Horse lovers will be delighted with their favorite animal adorning their Christmas tree. This Horse Butt Ornament crochet pattern works up quickly using just a few yards of worsted yarn, so it’s a great stash buster. You can even add some fun fur or eyelash yarn to create the furry feet of a draft horse. Crochet a few in different colors to adorn your equestrian Christmas tree. Make a few for your horse-loving friends and family. Please post copies of your horses on my Instagram. How many horses of a different color can we all create?
Skill level: Easy
Finished measurement is approximately 4.5” tall.
Materials:
Worsted weight yarn:
30 yards MC
10 yards CC
1 yard black
5 yards fun fur for draft horse
Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook
Ribbon
Directions:
Rnd 1: With MC yarn, ch 2 (or magic ring), 10 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.
Rnd 2: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (15 sc).
Rnd 3: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (20 sc).
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (25 sc).
Rnds 5-11: Sc in each st.
Rnd 12: *Dec over next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts,* repeat around (20 sc).
Rnds 13-14: Sc in each st.
Rnd 15: *Dec over next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts,* repeat around (16 sc).
Rnds 16-18: Sc in each st. Join with sl st at end of Rnd 18. Fasten off MC.
Rnd 19: Join CC, sc in each st. (For draft horse, use fun fur and turn work.)
Rnd 20: Sc in each st. (For draft horse, work one extra rnd of sc.)
Rnd 21: Lay flat and sc through both sides (turn if draft horse). 2 sc in first st, sc across, 2 sc in last st (10 sc).
Use black yarn to embroider line between legs from bottom up to Rnd 12.
Tail:
Cut 6 pieces of yarn 8” long (10” for braid) and fold in half. Insert hook into top center of Rnd 1. Pull yarn through st, then pull ends of yarn through center lp. Pull tight.
Add a bow to the tail for decoration.
Cut a piece of yarn approximately 12” long and fold. Pull through top of horse butt and tie off for hanger.
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Well, today was supposed to be announcing the winners of the Rocket Nap Buddy CAL, but no one has posted completed photos yet. Maybe I underestimated the amount of time it would take to complete it. I’m going to give it a few more days. Keep working on your project, and I’ll keep checking Ravelry for someone to post a finished project. In the meantime, stay tuned for this week’s new ebook, Farm Animals to Crochet.
The first person to post a completed project to Ravelry will also receive a free copy of the Nap Buddy Ebook. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rocket-nap-buddy. All subsequent projects posted to Ravelry will receive a coupon for one free Nap Buddy pattern from my Ravelry shop. There are 7 designs to choose from!
Today is the last day to receive any of the Nap Buddy patterns or the Nap Buddy Ebook will be 50% off for all participants.
Prizes are limited to one per participant.
Today’s gift for all participants is a free PDF download of Rocket Gift Tags to use when gifting your nap buddy.
We all have those leftover half skeins and quarter skeins of yarn, and we’re always looking for small projects to use them up. Every day this month, you can get a free Scrap-tastic pattern from some of the best crochet designers, including My Fingers Fly. If you would prefer to get the bundle instead, there are 34 amazing scrap-busting projects for only $9.99. https://payhip.com/b/2HASG/af631b6cf930f5e
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Today is the last piece of the Rocket Nap Buddy crochet pattern, sewing in the zipper and connecting the rocket to the blanket. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone’s final projects.
Assembly:
Mark center 17” of short edge of blanket.
With wrong side of blanket facing zipper opening of rocket, pin in place just inside the zipper. Sew in place with white yarn.
The first person to post a completed project to Ravelry will also receive a free copy of the Nap Buddy Ebook. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rocket-nap-buddy. All subsequent projects posted to Ravelry will receive a coupon for one free Nap Buddy pattern from my Ravelry shop. There are 7 designs to choose from!
Monday I will share a special prize which will be available for all participants.
Through October 10, all seven Nap Buddy patterns along with the Nap Buddy Ebook will be 50% off for all participants.
We all have those leftover half skeins and quarter skeins of yarn, and we’re always looking for small projects to use them up. Every day this month, you can get a free Scrap-tastic pattern from some of the best crochet designers, including My Fingers Fly. If you would prefer to get the bundle instead, there are 34 amazing scrap-busting projects for only $9.99. https://payhip.com/b/2HASG/af631b6cf930f5e
Today’s pattern is Pumpkin Amigurumi by The Cute Cyclops.
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Row 1: With Navy Blue yarn, ch 13, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 11 chs (12 sc).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc across (11 sc).
Rows 3-4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in 9 sts, dec (10 sc).
Rows 6-7: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.
Row 8: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc across (9 sc).
Rows 9-10: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.
Row 11: Ch 1, turn, sc in 7 sts, dec (8 sc).
Rows 12-13: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.
Row 14: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc across (7 sc).
Rows 15-16: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.
Row 17: Ch 1, turn, sc in 5 sts, dec (6 sc).
Rows 18-19: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.
Row 20: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc across (5 sc).
Rows 21-22: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.
Row 23: Ch 1, turn, sc in 3 sts, dec (4 sc).
Rows 24-25: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.
Row 26: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc across (3 sc).
Rows 27-28: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.
Row 29: Ch 1, turn, sc in 1 sts, dec (2 sc).
Row 30: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.
Row 31: Ch 1, turn, sc 2 sts tog (1 sc). Fasten off blue. Lay piece on foam interfacing, mark and cut foam to fit.
Repeat Rows 1-31 but do not fasten off yarn.
Holding 2 pieces together, ch 1, turn, sc through both layers going down the angled side with 3 sc in corner. Sc in each unused lp of foundation ch of both layers. Insert foam interfacing; trim if needed.
Sew wings to sides of rocket at Rnds 26-59.
Window:
Row 1: With Baby Blue yarn, ch 21, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch (20 sc).
Rows 2-6: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.
Rows 7-11: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc across to last 2 sts, dec (10 sc at end of Row 11). Fasten off Baby Blue yarn.
Attach Gray yarn in unused lp of foundation ch, sc around entire window.
Use Gray yarn and straight st to mark window panes.
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Today’s pattern is Granny Square Pumpkin by Cafe Luna Design.
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Rnd 1: With Gray yarn, ch 2 (or magic ring), 6 sc in 2nd ch (6 sc). Do not join.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc). Do not join.
Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (18 sc). Do not join.
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (24 sc). Do not join.
Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (30 sc). Do not join.
Rnd 6: *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (36 sc). Do not join.
Rnd 7: *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (42 sc). Do not join.
Rnd 8: *Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (48 sc). Do not join.
Rnd 9: *Sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (54 sc). Do not join.
Rnd 10: *Sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (60 sc). Do not join.
Rnd 11: *Sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (66 sc). Do not join.
Rnd 12: *Sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (72 sc). Join with sl st.
Rnd 13: Working in BLO, sc in each st. Join with sl st.
Rnds 14-19: Ch 1, sc in each st (working in both lps). Join with sl st. Fasten off Gray yarn.
Rnd 20: Attach White yarn, ch 1, sc in each st. Join with sl st.
Rnds 21-23: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. Join with sl st.
Begin Zipper Opening:
Rnd 24: Ch 1, turn, sc in 71 sts. Leave last st unworked (71 sc). Do not join.
Rnds 25-106: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. Do not join.
Rnd 107: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in remaining sts (72 sc).
Rnds 108-110: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. Fasten off white at end of Row 110.
Rnds 24-110 should measure 18” to leave opening for an 18” zipper.
Rnd 111: With right side facing, attach Gray yarn. Ch 1, sc in each st. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds for the remainder of the rocket.
Rnd 112: *Dec, sc in next 10 sts,* repeat around (66 sc).
Rnd 113: Sc in each st.
Rnd 114: *Dec, sc in next 9 sts,* repeat around (60 sc).
Rnd 115: Sc in each st.
Rnd 116: *Dec, sc in next 8 sts,* repeat around (54 sc).
Rnd 117: Sc in each st.
Rnd 118: *Dec, sc in next 7 sts,* repeat around (48 sc).
Rnd 119: Sc in each st.
Rnd 120: *Dec, sc in next 6 sts,* repeat around (42 sc).
Rnd 121: Sc in each st.
Rnd 122: *Dec, sc in next 5 sts,* repeat around (36 sc).
Rnd 123: Sc in each st.
Rnd 124: *Dec, sc in next 4 sts,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnd 125: Sc in each st.
Rnd 126: *Dec, sc in next 3 sts,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 127: Sc in each st.
Rnd 128: *Dec, sc in next 2 sts,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 129: Sc in each st.
Rnd 130: *Dec, sc in next st,* repeat around (12 sc).
Rnd 131: Sc in each st.
Rnd 132: Dec around (6 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off yarn leaving 4” length. Thread length through yarn needle and pull up outside lp of each st. Pull tight to close.
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Today’s pattern is Short & Chunky Fingerless Gloves by Carroway Crochet – Quick and easy trendy gloves pattern that works up quick & make a great gift.
The Big Book of Crochet Tips and Tricks
Whether you’re new to the craft or have been crocheting for a lifetime, there’s always something new to learn.
Price $17.99
216 pages of crochet tips and tricks from the best crochet designers
Collaboration of 38 crochet designers
Comprehensive guides on popular crochet topics
Supported by photo and video tutorials (where applicable)
Lots of useful info in one beautifully formatted eBook
Links to designers websites and social media channels
With gas prices getting higher, we could all use a little cash back.
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