A HORSE, OF COURSE
Stacey Gerbman
Surprise
and delight any child with a handknit hobby horse. This quick to knit project
is perfect for gift giving and playing with new color combinations.
Finished
Size 15½ " long and 12" circumference when stuffed.
Yarn
Berroco Peruvia (100% Peruvian Highland wool; 174 yd [160 m]/3½ oz
[100 g]): #7104 oats (MC), #7194 profunda (teal; CC1), #7195 baya (purple;
CC2), #7122 avocado (green; CC3), #7192 sol (yellow; CC4), #7110 naranja
(orange; CC5), and #7191 pimienta (red; CC6), 1 skein of each color.
Needles
Size 10 (6 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Size 7 (4.5 mm): 2
dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
Markers (m); tapestry needle; size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook;
polyester fiberfill; broom handle or dowel rod.
Gauge
16 sts and 19 rnds = 4" in St st. Gauge is not that crucial
for this project.
