PRANCE AWAY PONY BLANKET
Today we are working on a really cute pony blanket. I've made a simple blanket in a multitude of colors and then added a pony motif in the centre for today's creation.
Thank you for joining me.
In case you have just joined me, know that you can access all of my earlier creations by checking under ‘categories’ on the right hand side of this blog under “Labels”. Then, for your convenience, follow me here or on Facebook, You Tube, Pinterest, Twitter or Instagram.
Check out all my social media handles at the bottom of this blog
Oh, and may I add that the fastest way to find any of my blogs is via Pinterest.
All my blogs can be printed. Find the printer friendly (green) link on the right hand side and at the bottom of this blog. You can also hit Control P (or Command P for Mac) on your keyboard, and the blog will go directly to the connected printer.
Remember that you only print if absolutely essential. Save paper – Save Our Earth.
Do remember to add my blog URL when you make and show off your creation.
Just copy the link on the search bar above - that's the blog URL.
To purchase this or similar yarn online, click here to buy your yarns online via Amazon. While you will still pay the same, I may get paid by Amazon as well.
This is a free blog - so do pay it forward for me. Cheers.
Materials used : Today I’ve used local 6-ply Ganga Alisha acrylic yarn with a 4.5 mm crochet hook ;
This yarn is not specific for this project.
You can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.
For Indians : You could use Anchor , Red rose ; Red rose metallic or unbranded knitting cotton as well as Oswal & Vardhaman acrylic yarns
International yarns : Among the international yarns I have used, I’d suggest Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Hilaza Rustica Eclat , Alize cotton yarn and Alize bamboo yarn.
General yarn info : I’d say you can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this lovely project.
Skill level : Intermediate
Size made : 40” x 40”
Sizing chart for blankets : https://in.pinterest.com/pin/470063279839582572/
Stitches used : (Using US terminology)
Starting slip knot : https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw
Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs
What is a chain stitch ? https://youtu.be/pXx5ukBjKkY
Instructions : Using U.S terminology
Double Crochet : dc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk);
[yo, draw through 2 lps] twice. One dc made.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/xdnjB27zpYo
Chainless start for Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of dc.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/wskv3iTjRx0
Come here for the blanket pattern
I cheated a bit.. I used the moss stitch pattern but instead of sc I worked e-sc or extended single crochet all through.
LIL PONY MOTIF
Start Round 1 : (with face color) with a magic circle and work 12 dc in that circle.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (12 dc)
Face Round 2 : 2 dc in the 1st dc & in each dc all around ;
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (24 sts)
Face Round 3 : 2 dc in the 1st dc ; dc in the next dc ;
(dc in the next dc ; 2 dc in the next dc) ;
rep (to) all around ;
dc in the last dc
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (36 sts)
Face Round 4 : 2 dc in the 1st 2 dc ; dc in the next dc ;
(dc in the next 2 dc ; 2 dc in the next dc) ;
rep (to) all around ;
dc in the last dc
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (48 sts)
EAR
We will now shape the ear.
We will work in front loops only for the first few sts to form the ear
Ear Row 1 : (in front loops only) : 2 dc in the 1st st ; dc in the next st ; 2 dc in the next st. Turn
Ear Row 2 : (in both loops) : dc in the 1st 4 sts ; 3 dc in the last st. Turn
Double crochet 3-tog : dc 3-tog : https://youtu.be/qlnqXDB3OUM
Double crochet 2-tog : dc 2-tog : [yo, insert hk in st or ch-sp, yo and pull up a lp ; yo and draw through 2 lps] 2 times (3 lps on hk) ;
{yo, draw through 2 lps on hk} 2 times. One dc 2-tog made.
This video tutorial at https://youtu.be/1_oPlUfN5eg shows you how to use the dc 2-tog to decrease.
Ear Row 3 : dc 3-tog over the 1st 3 sts ; dc in the next 2 sts ; dc 2-tog over the last 2 sts. Turn
Ear Row 4 : dc 3-tog over all the 3 sts. Turn and work sc or sl-st all the way down the ear ; sl-st in the last dc of ear
Note : Remember to work 2 sts in each horizontal bar of dc all the way down.
Do NOT cut yarn. We will continue around face to create the nose
Half Double Crochet : Hdc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk) ;
yo, draw through all 3 lps. One hdc made.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/sDiELJdB2DgHalf double crochet 2-tog : hdc 2-tog : [yo, insert hk in st or ch-sp, yo and pull up a lp] (3 lps on hk) ; insert hk in st or ch-sp, yo and pull up a lp (4 lps on hk) ; yo, draw through all 4 lps on hk. One hdc 2-tog made.
Check the video tutorial at https://youtu.be/jdaXTr7LcigFace Round 5 : dc in the 1st 21 sts ;
[2 hdc in the next st ; hdc in the next st ; 2 hdc in the next st] ; Turn
(We will finish the nose and then carry on to finish the bottom of the face)
hdc 2-tog over the 1st 2 sts ; hdc in the next st ; hdc 2-tog over the next 2 sts ;
Turn and sl-st all the way down to the face ;
sl-st in the next st on face ;
sc in the next st ; hdc in the next 2 sts ;
dc in each st till the last 3 dc ;
dc in the back loop of the last 3 dc behind ear.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Fasten off and leave a long tail for attachment
EYES :
The eyes have several parts to it : the white, then a pink layer, blue layer and finally the white dots or shine. We will then attach to the face and add in the lashes.
Part 1:
Start Round 1 : (with white) with a magic circle and work 12 hdc in that circle.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (12 hdc)
Round 2 : (with white) : 2 hdc in each st all around
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (24 hdc)
Round 3 : (with white) : 2 hdc in the 1st st ; hdc in the next st ;
(2 hdc in the next st ; hdc in the next st) ;
rep (to) all around
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (36 hdc)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for attachment
Part 2:
Start Round 1 : (with pink) with a magic circle and work 12 dc in that circle.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (12 dc)
Round 2 : (with pink) : 2 dc in each st all around
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (24 dc)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for attachment
Part 3:
Start Round 1 : (with black) with a magic circle and work 12 dc in that circle.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (12 dc)
Round 2 : (with black) : 2 dc in each st all around
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (24 dc)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for attachment
Part 4:
Start Round 1 : (with white) with a magic circle and work 8 sc in that circle.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (8 sc)
Round 2 : (with white) : 2 sc in each st all around
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (16 dc)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for attachment
Part 5:
Start Round 1 : (with white) with a magic circle and work 8 sc in that circle.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (8 sc)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for attachment
PUTTING THE EYES TOGETHER :
Look at the photo for guidance
1) Attach the whites of the eyes (Part 5) onto the black bit of the eye.
2) Slide the pink (Part 4) such that only a sliver shows along one side and attach that down
3) Attach the black + pink part of eye onto the white of the eye.
4) Attach the white of the eye down onto the face
5) Using an embroidery needle and black colored yarn, embroider in eyelashes.
Use the photo as guide.
Remember to fasten off and weave in ends at the end of each square for ease in finishing.
May I also suggest that you block your squares before joining (as per yarn instructions).
Once you have made as many squares as you want for your blanket, use one of these joining methods for a neat join.
Whipstitch to join : https://youtu.be/wZ-9LNzftMA
Invisible join : https://youtu.be/a6XZQ6VzJFM
Single crochet to join : https://youtu.be/6FXoW_47_dI
I am sure you enjoyed this! I know I did. Please remember to credit me, especially if you have gained anything from my blog write up, I’d appreciate a thumbs up 😀
Do come back right here for more freebie patterns
Enjoyed this ?? I sure did.. Come back right here for more freebie patterns
Remember to share this blog post when you share your photos with me on Facebook. I’d love to feature your photos on my FB page. Cheers.
If you're visiting me here for the first time, and have liked the experience, do add me to your mailing list (for your convenience) , and all my future free patterns will come straight to your mailbox.
I’d appreciate if you could credit my blog (and link the original pattern link) when you make your own creation. Thanks.
Check out my awesome pins on Pinterest at https://in.pinterest.com/shyamanivas/
OR just my free patterns at https://in.pinterest.com/shyamanivas/free-patterns-made-by-me/
Join me on YouTube at http://youtube.com/shyamanivas
And on my Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Sweet-Nothings-Crochet/ for more patterns.
Do follow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/ShyamaNivas
Do follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sweetnothingscrochet/
Find me on Ravelry at ravelry.com/projects/shyamanivas/
Have a great day and see you soon. ☺
Here are some of my older blanket / granny square creations. Have fun with these free patterns too
Here are some of my tops for your perusal
and a doll’s top..
and some bolero/jacket/vests that will look grand on a top..
I have a few girls dresses, and just in case you want a dekho at those free patterns … here you go
For cute hair embellishments and motifs check the links below.
..and some belts..
and here are a few skirt patterns that you can use your belt for..
