Hobby Horse

Basic form of the hobby horse

• Stuff the sock until it's about 25 cm (10 inches) in diameter.

• Push one end of the broomstick into the stuffing and secure it there with the rubber band, making sure that the head is perpendicular to the broomstick.

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Ears of the hobby horse

• Fold each felt square as shown in the photo below.

• Cut a half-circle at the base.

• Attach the ears to the head with a button.

Final touches of the hobby horse

• Sew the fringe on in the form of a mane, hiding as much of the rubber band as possible.

• Arrange the ribbon in the form of a harness and secure it in place with a few stitches.

• Sew on two buttons for eyes and another two for nostrils.

• Sew the bell on at the base of the head.