Cute Horse Amigurumi Free Crochet Pattern
Designer: LMK Handmade
Instagram: @lmk_handmade
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
A charming handmade project to welcome the spirit of a new year with soft stitches and timeless style.
This Cute Horse Amigurumi Free Crochet Pattern is designed by Anait Arutyunyan and inspired by the symbol of 2026. The finished horse measures about 18 cm and features embroidered eyes, a crocheted mane, and a small braided tail. Its balanced shape makes it perfect for DIY Crochet Gift Ideas, nursery decor, or cozy handmade toys. If you enjoy forest friends, you may also like the baby elephant, another sweet animal design shared on one of our blogs.
This beginner-friendly amigurumi pattern is written in a clear, step-by-step format using basic stitches only. The smooth shaping keeps the process relaxing and suitable for Easy Crochet Projects and Low Sew Amigurumi Patterns. To complete this toy, you will need YarnArt Jeans yarn (colors N 05 and N 71), a 2.5 mm crochet hook, fiberfill stuffing, stitch markers, pins, and a sewing needle. A small amount of black yarn is used for the eyes.
The crocheted mane and braided tail add detail without making the project complex, so it also works as a Quick to Make design for confident beginners. If you love classic farm animals, you might also enjoy the little lamb from another animal collection. We sincerely thank LMK Handmade for sharing this beautiful design, and related amigurumi ideas are listed at the very end of the pattern.
Materials and Tools
- YarnArt Jeans yarn 50 g / 160 m
- Color No. 05
- Color No. 71
- Small amount of black yarn for eyes
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Toy stuffing
- Stitch markers
- Pins
- Sewing needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations
MR: magic ring
sl st: slip stitch
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet
inc: increase
dec: decrease
(…) x n – repeat n times
FREE HORSE AMIGURUMI CROCHET PATTERN
Head
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Divide the piece into two equal parts, 18 stitches each. Work each part separately.
Muzzle
Work with the same yarn, in the round.
R1: without changes – 18 sc
R2: 18 sc
R3: (4 sc, dec) x 3 (15)
R4: without changes – 15 sc
R5: 15 sc
R6: (3 sc, dec) x 3 (12)
R7: without changes – 12 sc
R8: 6 dec (6)
Close the opening.
Neck
R1: without changes – 18 sc
R2: 17 sc, inc (19)
R3: 18 sc, inc (20)
R4: 19 sc, inc (21)
Next, crochet 10 sc around. Then chain 8 for the back.
Body
R1: starting in the second chain from the hook, crochet 7 sc along the chain. After the chain, move to the neck and crochet 21 sc around, then along the other side of the chain crochet 7 sc (35)
R2: inc, 32 sc, inc, inc (38)
R3: inc, 35 sc, inc, inc (41)
R4: inc, 38 sc, inc, inc (44)
R5: inc, 41 sc, inc, inc (47)
R6–R10: crochet 5 rounds without changes (47)
R11: 19 sc, (inc) x 6, 17 sc, (inc) x 5 (58)
R12: inc, inc, 56 sc (60)
Begin crocheting the legs.
Legs
Do not cut the yarn. Crochet the back leg first. Allocate 12 stitches for each leg.
R1–R6: without changes – 12 sc
R7: change yarn color – 12 sc
R8–R10: without changes – 12 sc
R11: 6 dec (6)
Close the opening. Stuff with fiberfill. Sew to the bottom.
Ears
Crochet 2 pieces. Do not stuff.
R1: 6 sc
R2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
R3: 8 sc, inc (10)
R4: 10 sc
R5: 8 sc, dec (9)
R6: (1 sc, dec) x 3 (6)
R7: 6 sc
Do not cut the yarn. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Mane
Chain 23. Starting from the second chain from the hook:
1 sc, 1 dc, 1 sc, 1 dc and so on to the end of the row.
Sew on the ears, eyes, tail, and mane.
Your crocheted horse is ready! Please tag the author on social media — @lmk_handmade.
Copyright & Credits
This pattern is designed by Anait Arutyunyan. The pattern itself may not be redistributed, copied, or published elsewhere. You may sell finished toys made from this pattern, but please credit the designer by tagging @lmk_handmade and linking to her social media when sharing your work.
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