Product Description
This is the first of the Stablemates series to be published; the photo collage shows 3 more to be released soon. Purchases will be linked so that buying any one of the series gives huge discounts on all others.
Horses shown are all worked in thin chenille, but any yarn may be used. The body is worked in 3 threads together, so fingerling weight is recommended.
Using recommended yarn and hooks will give a horse approx 28cm long, from nose to tail.
Different body parts are worked in 1,2 or 3 thicknesses of yarn and hook size varies to suit.
Technically this is not a difficult pattern but working the leg shaping involves working in the round with few stitches and requires a lot of concentration.
Stablemates Thoroughbred Horse Crochet Pattern
What Is Being Made
The Stablemates Thoroughbred is a crocheted toy horse pattern designed by Jan McKinnon from Toota Toys. This is part of the Stablemate series, where each design functions as a standalone pattern. The finished piece creates a dimensional stuffed horse figure suitable for display or play.
Craft and Technique Overview
This project uses crochet as the primary construction method. The pattern is classified as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for crafters with some foundational crochet experience. The technique emphasizes creating tightly formed stitches to ensure the stuffed toy maintains its shape and prevents filling from showing through, particularly in detailed areas like the chest and neck.
Stitches and Construction
While specific stitch names are not detailed in the pattern excerpt provided, the construction requires working with precision to achieve the structural integrity needed for a three-dimensional toy. The pattern uses multiple hook sizes depending on yarn weight, indicating varied stitch density throughout the design to shape the horse's body, legs, head, and other features.
Yarn and Materials
The Stablemates Thoroughbred pattern was developed using thin chenille yarn, chosen specifically for its distinctive velvety finish that gives the completed horse a soft, luxurious texture. The pattern calls for 4-ply yarn weight.
Hook sizes vary based on yarn thickness and the number of strands being used:
- 2mm hook for single yarn
- 2.5mm and 3mm hooks for double yarn
- 3.5mm and 4.5mm hooks for triple yarn
These hook size recommendations serve as a guide only, as chenille yarn thickness can vary between colors and brands. The key consideration is achieving tight, dense stitching rather than following hook sizes rigidly. Crafters may substitute alternative yarns, though hook sizes may require adjustment to maintain the pattern's structural requirements.
Pattern Format and Usage
This pattern is supplied as a downloadable PDF for personal use. Finished Stablemates Thoroughbred horses may be sold, and multiple variations in the Stablemate series are available with discounts for purchasing more than one design.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Jan McKinnon |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Safety eyes if desired, oval 8x10mm recommended |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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