My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

Standard pony pattern:

School-age Pony pattern also available here.

*** The standard pony pattern has been translated into Dutch by Marinka - it can be found at this Facebook group. *** A while back I came across this severely awesome pattern, and wanted to give it a go. The only downside being that it was a double crochet pattern, and personally I don't like double crochet for things that have to hold stuffing. Too many holes. Therefore, I (after a certain amount of trial and error, adding a few bits and generally tweaking things around) have reworked it into a single crochet version.

Pictures:
Male nose and female nose:

Earth ponies:

Unicorn:

Pegasus with closed wings:

Pegasus with open wings:

Applejack's hat:

(Ponies available on Etsy by the way, and custom pony orders welcome) 2013/3/1: If you would like to make these ponies to sell, I'm happy for you to do so! Just please provide a link back here (http://knitoneawesome.blogspot.co.uk/). A donation would also be greatly appreciated (button can be found in the sidebar), but isn't necessary. :) 2013/3/15: Since it seems many people are ignoring my warning about how much of a pain it is to do the corded manes and tails, I've added instructions below. ^__^ 2013/5/28: I've made a couple of changes to the pattern - removed one row from the hind legs, and reworked the open wings. I've also added instructions for crocheted manes and tails. 2013/6/24: Added a pattern for Applejack's hat. 2013/7/31: If anyone wants to translate the pattern, please do! I only ask that you: 1) Link back to here: http://knitoneawesome.blogspot.co.uk/ 2) Do not charge any money for the pattern 3) Send me a link, so I can include it in the original pattern

The Pattern:

(US crochet terms) Abbreviations used: ch - chain sc - single crochet sc dec - single crochet decrease bl sc - back loop single crochet fl sc - front loop single crochet sl st - slip stitch bl sl st - back loop slip stitch st(s) - stitch(es) I used a 3mm hook and dk (light worsted) yarn, which makes ponies approximately 17cm (7 inches) tall. Head: Stuff as you go. Round 1) 6 sc in magic ring Round 2) 2 sc in each sc around (12) Round 3) (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) around (18) Round 4) (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) around (24) Round 5) 1 sc in each sc around (24) Round 6) (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc) around (30) Round 7) 1 sc in each sc around (30) Round 8) (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc) around (36) Round 9) 1 sc in each sc around (36) Round 10) (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc) around (42) Round 11) 1 sc in each sc around (42) Round 12) 1 sc in each sc around (42) Round 13) (sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next 5 sc) around (36) Round 14) 1 sc in each sc around (36) Round 15) (sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next 4 sc) around (30) Round 16) 1 sc in each sc around (30) Round 17) (sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc) around (24) Round 18) 1 sc in each sc around (24) Round 19) (sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc) around (18) Round 20) (sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next sc) around (12) Round 21) (sc dec in next 2 sc) around (6) Finish, leave tail for sewing. Complete stuffing, sew remaining hole closed. Neck: Leave long tail for sewing Round 1) Ch 21, sl st through first ch to form a ring Round 2) 1 sc in each sc around (21) Round 3) 1 sc in each sc around (21) Row 4) sc in next 16 sc, sl st in next sc, turn. Row 5) (Do NOT ch 1, or skip the first st) bl sl st in next 12 sts, turn.

Row 6) (Do NOT ch 1, or skip the first st) sl st in next st, sc in next 15 sts Round 7) 1 sc in each st around (21) Round 8) 1 sc in each sc around (21) Finish, leave long tail for sewing. Body: Stuff as you go. Round 1) 6 sc in magic ring Round 2) 2 sc in each sc around (12) Round 3) (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) around (18) Round 4) 1 sc in each sc around (18) Round 5) (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) around (24) Round 6) 1 sc in each sc around (24) Round 7) (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc) around (30) Round 8) 1 sc in each sc around (30) Round 9) (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc) around (36) Round 10) 1 sc in each sc around (36) Round 11) 1 sc in each sc around (36) Round 12) 1 sc in each sc around (36) Round 13) 1 sc in each sc around (36) Round 14) 1 sc in each sc around (36) Round 15) 1 sc in each sc around (36) Round 16) 1 sc in each sc around (36) Round 17) 1 sc in each sc around (36) Round 18) 1 sc in each sc around (36) Round 19) 1 sc in each sc around (36) Round 20) 1 sc in each sc around (36) Round 21) 1 sc in each sc around (36) Round 22) 1 sc in each sc around (36) Round 23) 1 sc in each sc around (36) Round 24) (sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next 4 sc) around (30) Round 25) 1 sc in each sc around (30) Round 26) (sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc) around (24) Round 27) 1 sc in each sc around (24) Round 28) (sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc) around (18) Round 29) (sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next sc) around (12) Round 30) (sc dec in next 2 sc) around (6) Finish, leave tail for sewing. Complete stuffing, sew remaining hole closed. Nose (female): Round 1) 5 sc in magic ring Round 2) 2 sc in each sc around (10) Round 3) 1 sc in each sc around (10) Round 4) (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) around (15) Round 5) 1 sc in each sc around (15) Round 6) 1 sc in each sc around (15) Finish, leave long tail for sewing.

Or: Nose (male): Round 1) 5 sc in magic ring Round 2) 2 sc in each sc around (10) Round 3) 2 sc in each sc around (20) Round 4) 1 bl sc in each sc around (20) Round 5) 1 sc in each sc around (20) Round 6) 1 sc in each sc around (20) Round 7) 1 sc in each sc around (20) Finish, leave long tail for sewing. Ear (make 2): Round 1) 6 sc in magic ring Round 2) (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) around (9) Round 3) 1 sc in each sc around (9) Round 4) (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) around (12) Round 5) 1 sc in each sc around (12) Round 6) (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc) around (15) Round 7) 1 sc in each sc around (15) Round 8) (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc) around (18) Finish, leave long tail for sewing. Foreleg (make 2): Stuff as you go. Round 1) 6 sc in magic ring Round 2) 2 sc in each sc around (12) Round 3) 2 sc in each sc around (24) Round 4) 1 sc in each sc around (24) Round 5) 1 bl sc in each sc around (24) Round 6) 1 sc in each sc around (24) Round 7) sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next 22 sc (23) Round 8) 1 sc in each sc around (23) Round 9) sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next 21 sc (22) Round 10) 1 sc in each sc around (22) Round 11) sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next 20 sc (21) Round 12) 1 sc in each sc around (21) Round 13) sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next 19 sc (20) Round 14) 1 sc in each sc around (20) Round 15) sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next 18 sc (19) Round 16) 1 sc in each sc around (19) Round 17) sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next 17 sc (18) Round 18) 1 sc in each sc around (18) Round 19) 1 sc in each sc around (18) Round 20) 1 sc in each sc around (18) Round 21) 1 sc in each sc around (18) Round 22) 1 sc in each sc around (18)

Round 23) 1 sc in each sc around (18) Finish, leave long tail for sewing. Hindleg (make 2): Stuff as you go. Round 1) 6 sc in magic ring Round 2) 2 sc in each sc around (12) Round 3) 2 sc in each sc around (24) Round 4) 1 sc in each sc around (24) Round 5) 1 sc in each sc around (24) Round 6) 1 bl sc in each sc around (24) Round 7) 1 sc in each sc around (24) Round 8) 1 sc in each sc around (24) Round 9) sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next 22 sc (23) Round 10) 1 sc in each sc around (23) Round 11) sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next 21 sc (22) Round 12) 1 sc in each sc around (22) Round 13) sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next 20 sc (21) Round 14) 1 sc in each sc around (21) Round 15) sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next 19 sc (20) Round 16) 1 sc in each sc around (20) Round 17) sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next 18 sc (19) Round 18) 1 sc in each sc around (19) Round 19) sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next 17 sc (18) Round 20) 1 sc in each sc around (18) Round 21) sc in next 6 sc, [bl sc dec in next 2 sc] 3 times, sc in next 6 sc (15) Round 22) sc in next 6 sc, [2 fl sc in next sc] 3 times, sc in next 6 sc (18) Round 23) (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc) around (21) Round 24) 1 sc in each sc around (21) Round 25) (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc) around (24) Round 26) 1 sc in each sc around (24) Round 27) 1 sc in each sc around (24) Finish, leave long tail for sewing. Optional extras: Horn: Round 1) 4 sc in magic ring Round 2) (2 bl sc in next sc, bl sc in next sc) around (6) Round 3) 1 bl sc in each sc around (6) Round 4) (2 bl sc in next sc, bl sc in next 2 sc) around (8) Round 5) 1 bl sc in each sc around (8) Round 6) 1 bl sc in each sc around (8) Finish, leave long tail for sewing. Closed Wing (make 2): Very lightly stuff as you go.

Round 1) 6 sc in magic ring Round 2) 2 sc in each sc around (12) Round 3) 1 sc in each sc around (12) Round 4) 1 sc in each sc around (12) Round 5) (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) around (18) Round 6) 1 sc in each sc around (18) Round 7) 1 sc in each sc around (18) Round 8) 1 sc in each sc around (18) Round 9) (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) around (24) Round 10) 1 sc in each sc around (24) Round 11) 1 sc in each sc around (24) Round 12) 1 sc in each sc around (24) Round 13) 1 sc in each sc around (24) Round 14) (sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc) around (18) Round 15) 1 sc in each sc around (18) Round 16) (sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next sc) around (12) Round 17) (sc dec in next 2 sc) around (6) Leave long tail for sewing. Flatten into the correct shape. Round 1 is the tip of the wing, round 17 is the root. Embroider feather pattern using slightly darker colour of yarn. Open Wings: Feather 1 (make 2): Round 1) 6 sc in magic ring Round 2) (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) around (9) Round 3) 1 sc in each sc around (9) Round 4) 1 sc in each sc around (9) Round 5) 1 sc in each sc around (9) Finish. Feather 2 (make 2): Round 1) 6 sc in magic ring Round 2) (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) around (9) Round 3) 1 sc in each sc around (9) Round 4) 1 sc in each sc around (9) Round 5) 1 sc in each sc around (9) Round 6) 1 sc in each sc around (9) Round 7) 1 sc in each sc around (9) Round 8) 1 sc in each sc around (9) Round 9) 1 sc in each sc around (9) Finish Feather 3 (make 2): Round 1) 6 sc in magic ring Round 2) (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) around (9) Round 3) 1 sc in each sc around (9) Round 4) 1 sc in each sc around (9) Round 5) 1 sc in each sc around (9)

Round 6) 1 sc in each sc around (9) Round 7) 1 sc in each sc around (9) Round 8) 1 sc in each sc around (9) Round 9) 1 sc in each sc around (9) Round 10) 1 sc in each sc around (9) Round 11) 1 sc in each sc around (9) Round 12) 1 sc in each sc around (9) Round 13) 1 sc in each sc around (9) Finish Feather 4 & main wing (make 2): Round 1) 6 sc in magic ring Round 2) (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) around (9) Round 3) 1 sc in each sc around (9) Round 4) 1 sc in each sc around (9) Round 5) 1 sc in each sc around (9) Round 6) 1 sc in each sc around (9) Round 7) 1 sc in each sc around (9) Round 8) 1 sc in each sc around (9) Round 9) 1 sc in each sc around (9) Round 10) 1 sc in each sc around (9) Round 11) 1 sc in each sc around (9) Round 12) 1 sc in each sc around (9) Round 13) 1 sc in each of the next 4 sc; continuing on feather 3, 1 sc in each of the next 9 sc; back onto main wing, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc. (17) Round 14) 1 sc in each of the next 8 sc; continuing on feather 2, 1 sc in each of the next 9 sc; back onto main wing, 1 sc in each of the next 7 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc. (25) Round 15) 1 sc in each of the next 13 sc; continuing on feather 1, 1 sc in each of the next 9 sc; back onto main wing, 1 sc in each of the next 10 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc. (33) Round 16) sc dec in next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 29 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc. (31) Round 17) sc dec in next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 27 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc. (29) Round 18) sc dec in next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 25 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc. (27) Round 19) sc dec in next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 23 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc. (25) Round 20) sc dec in next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 21 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc. (23) Round 21) sc dec in next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 19 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc. (21) Round 22) sc dec in next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 8 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 7 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc. (18) Round 23) sc dec in next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc. (15) Round 24) sc dec in next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc. (12) Round 25) sc dec in next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc. (9) Round 26) sc dec in next 2 sc, 1 sc in the next sc, [sc dec in next 2 sc] 3 times. (5) Finish, leave long tail for sewing. Outer feather 1 (make 2): Round 1) 4 sc in magic ring Round 2) (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) around (6) Round 3) 1 sc in each sc around (6)

Round 4) 1 sc in each sc around (6) Finish. Outer feather 2 (make 2): Round 1) 4 sc in magic ring Round 2) (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) around (6) Round 3) 1 sc in each sc around (6) Round 4) 1 sc in each sc around (6) Round 5) 1 sc in each sc around (6) Round 6) 1 sc in each sc around (6) Round 7) 1 sc in each sc around (6) Finish. Outer feather 3 & outer wing (make 2): Round 1) 4 sc in magic ring Round 2) (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) around (6) Round 3) 1 sc in each sc around (6) Round 4) 1 sc in each sc around (6) Round 5) 1 sc in each sc around (6) Round 6) 1 sc in each sc around (6) Round 7) 1 sc in each sc around (6) Round 8) 1 sc in each sc around (6) Round 9) 1 sc in each of the next 3 sc; continuing on outer feather 2, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sc; back onto outer wing, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sc. (12) Round 10) 1 sc in each of the next 6 sc; continuing on outer feather 1, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sc; back onto outer wing, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sc. (18) Round 11) sc dec in next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sc, [sc dec in next 2 sc] 2 times, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc. (14) Round 12) 1 sc in each sc around (14) Round 13) sc dec in next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sc, [sc dec in next 2 sc] 2 times, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sc, sc dec in next 2 sc. (10) Round 14) sc dec in next 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, [sc dec in next 2 sc] 2 times, 1 sc in next sc, sc dec in next 2 sc. (6) Finish, leave long tail for sewing. Do not stuff either the wings or the outer wings. Sew rows 10 - 14 of the outer wings to the wings, feather 1 lowermost on both the wing and the outer wing. Make sure they are on opposite sides - when the completed wings are attached to the pony, the outer wings should be on the outside on both sides. Applejack's Hat: Round 1) 6 sc in magic ring Round 2) 2 sc in each sc around (12) Round 3) (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) around (18) Round 4) (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) around (24) Round 5) 1 bl sc in each sc around (24) Round 6) 1 sc in each sc around (24) Round 7) 1 sc in each sc around (24)

Round 8) (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc) around (27) Round 9) 1 sc in each sc around (27) Round 10) 1 sc in each sc around (27) Round 11) (2 fl sc in next sc, fl sc in next 2 sc) around (36) Row 12) 1 sl st, ch 1, turn. Skip first ch, 1 sl st, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 1 sl st, turn. Row 13) (Do NOT ch 1, or skip the first st) 1 sl st, 4 sc, ch 1, turn. Row 14) Skip first ch, 4 sc, 1 sl st, 1 sc, [2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc] 4 times, 1 sl st, turn. Row 15) (Do NOT ch 1, or skip the first st) 1 sl st, 10 sc, 1 sl st, turn. Row 16) (Do NOT ch 1, or skip the first st) 1 sl st, 10 sc, 1 sl st, [2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc] 2 times, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, 1 sl st, ch 1, turn. (42) Row 17) Skip first ch, 4 sc, 1 sl st, turn. Row 18) (Do NOT ch 1, or skip the first st) 1 sl st, 4 sc, ch 1, turn. Row 19) Skip first ch, [2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc] 14 times, ch 1, turn. (56) Row 20) Skip first ch, 1 sc in each of the next 56 sts, ch 1. (56) Row 21) Skip first ch, 8 sc across the dip in the front of the hat, ch1, sl st into 1st st at top, finish.

Assembly: (All the positions given are approximate - pin your pony together and experiment to see what looks best!) Legs to body - place the line of decreases to the front of the legs. Tuck in 2-3 rows of the inner edges before sewing to prevent the legs from tilting outwards too far. Make sure the legs are firmly stuffed right to the top. Front legs - front edges attached at the 7th round of the body, back edges at the 15th. Back legs - place as far to the back as possible, so the curve of the upper back legs goes into the curve of the rump. Front edges should be attached at 19th round of the body, back edges at the 28th. Neck to body - broadest side of the neck to the front. Attach the front edge of the neck at the 2nd round of the body. Nose to head - (I prefer to have the head's starting point at the back and cover the finishing point with the nose. Whether this works for you depends on where you'll be placing your nose! Experiment to see what looks best. If you do put the finishing point at the back of the head, it'll be covered by the mane) Stuff the nose, sew to the front of the head. Female nose should be positioned at the bottom of the head. Squish female nose into turned up shape. Male nose should be positioned in the middle of the head. Ears to head - Do not stuff ears, flatten, curve inwards, sew to back of head. Edges should be at the 7th/8th rounds from the back of the head, the back of the ear should be at the 4th round from the back of the head. Neck to head - Stuff the neck before attaching the head. Horn - Stuff before attaching. Place 4 rounds in front of the ears and an even distance between them. Closed Wings - (I recommend attaching the wings AFTER the mane, tail and cutie mark) Attach the front half of the top edge of the wings only. Attach to the sides of the body towards the front, an equal distance between the neck and the tops of the front legs. Open Wings - (I recommend attaching the wings AFTER the mane, tail and cutie mark) Attach rounds 20 - 26 of the main wings only. Attach to the sides of the body towards the

front, an equal distance between the neck and the tops of the front legs. Eyes and Cutie Mark - I used felt and embroidery thread. If you prefer, you could also use fabric paint/pens. Straight Mane and Tail - I used thin cords made from yarn. It looks like this:

Things to bear in mind before you try this: it takes ages to make the cords, and it takes ages to attach them. The other major disadvantage of using this technique is that you have to get the length of the cord correct before you attach it to your pony - you can't cut them to length afterwards, because the cords would just unravel. (2013/4/5: Thanks to Miek for pointing me in the direction of this, which is pretty much the technique below, and has pictures. ^_^) Cut a length of yarn approximately 6 times the length you want your finished cord to be. Tie a slip knot in the centre, so the ends are even. Then you take the end that you DON'T pull on to tighten the loop, and draw a loop of it up through the loop of the slip knot. Then you pull the slip knot tight. Then take the end you just used to pull the slip knot tight, pull a loop of that up through the loop you just created, then use the other end to pull that loop tight. Keep repeating this, alternating which end you use to pull up a new loop, until your cord is long enough. When you're done, pull both ends entirely through the loop (you only need to pull one end through to secure the cord, but both gives you a neater end), and pull the loop tight. Do NOT cut the ends at this point! Position your cord on your pony, and use a (curved, for preference) needle to draw ONE of the ends through the fabric of the pony, then knot the ends together using a reef knot. Use a needle to draw BOTH ends back into the pony's body. If you're careful, you should be able to pull the knot through to the inside, so it's hidden. Curly Mane and Tail - Crocheted. It looks like this:

This also takes quite a while to make, and can't be cut to length afterwards, but is it a lot easier to attach! Leave long tail for sewing Make a chain a little longer than you want your finished curl to be. Turn. Work back up the chain, 3 sc in each chain, until you reach the starting point. Make another chain. Repeat until you have enough for your mane or tail. Sew onto pony. (To make your curls less curly, work only 1 or 2 sc in each chain, rather than 3) Here's a number of other hair-making methods to try, if you'd rather!

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