Crochet Rocking Horse Free Amigurumi Pattern

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Designer: Olesya Skalina
VK: @ZHADAN_OS

Tiny stitches, big cuteness — this rocking horse is sure to make you smile
The Crochet Rocking Horse Free Amigurumi Pattern designed by Olesya Skalina is a delightful project that captures the warm charm of handmade holiday decorations. With its classic rocking horse shape and sweet details, this design works beautifully as a Christmas ornament, festive décor piece, or a thoughtful handmade keepsake. Its nostalgic feel makes it especially appealing for seasonal displays and cozy gift ideas.

Written in a step by step, beginner friendly format, this pattern offers a calm and enjoyable crochet experience suitable for all skill levels. Difficulty Level: Beginner. If you’re searching for a small project that feels relaxing yet rewarding, this design is a lovely choice. The finished rocking horse measures approximately 14 cm (5.5″) in height, making it compact, lightweight, and perfect for decorative use.

To complete this amigurumi rocking horse, you’ll need YarnArt Jeans yarn, a 2.0 mm crochet hook, 5 mm safety eyes, and fiberfill stuffing. The colors can be easily customized, and the horse can even be hung on a Christmas tree by adding a simple loop or ornament hook. Huge thanks to Olesya Skalina for sharing this inspiring design, and don’t forget to explore the end of the pattern where you’ll also find more lovely amigurumi rocking horse ideas. If you enjoy festive animal projects, you may also like Cute Bunny Amigurumi as another charming holiday-style creation.

Materials:

• Yarn: YarnArt Jeans (55% cotton, 45% acrylic, 50 g/160 m)
• Hook size: 2.0 mm
• 5 mm safety eyes
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Fiberfill

Abbreviations:

R = row
mc = magic circle
ch = chain
st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
inc = 2 sc in the next stitch
dec = single crochet 2 stitches together
F. o. = fasten off
(12) = number of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row
(…)*6 = repeat whatever is between the brackets the number of times stated

AMIGURUMI ROCKING HORSE FREE PATTERN

Head

R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc)*6 (12)
R 3: (1 sc, inc)*6 (18)
R 4: 18 sc
R 5: (2 sc, inc)*6 (24)
R 6: 24 sc
R 7: 7 sc, inc, 16 sc (25)
R 8-9: 25 sc (2 rows)
R 10: 7 sc, dec, 8 sc, 4 ch (20)

Skip 8 sc and start crocheting the R 11:
R 11: 20 sc (16 sc on the head and 4 sc in 4 ch)
R 12: 7 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, 1 sc (18)
Insert safety eyes between R 8 and R 9 at a distance of 10 sc between them.
R 13: 18 sc
R 14: (1 sc, dec)*6 (12)
R 15: (dec)*6 (6)
F. o.

Neck

Attach the yarn from the left side in R 10.
R 1: 12 sc (8 sc on the neck and 4 sc in 4 ch)
R 2: 3 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 1 sc (14)

Back/body

R 1: 5 sc, 7 ch, inc in the 2nd ch from hook, 14 sc (28)
R 2: 10 sc, (inc, 1 sc)*2, 14 sc (30)
R 3: 10 sc, (inc, 1 sc)*3, 14 sc (33)
R 4: 10 sc, (2 sc, inc)*3, 14 sc (36)
R 5: 5 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 10 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 1 sc (41)
R 6: 41 sc
R 7: 5 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc, 10 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc, 8 sc (45)
R 8-11: 45 sc (4 rows)

Front leg

R 1: 8 sc, skip 30 sc, 8 sc (16)
R 2: 16 sc
R 3: (6 sc, dec)*2 (14)
R 4-5: 14 sc (2 rows)
R 6: (5 sc, dec)*2 (12)
R 7-8: 12 sc (2 rows)
R 9: (2 sc, dec)*3 (9)
R 10: (1 sc, dec)*3 (6)
F. o.

From the front leg, count 7 sc, attach the yarn to the 8th loop, leaving a long tail (I use this remaining yarn tail to sew the hole between the legs).

Hind leg

R 1-2: 15 sc (2 rows)
R 3: 6 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec (13)
R 4-5: 13 sc (2 rows)
R 6: 5 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec (11)
R 7-8: 11 sc (2 rows)
R 9: (2 sc, dec)*2, 3 sc (9)
R 10: (1 sc, dec)*3 (6)
F. o.
Sew up the hole between the legs.

Ears (make 2)

R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc)*6 (12)
F. o. and leave a long tail for sewing.

Fold the ear in half and sew it to the head between R 4 and R 5. The distance between the ears is 6 sc.

Mane

Make 20 ch.
R 1: From the 3rd ch from hook: (3 dc in one st, 2 dc in one st)*9 (45)
F. o. and leave a long tail for sewing.

Sew the mane to the head.

Tail

Make 10 ch.
R 1: From the 3rd ch from hook: (2 dc in one st)*8 (16)
F. o. and leave a long tail for sewing.

Sew the tail to the body.

Rocker runner

R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc)*6 (12)
R 3: (2 sc, inc)*4 (16)
R 4-24: 16 sc (21 rows)
R 25: (2 sc, dec)*4 (12)
R 26: (dec)*6 (6)
F. o.

Sew the rocker runner to the legs. You can glue it in place with a glue gun.
Your rocking horse is ready!

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