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# Applejack My Little Pony Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

**Difficulty Level:** Beginner  
**Finished Size:** Approximately 6-7 inches tall  
**Technique:** Amigurumi worked in continuous spiral rounds

## MATERIALS

**Yarn:**
- Worsted weight (4) acrylic yarn in the following colors:
  - Orange (main color - body and head): approximately 100 yards
  - Blonde/Yellow (mane and tail): approximately 40 yards
  - Brown (hat): approximately 30 yards
  - Small amounts: Pink (muzzle detail), Black (hooves - optional)

**Hook & Notions:**
- US E-4 (3.5mm) crochet hook
- 9mm safety eyes (2)
- Yarn needle for sewing
- Stitch marker
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Pins for assembly
- Scissors

**Gauge:**
6 sc and 6 rounds = 1 inch in amigurumi (worked tightly)  
*Gauge is not critical but affects finished size*

## ABBREVIATIONS
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec = invisible decrease (insert hook in front loops of next 2 sts, yarn over, pull through both, yarn over, pull through 2 loops)
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- rnd(s) = round(s)
- [ ] = total stitch count at end of round

## SPECIAL TECHNIQUES

**Magic Ring:** Wrap yarn around fingers twice, insert hook and pull up loop, ch 1, work stitches into ring, pull tail to close.

**Continuous Spiral Rounds:** Do not join rounds with slip stitch. Use stitch marker to track beginning of round, moving it up as you work.

**Invisible Decrease:** Insert hook through front loop only of next 2 sts, yarn over and pull through both loops (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops. Creates smoother decrease than standard sc2tog.

## PATTERN NOTES
- Work in continuous spiral rounds unless otherwise stated
- Stuff pieces firmly as you go for best results
- Use a smaller hook than yarn label recommends for tight amigurumi fabric
- All pieces are worked in Orange unless color change is specified
- When switching colors, complete last stitch of old color until 2 loops remain on hook, yarn over with new color and pull through

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## HEAD (Orange)

**Rnd 1:** 6 sc in magic ring [6]  
**Rnd 2:** inc in each st around [12]  
*Math check: 6 × 2 = 12 ✓*

**Rnd 3:** (sc, inc) around [18]  
*Math check: (1 + 1) × 6 = 18 ✓*

**Rnd 4:** (2 sc, inc) around [24]  
*Math check: (2 + 1) × 6 = 24 ✓*

**Rnd 5:** (3 sc, inc) around [30]  
*Math check: (3 + 1) × 6 = 30 ✓*

**Rnds 6-11:** sc around [30]  
*6 rounds of even stitches for sphere shape*

**Insert safety eyes between Rnds 9 and 10, approximately 6 sts apart**

**Rnd 12:** (3 sc, dec) around [24]  
*Math check: (3 + 1) × 6 = 24 ✓*

**Rnd 13:** (2 sc, dec) around [18]  
*Math check: (2 + 1) × 6 = 18 ✓*

**Begin stuffing head firmly**

**Rnd 14:** (sc, dec) around [12]  
*Math check: (1 + 1) × 6 = 12 ✓*

**Rnd 15:** dec around [6]  
*Math check: 12 ÷ 2 = 6 ✓*

Fasten off, leaving long tail. Use yarn needle to weave through remaining 6 sts and pull tight to close. Weave in end.

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## BODY (Orange)

**Rnd 1:** 6 sc in magic ring [6]  
**Rnd 2:** inc in each st around [12]  
**Rnd 3:** (sc, inc) around [18]  
**Rnd 4:** (2 sc, inc) around [24]  
**Rnd 5:** (3 sc, inc) around [30]  
*Math check: (3 + 1) × 6 = 30 ✓*

**Rnds 6-14:** sc around [30]  
*9 rounds create oval body shape*

**Rnd 15:** (3 sc, dec) around [24]  
*Math check: (3 + 1) × 6 = 24 ✓*

**Rnd 16:** sc around [24]

**Rnd 17:** (2 sc, dec) around [18]  
*Math check: (2 + 1) × 6 = 18 ✓*

**Begin stuffing body firmly**

**Rnd 18:** (sc, dec) around [12]  
*Math check: (1 + 1) × 6 = 12 ✓*

**Rnd 19:** dec around [6]  
*Math check: 12 ÷ 2 = 6 ✓*

Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing to head. Use yarn needle to weave through remaining 6 sts and pull tight to close.

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## LEGS (Make 4 in Orange)

**Rnd 1:** 6 sc in magic ring [6]  
**Rnd 2:** inc in each st around [12]  
*Math check: 6 × 2 = 12 ✓*

**Rnds 3-10:** sc around [12]  
*8 rounds create leg length of approximately 1.5 inches*

**Optional: Switch to Black for last 2 rounds to create hooves**

Stuff leg lightly to moderately (not too firm or legs won't pose well).

Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing. Do not close top opening.

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## MUZZLE (Orange)

**Rnd 1:** 6 sc in magic ring [6]  
**Rnd 2:** inc in each st around [12]  
*Math check: 6 × 2 = 12 ✓*

**Rnd 3:** (sc, inc) around [18]  
*Math check: (1 + 1) × 6 = 18 ✓*

**Rnds 4-5:** sc around [18]

**Rnd 6:** (sc, dec) around [12]  
*Math check: (1 + 1) × 6 = 12 ✓*

Stuff lightly with small amount of fiberfill.

Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing. Flatten slightly to create oval muzzle shape.

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## EARS (Make 2 in Orange)

**Rnd 1:** 4 sc in magic ring [4]  
**Rnd 2:** (sc, inc) around [6]  
*Math check: (1 + 1) × 2 = 6 ✓*

**Rnd 3:** sc around [6]  
**Rnd 4:** (2 sc, inc) around [8]  
*Math check: (2 + 1) × 2 = 8 ✓*

**Rnds 5-6:** sc around [8]

Do not stuff. Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing. Flatten ear and pinch bottom together.

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## HAT (Brown)

**HAT CROWN:**

**Rnd 1:** 6 sc in magic ring [6]  
**Rnd 2:** inc in each st around [12]  
**Rnd 3:** (sc, inc) around [18]  
**Rnd 4:** (2 sc, inc) around [24]  
*Math check: (2 + 1) × 6 = 24 ✓*

**Rnds 5-7:** sc around [24]  
*3 rounds create hat depth*

**HAT BRIM:**

**Rnd 8:** Working in back loops only, (3 sc, inc) around [30]  
*Math check: (3 + 1) × 6 = 30 ✓*  
*Working in back loops creates ridge where brim meets crown*

**Rnd 9:** (4 sc, inc) around [36]  
*Math check: (4 + 1) × 6 = 36 ✓*

**Rnd 10:** sc in each st around [36]

Fasten off, leaving long tail. Stuff crown lightly to hold shape. Brim will naturally curl slightly outward.

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## MANE (Blonde/Yellow)

The mane is created using fringe technique attached to the head.

Cut approximately 20-24 strands of blonde yarn, each 6 inches long.

**Forelock (front):** Attach 3-4 strands between the ears at front of head using lark's head knot method:
- Fold strand in half
- Insert hook through stitch on head
- Pull folded loop through
- Pull yarn ends through loop and tighten

**Main mane:** Attach remaining strands in a line from between ears down back of head (approximately 5-6 attachment points with 3-4 strands each).

Trim mane to desired length (approximately 2-3 inches). You can braid or leave loose for Applejack's hairstyle.

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## TAIL (Blonde/Yellow)

Cut approximately 12-15 strands of blonde yarn, each 8 inches long.

Bundle strands together and tie a separate piece of yarn around the middle, leaving long ends.

Use the long ends to sew bundle to back of body at Rnd 15-16.

Trim tail to desired length (approximately 3-4 inches). Can be braided to match mane.

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## ASSEMBLY

Use pins to position pieces before sewing for best results.

**1. Attach head to body:**
- Position head on top of body, centered
- Use long tail from body and whip stitch around entire opening
- Ensure neck is secure; add extra stitches if needed

**2. Attach legs:**
- Position legs with front legs at Rnd 6-7 of body, back legs at Rnd 11-12
- Space front legs approximately 6-8 sts apart
- Space back legs approximately 8-10 sts apart  
- Sew around top opening of each leg using whip stitch
- Ensure pony can stand; adjust position if needed

**3. Attach muzzle:**
- Position muzzle centered on face below eyes (approximately Rnds 10-12 of head)
- Sew around edge using whip stitch
- Flatten muzzle against face for proper pony profile

**4. Attach ears:**
- Position ears on top of head, approximately Rnds 3-5
- Place approximately 6-8 sts apart
- Sew base of each ear securely using whip stitch
- Ears should point slightly outward

**5. Attach hat:**
- Position hat on head between ears, tilted slightly back
- Sew brim edge to head using whip stitch
- For Applejack, you can tilt hat to one side for character accuracy

**6. Add mane and tail:**
- Follow instructions in mane and tail sections above
- Attach after all other pieces are assembled

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## FINISHING TOUCHES

**Embroidered Details:**

**Nostrils:** Using pink yarn and yarn needle, make 2 small straight stitches on muzzle

**Smile (optional):** Using black embroidery thread or yarn, backstitch a small smile below muzzle

**Freckles (optional but character-accurate):** Using orange or burnt orange yarn, make 3 small French knots on each cheek

**Hat band (optional):** Using scrap yarn in contrasting color, surface slip stitch a band around hat crown at Rnd 7

**Cutie Mark:** Applejack's cutie mark is three red apples. You can:
- Embroider apples on each side of body using red and green yarn
- Cut felt apples and glue/sew to body
- Position at Rnd 8-10 of body on each side

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## CARE INSTRUCTIONS

- Surface wash with damp cloth and mild soap
- Do not machine wash (safety eyes may come loose)
- Air dry completely
- Not suitable for children under 3 due to small parts (safety eyes)
- For child safety version, embroider eyes instead of using safety eyes

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## CUSTOMIZATION IDEAS

**Size Adjustments:**
- **Larger pony:** Add 1-2 more increase rounds to head and body; work more even rounds
- **Smaller pony/keychain:** Stop increases at 18 sts for head and 24 sts for body

**Other Pony Characters:**
- **Twilight Sparkle:** Purple body, dark purple/pink mane, add horn (small cone on forehead)
- **Rainbow Dash:** Light blue body, rainbow-colored mane, add wings
- **Pinkie Pie:** Pink body, hot pink mane (extra fluffy fringe)
- **Fluttershy:** Yellow body, pink mane, add wings
- **Rarity:** White body, purple mane, add horn

**Accessory Ideas:**
- Lasso (twisted cord)
- Apple prop (small red sphere with brown stem)
- Saddle blanket (rectangular piece sewn on back)

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## TROUBLESHOOTING

**Stuffing shows through stitches:** Use smaller hook and work more tightly

**Pony won't stand:** Ensure legs are stuffed moderately (not too firm), position back legs slightly wider, or add a