Zara The Zebra

Using color gray

R1: 6 sc into a magic circle {6 sts}

Alternate way to begin: chain 2, sc 6 times in 2nd chain from hook {6 sts}

R2: (inc) 6 times {12 sts}

R3: (inc, sc in next st) 6 times {18 sts}

R4: (inc, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times {24 sts}

Change to color white

R5: (inc, sc in next 3 sts) 6 times {30 sts}

R6: (inc, sc in next 4 sts) 6 times {36 sts}

R7: (dec, sc in next 4 sts) 6 times {30 sts}

R8: sc in next 30 sts {30 sts}

Change to color gray

R9: sc in next 30 sts {30 sts}

R10: (dec, sc in next 3 sts) 6 times {24 sts}

R11-12: sc in next 24 sts {24 sts}

Change to color white

R13: (dec, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times {18 sts}

Begin to stuff the body and continue as you crochet.

R14-15: sc in next 18 sts {18 sts}

R16: (dec, sc in next 4 sts) 3 times {15 sts}

Fasten off and leave a long tail. Set aside until assembly.

NEXT: Front Legs

If you like Zara The Zebra, make sure to check out my Una The Unicorn Free Crochet Pattern.