[Finished Product] Unicorn Crochet with Five-Strand Milk Cotton. Fully Handmade

$26.08

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how to Crochet a Unicorn – crochet guides, tutorial and patterns

Crocheting a unicorn with five-strand milk cotton will create a soft and plush amigurumi, perfect for cuddling or as a decorative piece. This step-by-step guide will walk you through making a cute and colorful unicorn.

Materials:

  • Five-strand milk cotton yarn:
    • White (for the body)
    • Pink or light colors (for the hooves and ears)
    • Multicolor or pastel yarn for the mane and tail (rainbow colors work well)
    • Black yarn for eyes (or safety eyes)
  • Crochet hook: 3.5mm – 4.0mm (for plush texture with milk cotton yarn)
  • Safety eyes: 8mm – 10mm (or use black yarn to embroider the eyes)
  • Polyester fiberfill: For stuffing
  • Yarn needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Scissors

Crochet Stitches Used:

  • ch: Chain
  • sc: Single crochet
  • inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
  • dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
  • sl st: Slip stitch
  • MR: Magic ring

Crochet Pattern: Unicorn Amigurumi

1. Head (White Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12).
  3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
  4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
  5. Round 5: 3 sc, inc around (30).
  6. Round 6: 4 sc, inc around (36).
  7. Rounds 7-12: Sc around (36).

Insert safety eyes between Rounds 9 and 10, about 6-7 stitches apart (or embroider later).

  1. Round 13: 4 sc, dec around (30).
  2. Round 14: 3 sc, dec around (24).
  3. Round 15: 2 sc, dec around (18).
  4. Round 16: 1 sc, dec around (12).

Stuff the head firmly.

  1. Round 17: Dec around (6), fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

2. Body (White Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12).
  3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
  4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
  5. Round 5: 3 sc, inc around (30).
  6. Rounds 6-14: Sc around (30).
  7. Round 15: 3 sc, dec around (24).
  8. Round 16: 2 sc, dec around (18).
  9. Round 17: 1 sc, dec around (12).

Stuff the body firmly.

  1. Round 18: Dec around (6), fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

3. Legs (Make 4, Pink or White Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12).
  3. Round 3: Sc around (12).
  4. Rounds 4-7: Sc around (12).

Lightly stuff the legs.

  1. Round 8: 1 sc, dec around (8).
  2. Round 9: Sc around (8), fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

4. Arms (Make 2, White Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12).
  3. Rounds 3-5: Sc around (12).

Lightly stuff the arms.

  1. Round 6: 1 sc, dec around (8).
  2. Round 7: Sc around (8), fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

5. Ears (Make 2, Pink Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 1 sc, inc around (9).
  3. Round 3: Sc around (9).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

6. Horn (Yellow or Gold Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 4 sc into the ring (4).
  2. Round 2: 1 sc, inc around (6).
  3. Round 3: Sc around (6).
  4. Round 4: 1 sc, inc around (9).
  5. Round 5: Sc around (9).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

7. Mane (Rainbow or Pastel Yarn)

The mane will be a series of curly strands made with chains.

  1. Chain 25 (or desired length).
  2. In the second chain from the hook, work 2 sc in each stitch across. This will create a curly strand.
  3. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

Make several strands (5-7) in different colors to attach to the head for the mane.

8. Tail (Rainbow or Pastel Yarn)

  1. Chain 20 (or desired length).
  2. In the second chain from the hook, work 2 sc in each stitch across.

Make 3-5 strands in different colors for the tail.

Assembly:

  1. Attach the Head and Body: Sew the head to the body, making sure it is centered.
  2. Sew the Legs and Arms: Attach the four legs to the bottom of the body, and sew the arms on the sides of the body.
  3. Sew the Ears and Horn: Sew the ears to the top of the head, and place the horn between them.
  4. Attach the Mane and Tail: Sew the curly strands for the mane on the back of the head and attach the curly strands for the tail at the back of the body.
  5. Add Eyes: If you didn’t use safety eyes, embroider the eyes with black yarn or thread.

Customization:

  • Embroider the Face: Add a smile or eyelashes to give the unicorn more personality.
  • Decorate the Body: You can add stars, hearts, or other small decorations using embroidery or felt.
  • Change Colors: Use different colors for the hooves, mane, and tail to match your preference.

Your crocheted unicorn with five-strand milk cotton is now complete! This soft, colorful unicorn is perfect for gifting or as a cute, cuddly friend.

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