African Flower Crochet Horse

African Flower Crochet Horse Pattern

Materials Needed

• Yarn in four colors: light purple, pink, dark purple, and white
• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Safety eyes

Gauge

Exact gauge is not crucial for this project, but your hexagons should be approximately 3 inches wide when completed.

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)

Instructions

Hexagon Flower Motif (Make 42)

1. Start with a magic ring using white yarn.
2. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 11 dc into ring, join with sl st to top of ch-3. (12 sts)
3. Round 2: Join pink yarn, ch 1, *1 sc in next st, ch 5, skip next st*, repeat from * to * around, join with sl st to first sc. (6 ch-5 loops)
4. Round 3: Sl st into first ch-5 loop, *[1 sc, 5 dc, 1 sc] in ch-5 loop*, repeat from * to * around, join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off. (6 petals)
5. Round 4: Join dark purple yarn in any sc before petal, ch 1, *1 sc in sc, 7 sc over next petal*, repeat from * to * around, join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off. (48 sts)
6. Round 5: Join light purple yarn in any sc between petals, ch 1, *1 sc in next 3 sts, (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in next st, 1 sc in next 4 sts*, repeat from * to * around, join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Assembling the Horse

1. Sew motifs together following a schematic pattern or image reference:
• 4 motifs for each side (body)
• 4 motifs for underbelly
• 1 motif for the neck
• 3 motifs for the head
• Each leg is made from 2 motifs
2. Once the motifs for each body part are stitched together, join the edges using light purple yarn and sc to create a seamless look.
3. Leave an opening and stuff the horse with fiberfill to your desired firmness.
4. Insert safety eyes and secure them firmly.

Ears (Make 2)

1. With dark purple yarn, ch 6.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (5 sts)
3. Rows 2-3: Sc across.
4. Row 4: Sc2tog, 1 sc in next st, sc2tog. (3 sts)
5. Row 5: Sc3tog. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Mane and Tail

1. For the mane and tail, cut strands of light purple and dark purple yarn, approximately 8 inches long.
2. Attach them in clusters along the top of the head for the mane and at the rear for the tail.

Finishing

1. Sew ears onto the head. Secure all motifs neatly and ensure all loose ends are woven in.
2. Check all seams and ensure the horse is securely stuffed and shaped evenly.

Your African Flower Crochet Horse is now complete! Enjoy your new handmade friend.