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Horse Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern

Horse Hand Puppet 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 Horse Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet a Horse Hand Puppet with a movable mouth, textured mane and expressive eyes. You will work in continuous rounds and assemble separate pieces including tongue, mouth sections, eyes, ears and nostrils. The design is made to fit most adult hands when using the specified yarn and hook.

Horse Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Clear round-by-round instructions and helpful photos guide you through assembly and finishing. The finished puppet measures approximately 19cm when made with the listed materials.

Why You'll Love This Horse Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it transforms simple shapes into a lively puppet with personality. I enjoy how the separate mouth pieces and tongue create a realistic moving mouth that is fun to play with. The mane technique is satisfying and allows you to customize thickness and style. I also love that the pattern includes clear assembly steps so the final result looks neat and professional.

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

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with color—try pastel shades or bold colors to give your horse a totally different personality.

I often change yarn weight and hook size to create a mini keychain version or a large, cuddly puppet; just remember to adjust stuffing and mane length.

I sometimes add felt eyelashes or embroidered eyebrows to change the expression and make the face more distinct.

I like to swap the pearl mane for a chunky yarn to make a fluffy, dramatic mane that stands out from the head.

I recommend adding a small toy squeaker in the tongue for toddlers; I insert it before closing the tongue and secure it inside with stuffing.

I will sometimes stitch a little strap inside the base to better fit smaller hands, making the puppet more versatile for kids.

I enjoy embroidering freckles or blush around the nostrils to add character—use contrasting thread for subtle detail.

I sometimes make the eyes larger or smaller by adjusting rounds or switching to safety eyes for a different look.

I like adding accessories like a tiny crocheted scarf or hat to make seasonal or themed puppets for gifts.

I encourage you to experiment with mane placement and density; adding more strands or rows changes the silhouette dramatically and is a fun way to personalize your puppet.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during the mouth joining can cause misaligned seams; place a marker at the first stitch and track the seam placement carefully. ✗ Not stuffing the tongue or eyes evenly results in lumpy shapes; stuff gradually and evenly before closing each piece to maintain smooth contours. ✗ Cutting yarn or finishing off the mouth pieces too early will make joining difficult; keep yarn attached until after you join top, bottom and tongue pieces as instructed. ✗ Sewing eyes or ears without pinning first can lead to asymmetry; pin in place and try the puppet on your hand to check placement before sewing permanently. ✗ Pulling mane strands too tightly will distort the fabric and create puckering; insert and tighten each strand gently and evenly to preserve shape.

Horse Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern

Make a playful Horse Hand Puppet with this detailed amigurumi pattern designed for intermediate crocheters. You will create a movable mouth, expressive eyes, shaped ears, nostrils and a flowing mane for a lovable puppet. The pattern includes full materials, round-by-round instructions, and assembly tips so you can finish a charming, wearable puppet you can use for storytelling and play.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Horse Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Deramores Studio DK Latte 100g
  • 02
    Deramores Studio DK Pearl 100g
  • 03
    Deramores Studio DK Ruby 100g
  • 04
    Deramores Studio DK Ebony small amount
  • 05
    Deramores Studio DK Frost small amount

— Tools Required

  • 01
    2.5 mm Crochet hook (or if using different yarn, use hook size specified; note different yarn/hook will change finished size)
  • 02
    Fibrefill / toy stuffing
  • 03
    Toy Squeaker (optional)
  • 04
    Stitch Markers
  • 05
    Yarn Needle
  • 06
    Pins
  • 07
    Scissors

Progress Tracker

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— Tongue :

Ch 2 :

Using Ruby yarn

Rnd 1 :

6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6 sts)

Rnd 2 :

inc in all 6 sts (12 sts)

Rnd 3 :

(1 sc, inc in next st) x6 (18 sts)

Rnd 4 :

(2 sc, inc in next st) x6 (24 sts)

Rnd 5 :

(3 sc, inc in next st) x6 (30 sts)

Rnd 6-20 :

30 sc (30 sts)

Info :

Insert your squeak into the tongue if you are adding one.

Rnd 21 :

15 sc through both sides of the tongue to close. Sl last st and finish.

— Top of Mouth :

Ch 2 :

Using Pearl yarn

Rnd 1 :

6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6 sts)

Rnd 2 :

inc in all 6 sts (12 sts)

Rnd 3 :

(1 sc, inc in next st) x6 (18 sts)

Rnd 4 :

(2 sc, inc in next st) x6 (24 sts)

Rnd 5 :

(3 sc, inc in next st) x6 (30 sts)

Rnd 6 :

(4 sc, inc in next st) x6 (36 sts)

Rnd 7 :

(5 sc, inc in next st) x6 (42 sts)

Rnd 8 :

(6 sc, inc in next st) x6 (48 sts)

Rnd 9-12 :

48 sc (48 sts)

Info :

Change to Latte yarn

Rnd 13-26 :

48 sc (48 sts)

Info :

Sl last st, cut yarn.

— Bottom of Mouth :

Ch 2 :

Using Pearl yarn

Rnd 1 :

6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6 sts)

Rnd 2 :

inc in all 6 sts (12 sts)

Rnd 3 :

(1 sc, inc in next st) x6 (18 sts)

Rnd 4 :

(2 sc, inc in next st) x6 (24 sts)

Rnd 5 :

(3 sc, inc in next st) x6 (30 sts)

Rnd 6 :

(4 sc, inc in next st) x6 (36 sts)

Rnd 7 :

(5 sc, inc in next st) x6 (42 sts)

Rnd 8 :

(6 sc, inc in next st) x6 (48 sts)

Rnd 9-12 :

48 sc (48 sts)

Info :

Change to Latte yarn

Rnd 13-23 :

48 sc (48 sts)

Info :

Do not cut yarn, we will now join the mouth and tongue pieces together as follows.

Info :

Place the top and bottom mouth pieces on top of one another with your yarn from the bottom mouth piece at the side.

Info :

5 sc through both pieces along what will be the middle seam to join both of the mouth pieces. Place a marker at the 1st st.

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Now it is time to add the tongue, to do this 15 sc through the bottom of mouth, tongue and top of mouth, this will join them altogether along the same middle seam that you had started, now 5 sc through the top and bottom mouth pieces only. This will be the new beginning of your rnds. Replace your marker here.

Info :

You should now have a total of 54 sts around the outside of the puppets mouth.

Rnd 24 :

54 sc (54 sts)

Rnd 25 :

(7 sc, dec) x6 (48 sts)

Rnd 26-50 :

48 sc (48 sts)

Info :

If you would like to make your puppet longer or shorter adjust the amount of rows worked here.

Info :

Sl last st, tie off and finish.

— Eyes (Make 2) :

Ch 2 :

Using Ebony yarn

Rnd 1 :

6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6 sts)

Rnd 2 :

inc in all 6 sts (12 sts)

Info :

Change to Frost yarn

Rnd 3 :

(1 sc, inc in next st) x6 (18 sts)

Rnd 4 :

(2 sc, inc in next st) x6 (24 sts)

Info :

Change to Latte yarn

Rnd 5 :

(3 sc, inc in next st) x6 (30 sts)

Rnd 6-9 :

30 sc (30 sts)

Rnd 10 :

(3 sc, dec) x6 (24 sts)

Rnd 11 :

(2 sc, dec) x6 (18 sts)

Info :

Start to stuff

Rnd 12 :

(1 sc, dec) x6 (12 sts)

Rnd 13 :

dec x6 (6 sts)

Info :

Finish stuffing and close hole, leave enough yarn to sew to puppet later.

— Ears (Make 2) :

Ch 2 :

Using Latte Yarn

Rnd 1 :

6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6 sts)

Rnd 2 :

6 sc (6 sts)

Rnd 3 :

(2 sc, inc in next st) x2 (8 sts)

Rnd 4 :

(3 sc, inc in next st) x2 (10 sts)

Rnd 5 :

(4 sc, inc in next st) x2 (12 sts)

Rnd 6 :

(5 sc, inc in next st) x2 (14 sts)

Rnd 7 :

(6 sc, inc in next st) x2 (16 sts)

Rnd 8 :

(7 sc, inc in next st) x2 (18 sts)

Rnd 9 :

(8 sc, inc in next st) x2 (20 sts)

Rnd 10 :

(9 sc, inc in next st) x2 (22 sts)

Rnd 11 :

(10 sc, inc in next st) x2 (24 sts)

Rnd 12 :

(11 sc, inc in next st) x2 (26 sts)

Rnd 13 :

(12 sc, inc in next st) x2 (28 sts)

Rnd 14 :

(13 sc, inc in next st) x2 (30 sts)

Rnd 15 :

(14 sc, inc in next st) x2 (32 sts)

Rnd 16 :

32 sc (32 sts)

Info :

Sl last st, cut yarn leaving enough thread to sew to Horse head later.

— Nostril (Make 2) :

Ch 2 :

Using Pearl yarn

Rnd 1 :

6 sc into the 2nd ch from hook (6 sts)

Rnd 2 :

inc in all 6 sts (12 sts)

Rnd 3 :

(1 sc, inc in next st) x6 (18 sts)

Info :

Fold nostril in half, 9 sc through both sides, sl last stitch, cut yarn leaving enough thread to sew to head later.

— Making Up :

Info :

Firstly you need to shape the ears, do this by folding the ear in half and with your darning needle sew through both corners of the ear. This will pinch the two sides of the ears together, tie off leaving enough thread to sew to the head.

Info :

Now you can pin the Eyes and Ears onto the top of the Horse head. Try to make them as symmetrical as possible. Check this by putting it on your hand. Once you are happy with the placement you can start to sew them on. Be careful not to sew through both sides of the puppet though as it will close the hole and you won't be able to get your hand in. I sew around twice and also catch the two eyes together up through the back where they meet. Tie off and weave in any loose threads as you go.

Info :

Pin the nostrils to the nose of the puppet, placing the curved side against the puppet. The folded side becomes the front of the nostril.

Info :

Now you can add the Mane.

— Mane :

Info :

Using Pearl yarn Cut 60 lengths of yarn 25cm long.

Info :

With your puppet facing away from you start adding pieces of Mane starting on the back from the bottom of the eyes and along the back of the puppet, I used 30 strands for this part (6 rows of 5).

Info :

Add each strand one at a time, fold your strand in half, push your crochet hook through a stitch, catch the folded strand with your crochet hook and bring it through the stitch, bring the tails through the loop and tighten.

Info :

Now add the other 30 strands to the back of the eyes, 15 on each eye. If you would like a thicker mane simply keep adding more strands.

Info :

Your Horse Puppet is Complete!

Assembly Instructions

  • Shape each ear by folding it in half and sewing through both corners with a darning needle to pinch the ear, tie off and leave enough tail to sew to the head.
  • Pin the eyes and ears onto the top of the head, check symmetry by trying the puppet on your hand, then sew in place securely, sewing around twice and catching the back of the eyes where they meet for stability.
  • Pin nostrils to the nose with the curved side against the puppet and sew them in place; the folded side becomes the front of the nostril.
  • Sew the mouth assembly seam: after placing top and bottom mouth pieces together, work 5 sc through both pieces along the middle seam, add the tongue by working 15 sc through bottom mouth, tongue and top mouth, then continue as the pattern directs to create 54 sts around the mouth.
  • Add the mane by folding 25cm pearl yarn strands in half and loop-tying them into stitches from the bottom of the eyes down the back; place 30 strands along the back and 30 strands behind the eyes (15 per eye) or adjust density to taste.

Important Notes

  • 💡This pattern is written using American terminology and is worked in continuous rounds.
  • 💡Using the yarn and 2.5mm hook stated, the finished puppet is approximately 19cm long; changing yarn weight or hook size will change the finished size.
  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the beginning of rounds and the mouth seam to keep track of shaping and joins.
  • 💡Do not cut yarn for the mouth pieces until they are joined together with the tongue to avoid complicated rejoining.

This Horse Hand Puppet pattern is a joyful project that brings storytime to life with a handmade grin and flowing mane. Create a playful companion that fits your hand perfectly and makes a lovely handcrafted gift. Enjoy every stitch as you bring this pony to life! 🧶🐴

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished hand puppet measures approximately 19 cm long when using the specified DK yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use a different yarn weight, but the final size will change; choose an appropriate hook for your yarn and expect the puppet to be larger or smaller accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

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

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary depending on assembly detail and experience.