How to Crochet a Beautiful Unicorn

Unleash your creativity and embark on a whimsical journey by crocheting a beautiful unicorn. With just a few simple stitches and a touch of imagination, you can bring this enchanting creature to life. Crochet allows you to express your artistic flair while also providing a sense of accomplishment as you watch your creation take shape.

Crocheting a unicorn not only allows you to indulge in a relaxing and fulfilling hobby but also provides a unique gift-giving opportunity. Imagine the joy on a loved one's face as they receive a handmade unicorn, crafted with love and care. Whether you choose to keep your creation as a cherished keepsake or share it with others, the process of crocheting a beautiful unicorn is sure to bring a touch of magic into your life.

Instruments and Materials

• YarnArt Jeans color mint, white, red, pink, blue and yellow
• 2 mm crochet hook
• 7mm safety eyes
• Toy filling
• Scissors, yarn needle, markers, pins

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sts: stitch(es)
• slst: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase
• dec: decrease
• dc: double crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• FLO: front loop only
• BLO: back loop only
• FO: fasten off
• rep: repeat
• (number): number of stitches in the round or strip

Head

Use White Yarn

• Row 1: 6sc in MR (6)
• Row 2: 6 inc (12)
• Row 3: (1sc, 1inc) *6 (18)
• Row 4: (2sc, 1inc) * 6 (24)
• Row 5: (3sc, 1inc) * 6 (30)
• Row 6: (4sc, 1inc) * 6 (36)
• Row 7: 36sc (36)
• Row 8: (5sc, 1inc) * 6 (42)
• Row 9 – Row 10: 42sc (42)
• Row 11: 9sc, 3inc, 18sc, 3inc, 9sc (48)
• Row 12: 48sc (48)
• Row 13: (3sc, 1dec, 3sc) * 6 (42)
• Row 14: (5sc, 1dec) * 6 (36)
• Row 15: (4sc, 1dec) * 6 (30)
• Row 16: (3sc, 1dec) * 6 (24)
• Row 17: (2sc, 1dec) * 6 (18)

Cut the thread, leaving enough length for sewing. Stuff with the fiberfill.

Place the safety eyes between row 9 and 10, about 8 stitches apart.

Muzzle

Use Mint Yarn

• Row 1: 6sc in MR (6)
• Row 2: 6 inc (12)
• Row 3: (1sc, 1inc) *6 (18)
• Row 4: BLO, 18sc (18)
• Row 5: 18sc (18)

Cut the yarn, stuff it a little. Sew the muzzle to the head. Use black yarn to make the nostril.

Ear (Make 2)

Use Mint Yarn

• Row 1: 6sc in MR (6)
• Row 2: 6sc (6)
• Row 3: (1sc,1inc) *3 (9)
• Row 4: (2sc,1inc) *3 (12)
• Row 5 – Row 6: 12sc (12)
• Row 7: (2sc, 1dec) *3 (9)

Cut the yarn, don’t stuff it. Sew the ear to the head between row 3 and row 8.

Horn

Use Yellow Yarn

• Row 1: 6sc in MR (6)
• Row 2: 6sc (6)
• Row 3: (1sc, 1inc) *3 (9)
• Row 4 – Row 6: 9sc (9)

Cut and secure the yarn. Stuff it. Sew the horn to the head.

Body

Use White Yarn

• Row 1: 6sc (6)
• Row 2: 6inc (12)
• Row 3: (1sc, 1inc) *6 (18)
• Row 4: (2sc, 1inc) *6 (24)
• Row 5: (3sc, 1inc) *6 (30)
• Row 6: (4sc, 1inc) *6 (36)
• Row 7: (5sc, 1inc) *6 (42)
• Row 8: (6sc, 1inc) *6 (48)
• Row 9 – Row 11: 48sc (48)
• Row 12: (3sc, 1dec, 3sc)*6 (42)
• Row 13: 42sc (42)
• Row 14: (5sc, 1dec) *6 (36)
• Row 15: 36sc (36)
• Row 16: (2sc, 1dec, 2sc) *6 (30)
• Row 17: (3sc, 1dec) *6 (24)
• Row 18: (1sc, 1dec, 1sc) *6 (18)

Cut the yarn, stuff it. Sew the body to the head.

Arm (Make 2)

Use Mint Yarn

• Row 1: 6sc in MR (6)
• Row 2: (1sc, 1inc) *3 (9)
• Row 3 – Row 4: 9sc (9)

Change to white yarn

• Row 5 – Row 10: 9sc (9)

Cut the yarn, stuff it a little. Sew the arm between row 17 and 18 of the body.

Leg (Make 2)

Use Mint Yarn

• Row 1: 6sc (6)
• Row 2: 6inc (12)
• Row 3: (1sc, 1inc) *6 (18)
• Row 4: BLO, 18sc (18)

Change to white yarn

• Row 5: 18sc (18)
• Row 6: (1sc, 1dec) *6 (12)
• Row 7: 12sc (12)

Cut and secure the yarn. Stuff it. Sew the leg to the body.

Tail

Make 4 in Pink, Yellow, and Mint

Chain 10, start from 2nd from hook, 9sc.

Cut and secure the yarn.

Sew the tail to the back of the body.

Hair

Bangs Hair (Make 2)

Use Pink and Yellow Yarn

Chain 20, start from 2nd from hook, 19sc.

Cut and secure the yarn. Sew the hair to the head.

Braid Hair

Use 9 strands of yarn to make a braid. Sew the braid to the head. Decorate it with a ribbon.

Rose (Make 3 in Blue, Red, and Yellow Yarn)

Chain 9, start from 2nd from hook, 8inc.

Roll the rose and sew it together through the bottom! Sew the rose to the head.

Make Up

Apply pink blush to the face.