This Lantern Horse joins the crocheted zodiac animal family. It makes a great hanging ornament that brings new-year cheer to your home.

This crochet pattern features a festive horse and its lantern basket, ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year with you. I hope it will brighten up the year ahead.

In the “References” section, you can find tips and introductions for the crochet techniques used in the pattern.

Difficulty Level: adventurous beginner – intermediate

Crochet Stitches used in the pattern:

• Magic Circle
• Slip Stitch
• Chain Stitch
• Single Crochet Stitch
• Double Crochet Stitch
• Increase
• Decrease
• Crochet into the back loop only
• Crochet into the front loop only

The PDF is written in English, and it includes:

• A list of recommended materials and tools
• A written pattern (in US terms)
• Guiding images
• References:
  • How to make an invisible single crochet decrease
  • How to change colors in single crochet
  • How to close the top
  • How to sew crocheted pieces to the main body

The size depends on the yarn weight and the crochet hook size. As a reference, using the recommended materials and tools, the horse will be approximately 4.25” tall and 1.75” wide (not including the basket). The lantern basket is approximately 2.75” in diameter.