Murdock The Kelpie

"Murdock is a kelpie, or a mythical Scottish water horse. They are similar to mermaids; except they live in the lochs of Scotland. Similar to the Greek hippocampus, the kelpie is the more sinister version of the legend. A kelpie is as strong as 10 horses and if you touch one, it can drag you back into the loch. But not our Murdock. Murdock is a peaceful soul. The pattern is fun, challenging, and uses short rows for shaping in the tail. Enjoy! "

Crochet HookG/6 or 4 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge8 sts x 8 rows in sc = 2” x 2”

Finished Size10″ tall x 20″ long from hoof to tail

Materials List

• Red Heart Super Saver, solid and stripes
  
• G (4.00 mm) hook
  
• Polyfil stuffing
  
• 15 mm colored safety eyes
  
• Tapestry needle
  
• Straight pins
  
• Stitch markers (optional)