Crochet Applique: Unicorn

Find here a free crochet pattern for this cute unicorn applique! 🦄
This applique is quick and fun to make, and it’s perfect to decorate a blanket, bag, sweater, or nursery project.

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Size

Approx. 4.5” / 12 cm tall with the indicated yarn and hooks.
Use a smaller hook to make a smaller applique.

Materials

• Light worsted yarn calling for a 5.5 mm (US I-9) hook in 5 colors: White, Sparkly white (for the nose + legs details), Purple (horn), Light pink + dark pink (hair/tail)
• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• 3 mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle

• Black safety eyes (7.5 mm)

Yarn Used

Light worsted cotton yarn (Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton!) in:
White (06), White Sparkle (06), Purple (252), Pink (74), Rosey (99)

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• mr = magic ring
• sc = single crochet
• inc = increase
• dec = invisible decrease
• sl st = slip stitch
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet

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How to crochet a unicorn applique?

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Part 1: Head

With a 3.5 mm hook and white yarn:

• Row 1: ch 5. (5)
• Row 2: turn; 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next 3.  (4)
• Row 3: ch1, turn; Work 2 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 st, work 2 sc in last st. (6)
• Row 4: ch1, turn; 1 sc in all. (6)
• Row 5: ch1, turn; 1 sc in all. (6)
• Row 6: ch1, turn; Work 2 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in each of the next 4 st, Work 2 sc in last st. (8)
• Row 7: ch1, turn; 1 sc in all. (8)
• Row 8: ch1, turn; 1 sc in all. (8)
• Row 9: ch1, turn; 1 dec, 1 sc in each of the next 4 st, 1 dec. (6)
• Row 10: ch1, turn; 1 sc in all. (6)
• Row 11: ch1, turn; 1 sc in all. (6)
• Row 12: ch 1, turn;
  In first st: (1 sc, place stitch marker; 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc),
  sc in next 4 sts,
  in last st: (1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc). (14)

Do not turn. Now work an edging of single crochet evenly around the head:
1 sc evenly all around and stop just before the first stitch of Row 12 (the one with the stitch marker). (20)

• Row 13 (ears): Starting in the stitch with the stitch marker:
  1 sc in next 2 sts,
  (1 sc, 1 dc) in next st, ch 2, (1 dc, 1 sc) in next st,
  sl st in next 6 sts,
  repeat the ear: (1 sc, 1 dc) in next st, ch 2, (1 dc, 1 sc) in next st,
  sc in next 2 sts. (22)

sl st in next st. Fasten off and weave in the end.

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Part 2: Nose

With a 3.5 mm hook and sparkly white yarn:

• Row 1: ch 5. (5)
• Row 2: turn; 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next 3.  (4)
• Row 3: ch1, turn; Work 2 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 st, work 2 sc in last st. (6)
• Row 4: ch1, turn; 1 sc in all. (6)
• Row 5: ch1, turn; 1 sc in all. (6)

Do not turn. sc evenly around the nose. (10)
sl st to the first stitch of Row 5. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Sew the nose onto the head.

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Part 3: Body

With a 3.5 mm hook and white yarn:

• Row 1: ch 6. (6)
• Row 2: turn; 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next 5.  (5)
• Row 3: ch1, turn; Work 2 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in each of the next 3 st, work 2 sc in last st. (7)
• Row 4: ch1, turn; Work 2 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in each of the next 5 st, Work 2 sc in last st.(9)
• Rows 5 to 15:  ch1, turn; 1 sc in all. (9)
• Row 16: ch1, turn; 1 dec, 1 sc in each of the next 5 st, 1 dec. (7)
• Row 17: ch1, turn; 1 dec (place stitch marker), 1 sc in each of the next 3 st, 1 dec. (5)

Do not turn. sc evenly around the body. (34)
sl st in the first stitch of Row 17 (the one with the stitch marker).
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Sew the head to the body. (The bottom of the body is the flat side—see your photos.)
You can place the head centered or slightly tilted.

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Part 4: Legs (Make 4)

With a 3.5 mm hook, start with sparkly white yarn.
(Tip: I did not ch 1 before turning to keep the sides straighter.)

• Row 1: ch 4. (4)
• Row 2: turn; 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next 2.  (3)
• Row 3: turn; 1 sc in all.  (3)

Change to white yarn:

• Rows 4 to 8: turn; 1 sc in all.  (3)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Sew 2 legs to the front of the body and 2 legs to the back, as shown in your photos.

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Part 5: Horn

With a 3 mm hook and purple yarn:
(Tip: I did not ch 1 before turning to keep the sides straighter.)

• Row 1: ch 3. (3)
• Row 2: turn; 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next st.  (2)
• Row 3: turn; 1 sc in all.  (2)
• Row 4: turn; 1 sc in all.  (2)
• Row 5: turn; 1 dec. (1)
• Row 6: turn; 1 sc in all. (1)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Sew the horn to the center of the head between the ears.

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Part 6: Eyes

Use 7.5 mm safety eyes.
Place them in the center of the head, about 2 rows above the nose, leaving 2 stitches between the eyes.

Optional: add eyelashes with black yarn using a tapestry needle.

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Part 7: Hair (Mane + Tail)

With a 3 mm hook and pink shades:

Mane (Head)

• Make 4 chains of 14 (long strands). Leave long tails for sewing.

• Make 2 chains of 7 (fringe). Leave long tails for sewing.

I attached the fringe on the right side of the horn and the longer strands on the left side.

Tail

• Make 4 chains of 17
  Attach them to the left side of the body.

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🎉 Congratulations! Your crochet unicorn applique is ready!
If you made one, please tag @natalinacraft and use #natalinacraft — I’d love to see your creation!

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Copyright Notice

All rights reserved. This pattern and all accompanying photographs are the property of Natalina Craft and are protected by copyright law. This pattern is for personal use only. Any unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or publication of this pattern, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited.

You are welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern in small quantities. While crediting Natalina Craft as the designer is not required, it is always greatly appreciated—especially when selling online—so others can find the original pattern.
Thank you for respecting these guidelines.

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Crochet Applique: Unicorn

Crochet Applique: Unicorn

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Instructions

Size

Approx. 4.5” / 12 cm tall with the indicated yarn and hooks.Use a smaller hook to make a smaller applique.

Materials

• Light worsted yarn calling for a 5.5 mm (US I-9) hook in 5 colors: White, Sparkly white (for the nose + legs details), Purple (horn), Light pink + dark pink (hair/tail)
• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• 3 mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Black safety eyes (7.5 mm)

Yarn Used

Light worsted cotton yarn (Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton!) in:White (06), White Sparkle (06), Purple (252), Pink (74), Rosey (99)

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• mr = magic ring
• sc = single crochet
• inc = increase
• dec = invisible decrease
• sl st = slip stitch
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet

How to crochet a unicorn applique?

Part 1: Head

With a 3.5 mm hook and white yarn:

• Row 1: ch 5. (5)
• Row 2: turn; 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next 3.  (4)
• Row 3: ch1, turn; Work 2 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 st, work 2 sc in last st. (6)
• Row 4: ch1, turn; 1 sc in all. (6)
• Row 5: ch1, turn; 1 sc in all. (6)
• Row 6: ch1, turn; Work 2 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in each of the next 4 st, Work 2 sc in last st. (8)
• Row 7: ch1, turn; 1 sc in all. (8)
• Row 8: ch1, turn; 1 sc in all. (8)
• Row 9: ch1, turn; 1 dec, 1 sc in each of the next 4 st, 1 dec. (6)
• Row 10: ch1, turn; 1 sc in all. (6)
• Row 11: ch1, turn; 1 sc in all. (6)
• Row 12: ch 1, turn;In first st: (1 sc, place stitch marker; 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc),sc in next 4 sts,in last st: (1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc). (14)

Do not turn. Now work an edging of single crochet evenly around the head:1 sc evenly all around and stop just before the first stitch of Row 12 (the one with the stitch marker). (20)

• Row 13 (ears): Starting in the stitch with the stitch marker:1 sc in next 2 sts,(1 sc, 1 dc) in next st, ch 2, (1 dc, 1 sc) in next st,sl st in next 6 sts,repeat the ear: (1 sc, 1 dc) in next st, ch 2, (1 dc, 1 sc) in next st,sc in next 2 sts. (22)

sl st in next st. Fasten off and weave in the end.

Part 2: Nose

With a 3.5 mm hook and sparkly white yarn:

• Row 1: ch 5. (5)
• Row 2: turn; 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next 3.  (4)
• Row 3: ch1, turn; Work 2 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 st, work 2 sc in last st. (6)
• Row 4: ch1, turn; 1 sc in all. (6)
• Row 5: ch1, turn; 1 sc in all. (6)

Do not turn. sc evenly around the nose. (10)sl st to the first stitch of Row 5. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.Sew the nose onto the head.

Part 3: Body

With a 3.5 mm hook and white yarn:

• Row 1: ch 6. (6)
• Row 2: turn; 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next 5.  (5)
• Row 3: ch1, turn; Work 2 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in each of the next 3 st, work 2 sc in last st. (7)
• Row 4: ch1, turn; Work 2 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in each of the next 5 st, Work 2 sc in last st.(9)
• Rows 5 to 15:  ch1, turn; 1 sc in all. (9)
• Row 16: ch1, turn; 1 dec, 1 sc in each of the next 5 st, 1 dec. (7)
• Row 17: ch1, turn; 1 dec (place stitch marker), 1 sc in each of the next 3 st, 1 dec. (5)

Do not turn. sc evenly around the body. (34)sl st in the first stitch of Row 17 (the one with the stitch marker).Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Sew the head to the body. (The bottom of the body is the flat side—see your photos.)You can place the head centered or slightly tilted.

Part 4: Legs (Make 4)

With a 3.5 mm hook, start with sparkly white yarn.(Tip: I did not ch 1 before turning to keep the sides straighter.)

• Row 1: ch 4. (4)
• Row 2: turn; 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next 2.  (3)
• Row 3: turn; 1 sc in all.  (3)

Change to white yarn:

• Rows 4 to 8: turn; 1 sc in all.  (3)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail.Sew 2 legs to the front of the body and 2 legs to the back, as shown in your photos.

Part 5: Horn

With a 3 mm hook and purple yarn:(Tip: I did not ch 1 before turning to keep the sides straighter.)

• Row 1: ch 3. (3)
• Row 2: turn; 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next st.  (2)
• Row 3: turn; 1 sc in all.  (2)
• Row 4: turn; 1 sc in all.  (2)
• Row 5: turn; 1 dec. (1)
• Row 6: turn; 1 sc in all. (1)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail.Sew the horn to the center of the head between the ears.

 Part 6: Eyes

Use 7.5 mm safety eyes. Place them in the center of the head, about 2 rows above the nose, leaving 2 stitches between the eyes.

Optional: add eyelashes with black yarn using a tapestry needle.

Part 7: Hair (Mane + Tail)

With a 3 mm hook and pink shades:

Mane (Head)

• Make 4 chains of 14 (long strands). Leave long tails for sewing.
• Make 2 chains of 7 (fringe). Leave long tails for sewing.

I attached the fringe on the right side of the horn and the longer strands on the left side.

Tail

• Make 4 chains of 17. Attach them to the left side of the body.

🎉 Congratulations! Your crochet unicorn applique is ready!If you made one, please tag @natalinacraft and use #natalinacraft — I’d love to see your creation!

Copyright Notice

All rights reserved. This pattern and all accompanying photographs are the property of Natalina Craft and are protected by copyright law. This pattern is for personal use only. Any unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or publication of this pattern, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited.

You are welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern in small quantities. While crediting Natalina Craft as the designer is not required, it is always greatly appreciated—especially when selling online—so others can find the original pattern.Thank you for respecting these guidelines.