Enchanting Unicorns – Free Online Crochet Pattern

Bring some magic to your crocheting with this enchanting unicorn pattern! Perfect for unicorn lovers of all ages, this pattern will guide you through the creation of a whimsical unicorn complete with a flowing mane and tail, delicate hooves, and a shimmering horn. The finished unicorn measures approximately 6 inches, making it the perfect size for snuggling or displaying on a shelf. The pattern includes detailed instructions, helpful photos, and a list of materials to help you create your own magical unicorn. Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or just starting out, this pattern is sure to inspire you to create a one-of-a-kind unicorn that you’ll treasure for years to come. So grab your crochet hook and some yarn, and let the magic begin!

What you need….

• Worsted Weight (#4):
  o Colour 1 for hooves / mane
  o Colour 2 for body/arms/legs/face/ears
  o Colour 3 for Unicorn Horn
•  Embroidery thread (black & white as well as whatever 2 colours you prefer for iris) and needle for eyes
  • Alternatively you can use safety eyes
• Crochet Hook Size 4 mm
• Stuffing
• Tapestry Needle for sewing the pieces together

Crochet Pattern Abbreviations

ch = chain
chsp = chain space
sc = single crochet
hdc = double crochet
dc = double crochet
tc = triple crochet
sl st = slip stitch
sts = stitches
inc = increase; two single crochet stitches in one chain
dec = decrease; create one stitch from two chains (pull yarn through first chain, then pull yarn through second chain, and then pull yarn through all three loops to create one chain from the previous rows two chains

** = repeat instructions enclosed within the asterisk the number of times indicated in the row being worked
Unless otherwise noted: Continue working in round from previous row

Arms (x2)

R1: 6 sc in Magic Ring (6 sts)
R2: * 2 sc in each chsp* repeat 6 times (12 sts)
R3-R4: sc in each chsp (12 sts)
R5: Change Colour: sc in each : sc in each chsp (12 sts)
R6-R15: sc in each chsp (12 sts)

Stuff arm (do not overstuff)
squeeze edges close and sc both sides together to close arm (6 sc)
Fasten off leaving a tail for stitching onto the body.

Legs (x2)

R1: 6 sc in Magic Ring (6 sts)
R2: * 2 sc in each chsp * repeat 6 times (12 sts)
R3: * sc in next chsp, 2 sc in next chsp * repeat 6 times (18 sts)
R4-R5: sc in each chsp (18 sts)
R6: Change Colour: sc in each : sc in each chsp (18 sts)
R7-R17: sc in each chsp (18 sts)

Stuff arm (do not overstuff)
squeeze edges close and sc both sides together to close leg (9 sts)
Fasten off leaving a tail for stitching onto the body.

Body

R1: 6 sc in Magic Ring (6 sts)
R2: * 2 sc in each chsp * repeat 6 times (12 sts)
R3: * sc in next chsp, 2 sc in next chsp * repeat 6 times (18 sts)
R4: * sc in next 2 chsp, 2 sc in next chsp * repeat 6 times (24 sts)
R5: * sc in next 3 chsp, 2 sc in next chsp * repeat 6 times (30 sts)
R6-19: *sc in each chsp * repeat 30 times ( 30 sts)
R20: *dec in next chsp, sc in next 3 chsp * repeat 6 times (24)
R21: * sc in each chsp * repeat 24 times ( 24 sts)
R22: *dec in next chsp, sc in next 2 chsp * repeat 6 times (18)
R23: * sc in each chsp * repeat 18 times ( 18 sts)
Stuff body
R24: *dec in next chsp, sc in next chsp * repeat 6 times (12)
R25: * sc in each chsp * repeat 12 times ( 12 sts)
R26: *dec in next chsp, sc in next chsp * repeat 6 times (6)
Fasten off leaving a tail for stitching the head on.

Head

R1: 6 sc in Magic Ring (6 sts)
R2: * 2 sc in each chsp * repeat 6 times (12 sts)
R3: * sc in next chsp, 2 sc in next chsp * repeat 6 times (18 sts)
R4: * sc in next 2 chsp, 2 sc in next chsp * repeat 6 times (24 sts)
R5: * sc in next 11 chsp, 2 sc in next chsp * repeat 2 times ( 26 sts)
R6-16: * sc in each chsp * repeat 26 times ( 26 sts)

*** If you are choosing to use safety eyes, snap in the eyes about 1.5 inches apart, measure from center of safety eye to center of other safety eye, on row number 12 before you continue, if you are embroidering the eyes, you can continue through the remainder of the lines to close. ***

R17: * sc in next 11 chsp, dec* repeat 2 times ( 24 sts)
R18: *dec in next chsp, sc in next 2 chsp * repeat 6 times (18)
R19: *dec in next chsp, sc in next chsp * repeat 6 times (12)
Stuff Head
R20: *dec in next chsp, sc in next chsp * repeat 6 times (6)

Close Off, this end will be the back of the unicorn head.

Ears ( x2 )

R1: Chain 5
R2: sc in second chsp from hook, hdc in next chsp, dc in next chsp, tc in next chsp,
Fasten off leaving a tail for stitching the head on.

Unicorn Horn

R1: Chain 10, slst into 1st chsp to make a circle,
R2: *sc into next chsp * repeat 10 times in the round (10 sts)
R3: dec, *sc into next chsp * repeat 8 times (9 sts)
R4: dec, *sc into next chsp * repeat 7 times (8 sts)
R6: dec, *sc into next chsp * repeat 6 times (7 sts)
R7: dec, *sc into next chsp * repeat 5 times (6 sts)
R8: dec, *sc into next chsp * repeta 4 times (5 sts)
R9: dec, *sc into next chsp * repeat 3 times (4 sts)
Close off

Sew Pieces Together

Sew the larger, bottom leg onto the body, onto both sides
– approx. 7^th row from the bottom up
Sew the arms onto the body above the legs, onto both sides
– approx. 16^th row from the bottom
Sew head onto the body
Sew ears onto the head, onto both sides
– approx. 17^th row from the nose

** If you are embroidering the eyes onto the unicorn, jump to the
embroidery instructions first then add the horn**
If you are using safety eyes, you can sew horn onto the head, approximately centered of the head, equidistance of the ears and the eyes.

Adding Mane and Tail to Unicorn

To add a Mane: Hold one strand of yarn, 8” in length, and fold in half. Hold unicorn facing towards you. Use crochet hook to draw folded end through space or stitch. Pull loose ends through folded section.
Draw knot up firmly.

To add a Tail: Hold two strands of yarn , 8” in length, and fold in half. Hold unicorn facing towards you. Use crochet hook to draw folded end through space or stitch. Pull loose ends through folded section.
Draw knot up firmly.

Embroidering Eyes

With black thread, embroider the pupils onto the head of the unicorn onto rows: 11^th from the tip of the nose and approximately ¾ inches apart from edge to edge. Use the satin stitch to fill in the pupil

With colour 1 for Iris, use the chain stitch and create a border around one side of the pupil and along the bottom (see photo description for more details)

With colour 2 for Iris, use the chain stitch again an border colour 1

With white, Use the chain stitch again and border colour 2, then add a simple stitch from the inside corner of each pupil to the center of the pupil

And that’s it!

If you’ve created this Enchaning Unicorn, please tag me on social media. I’d love to see how it turns out.