Simple Seahorse Pattern

I'm redirecting this from my old blog, since I don't plan on updating it ever again. So I present to you, the Simple Seahorse pattern. If there's any problems with it, or if you need help, leave a comment. :)

Finished seahorse is approx. 5 ½ in. tall

Materials:

G/6 Hook (4.25mm)

1 skein of any Worsted Weight yarn

Small amount of black

Fiberfill

Yarn needle

Stitch marker (optional)

Abbreviations:

ch=chain

sc=single crochet

dc=double crochet

2sctog=single crochet decrease

sl st=slip stitch

Gauge is unimportant. Just keep stitches

tight so stuffing doesn't show.

Pattern is worked in a continuous spiral.

Do not join rounds.

Head/Body/Tail:

1. 6 sc using magic ring technique (6)

2. 2 sc in each sc (12)

3. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 4 dc in next sc, 2 sc in each of next 3 sc, 4 dc in next sc,

2 sc in each of next 5 sc (28)

4. 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sctog twice, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2sctog twice, 1

sc in each of next 10 sc (24)

5-10. 1 sc in each sc (24)

11. 2sctog 12 times (12)

Stuff head

12. 2 sc in each sc (24)

13-17. 1 sc in each sc (24)

18. 1 sc in each of next 22 sc, 2sctog (23)

19. 2sctog 3 times, 1 sc in each of next 15 sc, 2sctog (19)

20. 1 sc in next sc, 2sctog, 1 sc in each of next 16 sc (18)

21. 1 sc in each sc (18)

22. *1 sc in next sc, 2sctog* 6 times (12)

23. 1 sc in each sc (12)

Stuff body

24. *1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2sctog* 3 times (9)

25. *1 sc in next sc, 2sctog* 3 times(6)

26-30. 1 sc in each sc (6)

Stuff base of tail lightly

31. *1 sc in next sc, 2sctog* twice (4)

32-36. 1 sc in each sc (4)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail

Weave yarn up through tail and pull to curl

Snout:

1. 12 sc using magic ring technique (12)

2. In back loops only, 2sctog 6 times (6)

3-4. 1 sc in each sc (6)

5. *1 sc, 2sctog* twice (4)

6. 2 sc in each sc (8)

7. 2 sc in each sc (16)

8. sl st in each sc (16)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail

Fin: (Leave a long starting tail)

1. ch 5, sc in 2

2. 1 dc in first sc, 1 dc in each of next 2 sc, 2 dc in last sc (6)

Fasten off

Eye: (Make 2)

1. With black, 3 sc using magic ring technique , switching back to main color at

the end of last sc (3)

2. 2 sc in each sc (6)

sl st in next sc and fasten off, leaving a long tail

Assembly:

Using pictures as a guide, sew snout onto head, sew eyes on either side of head,

sew fin onto back of body. Weave in ends.

Copyright © 2011 Roxanne Hand
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