Child Leash by Angela Schickler

Child Leash

Crochet
July 2023
Sport (12 wpi) ?
3.0 mm
The right and left leashes are 160 cm long and 4 cm wide. The chest piece is 17 cm wide and 12 cm long. This size is especially suitable for children from 2 years old and at the same time for adults, so the leash is versatile.
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This pattern is available for €1.99 EUR
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With this leash you can harness a child and turn it into a horse during play.

Give a little horse lover a unique gift by presenting him with a self-made horse leash that will make his eyes sparkle. With the step by step instructions you will quickly and easily create a personalized masterpiece. The horse leash is suitable for wonderful role play for children from 2 years and lets the child dive into the fascinating world of horses. Whether child and adult or two children are harnessed with the leash, the possibilities of interaction and role distribution are versatile and allow adventurous trips into the realm of children’s imagination.
For example, children can playfully put themselves in the role of horse whisperer and safely lead their favorite horses. Whether walking, trotting or galloping with the little horse leash, rides in the garden, the nearby surroundings, in the forest or across meadows or through the apartment or house are possible. Whether it’s a wild ride, an exciting obstacle race or a leisurely stroll, with the leash the rider has full control over his little horse. One thing is for sure, the fun is immense and provides many unforgettable adventurous hours.

DESIGN
The design of the horse leash is lovingly and child-friendly as well as robust in its handling, durable and comfortable to hold, so that small hands can easily put it on and off as well as grip. On the front are 3 pompoms and two bells attached as design elements. So you can creatively design your very individual leash according to the taste of the child.

WHAT IS PROMOTED WITH THE HORSE LEASH?
Promotes the joy of movement, motor skills and endurance:
With the horse leash, horse and rider can move elegantly at a walk, trot or canter. From exciting rides to relaxed walks - it playfully supports the desire to move, improves motor skills and increases endurance.

Social skills:
Children can use the horse leash to play together with other children or adults. In doing so, they learn to agree, cooperate, show mutual understanding and communicate to organize the game and have fun together.

Creativity and imagination:
Children can share their creativity and imagination, play together, and role-play. They can develop different scenarios and use their imagination to create stories and adventures with their little horse and. This promotes cognitive development all around.

Encourage a sense of responsibility and empathy:
Children can learn to take responsibility for the little horse by caring for it, feeding it, and tending to its needs. This also fosters an understanding of animals.

WHAT YOU GET
You can easily download the PDF crochet pattern for the horse leash after purchase. As soon as you complete your purchase, you will have immediate access to the instructions. You can easily open it on your computer, tablet or smartphone and access it at any time.
In the pattern you get a list of materials that you need to crochet for the horse leash, a list of abbreviations for the crochet diagram used and especially the crochet diagrams the horse leash itself. The individual steps are described in detail and lots of pictures also again clarify the individual steps. So you can start crocheting right away and bring your own horse leash to life.
In addition to the pattern for the horse leash, you get instructions for the creation of the pompoms, which decorate your leash still pretty. In addition, it is again listed, what is promoted with the horse leash in childish play.

SIZE
The right and left leashes are 160 cm long and 4 cm wide. The chest piece is 17 cm wide and 12 cm long. This size is especially suitable for children from 2 years old and at the same time for adults, so the leash is versatile.

LANGUAGES

  • German (German terminology)
  • English (US terminology)

DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Suitable for crochet beginners - (Level 1 - easy)
The tutorial contains detailed instructions for each row.
You should know the following crochet skills:
sc
slip st
ch
crochet in rounds
sew

MATERIALS
Crochet hook 3 mm
Embroidery needle
Scissors
Cotton yarn in the colors of your choice

SAFETY NOTES:
Please note the following important information to avoid potential hazards and ensure safety while playing with the Horse Leash.

  1. strangulation hazard: The horse leash is a toy and should never be placed around a child’s neck. To minimize the risk of strangulation, we strongly recommend that you do not wear the horse leash around your neck or hold onto it.

  2. Supervision: Please ensure that children are always under the supervision of a responsible adult when playing with the horse leash. Regularly check the condition of the leash and secure all attachments to ensure safe use.

  3. Age Recommendation: Make sure the child is old enough to handle the leash safely and can follow the instructions.

  4. storage: keep the horse leash out of the reach of small children to prevent unsupervised access.

  5. intended use: The horse leash is intended for playful use only and should not be used for any other purpose. Do not use it as a climbing rope, for tying objects down, or for hanging heavy loads.

These safety instructions are intended to minimize the risk of injury and to ensure the safe use of the horse leash. Please read these instructions carefully and share them with others who will be using the horse leash. Compliance with these safety precautions is the responsibility of the user.

AND YOU WANT MORE?
You can find more crochet and needlework tutorials about horses here:
https://www.etsy.com/de/shop/BoxfishHandicraft