Need something unique and handmade for a special occasion? This fairy shy unicorn amigurumi can make a great gift! Create it with our step-by-step crochet pattern and personalize it with colors, embroidery, or some cute decorations.
To crochet this unicorn amigurumi you’ll need the following materials:
- Light worsted (DK) yarn – Gazzal XL Baby Cotton (50% cotton, 50% acrylic; 105 m / 50 g) in yellow, lilac and salmon colors
- Some curling or fluffy yarn for mane
- 3.0 mm crochet hook
- Fiberfill
- 14 mm safety eyes
- Sewing needle and scissors
The height of amigurumi toy is about 36 cm (14″) with horn, if you use a yarn of the same weight and similar hook.
Skill level: intermediate
You can find printable PDF version of the Shy Unicorn Amigurumi Pattern in our store >> https://shop.amigurumi.today/products/shy-unicorn-amigurumi-pattern-printable-pdf
Shy unicorn amigurumi
Free crochet pattern
Abbreviations:
st = stitch
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec = decrease (2 sc together)
sl st = slip stitch
dc = double crochet
dc-inc = dc increase (2 dc in one stitch)
(..) = repeat the space in brackets the given number of times
[..] = total number of stitches
Learn how to make invisible decrease from this article >> https://amigurumi.today/basic-crochet-stitches-tutorial/
Head:
Crochet with lilac yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 st, inc) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 5: (sc in next 3 st, inc) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 6: (sc in next 4 st, inc) repeat 6 times [36]
Rnd 7-11 (5 rounds): sc in all 36 st [36]
Rnd 12: (sc in next 4 st, dec) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 13-15 (3 rounds): sc in all 30 st [30]
Rnd 16: (sc in next 4 st, inc) repeat 6 times [36]
Rnd 17: sc in all 36 st [36]
Rnd 18: (sc in next 5 st, inc) repeat 6 times [42]
Rnd 19: sc in all 42 st [42]
Rnd 20: (sc in next 6 st, inc) repeat 6 times [48]
Rnd 21: sc in all 48 st [48]
Rnd 22: (sc in next 7 st, inc) repeat 6 times [54]
Rnd 23: sc in all 54 st [54]
Rnd 24: (sc in next 8 st, inc) repeat 6 times [60]
Rnd 25-31 (7 rounds): sc in all 60 st [60]
Insert eyes between Rnd 19 and Rnd 20 at the distance of 10 stitches from each other. Begin stuffing your crochet toy.
Rnd 32: (sc in next 8 st, dec) repeat 6 times [54]
Rnd 33: sc in all 54 st [54]
Rnd 34: (sc in next 7 st, dec) repeat 6 times [48]
Rnd 35: sc in all 48 st [48]
Rnd 36: (sc in next 6 st, dec) repeat 6 times [42]
Rnd 37: sc in all 42 st [42]
Rnd 38: (sc in next 5 st, dec) repeat 6 times [36]
Rnd 39: (sc in next 4 st, dec) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 40: (sc in next 3 st, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 41: (sc in next 2 st, dec) repeat 6 times [18]
Stuff with fiberfill.
Rnd 42: (sc in next st, dec) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 43: (dec) repeat 6 times [6]
Cut off the yarn leaving a small tail. Pass the yarn end through all front loops with your hook or sewing needle and pull to close the hole. Fasten off and weave in the end.
Legs:
Start with yellow yarn. Stuff as you go.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 st, inc) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 5: (sc in next 3 st, inc) repeat 6 times [30] Crochet sl st in next st.
Rnd 6: 1 ch, sc in all 30 st in back loops only [30]
Rnd 7: sc in all 30 st [30]
Rnd 8: (sc in next 3 st, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 9: (sc in next 2 st, dec) repeat 6 times [18]
Change to lilac yarn.
Rnd 10-30 (21 rounds): sc in all 18 st [18]
Fasten off and cut the yarn. Crochet the second leg in the same way, but don’t cut off the yarn. Make 3 ch and join the second leg to the first one, continue crocheting the body as follows.
Body:
Rnd 1: sc in next 18 st of the first leg, sc in next 3 ch, sc in next 18 st of the second leg, sc in next 3 ch (opposite side) [42]
Rnd 2: make 6 inc on the belly [48]
Rnd 3-14 (12 rounds): sc in all 48 st [48]
Rnd 15: (sc in next 14 st, dec) repeat 3 times [45]
Rnd 16-17: sc in all 45 st [45]
Rnd 18: (sc in next 13 st, dec) repeat 3 times [42]
Rnd 19-20: sc in all 42 st [42]
Rnd 21: (sc in next 12 st, dec) repeat 3 times [39]
Rnd 22-23: sc in all 39 st [39]
Rnd 24: (sc in next 11 st, dec) repeat 3 times [36]
Rnd 25-26: sc in all 36 st [36]
Rnd 27: (sc in next 10 st, dec) repeat 3 times [33]
Rnd 28-29: sc in all 33 st [33]
Rnd 30: (sc in next 9 st, dec) repeat 3 times [30]
Rnd 31-32: sc in all 30 st [30]
Rnd 33: (sc in next 8 st, dec) repeat 3 times [27]
Rnd 34: sc in all 27 st [27]
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing. Stuff with fiberfill.
Arms:
Start with yellow yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring
Rnd 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 st, inc) repeat 6 times [24] Crochet sl st in next st.
Rnd 5: 1 ch, sc in all 24 st in back loops only [24]
Rnd 6: sc in all 24 st [24]
Rnd 7: (sc in next 2 st, dec) repeat 6 times [18]
Change to lilac yarn.
Rnd 8: (sc in next 4 st, dec) repeat 3 times [15]
Rnd 9-30 (22 rounds): sc in all 15 st [15]
Stuff with fiberfill.
Put edges together and crochet sc in next 7 st through both layers. Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Ears:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (sc in next st, inc) repeat 3 times [9]
Rnd 3: (sc in next 2 st, inc) repeat 3 times [12]
Rnd 4: (sc in next 3 st, inc) repeat 3 times [15]
Rnd 5: (sc in next 4 st, inc) repeat 3 times [18]
Rnd 6-8: sc in all 18 st [18]
Rnd 9: (sc in next 4 st, dec) repeat 3 times [15]
Rnd 10: sc in all 15 st [15]
Rnd 11: (sc in next 3 st, dec) repeat 3 times [12]
Put edges together and crochet sc in next 6 st through both layers.
Horn:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: sc in all 6 st [6]
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc) repeat 3 times [9]
Rnd 4: sc in all 9 st [9]
Rnd 5: (sc in next 2 st, inc) repeat 3 times [12]
Rnd 6-7: sc in all 12 st [12]
Rnd 8: (sc in next 3 st, inc) repeat 3 times [15]
Rnd 9-10: sc in all 15 st [15]
Rnd 11: (sc in next 6 st, inc) repeat 2 times, sc in next st [17]
Rnd 12: sc in all 17 st [17]
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Crochet surface sc in a spiral from the top of the horn to its bottom to make the horn twisted. Stuff the horn with fiberfill.
Lace collar:
Crochet in turning rows with salmon yarn.
Row 1: 30 ch [30]
Row 2: 3 ch for lifting, (dc in next 4 st, dc-inc) repeat 6 times [36]
Row 3: 1 ch for lifting, (sc in next 5 st, inc) repeat 6 times [42]
Row 4: 3 ch for lifting, skip 2 st of the previous row, (5 dc in next st, 2ch, skip 3 st of the previous row) repeat 10 times, dc in last st.
Don’t cut off the yarn. Crochet slip stitches along the inner edges of the collar: along the one side, neck part, and finish on another side.
Attach salmon yarn at one of the collar corners (see the picture below) and crochet a chain of desired length (about 60-65 ch). Then make a slip stitch in the 7th ch from hook. Fasten off and cut off the yarn. Make the second string in the same way.
Assembly:
1. Sew the head to the body at Rnds 24-30 of the head. Put some fiberfill inside the neck before you finish.
2. Sew arms to the body 2 rounds lower than the head seam.
3. Sew the ears to the head at Rnds 30-31 at the distance of 8-9 st between each other.
4. Sew horn to the forehead at the level of Rnds 25-28.
5. Embroider nostrils with lilac yarn at Rnds 7-8.
6. Make the mane beginning from the place between the ears. Make it as a fringe (fold the yarn piece in half, insert the hook under the base of sc, draw the loop and insert the ends of the yarn into the loop. Draw up tightly.)
7. Make the tail in the same way.
8. Put on the collar and tie a bow on the neck.
Your shy unicorn amigurumi is done! Share the pictures of your finished toy in our FB group >> https://www.facebook.com/groups/amigurumidollscrochet
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For the unicorn pattern, are the arms able to move up and down or is it just stiff.
Yes, you can move the arms up and down.
What is the size of the finished item, and what size hook are you suggesting?
The size of finished unicorn is about 35-40 cm. Suggested hook size is 2.5-3.0 mm.
I am not familiar with amigurumi crochet. Are these ‘creatures’ stuffed with fiberfill?
Yes, you’re absolutely right! 🙂
The unicorn is about 33 cm tall with horn. Made with 2.0 mm crochet hook.
For the mane did you just go through one stitch? Or did you do more stitches for the mane? And how much of each color did you use?
Hi Kari, please watch a video-tutorial on how to attach hair (starting from 48:05) https://youtu.be/ZEp8T41zNtg?t=48m7s
I’m not familiar with the term “magic ring” although I have been crocheting for many years. Is this a series of chain stitches? if so how many?
Hi Renate, you can find the instructions here https://amigurumi.today/basic-crochet-stitches-tutorial/
It was very helpful because my friend is a unicorn enthusiast. She absolutely loved it and I am so thankful that you made this pattern. Thanks!
Thank you, Malaine 🌹💕
I’m a bit confused about starting the body after crocheting the legs. The legs plus the chain 3 in-between to join them all equals 39 stitches. To start the body, (rnd 1) you say to sc in the next 42 st. (but there’s only 39?) Am I missing something?
Hi Paige, here is the description of Rnd 1 of the body: crochet sc in next 18 st of the first leg, sc in next 3 ch, sc in next 18 st of the second leg, sc in next 3 ch (opposite side) = 42 st
Hi where does the 2nd lot of 3 chain come from
These 3 ch are between the legs. Make 3 ch from the second leg and join it with the first one.
I’m having so much fun with this pattern! Thank you for sharing it. 🙂 For the torso of this unicorn, are we starting it as it’s own individual body part to sew on later or are we crocheting it up from the legs? (I’m a little lost on Round 1 on the Body.)
The body is crocheted up from the legs 🙂
Do you use a stich marker or do you join?
Hi Brandie 🙂 It’s better to use a stitch marker 🙂
Love the pattern – I’m only making the head to attach to a lovey blanket. How did you make the nostrils?
Hello i am up to round 2 of the body where it states to inc 6 times into the belly. Does this mean to inc 6 times into the first stitch?
I would appreciate a little help. Slightly confused. I want to do this amazing pattern justice
Hi Honey, it means to make inc in each of the next 6 st on the belly 🙂
Do you join each round with a slip stitch or keep crocheting in the round. Thanks
In continuous rounds 🙂
I’ve just started making this beautiful unicorn for our eldest granddaughter, must say that I am loving it. Fab pattern and can’t wait to finish it, thank you xx
Hi Angie, thank you for your kind feedback 🌷
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