Meet Asher the Ox, a charming little companion created to celebrate the year of the ox! This pattern guides you through creating your very own sweet friend, complete with tiny horns, a cute muzzle, and a stylish bow. Whether you are making him as a gift or a desk buddy, you will love how his personality comes to life stitch by stitch. Follow along to bring this adorable zodiac-inspired character into your home today!
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HEAD
(In Colour 18, Brown). Starting from the top of the head.
Rnd 1: Start 8 sc in a magic ring [8]
Rnd 2: Inc in all 8 st [16]
Rnd 3: (Sc in next st, inc in next st) x 8 [24]
Rnd 4: (Sc in each of next 2 st, inc in next st) x 8 [32]
Rnd 5: (Sc in each of next 3 st, inc in next st) x 8 [40]
Rnd 6: (Sc in each of next 4 st, inc in next st) x 8 [48]
Rnd 7-10: Sc in all 48 st [48]
Rnd 11: (Sc in each of next 5 st, inc in next st) x 8 [56]
Rnd 12-14: Sc in all 56 st [56]
Rnd 15: (Sc in each of next 13 st, inc in next st) x 4 [60]
Rnd 16-19: Sc in all 60 st [60]
Rnd 20: (Sc in each of next 8 st, dec) x 6 [54]
Rnd 21: (Sc in each of next 7 st, dec) x 6 [48]
Rnd 22: (Sc in each of next 6 st, dec) x 6 [42]
Rnd 23: (Sc in each of next 5 st, dec) x 6 [36]
Rnd 24: (Sc in each of next 4 st, dec) x 6 [30]
Insert 6 mm safety eyes between rounds 13 and 14, 4 st apart. Sew eyebrows over round 12, each 2 stitches wide. Start stuffing firmly.
Rnd 25: (Sc in each of next 3 st, dec) x 6 [24]
Rnd 26: (Sc in each of next 2 st, dec) x 6 [18]
Rnd 27: (Sc in next st, dec) x 6 [12]
Finish stuffing the head firmly.
Rnd 28: Dec x 6 [6]
Fasten off. Weave tail through front loops of the 6 st and pull closed.
MUZZLE
(In Colour 01, White). Starting from the centre.
Ch 10. Worked around both sides of foundation chain.
Rnd 1: Into 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 8 ch, 3 sc in next ch. On other side, sc in each of next 7 ch, inc in next ch [20]
Rnd 2: Inc in next st, sc in each of next 7 st, inc in each of next 3 st, 3-dc-bobble in next st, sc in each of next 5 st, 3-dc-bobble in next st, inc in each of next 2 st [26]
Rnd 3: Sc in all 26 st [26]
Sl st and fasten off, leave tail. Push bobbles out for nostrils and stuff.
BODY
(In Colour 18, Brown). Starting from base.
Rnd 1: Start 6 sc in a magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: Inc in all 6 st [12]
Rnd 3: (Sc in next st, inc in next st) x 6 [18]
Rnd 4: (Sc in each of next 2 st, inc in next st) x 6 [24]
Rnd 5: (Sc in each of next 3 st, inc in next st) x 6 [30]
Rnd 6: (Sc in each of next 4 st, inc in next st) x 6 [36]
Rnd 7: (Sc in each of next 5 st, inc in next st) x 6 [42]
Rnd 8: (Sc in each of next 6 st, inc in next st) x 6 [48]
Rnd 9: (Sc in each of next 7 st, inc in next st) x 6 [54]
Rnd 10-14: Sc in all 54 st [54]
Rnd 15: (Sc in each of next 7 st, dec) x 6 [48]
Rnd 16: Sc in all 48 st [48]
Rnd 17: (Sc in each of next 6 st, dec) x 6 [42]
Rnd 18: Sc in all 42 st [42]
Rnd 19: (Sc in each of next 5 st, dec) x 6 [36]
Rnd 20: Sc in all 36 st [36]
Rnd 21: (Sc in each of next 10 st, dec) x 3 [33]
Rnd 22: Sc in each of next 5 st, dec, (sc in each of next 9 st, dec) x 2, sc in each of next 4 st [30]
Rnd 23: Sc in each of next 6 st, dec, (sc in each of next 8 st, dec) x 2, sc in each of next 2 st [27]
Rnd 24: Sc in each of next 2 st, dec, (sc in each of next 7 st, dec) x 2, sc in each of next 5 st [24]
Fasten off, leave tail. Stuff firmly.
ARM X 2
(Start in Colour 01, White). Starting from tip.
Rnd 1: Start 6 sc in a magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: Inc in all 6 st [12]
Rnd 3: (Sc in each of next 3 st, inc in next st) x 3 [15]
Rnd 4: Sc in all 15 st [15]
Rnd 5: Dec x 2, sc in each of next 9 st, dec [12]
Rnd 6: Sc in next st, dec, sc in each of next 7 st, dec [10]
Change to Colour 18, Brown.
Rnd 7-14: Sc in all 10 st [10]
Rnd 15: Sc in each of next 6 st [6]. Leave remaining st unworked.
Stuff hand firmly, less at top. Flatten opening and sc 5 st through both layers. Fasten off, leave tail.
LEG X 2
(Start in Colour 01, White). Starting from base.
Rnd 1: Start 6 sc in a magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: Inc in all 6 st [12]
Rnd 3: (Sc in next st, inc in next st) x 6 [18]
Rnd 4: (Sc in each of next 2 st, inc in next st) x 6 [24]
Rnd 5: Sc in each of next 9 st, (inc in next st, sc in next st) x 4, sc in each of next 7 st [28]
Rnd 6-7: Sc in all 28 st [28]
Rnd 8: Sc in each of next 7 st, (dec, sc in next st) x 6, sc in each of next 3 st [22]
Rnd 9: Sc in each of next 4 st, (dec, sc in next st) x 6 [16]
Rnd 10: Sc in each of next 5 st, (dec, sc in next st) x 3, sc in each of next 2 st [13]
Change to Colour 18, Brown.
Rnd 11: Sc in all 13 st [13]
Rnd 12-20: Sc in all 13 st [13]
Stuff foot firmly, less at top.
LEFT LEG: Rnd 21: Sc in each of next 4 st [4]. Flatten and sc 6 through both layers. Fasten off.
RIGHT LEG: Rnd 21: Sc in each of next 11 st [11]. Flatten and sc 6 through both layers. Fasten off.
EARS X 2
INNER EAR (In Colour 01, White).
Rnd 1: Start 6 sc in a magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: Inc in all 6 st [12]
Rnd 3: (Sc in next st, inc in next st) x 6 [18]
Rnd 4: (Sc in each of next 2 st, inc in next st) x 6 [24]
Sl st and fasten off. OUTER EAR (In Colour 18, Brown). Repeat Rnd 1-4 of inner ear. Do not fasten off.
JOINING: Place backs together. With outer ear facing, sc 24 through both pieces. Fold in half, ch 1, sc 2 through both sides, sl st. Fasten off, leave tail.
HORN X 2
(In Colour 01, White). Starting from tip.
Rnd 1: Start 6 sc in a magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: Sc in all 6 st [6]
Rnd 3: Inc in next st, sc in each of next 5 st [7]
Rnd 4: Sc in all 7 st [7]
Rnd 5: Inc in next st, sc in each of next 5 st, inc in next st [9]
Rnd 6: Inc in next st, sc in each of next 7 st, inc in next st [11]
Sl st and fasten off, leave tail. Stuff firmly.
TAIL
(In Colour 18, Brown). Starting from tip.
Rnd 1: Start 6 sc in a magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (Sc in next st, inc in next st) x 3 [9]
Rnd 3: (Sc in each of next 2 st, inc in next st) x 3 [12]
Rnd 4: (Sc in each of next 3 st, inc in next st) x 3 [15]
Rnd 5-6: Sc in all 15 st [15]
Rnd 7: (Sc in next st, dec) x 5 [10]
Rnd 8: (Sc in each of next 3 st, dec) x 2 [8]
Rnd 9-13: Sc in all 8 st [8]
Stuff end firmly. Flatten opening and sc 4 through both layers. Fasten off, leave tail.
BOW AND ACCESSORIES
BOW (In Colour 10, Pink).
Ch 50. Sl st to first ch to form circle.
Rnd 1: Ch 2, hdc in each of next 50 ch [50]
Rnd 2-5: Into BLO, hdc in each of next 50 st [50]
Rnd 6: Into BLO, hdc in next st [1]. Fasten off.
CENTRE OF BOW (In Colour 10, Pink). Ch 12. Row 1: Sc in 11 ch. Row 2-3: Ch 1, turn, sc in 11 st. Wrap around bow and sew. NECKBAND: Ch 32. Row 1-2: Sc in 31 st. Fasten off.
ASSEMBLY
1. Sew muzzle to head over Rnd 15-19.
2. Sew body to head over Rnd 26-28.
3. Sew arms between Rnd 23-24, 7 st apart.
4. Sew legs over Rnd 7-12 of body.
5. Sew ears between Rnd 7-8, 18 st apart.
6. Sew horns over Rnd 4-6 on inside of ears.
7. Sew tail to back between Rnd 7-8.
8. Wrap neckband and sew bow to front.
9. Attach jump ring under a nostril.
Your Asher the Ox is ready to meet the world! 🐂✨ This adorable handmade friend is perfect for cuddling or display. We hope you enjoyed every stitch! 🧶💖
