Crochet an Adorable Unicorn Doll

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Unicorn Doll

Creating handmade toys brings a special kind of joy, especially when the result is as charming as this colorful unicorn doll. This crochet unicorn features a sweet face, rainbow-colored curly mane, a cute horn, and a delicate yellow dress. Standing at approximately 25-26 cm tall, this amigurumi unicorn makes a perfect gift for children or a delightful addition to any crafter’s collection. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll walk you through each step of creating this magical creature.

Unicorn Doll Materials Needed

Before you begin your crochet journey, gather these essential materials:

  • Main yarn: Yarn Art Dolce Baby 745 (white) for the body
  • Accent yarn: Yarn Art Dolce Baby 781 (light pink) for the feet, or Alize Softy Plus
  • Textured yarn: Yarn Art Jeans for the mane, horn, and tail
  • Crochet hooks: 3.0 mm for the main body and 2.0 mm (Tulip 1.75) for smaller details
  • Stuffing material: Polyester fiberfill
  • Safety eyes: 16 mm with sparkle effect
  • Embroidery thread: Black and white for facial features
  • Tapestry needle: For assembly and detail work
  • Scissors
  • Heart embellishment (optional)

Understanding the Pattern Terminology

This pattern uses standard crochet abbreviations. Here’s a quick reference guide:

  • KA (кольцо амигуруми) = magic ring
  • сбн = single crochet (sc)
  • ссн = slip stitch (sl st)
  • псн = half double crochet (hdc)
  • пр = increase (inc) – 2 sc in one stitch
  • уб = decrease (dec) – 2 sc together
  • вп = chain stitch (ch)

Unicorn Doll Head and Body Construction

  1. Start with white yarn and a 3.0 mm hook:
    • Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
    • Round 2: [inc] 6 times (12)
    • Round 3: [1 sc, inc] 6 times (18)
    • Round 4: [2 sc, inc] 6 times (24)
    • Round 5: [3 sc, inc] 6 times (30)
    • Round 6: [4 sc, inc] 6 times (36)
    • Round 7: [5 sc, inc] 6 times (42)
    • Round 8: [6 sc, inc] 6 times (48)
    • Round 9: [7 sc, inc] 6 times (54)
    • Rounds 10-16: sc in each stitch (54)
    • Round 17: [8 sc, inc] 6 times (60)
    • Rounds 18-20: sc in each stitch (60)
  2. Insert the safety eyes between rounds 16 and 17, with approximately 6 stitches between them.
  3. Begin decreasing:
    • Round 21: [8 sc, dec] 6 times (54)
    • Round 22: [7 sc, dec] 6 times (48)
    • Round 23: [6 sc, dec] 6 times (42)
    • Round 24: [5 sc, dec] 6 times (36)
    • Round 25: [4 sc, dec] 6 times (30)
    • Round 26: [3 sc, dec] 6 times (24)
    • Round 27: [2 sc, dec] 6 times (18)
    • Round 28: [1 sc, dec] 6 times (12)
    • Round 29: [dec] 6 times (6)

At this point, you can either finish off or continue crocheting to close the opening completely. Be sure to stuff the head firmly before closing.

Unicorn Doll Upper Limbs (Arms)

Start with pink yarn and switch to white as indicated:

  1. Begin with a 3.0 mm hook:
    • Round 1: 7 sc in a magic ring (7)
    • Round 2: 7 inc (14)
    • Round 3: [1 sc, inc] 7 times (21)
    • Round 4: 21 sc, working in back loops only (21)
    • Round 5: 21 sc (21)
    • Round 6: [3 sc, dec] 4 times, 1 sc (17)
    • Round 7: [2 sc, dec] 4 times, 1 sc (13)
    • Round 8: 4 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec (11)
    • Rounds 9-14: 11 sc for 6 rounds (11)
  2. Stuff the paw area firmly, leaving the upper part unfilled. Fold the piece flat and work 5 sc through both sides to close. Cut the yarn, leaving a short end. Repeat for the second arm.

Unicorn Doll Lower Limbs (Legs)

Follow a similar process for the legs:

  1. Begin with pink yarn and a 3.0 mm hook:
    • Round 1: 8 sc in a magic ring (8)
    • Round 2: 8 inc (16)
    • Round 3: [1 sc, inc] 8 times (24)
    • Round 4: [11 sc, inc] 2 times (26)
    • Round 5: 26 sc, working in back loops only (26)
    • Rounds 6-7: 26 sc for 2 rounds (26)
    • Round 8: [11 sc, dec] 2 times (24)
    • Round 9: [1 sc, dec] 8 times (16)
    • Rounds 10-17: 16 sc for 8 rounds (16)
  2. Stuff the foot area firmly, leaving the upper part unfilled. Fold the piece flat and work 7 sc through both sides to close. Cut the yarn, leaving a short end. Repeat for the second leg.

Unicorn Doll Body

Using white yarn and a 3.0 mm hook:

  1. Begin with a magic ring:
    • Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
    • Round 2: 6 inc (12)
    • Round 3: [1 sc, inc] 6 times (18)
    • Round 4: [2 sc, inc] 6 times (24)
    • Round 5: [3 sc, inc] 6 times (30)
    • Round 6: [4 sc, inc] 6 times (36)
    • Round 7: [5 sc, inc] 6 times (42)
    • Round 8: [6 sc, inc] 6 times (48)
    • Round 9: 48 sc (48)
  2. In the next round, attach the legs:
    • Round 10: 8 sc, 7 sc together with the first leg, 17 sc, 7 sc together with the second leg, 9 sc (48)
    • Round 11: [11 sc, inc] 4 times (52)
    • Rounds 12-13: 52 sc for 2 rounds (52)
    • Round 14: [11 sc, dec] 4 times (48)
    • Round 15: [6 sc, dec] 6 times (42)
    • Round 16: [12 sc, dec] 3 times (39)
    • Round 17: [11 sc, dec] 3 times (36)
    • Round 18: [10 sc, dec] 3 times (33)
    • Round 19: [9 sc, dec] 3 times (30)
    • Round 20: [8 sc, dec] 3 times (27)
  3. In the next round, attach the arms:
    • Round 21: 2 sc, dec, 3 sc, 5 sc together with the first arm, 4 sc, dec, 4 sc, 5 sc together with the second arm (25)
    • Round 22: [2 sc, dec] 6 times, 1 sc connecter stitch (19)

Cut the yarn and weave in the end. You’ll be sewing the head to the body later.

Unicorn Doll Creating the Facial Features and Accessories

Ears (Make 2)

Using Yarn Art Jeans and a 2.0 mm hook:

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
  2. Round 2: [2 sc, inc] 2 times (8)
  3. Round 3: [3 sc, inc] 2 times (10)
  4. Round 4: [4 sc, inc] 2 times (12)
  5. Round 5: [5 sc, inc] 2 times (14)
  6. Round 6: [6 sc, inc] 2 times (16)

Fold the piece and work 7 sc through both sides to close. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Horn

With Yarn Art Jeans and a 2.0 mm hook:

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
  2. Round 2: [2 sc, inc] 2 times (8)
  3. Round 3: [3 sc, inc] 2 times (10)
  4. Round 4: [4 sc, inc] 2 times (12)
  5. Round 5: [5 sc, inc] 2 times (14)
  6. Rounds 6-7: 14 sc for 2 rounds (14)

Leave a tail for sewing.

Mane

Make 6 curly pieces using Yarn Art Jeans:

  1. Chain 100, then work a single crochet in the third chain from the hook and each chain to the end.
  2. Leave tails for sewing.

Tail

Similar to the mane:

  1. Chain 31, then work a single crochet in the third chain from the hook and each chain to the end.
  2. Make 4-6 pieces.

Bow

Work 6 sc in a magic ring without joining in a round.

Unicorn Doll Dress Creation

The yellow dress adds a lovely finishing touch:

  1. Create a foundation chain of 75 and join with a slip stitch.
  2. Round 1: 1 ch, 75 sc, sl st (75)
  3. Switch to white yarn for the next round.
  4. Round 2: 2 ch, 75 hdc, sl st (150)
  5. Switch back to yellow yarn.
  6. Rounds 3-6: 2 ch, 150 sc, sl st for 4 rounds (150)
  7. Add a white edging to finish.
  8. Round 7: 1 ch, 150 sc, sl st (150)
  9. Round 8: Create a decorative pattern of (1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 hdc) in one stitch, skip 1 stitch, and then slip stitch in the next. Repeat around.

For the center of the dress:

  1. Find the middle 18 stitches.
  2. Work 7 rounds of 18 sc in turning rows (18)
  3. For the straps, chain 37 and work 35 hdc along it.
  4. Sew the straps to the back of the dress.
  5. Add ruffles along the hem by working 3 hdc increases in the first row and 2 hdc increases in the second row.

Unicorn Doll Assembly and Finishing Touches

  1. Sew the head to the body, securing it with pins in a cross pattern.
  2. Embroider the face:
    • Use white yarn from Yarn Art Jeans for the eye highlights.
    • Embroider eyebrows and eyelashes with black thread.
    • Add blue or turquoise yarn around the eyes to make them stand out.
  3. Sew the horn on top of the head, centered between rows 2-4.
  4. Attach the ears between rows 6-7, centered on each side.
  5. Sew the mane curls directly behind the horn, distributing three curls on each side.
  6. Attach 4-6 tail pieces at rows 11-12.
  7. Add the bow if desired.
  8. Embroider nostrils with simple stitches, approximately 2 rows below the eyes, using 3-4 stitches on each side and catching 3 stitches from the previous row.

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Conclusion

Congratulations! Your adorable unicorn doll is now complete. This magical creation stands about 25-26 cm tall and features a colorful mane, sweet face, and charming yellow dress. Perfect as a gift or a treasured addition to your own collection, this handmade unicorn brings a touch of whimsy and imagination to any space.

Remember, crochet is as much about the journey as the destination. Enjoy the process of creating each stitch, and don’t worry if your unicorn has its own unique characteristics—that’s what makes handmade items special! If you share your creation on social media, consider tagging the original pattern designer @LesyToys to showcase your work.

Happy crocheting!