How to Crochet Unicorn Bag (Tutorial for Beginners)

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Learn how to crochet a detailed Unicorn Bag with a step-by-step tutorial from the DidyToys perfect for your little girl. It uses a mix of plush and usual colorful yarns to create a pouch that features unicorn details like ears, muzzle, mane, flowers, and horns.

Everything this unicorn bag features has functionality while also giving a unicorn vibe. Especially, those straps unicorn theme. The difficulty level is moderate, as it involves precise steps and sewing parts together, but the video tutorial provides clear guidance throughout.

This unicorn bag can be a playful accessory for holding small items like makeup and dairy. The complete video guide for crocheting this unicorn bag will be available at the end of this post.

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Skills Used: A magic ring, half-double crochets for shaping the bag, and single crochets for detailed features like the ears and horn. The project also uses assembly skills, such as sewing parts together using back loops, and decorative techniques like creating curly mane pieces, flowers, and leaves for a whimsical touch. Overall, this should be an intermediate level project.

Guide Span: 24 Minutes Only

Personalization Tips: Don’t try to adjust the bag size every element will then need customization. Also, tutor already uses plush yarn. You can however, change the length strap depending upon the needs.

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This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide for crocheting a functional and whimsical unicorn-themed bag which has a lot of details. Therefore, take your time for crocheting this bag. Clear step-by-step instructions make it accessible for crocheters of varying skill levels.

Free Crochet Unicorn Plush Bag Pattern

Materials

  • Yarn:
    • Bag Body: Himalaya Dolphin Baby or any plush super bulky chenille yarn in one main color
    • Mane, Strap, Details (Ears, Flower, Leaf, Horn, Muzzle, etc.): YarnArt Jeans (cotton/acrylic blend, sport weight) in assorted colors (~9+ recommended)
  • Crochet Hooks:
    • 4.0 mm (for bag body, plush yarn)
    • 1.9 mm (for details, YarnArt Jeans)
  • Other Tools:
    • Sewing needle (for cotton yarn and assembly)
    • Plastic yarn needle (for plush yarn joining)
    • Fiberfill (for muzzle & horn)
    • Scissors
    • Stitch markers (optional)
    • Pins (to position pieces)
  • Hardware:
    • 1 pair safety eyes, 20 mm (glitter or regular)
    • Additional washers for safety eyes (if needed)
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Key Abbreviations (US)

  • ch: chain
  • sc: single crochet
  • hdc: half double crochet
  • dc: double crochet
  • inc: increase (work 2 stitches in one)
  • st(s): stitch(es)
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • MR: magic ring (adjustable loop)
  • BL: back loop only

Special Notes

  • The plush yarn can be challenging for tight techniques (like MR), so begin with chains where needed.
  • Sew all pieces securely, particularly when for children.
  • Use a variety of colors for a vibrant unicorn mane, strap, and embellishments.
  • All pieces are worked in rounds unless otherwise noted.

Pattern

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Bag Body (make 2 panels)

With plush yarn and 4.0 mm hook:

  1. Foundation:
    Ch 2.
  2. Round 1:
    Work 8 hdc in the 2nd ch from hook. (8 sts)
  3. Round 2:
    2 hdc in each st around. (16 sts)
  4. Round 3:
    (1 hdc in next st, inc) — Repeat 8 times. (24 sts)
  5. Round 4:
    (2 hdc in next 2 sts, inc) — Repeat 12 times. (36 sts)
  6. Round 5:
    (2 hdc, inc) — Repeat 12 times. (48 sts)
  7. Continue increasing:
    For each round, add 1 more hdc between increases, keeping 12 inc per round.

    • (3 hdc, inc) x12 (60 sts)
    • (4 hdc, inc) x12 (72 sts)
  8. End:
    Cut yarn and pull through. Make a second identical panel.

Joining the Bag

  • Align both panels with wrong sides together.
  • Using plush yarn and plastic needle, sew through back loops only of both pieces, leaving the top open.
  • Weave in ends.

Ears (make 2, with YarnArt Jeans and 1.9 mm hook)

  1. Foundation:
    Ch 2.
  2. Round 1:
    Work 6 sc into 2nd ch from hook. (6 sts)
  3. Round 2:
    (1 sc, inc) — Repeat twice. (8 sts)
  4. Rounds 3-4:
    Sc in each st around. (2 rounds of 8 sts each)
  5. Finishing:
    Fold ear in half and sc/crochet through both edges to close.
    Leave a yarn tail for sewing.

Muzzle

  1. Round 1:
    Start with a MR; 6 sc in ring. (6 sts)
  2. Round 2:
    Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
  3. Round 3:
    (1 sc, inc) to 20 sts.
  4. Round 4:
    Increase as pattern fits to 26 sts.
  5. Round 5:
    Work to 32 sts.
  6. Round 6:
    Work to 40 sts. (Follow even increases for rounded shape.)
  7. Finishing:
    Cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
    Lightly stuff when attaching to bag.

Mane Curls (make at least 4 in different colors)

  1. Foundation:
    Ch 30.
  2. Row 1:
    2 sc in each ch across. This will curl the strip.
  3. Finishing:
    Leave a tail for sewing and form into spiral curls.
    Make as many as desired for a full mane.

Horn

  1. Round 1:
    MR; 6 sc into ring.
  2. Round 2:
    (2 sc, inc) x2. (8 sts)
  3. Round 3:
    (3 sc, inc) x2. (10 sts)
  4. Continue this increase pattern, adding 1 more sc between increases each round,
    until 18 sts are reached.

    • E.g., (4 sc, inc) x2 → (5 sc, inc) x2 … up to (7 sc, inc) x2 (for 18 sts total)
  5. Rounds 8–11:
    Sc in each st (18 sts per round)
  6. Close horn:
    Flatten tip, sc through edges to close. Leave tail for sewing.
    Stuff lightly before closing.

Strap

  • Crochet 3 cords with YarnArt Jeans of different colors.
  • Chain desired length, fasten off.
  • Braid or twist the cords, thread ends through bag sides securely, and knot inside.

Flower (with YarnArt Jeans)

  1. Foundation:
    Ch 15.
  2. Petals:
    (3 hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, 3 dc in next ch, sc in next ch) — repeat to end.
  3. Finishing:
    Cut yarn, leave tail for sewing. Roll and shape flower as desired.

Leaf

  1. Foundation:
    Ch 5.
  2. Starting from 2nd ch from hook:
    2 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc in next sts.
  3. Ch 3, sl st to base of leaf.
    Cut yarn and leave tail for sewing.
  4. Make as many as you want for decoration.

Assembly

  1. Attach safety eyes: Position symmetrically on bag front; secure with washers.
  2. Sew horn centered between ears near top of the bag.
  3. Attach ears, covering any visible joining seam at the top edge.
  4. Sew muzzle below eyes; stuff lightly.
  5. Place and sew mane curls one by one between and behind horn/ears.
  6. Emboider nostrils on muzzle (two cross stitches with colored yarn/thread).
  7. Sew strap cords securely inside bag at each side, knotting well.
  8. Decorate with flowers and leaves as desired.
  9. Weave in all ends.

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Conclusion

Your Unicorn Plush Bag is complete—magical, soft, and ideal for kids’ outings or play! The pattern is straightforward but makes a big, cheerful impact.

Pattern Corrections & Tips

  • Pattern correction: For plush yarn, avoid starting with a magic ring if you struggle to see stitches clearly—using initial chains is easier.
  • Position all features with pins before sewing to ensure symmetry.
  • If safety eye shafts are too large for your plush yarn, very carefully cut or melt a larger hole, or use washers from a different set.
  • Do not overstuff details; just enough fiberfill maintains shape without stretching stitches.
  • Mix color varieties in the mane or strap for extra personality.

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