The second pattern of our Nativity Crochet is the ox!
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Ox colors
– Pink for the snout and paws
– Gray for horns
– Tan for head and body
Abbreviations
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
(For an explanation of the basis points used in this article, also read crochet Course: Introduction)
Explanations head
We start from the snout … The muzzle should be worked closing laps. To avoid confusing the beginning chain with the first sc of the round insert a paperclip into the last stitch worked, then slip stitch to the top of the first sc worked, make a chain and start working with a sc in the same stitch. Once you have worked back around to the paper clip, do the last sc, pull it out and hook it to the last sc just worked, and slip stitch again to the first sc in the this round. Correctly performing these rounds is essential to form the correct shape for the snout.
Round 1: With Pink , 7 ch, ( working in an oval ), insert hook in the second chain nearest crochet work and 1 sc in each of next 5ch spaces, 3 sc in the last chain, continue to work round the opposite side, 1 sc in each of next 4 ch spaces, 3 sc in last space. Close the round as explained above.
Lap 2: 1 sc in each of the next 5 stitches, 1 sc each of the in the 3 around the end 4 sc, 1 sc in the remaining 3. Close the round.
Lap 3: (3 sc, inc1) repeat until the end, make 1 sc in last remaining sc. Close the round.
Round 4: (4 sc, inc 1) repeat until the end, make 1 sc in last remaining sc. Close the round.
Laps 5-6: 1 sc in each stitch of the previous round. Close the round.
Lap 7: (4 sc, 1 dec) repeat until the end, make 1 sc in last remaining sc. Close the round and change color.
Lap 8: with tan color, 1 sc in each stitch of the previous round. Do not close but continue working in a spiral.
Lap 9: (3 sc, 1 dec) repeat until the end, make 1 sc in sc remaining.
Lap 10: 1 sc in each stitch of the previous round.
Lap 11: (3 sc, inc 1) repeat until the end, make 1 sc in last remaining sc.
Laps 12-13: 1 sc in each stitch of the previous round.
Lap 14: (4 sc, inc 1) repeat until the end, make 1 sc in last remaining sc.
Laps 15-17: 1 sc in each stitch of the previous round.
Lap 18: work only in front loops (sc 5, 1 inc) repeat until the end, make 1 sc in last remaining sc.
Lap 19: working through both loops , 1 sc in each stitch of the previous round.
Lap 20: (5 sc, 1 dec) repeat until the end, make 1 sc in last remaining sc.
Lap 21: (4 sc, 1 dec) repeat until the end, make 1 sc in last remaining sc.
Stuff
Lap 22: (3 sc, 1 dec) repeat until the end, make 1 sc in last remaining sc.
Lap 23: (2 sc, 1 dec) repeat until the end, make 1 sc in sc remaining.
Lap 24: (1 sc, 1 dec) repeat until the end, make 1 sc in sc remaining.
Finish of by weaving yarn through the remaining stitches and pulling to close, fasten and hide yarn end inside the head.
Explanations body
Round 1: with color tan, magic ring, 8 sc inside the ring, continuing to work in a spiral using a marker (8)
Lap 2: 2 sc in each stitch of the previous round (16)
Lap 3: (1 inc, 3 sc) to the end (20)
Round 4: (1 inc, 4 sc) to the end (24)
Lap 5: (1 inc, 5 sc) to the end (28)
Lap 6: (1 inc, 6 sc) to the end (32)
Lap 7: (1 inc, 7 sc) to the end (36)
Laps 8-16: 1 sc in each stitch of the previous round (36)
Lap 17: (1 dec, 7 sc) to the end (32)
Lap 18: (1 dec, 6 sc) to the end (28)
Lap 19: (1 dec, 5 sc) to the end (24)
Stuff
Lap 20: (1 dec, 4 sc) to the end (20)
Lap 21: (1 dec, 3 sc) to the end (16)
Lap 22: dec around.
Finish off by weaving yarn through the remaining stitches and pulling to close, fasten and hide yarn end inside the head.
Explanations legs
Make 4
Round 1: With Pink , magic ring, 8 sc inside the ring, continuing to work in a spiral and using a marker (8)
Lap 2: working in the front loops of previous row, 1 sc in each stitch of the previous round.
Change Color .
Laps 3-7: with color, tan, 1 sc in each stitch of the previous round.
Fasten off and leave about 15 inches of floss to sew the legs to the body.
Lightly stuff the legs or use a pipe cleaner to make them float.
Explanations hears
Make 2.
Round 1: with color tan, magic ring, ch 2, 5 dc inside the ring. Tighten the ring but do not work in the round. Turn the work.
Lap 2: ch 2, 5 dc together. Fasten off and leave about 15 inches of floss to sew the ears to the head. With the needle, gently insert the yarn through the stitches of one side of the head to attach, being careful not to twist the tip of the ears.
Explanations horns
Round 1: with the color of gray , 9 ch, slip stitch to the first chain to form a circle , 8 sc around. Work in a spiral.
Lap 2: 2 sc, 1 dc, dc 2together over next 2 stitches, 1 dc, sc 2.
Lap 3: 7 sc.
Round 4: 2 scs, 1 dec, 1 sc, 1 dec
Lap 5: 5 sc.
Lap 6: 1 dec, 1 sc, 1 dec
Lap 7: 1 dec, leave last stitch unworked.
Fasten off and leave about 15 inches of floss to sew the horns to the head. With the needle, gently insert the yarn through the top of the horns and pull out the other side, being careful not to damage the tip of the horns.
Lightly stuff and attach to head.
Explanations tail
Round 1: with color sand , magic ring, 6 sc in the ring. Working in a spiral .
Laps 2-8: 6 sc around. Fasten off and leave about 15 inches of floss to sew the tail to the body. At the other end, with the help of the crochet hook, insert a tuft of cotton yarns colored rope and fasten. Adjust the length with scissors.
Thanks Rachel Jones for translating the pattern!