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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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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 Neon the Horse, a seated amigurumi with a ruffled mane, curly tail and sweet snout patch. The design uses small rounded shapes and colour changes to create charming features and contrast. You will crochet each piece separately and assemble them for an expressive finished toy.

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

Includes full round-by-round instructions for all parts, plus assembly steps and yarn recommendations. Perfect for making a handmade gift or keepsake with pastel or traditional colourways.

Why You'll Love This Neon the Horse Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings a lot of personality into a small, manageable project. The ruffled mane and little snout patch give Neon an expressive, whimsical look that always makes me smile. I enjoy the balance of shaping and simple repeats — it keeps the work interesting without being overwhelming. Sewing the pieces together is rewarding and lets you place features to make each Neon unique.

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 how easy it is to customize Neon by changing the colour palette; try soft greys and browns for a realistic horse or bright neons for a playful look.

You can make Neon larger or smaller by switching yarn weight and hook size — a bulkier yarn gives a cuddly toy while thinner yarn creates a mini keychain version.

I often swap safety eyes for embroidered eyes for a safer toy option for babies or to change the expression subtly.

To vary the mane, try using a fringe of single chains instead of ruffled rows, or add two-tone stripes for extra interest.

If you want posable limbs, I sometimes insert thin wire into the arms and legs and secure it with extra stuffing and stitches at the joint.

I like adding small accessories like a crocheted scarf or bow — they are quick to make and add personality to your Neon.

Try different stitch textures on the body by substituting rounds of HDC or alternating BLO rows for decorative ridges.

For a sparkly finish, use a glitter or metallic strand held with your main yarn for the mane or tail like in the sample pattern.

I recommend making a set of Neons in different colours to gift — they look lovely displayed together and each becomes unique.

Don't be afraid to reshuffle features: moving the eyes a stitch or two changes the expression drastically, so pin pieces before sewing to find your favourite look.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during rounds leads to lost counts and uneven shaping; use a marker at the start of each round to maintain your stitch sequence and count frequently. ✗ Not stuffing gradually results in lumps and poor shaping; stuff small amounts as you go and use a pencil or stuffing tool to get into narrow areas. ✗ Making colour changes without securing tails can cause loose ends later; fasten off neatly, weave in ends or carry yarn securely to keep edges tidy and durable. ✗ Placing safety eyes too early or mismatched will affect the final expression; mark eye positions carefully and place eyes between the recommended rounds and stitch spacing before securing. ✗ Crocheting with inconsistent tension creates an uneven finished toy; practice consistent tension and adjust hook size if your stitches are too loose or too tight.

Neon the Horse Amigurumi Pattern

Make a sweet seated Neon the Horse amigurumi with soft pastel details and a ruffled mane. This pattern guides you through each piece — ears, head, body, legs, arms, mane, tail and patch — with clear step-by-step rounds. Customize colours to make Neon uniquely yours and enjoy a charming finished toy perfect for gifts or decor. Suitable for crocheters ready to expand their amigurumi skills.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Neon the Horse Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    4ply fingering weight yarn (<50g per colour) in BEIGE for main body
  • 02
    4ply fingering weight yarn (<50g) in APRICOT for body details and patch
  • 03
    4ply fingering weight yarn (<50g) in PURPLE for snout and feet
  • 04
    4ply fingering weight yarn (<50g) in PINK (Hobbii Rainbow Glitter Gold colour 044) for mane and tail
  • 05
    BEIGE = Hobbii Cotton Kings 8/4 colour 02 (used for body)
  • 06
    APRICOT = Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4 colour 89 (used for body/patch)
  • 07
    PURPLE = Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4 colour 39 (used for snout/feet)
  • 08
    PINK = Hobbii Rainbow Glitter Gold in colour 044 (used for mane and tail)

— 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 :

EYES :

Using APRICOT, sew over a stitch on the inner part of each eye (as shown) and pull a little to create an indent. Tie off yarn tails and hide inside the head.

PATCH :

Sew to the centre of the head over rounds 12-19.

HEAD :

Sew to the body. Go around twice to make secure.

EARS :

Sew to either side of the head over rounds 18-22. Approx. 3 stitches from the patch.

LEGS :

Sew to rounds 5-7 of the body pointing outwards, 3 stitches apart.

ARMS :

Sew to the body over rounds 17-22 on a diagonal so the arms point slightly forward and rest on the legs.

MANE :

Approx. 1 round after the patch, sew down the back of the head.

TAIL :

Sew to the back of the body over rounds 6-11.

NOSTRILS :

Using APRICOT, make 2 vertical lines over rounds 3-5, approx. 5 stitches apart.

Info :

That's it! Enjoy your Neon.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the head to the body by sewing around the neck opening; go around twice to make the join secure.
  • Sew the patch to the centre of the head over rounds 12-19 to form the snout detail.
  • Position and sew ears to either side of the head over rounds 18-22, approximately 3 stitches from the patch for symmetry.
  • Sew the legs to the bottom of the body at rounds 5-7, spacing them 3 stitches apart and angling slightly outwards for stability.
  • Sew the arms to the body over rounds 17-22 on a diagonal so they point slightly forward and rest on the legs.
  • Attach the mane down the back of the head approximately one round after the patch, using the long tail left for sewing.
  • Sew the tail to the back of the body over rounds 6-11 and secure firmly; hide and weave in all tails.

Important Notes

  • 💡A yarn with no stretch is best for amigurumi; the designer ordinarily uses cotton or a cotton blend for neat stitches.
  • 💡Amigurumi is stitched in the round unless the pattern specifically states otherwise; work in continuous rounds for smooth shaping.
  • 💡Generally the hook you use for amigurumi will be smaller than for other crochet projects so your stitches are tight and stuffing does not show.
  • 💡The yarn thickness and hook size used will affect the finished size; Neon the Horse is approximately 15cm tall when seated (5 3/4 inches).
  • 💡Safety eyes were used in the sample but you may choose to embroider features instead; ensure any safety fittings are secure with no loose parts.

Make Neon the Horse to brighten any shelf or gift box with a handmade touch. 🧶 This pattern combines small shaping, colour changes and a playful ruffled mane for lots of charm. ✨ Share your finished Neon using #carascreationsaus or #neonthehorse and spread the handmade love! 😊

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 15cm tall when seated (5 3/4 inches) using the recommended 4ply yarn and 2.0mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can change yarn weight, but this will affect the final size and drape; if you use a heavier yarn, choose a larger hook and expect a chunkier Neon.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes you are comfortable with working in the round, increases, decreases and basic colour changes.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience level, pace and how much assembly is required.