Make two eye indentations using a long thread.
Position the ears centered and parallel to the eyes. Tack them additionally to the head one round higher so they stand upright.
Embroider the nose using half a strand of colored YarnArt Jeans. Use half a strand matching the main color to make the tightening stitch beneath the nose.
Embroider the eyelashes and eyebrows with black yarn.
Ears — Make 2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: 6 sc (6)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
Rnd 4: 9 sc (9)
Rnd 5: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
Rnd 6: 12 sc (12)
Rnd 7: (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)
Rnd 8: 15 sc (15)
Rnd 9: (3 sc, dec) x 3 (12)
Fold the ear in half and work 6 sc through both layers. Fold it in half again and work 3 sc through both layers.
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Muzzle
Rnd 1: Ch 6. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, 4 sc, 3 sc in the next ch, 3 sc along the opposite side of the foundation chain, inc in the last ch (12)
Rnd 2: inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 2 inc (18)
Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc, 3 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 3, 3 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 2 (24)
Rnd 4: 24 sc, sl st (24)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Ring Cover
Ch 35. Begin working from the 2nd ch from the hook.
Work back and forth for the number of rows needed to fit your wooden ring. The designer worked 9 rows.
The exact stitch used for these back-and-forth rows is not specified in the source.
The number of rows depends on the width of the ring, so check the fit as you work. The cover should fit snugly and must not be loose, otherwise the head will wobble.
Do not make a turning chain at the end of the rows.
Wrap the crocheted piece around the wooden ring and sew the edges together with a needle.
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Collar
Rnd 1: 32 sc through the front loops only
Rnd 2: (ch 1, 2 dc in the next st, ch 1, 2 dc in the next st) repeat to the end of the round
Rnd 3: Work 5 dc between the dc groups, then sl st in the ch-1 space; repeat to the end of the round
Fasten off and cut the yarn.
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Assembly
- Lightly stuff the ears and sew them between Rnds 6 and 13.
- Sew the muzzle between Rnds 19 and 20 using the long yarn tail.
- Embroider the zebra stripes as desired. The designer worked the stripes along the sides using the yarn doubled.
- Make the mane with YarnArt Jeans. Cut 10–12 cm yarn strands and pull them through the stitches at the top of the head. Adjust the number and length of strands as desired.
- After all facial details and finishing are complete, sew the zebra rattle securely to the covered wooden ring.
Copyright & Credits
The original crochet pattern, design, and photos belong to Ksenia Kostyuk @woodland_kids76. The written instructions and photos on this page may not be copied, republished, translated, or used for commercial purposes without permission. Please credit @woodland_kids76 when sharing finished items.
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