Cavalinho

Stick Horse Sweeties
Designed by Ruth Jensen

Comes in Two Sizes
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Copy the pattern and tape the neck to the face. Place the
1 face pattern on top of two pieces of fur, right sidest together.
The ears are a layer of fur and fabric, Felt is a great choice for
2 Cut the eyes and ears out of the paper pattern and
find their location on the pony. Place the eyes with
exactness so the face will look correct.
the fabric layer, as it stands up well. Sew right on the paper on
the solid line to get an exact shape. The lower edge is left open.
Next, cut 1/4” outside the stitching line. Take the paper out. Turn
the head and ears right side out.
Place the eyelid over the eye and whip stitch the round-
3 Tuck the open end of the ear inside 1/4” and fold them
in half. Blind stitch the ears into place. Use a shank
back animal eye (20-30 mm). Stuff the head tightly.
4 ed part using matching thread.
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Make a hole in the center of the stuffing. Put the glued
5 Cut 3/4” wide dowel to 39” for the large pony and 29”for
the small pony. These measurements can be changed 6 covered end of the dowel into the batting so it is centered
in the pony head. It should be inserted deep into the head
according to your preference. Stain and finish the stick to
your liking. Glue about five inches of the top of the stick. for good support.
Using double thread, hand gather around the opening

7 of the base of the pony and pull the opening closed.
Secure the gathers by stitching several times around that
8 Cut a strip of fur that measures 2” by 3” and fold it in half
to measure 1 1/2” x 3 1/2”. Wrap this around the base of
the gathers to cover the edges of the gathers, the fold side
opening. More glue can be added to the opening to adhere is closest tot he dowel. Glue and stitch this into place. The
the stitch to the fur. When it dries, it will keep the stick from glue is important to keep the dowel from turning in the head
turning in the head. when it is put into play.

For the small pony, cut a strip of long hair fur 4” x 8”
9 If you prefer yarn hair, place yarn over back seam and
hand tack each strand. The length of the yarn is your 10 for the mane and 4”x 4” for the forelock, with the nap
going the length of the strips. Cut 4” x 10” and 4” x 5” for the
preference.
large pony. Fold the strips wrong sides together and machine
zig zag the raw edges together.
Place the zig zag edges along the seams between

11 the ears. The nap must be placed so it is going away 12 Make loops of 5/8” wide ribbon attached to rings (1 1/4”
ring or any ring that seems suitable). Fit it right to your
from the ears. Hand whip stitch them to the seam. The pony. Each pony varies according to the thickness of the fur
small length for the forelock of course. Hand gather the and the tightness of the stuffing. The muzzle ribbons are best
ends of the fur so they will close and tapper. fit first.
Attach another ribbon to go from the muzzle, around the
13 neck, and back to the muzzle. This is also fit directly to the
pony. Next, attach the reins. Estimate this length by the size of
14 Again, fit the ribbon to your particular pony. You
may want to hand sew the bridle to the pony to
keep it attached.
the child and what length would be most comfortable for them.
Place a copy of the ear pattern on

top of one layer of fur and one of
fabric or felt. Sew on the solid line,
keeping the lower edge open. Cut
1/4” outside the stitching.
Large Pony Ear

Nap
Make two
Open edge

Place a copy of the pattern on top of two
layers of fabric, right sides together. Sew
on the solid line and cut 1/4” outside that
line. Do not sew the straight line.
Large Pony Eye Lid men t

Cut two. Ear Place
Attach pony neck to pony head at dashed lines

Cut on the solid line and use a
single layer for each eye lid.
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Place a copy of the pattern on top of two
layers of fabric, right sides together. Sew
on the solid line and cut 1/4” outside that
line. Do not sew the straight line.
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Small Pony Eye Lid Ear Place
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Attach pony neck to pony head at dashed lines

Cut on the solid line and use a
single layer for each eye lid.
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Fabrics and Supplies
1/3 yard will make two ponies
Stain Clear Finish
(Large or Small)
Clear Finish Glue
Scrap of felt or fabric for ear lining
Stuffing
3/4” thick dowel, cut to 29” or 39”
2 yards 3/4” ribbon Ultra Cuddle, Minkie, Fleece, Craft Fur all
Yarn is one hair choice work well in this design. When cutting
Long Pile Fur 4” x 12” for hair choice mane fur, be sure the nap runs the length
2 rings (optional)- 1 1/4” rings for bridle. of the unit. Rings can be found in a
Shank back animal eyes- 20-30mm drapery assessory department.
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Stick Horse Sweeties

Designed by Ruth Jensen

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Using double thread, hand gather around the opening

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Place the zig zag edges along the seams between

Place a copy of the ear pattern on

Large Pony Ear

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Large Pony Eye Lid men t

Attach pony neck to pony head at dashed lines

Large Pony Head

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Large Pony Neck

Attach pony neck to pony head at dashed lines

Small Pony Head

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Place a copy of the ear

pattern on top of one layer

felt. Sew on the solid line,

keeping the lower edge

open. Cut 1/4” outside the

Small Pony Neck

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