Oh-So-Cute Igogoshka: A Free Amigurumi Horse Crochet Pattern

Welcome to the wonderful world of Crochetto, where every stitch brings joy! Today, we’re thrilled to share an enchanting creation that will capture your heart: the “Oh-So-Cute Igogoshka.” This adorable amigurumi horse is designed by the talented Maria from Masya.Toys, and we’re delighted to host her free master class for you. Get ready to embark on a delightful crafting journey to create your very own charming Igogoshka, perfect as a thoughtful gift or a precious addition to your collection. This pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection of free crochet patterns.

This comprehensive guide will walk you through every step, from the first magic ring to the final decorative touches. You’ll crochet this sweet toy in one piece from top to bottom, with ears, paws, and the skirt integrated as you go. The mane and tail are added as delightful finishing touches. Please note that this master class assumes basic crochet skills and does not include beginner lessons. We wish you a fantastic time crocheting, and may your stitches be wonderfully even!

Materials Needed

To bring your Igogoshka to life, gather the following materials:

• Plush yarn (e.g., Wolans Bunny Baby 120m/100g) for the main color and an additional color for the skirt.
• Faux fur yarn for the mane and tail (e.g., Funcy Fur).
• Black yarn for face detailing (nostrils, smile, eyebrows).
• Crochet hook 4 mm.
• Safety eyes 12 mm.
• Fiberfill for stuffing.
• Other necessary materials: tapestry needle, scissors, stitch marker, and thread for face sculpting if desired.

Using these materials, your finished Igogoshka will stand approximately 10 cm (about 4 inches) tall.

Abbreviations

Here are the standard crochet abbreviations used in this pattern:

• MR – magic ring
• CH – chain stitch
• SC – single crochet
• HDC – half double crochet
• INC – increase (2 single crochet stitches in one stitch)
• DEC – decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
• SL ST – slip stitch
• BLO – back loops only
• FLO – front loops only
• (…) – number of stitches at the end of the row
• (…) X – repeat what is in parentheses X times

Inspiration Gallery

See how versatile your Igogoshka can be! Here are some examples of different yarns and details you can use to personalize your horse:

Orange Igogoshka:

• YarnArt Dolce Baby
• Eyes 10 mm
• Hook 3.5 mm
• Mane from Fancy Fur
• Toy height – 8.5 cm

Unicorn:

• Himalaya Velvet 100g/120m
• Eyes 12 mm
• Hook 3.5 mm
• Mane from ribbon
• Toy height – 9 cm

Micro-velvet Tiny One:

• Micro-velvet
• Eyes 6 mm
• Hook 2 mm
• Mane from Fiesta №32
• Toy height – 5 cm

Important Pattern Notes

Pay close attention to symmetry, as everyone has a different crochet tension! Make offset stitches if necessary to keep your seams aligned.

Head and Body

Begin with your main color yarn.

1. 1. CH 6, from the 2nd stitch from the hook inc, 3 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 3 sc, inc (13)

1. 1. Inc, ear (in FLO 1 sc, ch 3, from the 2nd stitch from the hook along the chain 2 hdc, sl st), 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, ear, inc (18)

1. 1. 2 sc, behind the ear in BLO – inc, (2 sc, inc)4, sc, behind the ear in BLO 1 sc, sc, inc (24)

1. 24 sc (24)
2. 2 sc, 10 dec, 2 sc (14)

Eye Placement

Insert 12 mm eyes between rows 3 and 4, 9 sc apart. In row 4 from the beginning, count 7 sc, insert 1 eye (right), after 9 sc insert the second eye (left).

Continue with the main body:

6. 6. 3 sc, 4 dec, 3 sc (10) Stuff the head firmly.

6. 6. 3 sc, 2 dec, 3 sc (8)
   7. 8 sc (8)
   8. (sc, inc) 4 (12)
   9. (sc, inc) 6 (18)
   10. 7 sc, paw – CH 6, from the 2nd stitch from the hook crochet inc of hdc in one stitch, 4 sl st, along the base 7 sc, paw, along the base 4 sc (18)

6. 12-13) 18 sc (18) – 2 rows

Crocheting the Skirt

Next, we will crochet the skirt. Crochet the last sc of row 13 with the additional color yarn and crochet in FLO of row 13:

1. 1) (2 sc, inc) 6 (24)
2. 2) (sl st, inc of hdc) 11, 1 sl st, 1 sc. Crochet the last sc with the main color and then continue crocheting:

Two-Colored Skirt Option

If you want a two-colored skirt, as shown in the picture, follow the pattern, but change row 13. Crochet row 13 with another additional color (e.g., pink), and at the end of the row, change to the second skirt color (e.g., purple) and crochet the skirt according to the pattern above.

Continue with the body in the main color:

14. 14. 18 sc in BLO of row 13 (18)
    15. 8 sc, paw – CH 6, from the 2nd stitch from the hook crochet inc of hdc in one stitch, 4 sl st, along the base 7 sc, paw, along the base 3 sc (18) Stuff the toy firmly.

14. 14. (1 sc, dec) 6 (12)
    15. 6 dec. Cut the thread, pull the opening tight, and hide the thread.

Finishing Touches

Face Sculpting (Optional)

Optionally, you can create face sculpting for a more defined look. The author prefers it with sculpting, using black thick thread, as shown in the photo:

• Points 1-4 are between rows 7 and 8 from the front.
• Points 2-3 are under the left eye.
• Points 5-6 are under the right eye.

Embroidered Details

Embroider the nostrils, a sweet smile, and delicate eyebrows with black thread.

Mane

Using faux fur yarn, attach the thread in row 8 from the back and crochet sc up to the crown (the author crochets 8 sc). Cut the thread, secure, and hide it.

Tail

Attach the faux fur yarn from the back in row 15, CH 7, from the 2nd stitch from the hook 6 sc, sl st. Cut and hide the thread.

Decorate your horse with a charm, bow, or ribbon—your imagination is unlimited!

Your Oh-So-Cute Igogoshka is now ready!

Share Your Creations!

We absolutely adore seeing your finished projects! Be sure to send your magical Igogoshkas to the designer’s VKontakte group Masya.Toys or upload photos to her album. Your creations inspire us all! Thank you for choosing Crochetto and for crocheting with us.

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