Ponyta
Ponyta
GALARIAN VARIANT
CROCHET PATTERN
BY PALEFOX
Please read the provided notes for this pattern before starting your
project (including the assembling, page 8).
This will make following the pattern and assembling the final parts
much easier and thus improve the look of your plush. Most of your
questions might already be answered ;)
MATERIALS
• Crochet hook 3.5mm for aran yarn weight (depending on how tight
you crochet) and 6mm for bulky yarn
• Aran weight yarn (50g = approx 62m)
o 2x white skeins ~ 162.5 meters (177.7 yards), 65 grams
o 1x dark purple skein ~ 30.2 meters (33.0 yards), 13 grams
• Fluffy bulky yarn (50g = approx 85m)
o 1x lilac skein ~ 37.4 meters (40.9 yards), 22 grams
o 1x teal skein ~ 22.1 meters (24.2 yards), 13 grams
- If you choose a different yarn size you might need more/less yarn -
QUESTIONS? • Fiber fill/Stuffing
• Wire or pipe cleaner (optional)
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• Felt sheet cut-outs/foam rubber sheets for eyes, ears and nose
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Example:
Row 2 - [2sc, inc] x3 (12)
Read:
Crochet 2 single crochet stitches, followed by one increase.
Repeat this 3 times. You will end up with 12 stitches for row 2.
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SKILL LEVEL
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ABBREVIATIONS | SKILLS
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All pieces are worked in a continuous spiral unless stated
pattern in any way. otherwise!
Ch – chain stitch […] xN – repeat instructions
You may sell the handcrafted Slst – slip stitch inside the brackets N times in
Sc – single crochet stitch that row
items made from my patterns chN – make N chain stitches
Hdc – half double crochet
as long as they are made by Dc– double crochet stitch Nsc – crochet one sc in the
Inc – increase following N stitches
yourself and you credit me
Dec – decrease (invisible) Nmr - start a magic ring with
as the original designer. BLO – Back loop only N stitches
page 1
TIPS FOR WORKING WITH AMIGURUMI PIECES
1. Knowing your crochet habits is very useful when choosing your hook size. Often you will see the hint to use a hook one
size smaller than your yarn suggests to achieve tight stitches. I personally tend to crochet very tightly, so I counter this by using
the same hook size as indicated on the yarn.
Crocheting too tightly will make it nearly impossible to work into your stitches later on, crocheting too loosely however,
will make the stuffing show through (which will be a problem if your stuffing and yarn color differ greatly).
Choose a hook/yarn combination which suits your style (test it by crocheting a little test piece like a ball).
Your amigurumi might be a bit smaller/bigger than mine based on your own choices regarding the hooks.
2. Stuff your pieces tightly (unless mentioned otherwise) to avoid a wobbly plush which might fall over due to a lack of support.
The tail, mane and head from Ponyta have some weight to them, so neglecting to tightly stuff the legs or not using a wire to
support them might make your plush unstable.
Working with fluffy yarn can be very frustrating in the beginning. Here are some tips, which might make it easier for you:
1. Try not so ‘see’ the stitches (as it should prove almost impossible) but rather ‘feel’ them. Starting a piece with fluffy yarn is the
hardest part in my opinion, because you can never quite see what you’re doing. After a few rows this should be easier though
and you should be able to feel for each stitch.
2. Use a smaller yarn along with the fluffy one to help you to actually see the stitches. You will basically crochet with two strands
of yarn at the same time. This might be the easiest way for a beginner.
3. Brush out your fluffy pieces. You have finished your piece with a soft yarn but it just doesn’t seem all that fluffy? Some of the
long, soft fibers might be stuck between your stitches. Gently brushing them out with a pet brush or a wire comb will loosen the
fluff parts between the stitches and make everything look soft on the outside. Careful though! Don’t overdo the
brushing/combing, you might pull too hard and damage the stitches.
4. Don't be too exact, just wing it. Yes, you read that right. Fluffy yarn can be frustrating. Missing a stitch this round? Just add it in
the next one. The volume of the yarn will hide small mistakes, so don't be too hard on yourself. Small uneven parts will be
invisible once you brush the yarn into shape. Just have fun with it :)
fluffy/eyelash yarn
Regular yarn
leftover floof
Slst and fasten off, leaving a tail to close up the 5- Row 1 - 6sc mr (6)
st hole. Row 2 - [Sc, inc3] x 3 (12)
Row 3 - 2sc, inc3, [3sc, inc3] x 2, sc (18)
Start with dark purple. Slst and fasten off, leaving a long enough tail to close
up the 6-st hole.
Row 1 - 4sc mr (4)
Row 2 - [Sc, inc] x2 (6)
Row 3 - [Sc, inc] x3 (9)
Row 4 - [2sc, inc] x3 (12)
Switch to white.
Tip for color the color change: If you want a clean edge Start with dark purple.
without the zig-zag line, then you can look at my
seamless color change guide (extra pdf which you can Repeat rows 1-23 of the left front leg.
download after purchasing my pattern). If you don’t mind
Row 24 - Sc, dec, 6sc, inc, sc, inc, sc, inc, 3sc, dec (20)
the uneven line and simply want to hide the ‘step’ that is Row 25 - 2dec, 5sc, 2inc, 2sc, 2inc, 5sc (22)
visible when changing colors, simply start the color Row 26-27 - Sc all (22)
change with a slip stitch and finish the first round with a
slip stitch as well. After row 27 add 3 more sc (or however many you
need to start from the middle/ 6 o'clock position) and
Start with dark purple. start the next round from there. Turn your work
before starting row 28.
Row 1 - 6sc mr (6) Row 28 - 6hdc, hdc inc, hdc, hdc inc, 3hdc, sc (15) turn
Row 2 - [Inc] x6 (12) Row 29 - Sc, 12hdc, sc (14) turn
Row 3 - [Sc, inc] x6 (18) Row 30 - Sc, 11hdc, sc (13) turn
Row 4 - BLO: [Sc, inc] x9 (27) Row 31 - Sc, 10hdc, sc (12)
Row 5 - Sc all (27)
Row 6 - 10sc, dec, 3sc, dec, 10sc (25) Sc along the edge of the flat rows of the leg to leave a
clean edge.
Row 7 - 5sc, dec, 5sc, dec, 5sc, dec, 4sc (22) Leave a long tail for sewing to the body later.
Row 8 - Dec, 8sc, dec, 10sc (20) Insert Wire (optional). If you didn't stuff the leg
Row 9 - 8sc, 2dec, 8sc (18) before, do it now after inserting the wire.
Tie all ends. Sc along the edge of the flat rows of the
LEG FLUFF (MAKE 4) - 6MM
leg to leave a clean edge.
Insert Wire (optional).
Crochet in lilac.
Row 1 - Ch 10 (10)
Row 2 - Sc all, ch 1 and turn (9)
Row 3 - Sc all (9)
Row 29 - 5hdc, hdc inc, 3hdc, hdc inc, 3hdc, sc (16) turn
Row 30 - Sc, 12hdc, sc (14) turn
Row 31 - Sc, 10hdc, sc (12) turn
Row 32 - Sc, 8hdc, sc (10)
You can either crochet the bangs or use individual strands of I prefer finishing all parts first and constantly pinning
fluffy yarn, which you tie/knot to the front of the head and them together while working on them for reference
brush out until it is soft and no longer 'stringy'. This is the until I am satisfied with all of them.
method I used for my Ponyta in the final pictures. If you prefer If you think one part looks too big/small it’s easier to
to crochet the bangs, crochet them as follows: fix this while everything is separate and sometimes
it’s hard to judge how everything will look together
Crochet in lilac. until the very end. Keeping this in mind might save
you some headaches along the way :)
Row 1 - 8sc Mr (8)
Row 2 - Sc all (8) 1. Start with assembling body, legs and neck.
Row 3 - [2sc, dec] x2 (6) Try pinning the legs and neck to the body. If you don't
Row 4-5 - Sc all (6)
have enough pins, 'lay' the body roughly onto the legs,
Row 6 - Sc, hdc, 2dc, hdc, sc (6)
use the leg wire - if you used any - to keep the body in
Row 6 - Dec, 2sc, dec (4)
place and pin the neck. Place all parts until you are
Slst and fasten off, leaving a long enough tail to sew the tail to contend with their position. Stuff the neck once it is
the head. placed onto the body, so that it can keep its shape.
Since it’s hard to work with all legs pinned on just mark
MANE SPIKES - 6MM where the other legs would go and sew them on.
Now your majestic pony can stand on its own already!
Big Spike
unbrushed brushed
3. Time for the head. If you created the inner ear color 5. Next is the tail.
with crocheted patches, sew those on first. After that If you used a wire, poke the wire roughly between row
4 and 5 from the back end and sew the tail the body.
start pinning the ears to the head. Place both ears in a
way, that allows the horn and bangs to fit between
them.
7.
9. It’s time for the last and most important step of your
new friend – the eyes!
Mark the spots where you want the eyes to be and
attach them with your material of choice.
I chose to needle felt them on, but you can easily use
some felting mats or rubber foam mats and cut out the
shapes and details for the eyes.