Crochet Pattern Horse "Gee-Gee" Bookmark: Little Owl's Hut

Little Owl’s Hut
www.LittleOwlsHut.com
Crochet
Pattern
By Svetlana Zabelina
Skill level: Beginner
Horse “Gee-Gee” Bookmark
About this pattern Materials and tools
I use USA terminology for my You will need:
pattern (don’t worry if you use
UK terms, all the differences are ! Some cotton yarn
explained in the pattern). Sport / 5 ply (12 wpi) - 125 yards (115 meters) per 50 g)
10 grams of beige (for the body), some brown and white (See
Appendix for recommended yarn)
Abbreviations ! Hook - 2 mm (US Steel hook - 4, UK - 14)
ch = chain ! Eyes for toys (8-10 mm) or joined eyes about 18 mm
inc = increasing (2 sc in 1 st) ! Tapestry needle
ins = insert
dec = decreasing (sc2tog)
sc2tog = single crochet two stitches
together
rnd = round
st(s) = stitch(es)
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
SSS = Surface Slip Stitch
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
pic = picture
Finished size
Approx. 24 cm (10 inches) long
Happy
crocheting!
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Little Owl’s Hut www.LittleOwlsHut.com Crochet pattern 2013
Tip (gauge) Tip (make it right)
When making bookmarks, you should use a much smaller If there are no special notes, the bookmark is crocheted
hook than recommended for the yarn you choose. See under both loops. In some rows, there are special notes:
Appendix for yarn recommendations. ‘into the front loop only’ or ‘into the back loop only’. In
such case, you need to follow these instructions.
Tip (stitches)
If you are a beginner crocheter you can see “Appendix” at the end
of the file for reference how to crochet particular stitch.
USA/UK terminology comparison chart. Skill levels

Projects for first-time crocheters using basic
Abbreviations USA Abbreviations UK
stitches. Minimal shaping.
ch - chain ch - chain
sc - single crochet dc - double crochet
Projects using yarn with basic stitches,
hdc - half double crochet htr - half treble
repetitive stitch patterns,
dc - double crochet tr - treble simple color changes, and simple shaping and
tr - treble dtr - double treble finishing.
dtr - double treble tr tr - triple treble
sl st - slip stitch sl - slip stitch Projects using a variety of techniques, such as
basic lace patterns or color patterns, mid-
level shaping and finishing.
Other differences in crochet terminology used:
Projects with intricate stitch patterns,
Terminology USA Terminology UK
techniques and dimension,
fasten off cast off such as non-repeating patterns, multi-color
skip miss techniques, fine threads, small
gauge tension hooks, detailed shaping and refined
yarn over (yo) yarn over hook (yoh) finishing.
© 2012 Little Owl’s Hut. All rights reserved
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Body
Note: ch 1 (last chain) at the end of each row is not counted
as a stitch for the final count of stitches in a row.
To begin: chain 6 with main color yarn (beige in my case).

Row 1: start from the 2nd ch from hook and work 4 sc,
inc (6 sts), ch 2, turn.
Turn your work at the end of each round.
Row 2: 6 sc, inc (8 sts), ch 2
Row 4: 11 sc, ch 2
Row 6-10: 13 sc, ch 1
Row 11: dec, 9 sc, dec (11 sts), ch 1
Row 12-14: 11 sc, ch 1
Row 16-17: 9 sc, ch 1
Row 19-20: 7 sc, ch 1
Row 22-23: 5 sc, ch 1
Row 24: dec, 1 sc, dec (3 sts), ch 1 Muzzle
Row 25-28: 3 sc, ch 1
Row 29: 3 sc Attach white yarn to the top edge of the muzzle with sl
Fasten off and weave in loose ends with needle. st.
Row 1: ch 1, work 11 sc along the edge of the muzzle, ch
For the chin: ch 2, turn, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 2, 1
turn, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, inc, ch 2, 1 sc in 2nd ch Row 2 - 4: 11 sc, ch 1.
from hook, 2 sc, inc Row 5: dec, 7 sc, dec (9 sts), ch 1
Take the body part and work sts along the 29th row: Row 6: skip 1 st, dec, 3 sc, 2 dec
Row 30: 3 sc, ch 1 Fasten off and weave in loose ends.
Row 32: 10 sc, ch 1
Row 33: 9 sc, inc (11 sts), 4 ch
Row 34: 14 sc, ch 1
Row 35: 12 sc, dec (13 sts), ch 1
Row 36: dec, 11 sc (12 sts), ch 1
Row 37: 8 sc, 2 dec (10), ch 1
Row 38: 2 dec, 6 sc (8 sts), ch 1
Row 39: dec, 2 sc, 2 dec, (5 sts), ch 1
Row 40: 2 dec, 1 sc.
Fasten off and weave in loose ends with needle.
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Attach beige yarn to the bottom part of the muzzle and

start crocheting the part round with scs, shaping front
and hind legs as you can see in pic.
Front legs: work 23 chain stitches and starting from the

3rd ch from the hook work 21 sc, Continue crocheting
round to the point of shaping the hind legs.
Hind legs: work 16 chain stitches and starting from the

3rd ch from the hook work 14 hdc.
Continue crocheting around the body, when crocheting

the muzzle round replace beige yarn with white one.
Ears (make 2)
Work 6 ch and starting from the 2nd ch from the hook
work sc, hdc, 3 dc. Fasten off, leaving long tail (it will
be used to sew details).
To shape hoofs attach brown yarn to the edge of one leg, Tail
crochet 3 sc for the front legs and 4 sc for the back legs,
then crochet 2 rows of sc for each leg. Fasten off and Cut several pieces of brown yarn 15-16 cm long.
weave in loose ends.
Mane
Attach brown yarn at the bottom of the mane, work 1 sc

and keep working double loop stitches till the end of
the forehead. In the end of mane it is better to make
bigger loops, wrapping the thumb 5 times instead of 3
to get more extensive forelock.
See “Appendix” for reference how to work “Double

loop stitch”.
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other one – at the back side.
Embroider mouse and nose.

Fix front legs in desired position with several stitches.
Iron the bookmark through damp cloth and glue the
eyes.
Assembly
Take several pieces of brown yarn 15-16 cm long, fold

them twice, pool through the crocheted fabric at the
back side of the bookmark, fasten and tighten threads
of tail in the loop.
Sew the ears: one – at right side of the base and the
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Appendix STITCHES USED IN THE PATTERN
RECOMMENDED YARN Slip knot

Loop the yarn around your left index finger.
Cotton yarn ‘Landysh’ (Troitskaya worsted factory) –
50 g/115 m, Sport / 5 ply (12 wpi)
Slip the yarn from your finger, and hold the loop
between your thumb and index finger.
Cotton yarn CHARM (Vita Cotton) – 50 g/115 m,

Sport / 5 ply (12 wpi)
Use the crochet hook, held in your right hand, to draw

the loop up and around the hook.
Cotton yarn RENE (Alpina). 50 g/105 m, Sport / 5 ply

(12 wpi)
Chain
Start with slip knot, yarn over, pull the strand of yarn
though the loop on your hook – you’ve got one chain.
Continue to repeat the process to create more chains.
Slip Stitch
Insert the hook in the next chain, yarn over and pull the
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strand of yarn through the chain and the loop on the Increase
hook. In the beginning (end or middle) of the row make 2
single crochets in 1 stitch of previous round.
Single Crochet
Insert the hook in the chain, yarn over, pull the strand
of yarn through the chain, yarn over again and pull the
strand of yarn through both loops on the hook. Starting Loops back, front, both.
from round 2 insert the hook in the stitch of previous
round.
Double loop stitch

You can watch my video on YouTube:
How to crochet Double loop stitch for Horse bookmark
[Russian]
It is in Russian but it may help to understand my photo
tutorial below.
Attach brown thread to the base, work 1 sc.
Decrease
In the place where you need decrease pull up a loop in
next 2 stitches of previous round, yarn over, pull the
strand of yarn through all 3 loops on the hook, counts
as one single crochet.
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6
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the thumb work sc.
Wrap working thread around thumb 3 times (from back

to front) and put it behind (to the back).
Repeat these actions as many times as you need.

Insert hook into the loops on the thumb, then into the st
of the base and work sc.
Take working thread and pulling it through the loops on

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In the end of mane it is better to make bigger loops,

wrapping the thumb 5 times instead of 3 to get more
extensive forelock.
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warning for people purchasing it.
Copyright notes: ©2013 Little Owl’s Hut. You are welcome to hand make items using THIS
pattern (copyright is different for each particular pattern) for non-commercial and/or commercial use.
Yes, you MAY sell your finished creations crocheted using this pattern as long as you crochet them
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Permissions for commercial use DO NOT include mass production or factory manufacturing of any
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Tip (gauge) Tip (make it right)

USA/UK terminology comparison chart. Skill levels

© 2012 Little Owl’s Hut. All rights reserved

Little Owl’s Hut www.LittleOwlsHut.com Crochet pattern 2013

To begin: chain 6 with main color yarn (beige in my case).

Little Owl’s Hut www.LittleOwlsHut.com Crochet pattern 2013

Attach beige yarn to the bottom part of the muzzle and

Front legs: work 23 chain stitches and starting from the

Hind legs: work 16 chain stitches and starting from the

Continue crocheting around the body, when crocheting

Attach brown yarn at the bottom of the mane, work 1 sc

See “Appendix” for reference how to work “Double

Little Owl’s Hut www.LittleOwlsHut.com Crochet pattern 2013

other one – at the back side.

Embroider mouse and nose.

Take several pieces of brown yarn 15-16 cm long, fold

Little Owl’s Hut www.LittleOwlsHut.com Crochet pattern 2013

Appendix STITCHES USED IN THE PATTERN

RECOMMENDED YARN Slip knot

Cotton yarn CHARM (Vita Cotton) – 50 g/115 m,

Use the crochet hook, held in your right hand, to draw

Cotton yarn RENE (Alpina). 50 g/105 m, Sport / 5 ply

Little Owl’s Hut www.LittleOwlsHut.com Crochet pattern 2013

Double loop stitch

Attach brown thread to the base, work 1 sc.

Little Owl’s Hut www.LittleOwlsHut.com Crochet pattern 2013

the thumb work sc.

Wrap working thread around thumb 3 times (from back

Repeat these actions as many times as you need.

Take working thread and pulling it through the loops on

Little Owl’s Hut www.LittleOwlsHut.com Crochet pattern 2013

In the end of mane it is better to make bigger loops,

FREE Crochet Pattern at www.LittleOwlsHut.com

Crochet patterns available for sale at Little Owl’s Hut

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Tell me about your crocheting adventures, I would love to hear it.

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