adorable Horse Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Adorable Horse Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Adorable Horse Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this horse pattern is for creative customization! You can easily switch up the main color to create different horse breeds—imagine a rich chocolate brown for a bay horse, elegant grey for an Arabian, or even fun fantasy colors like purple or blue for a magical unicorn-inspired creation. The white markings can be adjusted too; you could make them larger for a pinto pattern or eliminate them entirely for a solid-colored horse.

I've experimented with different mane and tail yarns to create various textures—using a fuzzy eyelash yarn gives a wonderfully wild and flowing look, while keeping the sport weight creates a sleek, well-groomed appearance. You could even braid sections of the mane for an extra special touch!

For a completely different look, try adding small details like a felt saddle, tiny braided reins, or even small ribbon bows in the mane. I've made seasonal versions too—adding a small Santa hat for Christmas or a flower crown for spring celebrations. The bridle mentioned in the pattern can be enhanced with tiny beads or buttons as decorative hardware.

If you're making this for a child, consider safety eyes versus embroidered eyes depending on age. You could also adjust the size by using thinner yarn and a smaller hook for a miniature version, or go bigger with jumbo yarn for an oversized cuddle buddy!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to stuff the body and legs firmly enough before closing rounds can result in a floppy horse that won't stand properly on its own ✗ Placing safety eyes too high or too low on the head disrupts facial proportions—always count rounds carefully and position between rounds nine and ten ✗ Attaching the mane strands too loosely causes them to pull out easily—make sure to secure each bundle tightly with your hook ✗ Not weaving in yarn ends from color changes on the inside of pieces creates bumpy textures that show through on the finished horse

Adorable Horse Amigurumi Pattern

Create your very own cuddly horse friend with this delightful amigurumi pattern! Standing at approximately 11.40 inches tall, this charming horse features beautiful velvet yarn in your choice of colors, complete with a flowing mane and tail made from sport weight yarn. The pattern includes detailed instructions for creating expressive safety eyes, embroidered features, and optional bridle details. Perfect for horse lovers of all ages, this handmade creation makes a wonderful gift or decorative piece that showcases your crochet skills while bringing joy to anyone who receives it.

Intermediate 6-8 Hours

Materials Needed for Adorable Horse Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Super Bulk/Super Chunky/14ply velvet yarn Himalaya dolphin baby 100g/120m (3.5 oz/131 yards) - main color approximately 65g
  • 02
    Super Bulk/Super Chunky/14ply velvet yarn - white color approximately 25g
  • 03
    Super Bulk/Super Chunky/14ply velvet yarn - dark color for hooves approximately 18g
  • 04
    Super Bulk/Super Chunky/14ply velvet yarn - for bridle approximately 50cm
  • 05
    Sport weight/4ply yarn YarnArt Jeans 50g/160m (1.76 oz/175 yards) for mane and tail approximately 15g
  • 06
    Any 4ply black yarn 50g/160m (1.75 oz/175 yards) for face decoration approximately 30cm

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 4mm (or one size smaller if you crochet loosely)
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 5mm for attaching mane and tail strands
  • 03
    Safety eyes size 14mm black color (2 pieces)
  • 04
    Polyester toy filling: fiberfill/synthetic filling approximately 100g
  • 05
    Stitch markers
  • 06
    Needle with large eye for sewing pieces
  • 07
    Scissors
  • 08
    Cardboard pieces 8.5cm and 12cm wide for mane preparation

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— Head :

Info :

Start with white yarn

Round 1 :

6sc in MR

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1sc, inc)×6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2sc, inc)×6 (24)

Round 5-6 :

24sc (2 rounds)

Round 7 :

(4sc, inc)×4, 4sc (28)

Round 8 :

28sc

Info :

Add the main yarn. Next alternate stitches in white color (W) and main color (M)

Round 9 :

3sc (M), 6inc (W), 19sc (M) (34)

Round 10 :

5sc (M), 9sc (W), 20sc (M) (34)

Round 11 :

6sc (M), 7sc (W), 21sc (M) (34)

Round 12 :

7sc (M), 5sc (W), 22sc (M) (34)

Round 13 :

8sc (M), 3sc (W), 23sc (M) (34)

Round 14 :

8sc (M), 3sc (W), 23sc (M) (34)

Info :

Further crochet only with the main yarn

Round 15 :

(5sc, dec)×4, 6sc (30)

Info :

Insert safety eyes between rounds 9 and 10

Round 16 :

30sc

Round 17 :

(4sc, dec)×5 (25)

Info :

Stuff in the process

Round 18 :

(3sc, dec)×5 (20)

Round 19 :

(2sc, dec)×5 (15)

Round 20 :

(1sc, dec)×5 (10)

Round 21 :

2dec, then take a needle with a wide eye and grab the front loop of each stitch, thread the yarn tail and tighten it a little. So the hole is closed, fasten off and weave in the ends

— Ears (make 2) :

Info :

Start with the main yarn

Round 1 :

5sc in MR

Round 2 :

(1sc, inc)×2, 1sc (7)

Round 3 :

7sc

Round 4 :

1sc (M), inc (W), (1sc, inc, 2sc, inc) (M) (10)

Round 5 :

inc (M), 3sc (W), (inc, 5sc) (M) (12)

Round 6-7 :

2sc (M), 3sc (W), 7sc (M) (12) (2 rounds)

Info :

Fold the ear in half at the base, grab the stitches at the edges of the last round and crochet them together with sl st. Leave the yarn tail for sewing pieces. Sew the ears to the head in the place where the white color ends

— Needle Sculpting :

Info :

Tightening with white velvet or cotton yarn

— Whites of the eyes :

Info :

Embroider with white velvet yarn

— Eyelashes :

Info :

Embroider with a black cotton thread

— Nostrils :

Info :

Embroider with brown velvet yarn in rounds 3-4 of the head

— Forelegs (make 2) :

Info :

Start with dark yarn for hooves

Round 1 :

6sc in MR

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1sc, inc)×6 (18)

Round 4 :

BLO 18 sc

Round 5-6 :

18sc (2 rounds)

Info :

Change color to white

Round 7 :

BLO 18 sc

Round 8 :

(3 sc, dec)×3, 3 sc (15)

Round 9 :

15 sc

Info :

Stuff the leg to the middle (in halfway). Change color to the main

Round 10 :

(3sc, dec)×3 (12)

Round 11-18 :

12sc (8 rounds)

Round 19 :

Fold the leg in half and crochet 6 sc through both sides. Leave a small yarn end

— Bridle :

Info :

Make with velvet yarn

— Hind legs (make 2) :

Info :

Start with dark yarn for hooves

Round 1 :

6sc in MR

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1sc, inc)×6 (18)

Round 4 :

BLO 18 sc

Round 5-6 :

18 sc (2 rounds)

Round 7 :

BLO 18 sc

Info :

Change color to white

Round 8 :

(3sc, dec)×3, 3sc (15)

Round 9 :

15 sc

Info :

Stuff the leg (only 2/3 of it)

Round 10 :

(3sc, dec)×3 (12)

Round 11-13 :

12sc (3 rounds)

Info :

Change color to main

Round 14-18 :

12sc (5 rounds)

Round 19 :

Fold the leg in half and crochet 6 sc through both sides. Leave a small yarn end

— Body :

Info :

Crochet with the main yarn

Round 1 :

6sc in MR

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1sc, inc)×6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2sc, inc)×6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3sc, inc)×6 (30)

Round 6 :

(4sc, inc)×6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5sc, inc)×6 (42)

Round 8 :

6sc, 6sc with the hind leg, 15 sc, 6sc with the second hind leg, 9sc (42)

Info :

Weave in the yarn ends on the wrong side of the body

Round 9-13 :

42sc (5 rounds)

Round 14 :

32sc (3sc, dec)×2 (40)

Round 15 :

3sc, dec, 35sc (39)

Round 16 :

(5sc, dec)×5, 4sc (34)

Round 17 :

34sc

Round 18 :

(4sc, dec)×5, 4sc (29)

Round 19 :

29sc

Round 20 :

(3sc, dec)×5, 4sc (24)

Round 21 :

5sc, 6sc with the foreleg, 5 sc, 6sc with the second foreleg, 2sc (24)

Info :

Weave in the ends. Stuff the body in the process

Round 22 :

(2sc, dec)×6 (18)

Round 23-24 :

18sc (2 rounds)

Round 25 :

7sc, 8 sl st, 3sc (18)

Round 26 :

7sc, sl st

Info :

Fasten off, leave a long end for sewing pieces. Sew the head to the body

— Mane & Tail :

For the mane :

Need 4ply yarn: 2 bundles of strands 24cm long and 14 bundles of strands 17cm long (1 bundle consists of 10 strands). Cardboard pieces 8.5cm and 12cm wide. Fold the strands in half. Attach 2 long bundles 24cm in front of the ears on one line (this will be the bangs). Attach 14 bundles 17 cm each to each other tightly, 2 bundles in a row (the mane will consist of 8 rows)

For the tail :

Need 4 bundles of strands 24cm long (1 bundle consists of 10 strands). Fold them in half. Attach the bundles in the shape of a rhombus: one on the top, then 2 together and 1 on the bottom. The tail consists of 4 bundles arranged in 4 rows

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the ears to the head at the point where the white facial marking ends, ensuring they are symmetrically placed
  • Use needle sculpting techniques with white or cotton yarn to create definition around the eye area and facial features
  • Embroider the whites of the eyes using white velvet yarn around the safety eyes for a more expressive look
  • Add eyelashes above the eyes using black cotton thread with small straight stitches
  • Embroider nostrils with brown velvet yarn between rounds 3-4 of the head using small circular stitches
  • Attach the completed head to the body opening, using the long yarn tail left from the body and sewing securely around the neck
  • Attach mane bundles starting with two long bundles (24cm) in front of the ears for bangs, then attach fourteen 17cm bundles in pairs along the head and neck creating eight rows total, using a 5mm hook to pull strands through and secure tightly

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers throughout the project to track your rounds, especially during color changes between white and main yarn on the head
  • 💡Stuff all pieces firmly but not overly tight to maintain the horse's shape and allow it to stand independently
  • 💡When attaching the mane and tail, pull each bundle tightly through the stitches to prevent them from coming loose with handling
  • 💡Weave in all yarn ends from color changes on the wrong side of pieces to keep the outside surface smooth
  • 💡Pin the ears and head in position before sewing to ensure proper placement and symmetry
  • 💡The bridle is optional but adds a nice decorative touch if you want to customize your horse further

This enchanting horse amigurumi pattern brings together the luxurious softness of velvet yarn with carefully crafted details that result in a truly special handmade creation. From the distinctive white facial markings to the flowing mane and tail, every element has been designed to capture the grace and beauty of these magnificent animals in cuddly form. Whether you're creating a gift for an equestrian enthusiast or adding to your own collection of handmade treasures, this pattern offers a rewarding project that combines intermediate techniques with stunning results. The finished horse stands proudly on its own four legs, ready to gallop into someone's heart! 🐴✨

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FAQs

What size will my finished horse be?

The finished horse will measure approximately 11.40 inches (29 cm) tall, though the final size may vary slightly depending on your crochet tension, the specific yarn brand you use, and your hook size.

Can I use different yarn types instead of velvet yarn?

Yes, you can substitute with any super bulky/super chunky weight yarn, though velvet yarn gives the horse its signature soft, plush texture. If using a different yarn type, make sure to adjust your hook size accordingly to maintain proper gauge.

How do I attach the mane and tail strands securely?

Use a 5mm crochet hook to pull each bundle of 10 strands (folded in half) through the stitches, creating a loop. Then pull the loose ends through the loop and tighten firmly. This creates a secure lark's head knot that won't come loose easily.

Do I need to know how to do needle sculpting?

Basic needle sculpting adds nice definition to the face, but it's optional. The pattern includes photo guidance for this technique, which involves using a yarn needle to create gentle indentations that enhance the horse's facial features.

Can the horse stand on its own?

Yes! When stuffed properly and with all four legs attached correctly, the horse is designed to stand independently. Make sure to stuff the legs firmly to the specified points and ensure the body is well-balanced.

What if I can't find the exact yarn specified?

Any super bulky velvet yarn or chunky yarn with similar weight and yardage will work. The key is maintaining consistent tension and using the recommended hook size for your chosen yarn.