SIZE: One Size, 3-6 mos, 18 mos About 38 inches [96.5 cm] high Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning. PUBLISHED IN: Knit Simple / Fam. Circ. EZ Knit
CORRECTIONS: (applied Oct 9, 2006)
Row 62 Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 14 sc, sc2tog – 12 14 sc. Turn each row.The above is only a summary of corrections; the corrected pattern text is below (if free) or shipped upon completion of order (if purchased)
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*Lion Suede (Article #210)
A luxuriously soft yarn with a suede finish. Bulky Weight; 100% Polyester
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Additional Materials
Purchased animal eyes
2 metal rings, 1" [2.5 cm] diameter
5" [12.5 cm] square of cardboard
Fiberfill stuffing
1" [2.5 cm] x 36" [91.5 cm] wooden dowel
Drill with drill bits
Sandpaper
Brown acrylic paint
Foam paintbrush
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Trusty Old Dobbin Hobby Horse
Lion Brand® Lion® Suede
GAUGE:
9 sc + 10 rows = 3 inches [7.5 cm] BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
sc2tog (sc dec) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into
next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.
HORSE
HEAD
With A, ch 40. Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across – 39 sc. Turn. Rows 2-24 Ch 1, sc in each sc, turn.
Top of Head
Row
25 Ch 1, sc in 26 sc. Turn. Row 26 Ch 1, sc in 13 sc. Turn. Row 27 Ch 1, sc in 13 sc, sc in first sc on unworked section. Turn. Row 28 Ch 1, sc in 14 sc, sc in first sc on unworked section. Turn. Row 29 Ch 1, sc in 15 sc, sc in first sc on unworked section. Turn. Rows 30-52 Continue in this manner, working 1 more sc on unworked section
every row until all sc have been worked – 39 sc. Row 53 Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 35 sc, sc2tog – 37 sc. Turn. Rows 54-61 Ch 1, sc in each sc. Turn.
Divide for Nose
Row 62
Ch 1,sc2tog, sc in 14 sc, sc2tog – 14 sc. Turn each row. Rows 63-68 Ch 1, sc2tog, sc across to last 2 sc, sc2tog – 4 sc. Fasten
off.
Skip 1 sc at center of Row 61, join yarn in next sc, repeat Rows 62-68 for other
side of Nose.
Ears (make 2)
Beg at bottom edge, with A, ch 5. Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across – 4 sc. Turn each
row. Rows 2-4 Ch 1, sc in each sc. Row 5 Ch 1, (sc2tog) twice – 2 sc. Row 6 Ch 1, sc2tog – 1 sc. Fasten off.
Edging
With RS facing, join A at bottom right corner, sc along right edge of ear,
working 3 sc at top of ear, sc along left edge, ending at bottom left corner.
Fasten off.
MANE
With A, ch 28. Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across – 27 sc. Turn each
row. Row 2 Ch 1, sc working in FRONT lp only. Row 3 Ch 1, sc working in BACK lp only. Fasten off.
Fringe
Wrap B around cardboard square. Cut strands at one end. Hold 2 strands of
yarn together and fold in half. Use crochet hook to draw fold through first st
along opposite edge of beg foundation ch, forming a loop. Pull ends of strands
through this loop. Pull to tighten for Fringe. Work Fringe in each st across.
Work another row of Fringe in the unworked lps of Row 2 and 4 of Mane. Fringe
will be worked on both sides of Mane piece. Work 1 row of Fringe around sts of
Row 1. Work 1 row of Fringe in sts of last row.
Bangs
With A, ch 6. Row 1 Sc In 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across – 5 sc. Turn. Row 2 Ch 1, sc in each sc. Fasten off. With B, make Fringe and secure
through sts on opposite edge of beg ch. Work Fringe in last row.
Bridle (make 2) With C, ch 21. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across – 20 sc.
Fasten off.
Reins
With C, ch 93. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across – 92 sc.
Fasten off.
FINISHING
Drill a hole through dowel about 1" [2.5 cm] from one end. Paint
dowel with several coats of paint, drying and sanding between coats.
Sew nose, head, and neck seam of head. Stuff nose with polyester filling.
Secure eyes to head. Stuff top of head. Insert dowel, adding stuffing to hold
it firmly in place and to prevent dowel from poking through crochet. With
double strand of A, sew from one side of top of Head at Ear level through
dowel to the other side of Head. Fasten securely. Weave double strand of A
through beg ch edge at bottom edge of neck and gather tightly. Fasten
securely.
Sew Mane along back neck. Gather bottom of Ears tog and sew to each side of
Head. Sew Bangs to forehead.
Sew each end of Bridle pieces to rings as per photo, adjusting to fit snugly
around nose. Sew Bridle onto nose. Sew a ring to each end of Reins.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
Trusty Old Dobbin Hobby Horse Reviewed by Erika on 2009-09-30
This pattern made a very nice horse head. I used 1 skein of Homespun for the head, suede for the mane, bridle and reins and I used key rings on the bridle for the metal rings. I found very nice horse eyes at AC Moore. Both of my daughters love this horse! It wasn't too difficult and didn't take very long to make either.
