Crochet Jasmine the Unicorn: A Magical DIY Plush Toy

Crochet Jasmine the Unicorn is a delightful and enchanting plush toy that is sure to bring joy and whimsy to anyone who sees her. With her pastel rainbow mane and sparkly horn, she is a magical companion for both children and adults alike. Crafted with care and attention to detail, Jasmine is the perfect project for crocheters looking to create something special. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or new to the craft, this unicorn pattern is a fun and rewarding challenge that will result in a cherished keepsake for years to come. So grab your yarn and hook, and get ready to bring a touch of magic into your life with Jasmine the Unicorn!

For Your Jasmine the Unicorn Crochet Pattern You Will Need:

• 3.5mm / 4mm crochet hook (depending on how tight you crochet, I used a 3.5mm)
• DK yarn in White (main body colour) approx. 50g
  • White Stylecraft Special DK
• DK yarn in Parma Violet (or whichever contrasting colour you like) approx. 25g
  • Parma Violet Stylecraft Special DK
• DK yarn in Silver (for eyes and mouth details, small amount)
  • Silver Stylecraft Special DK
• DK yarn in Cloud Blue (for tail and mane, small amount)
  • Cloud Blue Stylecraft Special DK
• Silver Embroidery Thread (for horn and stars)
• Soft toy filling
• Darning needle to sew it all together

Stitches / Abbreviations: (US Crochet Terms)

• MR – Magic Ring
• SC – Single Crochet
• DC – Double Crochet
• INC – Increase
• DEC – Decrease
• BLO – Back Loop Only
• SS – Slip Stitch
• St/Sts – Stitch / Stitches

Head – Parma Violet Yarn

• Make a magic ring (MR)
• 6SC into MR (6sts) – do not join to first stitch, carry on working in the round
• INC in each st x 6 (12sts)
• 1SC, INC x 6 (18sts)
• 2SC, INC x 6 (24sts)
• 3SC, INC x 6 (30sts)
• 4SC, INC x 6 (36sts)
• 5SC, INC x 6 (42sts)
• 6SC, INC x 6 (48sts)
• 7SC, INC x 6 (54sts)
• 1SC in each st x

  5 rows

  (54sts)

Change to White Yarn

• 1SC in each st x

  15 rows

  (54sts)
• 7SC, DEC x 6 (48sts)
• 6SC, DEC x 6 (42sts)
• 5SC, DEC x 6 (36sts)
• 4SC, DEC x 6 (30sts)
• 3SC, DEC x 6 (24sts)

Start Stuffing with Soft Toy Filling

• 2SC, DEC x 6 (18sts)
• 1SC, DEC x 6 (12sts)
• DEC x 6 (6sts)
• SS, Fasten off (leaving a long piece of yarn for sewing together)

Ears – White Yarn (Make 2)

• Make a magic ring (MR)
• 6SC into MR (6sts) – do not join to first stitch, carry on working in the round
• 1SC, INC x 3 (9sts)
• 2SC, INC x 3 (12sts)
• 3SC, INC x 3 (15sts)
• 4SC, INC x 3 (18sts)
• 1SC in each st x

  5 rows

  (18sts)
• 4SC, DEC x 3 (15sts)
• 1SC in each st x

  1 row

  (15sts)
• 3SC, DEC x 3 (12sts)
• 1SC in each st x

  1 row

  (12sts)
• SS, Fasten off (leaving a long piece of yarn for sewing together)

  DO NOT STUFF

Horn – Parma Violet Yarn

• Make a magic ring (MR)
• 4SC into MR (4sts) – do not join to first stitch, carry on working in the round
• 1SC, INC x 2 (6sts)
• 2SC, INC x 2 (8sts)
• 3SC, INC x 2 (10sts)
• 4SC, INC x 2 (12sts)
• 5SC, INC x 2 (14sts)
• SS, Fasten off (leaving a long piece of yarn for sewing together)

  DO NOT STUFF

Neck – White Yarn

• CH 18 (8sts)

  * Leave a long piece of yarn at start for sewing *

• Join to first CH with a SS, carry on working in the round
• *INC in first st, 1SC each st to end* (19sts)
• Repeat * – * for 8 rows until you reach 27sts
• SS, Fasten off (leaving a long piece of yarn for sewing together)

• Stuff with Soft Toy Filling When Sewing to Head & Body

Body – White Yarn

• Make a magic ring (MR)
• 6SC into MR (6sts) – do not join to first stitch, carry on working in the round
• INC in each st x 6 (12sts)
• 1SC, INC x 6 (18sts)
• 2SC, INC x 6 (24sts)
• 3SC, INC x 6 (30sts)
• 4SC, INC x 6 (36sts)
• 5SC, INC x 6 (42sts)
• 6SC, INC x 6 (48sts)
• 7SC, INC x 6 (54sts)
• 1SC in each st x

  25 rows

  (54sts)
• 7SC, DEC x 6 (48sts)
• 6SC, DEC x 6 (42sts)
• 5SC, DEC x 6 (36sts)
• 4SC, DEC x 6 (30sts)
• 3SC, DEC x 6 (24sts)

• Start Stuffing with Soft Toy Filling

• 2SC, DEC x 6 (18sts)
• 1SC, DEC x 6 (12sts)
• DEC x 6 (6sts)
• SS, Fasten off (leaving a long piece of yarn for sewing together)

Legs – Parma Violet Yarn (Make 4)

• Make a magic ring (MR)
• 6SC into MR (6sts) – do not join to first stitch, carry on working in the round
• INC in each st x 6 (12sts)
• 1SC, INC x 6 (18sts)
• 2SC, INC x 6 (24sts)
• 1SC in each st

  BLO

  x 1 row (24sts)
• 1SC in each st x

  5 rows

  (24sts)

Change to White Yarn

• 1SC in each st x

  15 rows

  (24sts)
• SS, Fasten off (leaving a long piece of yarn for sewing together)

• Stuff with Soft Toy Filling When Sewing to Body

Mane – Cloud Blue and White Yarn (Worked as a Whole Piece)

• Using both strands of yarn together
• CH 21 (Main Chain) -

  DO NOT JOIN

• Starting in 2nd CH from hook, *CH 10 (work back down this chain), 1SC in each st until you reach back to the main chain, SS into next CH on main chain ** Repeat * – ** in each st of main chain to the end
• SS, Fasten off (leaving a long piece of yarn for sewing together)
• Sew between ears and down the middle of unicorn's neck.

Tail – Cloud Blue & White Yarn (Worked in 3 Sections)

Using Both Strands of Yarn Together

Section 1 – Short

• *CH 20, 1SC in 2nd CH from hook, 1SC in each CH back to beginning ** repeat * – ** x 3 strands
• Fasten off (leaving a long piece of yarn for sewing together)

Section 2 – Medium

• *CH 30, 1SC in 2nd CH from hook, 1SC in each CH back to beginning ** repeat * – ** x 4 strands
• Fasten off (leaving a long piece of yarn for sewing together)

Section 3 – Long

• *CH 40, 1SC in 2nd CH from hook, 1SC in each CH back to beginning ** repeat * – ** x 4 strands
• Fasten off (leaving a long piece of yarn for sewing together)

Tail – Sew sections to back end of unicorn with long section at bottom, medium section in middle and short section at the top.

Eyes and mouth details – Sew onto the unicorn's face with silver yarn.

Sew star shapes on the body with silver embroidery thread.

For Unicorn Horn Detail:

Using silver embroidery thread, I secured it at the bottom of the unicorn's horn and wrapped it around the whole of the horn tightly until I reached the top. I knotted the thread then put the needle through the middle of the horn and fastened the thread off securely at the bottom.