Thursday, 10 April 2014

Free Crochet Horse Head Motif Pattern By Niftynnifer





For a better understanding of my crochet patterns please see My special crochet abbreviations.







I used: 4.5 mm hook
Willow Burrow worsted , and Baby Bernat Light 3 yarn

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.

I then added 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.


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