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Neon the Horse Amigurumi Pattern

Neon the Horse Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Neon the Horse Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a small, seated amigurumi horse with cute pastel details including a curly mane and ruffled tail. The design uses 4ply/fingering yarn and is worked in the round for smooth shaping. You will make separate ears, head, body, legs, arms, mane, tail and a patch for the face before assembling.

Neon the Horse Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Written in US terminology with clear round counts and colour changes included. The finished Neon measures approximately 15 cm tall when seated using the recommended hook and yarn.

Why You'll Love This Neon the Horse Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it mixes simple amigurumi shaping with delightful, girly details like the spiral mane and ruffled tail. I enjoy how quickly the little horse takes shape and how satisfying the colour changes are for creating personality. The instructions are written to be clear and approachable while allowing room for creative tweaks. Seeing a finished Neon on a shelf always makes me smile, and I hope you feel the same joy making one.

Neon the Horse Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Neon the Horse Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Neon the Horse Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Neon the Horse Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love making colour variations for Neon; try natural horse tones like browns and creams for a classic look.

I also enjoy making a mini keychain version by using thinner yarn and a smaller hook for a tiny Neon.

Switching to a bulkier yarn and larger hook gives you a chunky cuddly toy in no time.

I often add embroidered eyelashes or felt cheeks to change the expression and personality of the toy.

Swap the glitter yarn for a matte pink if you prefer a subtler mane and tail finish.

Try sewing the mane in different positions — a center crest, side parting or double rows all create unique silhouettes.

I sometimes add small accessories like a crocheted bow, scarf or saddle to personalise my Neon for gifting.

For a baby-safe version, skip safety eyes and embroider the eyes securely with matching yarn.

If you want a standing version, adjust leg placement and stuffing to flatten the body base slightly for balance.

I recommend experimenting with stitch tension too; tighter stitches will give a firmer toy, while looser tension creates a softer, squishier feel.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during rounds will make it difficult to track the start of each round; place a marker at the first stitch and move it each round to avoid losing your place. ✗ Not stuffing gradually can create lumps and uneven shaping; stuff in small amounts while shaping and check frequently for the desired firmness. ✗ Changing colours without securing tails can leave loose ends visible; weave in or secure colour changes as you go to keep the surface neat. ✗ Failing to count stitches after increases or decreases leads to mismatched shaping; count your stitches at the end of each round to ensure the correct stitch total.

Neon the Horse Amigurumi Pattern

Make a sweet, pastel Neon the Horse amigurumi with clear step-by-step instructions. This pattern guides you through head, body, legs, arms, mane and finishing touches so you can create a charming handmade toy. Perfect for gifting or adding a cuddly friend to your collection, Neon is full of delightful details and easy-to-follow shaping.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Neon the Horse Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    4ply yarn / fingering weight - less than 50g each in BEIGE (main body), APRICOT, PURPLE and PINK
  • 02
    BEIGE - Hobbii Cotton Kings 8/4 colour 02 (used for body and parts)
  • 03
    APRICOT - Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4 colour 89 (used for body accents and patch)
  • 04
    PURPLE - Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4 colour 39 (used for snout, hooves and legs)
  • 05
    PINK - Hobbii Rainbow Glitter Gold colour 044 (used for mane and tail ruffles)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.0mm (B-1 US)
  • 02
    8mm safety eyes (2 pieces)
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Tapestry needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 05
    Polyester toy stuffing
  • 06
    Stitch marker

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— Ears :

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

inc x 6 (12)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 4-9 :

sc x 18 (18)

Info :

Fasten off, fold ears in half and half again (you should have 4 edges together) and sew across the bottom. Leave a tail for sewing.

— Head :

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

inc x 6 (12)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(sc x 2, inc) x 6 (24)

Round 5 :

(sc x 3, inc) x 6 (30)

Round 6-9 :

sc x 30 (30)

Info :

Change to APRICOT.

Round 10 :

in BLO: sc x 30 (30)

Round 11 :

sc x 30 (30)

Round 12 :

(sc x 4, inc) x 6 (36)

Round 13 :

(sc x 5, inc) x 6 (42)

Round 14 :

(sc x 6, inc) x 6 (48)

Round 15 :

(sc x 7, inc) x 6 (54)

Round 16-20 :

sc x 54 (54)

Round 21 :

(sc x 7, dec) x 6 (48)

Round 22 :

sc x 48 (48)

Round 23 :

(sc x 6, dec) x 6 (42)

Round 24 :

(sc x 5, dec) x 6 (36)

Round 25 :

(sc x 4, dec) x 6 (30)

Info :

If using safety eyes, insert between rounds 15 and 16, 11 stitches apart.

Round 26 :

(sc x 3, dec) x 6 (24)

Info :

Stuff the head and continue stuffing until fastened off.

Round 27 :

(sc x 2, dec) x 6 (18)

Round 28 :

(sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Round 29 :

dec x 6 (6)

Info :

Fasten off and weave tail through final round, pull to close.

— Arms :

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

inc x 6 (12)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

sc x 18 (18)

Round 5 :

in BLO: sc x 18 (18)

Round 6 :

(sc x 7, dec) x 2 (16)

Info :

Change to BEIGE.

Round 7 :

(sc x 6, dec) x 2 (14)

Round 8 :

sc x 14 (14)

Info :

Change to APRICOT.

Round 9-18 :

sc x 14 (14)

Info :

Fasten off, stuff rounds 1-8 and sc across top. Leave a tail for sewing.

— Legs :

Round 1 :

8 sc in MR (8)

Round 2 :

inc x 8 (16)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 8 (24)

Round 4-5 :

sc x 24 (24)

Round 6 :

in BLO: (sc x 6, dec) x 3 (21)

Round 7 :

(sc x 5, dec) x 3 (18)

Info :

Change to BEIGE.

Round 8-9 :

sc x 18 (18)

Info :

Change to APRICOT.

Round 10-18 :

sc x 18 (18)

Info :

Fasten off, stuff and sc across the top to close. Leave a tail for sewing.

— Body :

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

inc x 6 (12)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(sc x 2, inc) x 6 (24)

Round 5 :

(sc x 3, inc) x 6 (30)

Round 6 :

(sc x 4, inc) x 6 (36)

Round 7 :

(sc x 5, inc) x 6 (42)

Round 8-15 :

sc around (42)

Round 16 :

(sc x 5, dec) x 6 (36)

Round 17-20 :

sc x 36 (36)

Round 21 :

(sc x 4, dec) x 6 (30)

Round 22 :

sc x 30 (30)

Round 23 :

(sc x 3, dec) x 6 (24)

Info :

Stuff and continue stuffing until fastened off.

Round 24 :

(sc x 2, dec) x 6 (18)

Round 25 :

(sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Info :

Fasten off, weave tail through final round and pull to close. Leave a tail for sewing.

— Mane :

Info :

Leave a long tail at the beginning for sewing. You will work in rows and turn at the end of each row. Chains do not count as a stitch.

Row 1 :

ch16, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc x 14 (15)

Row 2 :

ch2 and 3dc in same stitch, 3dc x 14 (45)

Row 3 :

ch2 and 3dc in same stitch, 3dc x 44 (135)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

— Tail :

Info :

Leave a long tail at the beginning for sewing. You will work in rows and turn at the end of each row. Chains do not count as a stitch.

Row 1 :

ch9, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc x 7 (8)

Row 2 :

ch2 and 3dc in same stitch, 3dc x 7 (24)

Row 3 :

ch2 and 3dc in same stitch, 3dc x 24 (72)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

— Patch :

Round 1 :

ch 6, sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc x 3, 3sc in the final chain, turn and work on the other side: sc x 3, inc (12)

Round 2 :

inc, sc x 3, inc, sc, inc, sc x 3, inc, sc (16)

Round 3 :

sc, inc, sc x 4, inc, sc, inc, sc x 5, inc, sc (20)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

— Assembly :

Item Name (P1) :

1) EYES – using APRICOT, sew over a stitch on the inner part of each eye and pull a little to create an indent. Tie off yarn tails and hide inside the head.

Item Name (P2) :

2) PATCH – sew to the centre of the head over rounds 12-19.

Item Name (P3) :

3) HEAD – sew to the body. Go around twice to make secure.

Item Name (P4) :

4) EARS – sew to either side of the head over rounds 18-22. Approx. 3 stitches from the patch.

Item Name (P5) :

5) LEGS – sew to rounds 5-7 of the body pointing outwards, 3 stitches apart.

Item Name (P6) :

6) ARMS – sew to the body over rounds 17-22 on a diagonal so the arms point slightly forward and rest on the legs.

Item Name (P7) :

7) MANE – approx. 1 round after the patch, sew down the back of the head.

Item Name (P8) :

8) TAIL – sew to the back of the body over rounds 6-11.

Item Name (P9) :

9) NOSTRILS – using APRICOT, making 2 vertical lines over rounds 3-5, approx. 5 stitches apart.

Assembly Instructions

  • Using APRICOT yarn, sew the inner part of each eye to create a small indent then tie off and hide tails inside the head.
  • Sew the patch to the centre of the head covering rounds 12-19 to create the facial detail.
  • Sew the finished head to the top of the body securely, going around twice to ensure it is firmly attached.
  • Attach ears to either side of the head over rounds 18-22, positioning them approximately three stitches from the patch.
  • Sew legs to the body at rounds 5-7, spacing them three stitches apart and angling outwards for stability.
  • Attach arms over body rounds 17-22 on a diagonal so they rest naturally on the legs and point slightly forward.
  • Sew mane down the back of the head about one round after the patch and attach the tail to the back of the body over rounds 6-11.

Important Notes

  • 💡A yarn with no stretch is best for amigurumi; cotton or a cotton blend is recommended for neat stitches.
  • 💡Amigurumi is stitched in the round unless it says otherwise; use stitch markers to mark round starts.
  • 💡The hook used for amigurumi should be smaller than usual to keep stitches tight for a firm finish.
  • 💡Yarn thickness and hook size will affect the finished size; the sample measures approximately 15 cm seated.
  • 💡Safety eyes were used in this pattern; if you choose embroidery, ensure there are no loose fittings.

This adorable Neon the Horse pattern is written with careful shaping and playful pastel details to charm makers and giftees alike. Make a cuddly pastel horse with a ruffled mane and spiral tail—perfect for nurseries and shelves. Share your finished Neon with pride and enjoy every stitch! 🧶🦄

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 15 cm tall when seated when using the recommended 4ply yarn and 2.0mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will change the final size; choose an appropriate hook and expect variations in finished measurements.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases and decreases, and working in the round is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though total time will vary based on experience and customization.