How to Crochet a Unique Unicorn Plushie for Beginners

Learn how to crochet a unique, small, and movable unicorn plushie with a step-by-step tutorial from Didy Toys available in this post. The tutor sews the legs and arms of this crochet unicorn such that they are still moveable. This unicorn can sit, move its arms and head, and features a mix of colors in its mane and tail.

It also differs from usual unicorn plushies in the respect that it does not require too many colors. The difficulty level is moderate and crocheting it will be very quick, especially for intermediates.

The complete guide for crocheting this unicorn amigurumi will be available at the end of this post. You can also buy a written pattern from tutor’s store. Here is a quick overview of this guide!

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Skills Used: Forming the magic ring, single crochets, and color changes. The tutorial also demonstrates advanced techniques such as attaching movable parts with amigurumi joints and shaping cotter pins. Precision is required for details like the horn, ears, and curls, and the use of creative assembly methods.

Guide Span: 10 Minutes Only

Personalization Tips: You can try rainbow colors for the mane and white for the unicorn as the tradition but this crochet unicorn has a unique charm. You can attach a keyring to make it a keychain as it is very small.

Adorable Crochet Unicorn Tutorial

This tutorial offers an engaging and detailed guide to creating a crochet unicorn project. The step-by-step instructions cover everything from selecting materials to assembling movable parts, making it accessible for intermediate crocheters.

The addition of detailed tips, such as shaping cotter pins and arranging the mane curls, ensures that the final Unicorn is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Below we have given a small overview of this tutorial:

Introduction to the Project: This tutorial covers making a small, movable crochet unicorn using thin Italian velour and amigurumi joints. Supplies include acrylic yarn, crochet hooks, scissors, pins, and amigurumi eyes.
Key Techniques for Assembly: Begin by crocheting the head with a magic ring and expanding the size.
Use amigurumi joints for movable parts, attaching them with custom-shaped cotter pins.
Crocheting the Details: Design intricate details such as the horn, ears, and curls for the mane and tail.
Switch colors strategically for visual contrast, like white hooves and a grey body.
Adding Personalization: Create curls in varying lengths for the mane and tail using additional colors.
Attach parts sequentially, ensuring proper alignment and movement.
Final Assembly and Finishing Touches: Attach the horn first, followed by ears, arms, and legs while leaving curls for last to avoid interference. Sew all parts securely and arrange curls in a visually appealing way. Finish by embroidering nostrils and weaving in any loose ends.

Supplies Used

Following are the crochet supplies that the tutor will recommend in the video tutorial for crocheting this uncicorn:

Thin Italian velour yarn (main and additional colors)
Thin acrylic yarn (for the horn)
1.3 mm crochet hook
Scissors
Pins
Amigurumi joints
Wooden and metal discs with cotter pins
4 mm plastic eyes
Transparent glue

Stitches Used

Following are the crochet stitches that you have to be known for crocheting this unicorn:

ch (Chain): Yarn over, pull through loop on hook.
sc (Single Crochet): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through both loops.
hdc (Half Double Crochet): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through all three loops.
sl st (Slip Stitch): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook.