Easy Crochet Horse Pattern for Beginners
I’m excited to share my latest crochet project with you—a C2C Crochet Horse Pattern! This pattern features a beautiful silhouette of a horse head, created using the corner-to-corner technique. It’s perfect for adding a touch of equestrian charm to any project.
Whether you’re making a blanket, pillow, or wall art, this C2C square will stand out. So grab your yarn and hooks, and let’s start crocheting this stunning horse pattern together! The free pattern is below.
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Free Crochet Horse Pattern Information
This horse pattern is part of a fun collection of C2C squares I’m designing, and they’re all the same size. The pattern is easy to follow and great for both beginners and experienced crocheters.
PDF Version
View this pattern in my Etsy Shop: crochet horse pattern
Crochet Project Materials Needed
- Crochet Hook Size: G-6 4 mm
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in tan and brown. I used Lion Brand Yarns 24/7 Cotton in ecru and cafe au lait. My square weighs 134 grams/4.7 ounces.
- Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
- Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
- Stitch marker(s): Optional. Use these to help keep track of your stitches.
Skill Level
Advanced beginners. This crochet square is made using the corner to corner C2C crochet method. It involves color changes.
Finished Measurements
My horse square measures just over 13 inches/33 centimeters wide and long.
Gauge
8 squares (ch 3 + 3 dc) = 4 inches
Crochet Terms
- dc = double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
C2C Crochet Technique
- The pattern is made using the c2c technique of making “squares” back and forth in diagonal rows starting in the bottom right corner and ending in the top left corner.
- Each square is made of a chain 3 + 3 double crochet.
- Chain 6 to start a new row and chain 3 to start a new square.
- You can follow the picture graph or the written pattern.
- The written pattern tells you how many squares to make of each color and in what order.
C2C Video Tutorial
Need C2C help? I have a step by step C2C tutorial for my mini heart square on my YouTube channel.
Crochet Horse Pattern Notes
- The pattern is written in US terms.
- ↙ You are working on the “right side”.
- ↗ You are working on the “wrong side”.
Crochet Horse Pattern Instructions
Make the horse following the graph or the written instructions.
Graph
Download the crochet horse pattern graph.
Written instructions
Border for the Crochet Horse Pattern
Make 2 sc in each square along the sides and in each corner square make (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc).
Finishing the Crochet Horse Pattern
Fasten off and then weave in all of your ends. Block if desired.

What are alpha crochet patterns?
Alpha patterns are pixel drawing designs used primarily in tapestry crochet and C2C (corner to corner) crochet techniques to create letters, numbers, or easy pixel art ideas.
These patterns allow crafters to spell out names, messages, or create detailed images and motifs using a pixel grid approach. Each square on the grid corresponds to a stitch in crochet. These patterns are also commonly referred to as “pixel crochet charts”, “grid crochet patterns”, or “crochet graph patterns”.
Exploring Pixel Art in Crochet
When I design my corner to corner (C2C) crochet designs, I create pixel charts. These charts are super helpful and are also known as “graphs”, “alpha patterns”, and “grids”.
What’s cool is that you can use these pixel crochet pdf pattern free downloads not just for crochet but also for knitting, cross-stitch, needlepoint, weaving, tapestry, beadwork, and even pixel art.
They make creating beautiful crafts easier, especially if you’re using easy pixel art templates or looking for pixel drawing grid art ideas. Whether you want a big project or something smaller, my small pixel art grid easy and pix art pixel grid crochet pattern are perfect for all craft lovers!
C2C Crochet Patterns
You can use these C2C squares individually for small projects like wall hangings or placemats, or mix and match them for larger crochet projects like blankets, pillows, table runners, or tote bags. The possibilities are endless!
Squares: monstera leaf, cat, daisy, “Take a Hike“, flamingo, longhorn, “Chill Here“, ice cream cone, watermelon, sunglasses, cactus, palm tree, retro VW bus, popsicle, pineapple, mermaid, turtle, heart, skull, ghost, sun
Looking for more Free Crochet Patterns?
You may also like my monstera leaf blanket, unicorn blanket, cactus wall hanging, and neon hearts bag.
Let’s Connect!
I’d love to hear from you. You can find me on social media- Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and my YouTube channel. Until then, happy crocheting!