“Whispering Mane” is a crochet pattern inspired by the grace and beauty of the Friesian horse, capturing its essence through delicate line work. Perfect for both skilled crocheters and horse enthusiasts, it offers a heartfelt project that celebrates artistry, admiration, and enduring friendship.

The pattern is written in US English terms and assumes knowledge of the basic crochet stitches (slip stitch, chain, single crochet, double crochet). The pattern includes beginner friendly instructions on how to do the overlay mosaic technique as well as the envelope border. The pattern itself is provided in both written and chart format.

Crochet Terms: US
Yarn: Any (the pictured example is made with Stylecraft Special Aran with Wood in Grey Jazz Nepp and Black 5 mm hook and the final piece is 203 cm x 250 cm)
Quantity of Yarn: 4 skeins of the main colour (grey jazz nepp - 3300 m) | 3 skeins of the contrast colour (black - 2500 m) | 2 skeins of the border colour.
IMPORTANT: These are large 400g skeins, you will need to use 4 times the amount if using 100g skeins.
Hook Size: appropriate for the yarn chosen
Skill: Intermediate
Additional Materials: A hook 1 size down from your main hook to create the border.

I create all my designs myself before they are tested by a variety of people from different countries and different skill levels.

Please note that this pattern and support from myself are only available in English.

This pattern should not be reproduced, shared, redistributed or resold. However, the final product can be sold with credit to the designer: Kate Gerrits @Gerritses © 2025