A strong, muscular and realistic bull in two versions: the fiery Red Flame Bull from “The Last Unicorn” with long curved horns, and a shaggy Highland bull with a fringe over its eyes. A wire frame lets it stand firmly on four legs.
A crochet pattern by Alexandra Simba with step-by-step instructions and photos (40 pages).
This listing is for an INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF PATTERN, not a finished project.
LANGUAGE:
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The pattern is in English.
SKILL LEVEL:
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Experienced
FINISHED SIZE:
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Approx. 20 × 15 cm (8 × 6 inches) without the horns.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
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Crochet in rounds
Single crochet
Increasing
Decreasing
Slip stitch
Crocheting with two strands (yarn + mohair)
Wire frame
Needle sculpting
Tinting (explained in the pattern)
MATERIALS AND TOOLS:
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• Red bull: 1 strand Alize Simli Sal (95% acrylic, 5% metallic, 460 m / 100 g) 50 g + 1 strand Alize Kid Royal mohair (500 m / 50 g) 30 g.
• Highland bull: 1 strand Alize Angora Gold (550 m / 100 g) 50 g + 1 strand Alize Kid Royal 30 g; smooth fingering yarn (e.g. Vita Brilliant) about 10 g for the nose and hooves.
• Vita Pelican or Iris cotton for the horns (or modelling clay), 8–10 mm toy eyes, strong thread for sculpting and sewing thread.
• 1.5 mm copper wire (the core of a 3x1.5 electric cable) – about 1.5 m, fabric plaster or insulation tape and stuffing; optional thin wire for the ears, dry pastels and a black pen.
• 1.5 mm crochet hook, tapestry needle, wire cutters, scissors and a hard synthetic brush.
ABOUT THIS PATTERN:
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The pattern is written using US terminology (UK differences are explained).
40 pages of step-by-step instructions with tips and photos illustrating the process.
