Hailey The Horse Free Pattern

 

Free Crochet Pattern Hailey the Horse

Pattern Specifics

• Measurements: Approximately 5.5” tall (sitting) or 7.5” tall (standing)
• Gauge: Not necessary for this pattern; see notes
• Hook Size: 4.0mm (G) crochet hook
• Other Tools: tapestry needle/yarn needle, stitch markers, scissors (grab these on Amazon)
• Yarn Weight: Medium (4) Worsted Weight
• Yarn Used: WeCrochet / Knit Picks Brava Worsted
• Yardage: color A (brown): 70 yds, color B (cream): 18 yds, color C (dark brown): 30 yds
• Other Materials: poly-fil stuffing, 9mm safety eyes

Stitch Abbreviations

• st = stitch
• sl st = slip stitch
• ch = chain
• SC = single crochet
• SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease is recommended)
• DC = double crochet

Special Stitches

SC2tog (using invisible decrease method): Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook.

Notes

• Checking your gauge is not required for this pattern. Use a hook smaller than the size recommended for your yarn weight to ensure the stuffing won't show through the stitches.
• All pieces, except the curls, are worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
• Invisible decreases are recommended. Please see “Special Stitches” for more info.
• Safety eyes and noses pose a choking risk for babies; therefore, if making this toy for a baby, I recommend using yarn, felt, or embroidered details.
• Stuff each piece (body, head, legs, and arms) as you work to ensure it is fully filled. Do not add stuffing to the ears.
• See tutorial photos.

Pattern

Body

Using color A (brown):

1. R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
2. R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
3. R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
4. R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
5. R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
6. R6-11: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)
7. R12: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
8. R13-15: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)
9. R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
10. Cut yarn, leaving a long strand for sewing. Fasten off.
11. Fill with stuffing.

Head

Using color B (cream):

1. R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
2. R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
3. R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
4. R4-5: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)
5. Using color A (brown):
6. R6: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)
7. R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (21 sts)
8. R8: 1 SC in each st around. (21 sts)
9. R9: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (24 sts)
10. R10: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (27 sts)
11. R11: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (30 sts)
12. R12: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. Add a st marker to the last worked st. **2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from ** an additional 2 times. (36 sts)
13. R13-15: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)
14. R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
15. R17: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
16. R18: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)
17. R19: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
18. R20: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
19. Fill head with stuffing.
20. R21: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
21. Cut yarn, leaving a long strand. Weave yarn in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Tie off and weave in ends.

Ears (make 2)

Using color A (brown):

1. R1: Begin with 4 SC in a magic ring. (4 sts)
2. R2: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
3. R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)
4. R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
5. R5-6: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
6. R7: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)
7. R8: Fold the ear closed, leaving 1 unworked st at the beginning of the fold. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 2 unworked sts at the end of the fold. (3 sts)
8. Insert hook through the remaining 2 unworked sts, pinch the bottom of the ear to bring each end together, and working through both ends, join the ear with 1 SC.
9. Cut yarn, leaving a long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Hair Curls A, B, and C

Follow the instructions for Hair Curls A, B, and C, alternating colors and ensuring the curls are evenly distributed for the mane and tail. Attach curls securely in place around the head and body as specified in the assembly instructions.

Assembly & Finishing

• Embroider nostrils over R4-5 of the head using color B (cream).
• Attach the ears to the top of the head over R14-15, leaving about 10 sts between each ear.
• Attach the mane using one of each hair curl (A, B, and C) to the head in layers, beginning around R14 behind the ears.
• Attach the head to the body at approximately R12-16 of the bottom of the head.
• Attach the legs over R4-5 of the body, with each inside end of the legs touching in the middle.
• Attach the arms over R11-15 on each side of the body, leaving 10 sts between the arms at the top and 16 sts at the bottom.
• Attach the tail using the remaining hair curls A and B at the back of the body in an X shape.

Enjoy your handmade Hailey the Horse!