Find here a crochet pattern to make a magical pocket unicorn!Â
Introducing the Crochet Pocket Unicorn pattern – a delightful project that allows you to bring a touch of magic and whimsy with you wherever you go. This enchanting crochet pattern guides you through the process of creating an adorable miniature unicorn that can fit snugly in your pocket, becoming your charming companion on daily adventures. Its compact size makes it easy to carry around, serving as a source of inspiration and whimsy throughout the day.
With this pattern, you’ll embark on a journey of creativity and craftsmanship. Using soft yarn and basic crochet techniques, you’ll bring to life a tiny unicorn with intricate details and a delightful personality. The pattern provides clear, step-by-step instructions, making it accessible for both experienced crocheters and beginners.
Whether you keep this adorable crochet unicorn for yourself or gift it to someone special, it is sure to bring joy and wonder into your life. Carry it in your pocket, attach it to a keychain, or use it as a decorative item – the possibilities are endless.
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Crochet Pattern Pocket Unicorn
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Please read the whole pattern properly before starting.
The pattern is written using US terms.
This appliqué is made of the following parts:
- Body (leg/body/head in one piece)
- 2 ears
- 2 arms
- 1 muzzle
- 1 horn
- mane (made of 3 strands)
- tail (made of 1 strand)
Size:
- 2.25 inches (6 cm)
Material:
- Yarn calling for a 5.5 mm hook in white and pink
- Crochet thread calling for 1.5 mm hook in gold
- Size 2.75 mm crochet hook. (a larger hook can be used, your pocket bear will only be slightly bigger)
- Size 1.5 mm crochet hook for the horn.
- 2 black safety eyes (6 mm)
- Stitch markers (if needed)
- Tapestry needle
Abbreviations:
- chain (ch)
- magic ring (mr)
- single crochet (sc)
- increase (inc)
- invisible decrease (dec)
- slip stitch (sl st)
- half double crochet (hdc)
- double crochet (dc)
Pattern: How to crochet a pocket unicorn?
- The legs are worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.
- Remember to stuff the legs as you crochet.
– Leg 1:
With a 2.75 mm crochet and pink yarn.
- Round 1: start 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
- Round 2: [1 sc in all st]. (6)
Change for the white yarn.
- Round 3: [1 sc in all st]. (6)
Cut the yarn and fasten off. Keep Leg 1 for later.
– Leg 2:
With a 2.75 mm crochet and pink yarn.
- Round 1: start 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
- Round 2: [1 sc in all st]. (6)
Change for the white yarn.
- Round 3: [1 sc in all st]. (6)
Fill the leg. Do not cut the yarn. In the next round, we will join both legs and keep working on the body and the head.
The body and head – Crochet Pocket Unicorn.
- The body and head are worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.
- Remember to stuff your work as you crochet.
Keep working with a 2.5 mm crochet and white yarn.
In the next round, we will join both legs:
- Round 4: after the last round of leg 2: keep working now in Leg 1: 6 sc; now in Leg 2 again: 6 sc. (12)
- Rounds 5-8: [1 sc in all st]. (12)
- Round 9: [1 sc, 1 dec] x4. (8)
- Round 10: [8 inc]. (16)
- Rounds 11-14: [1 sc in all st]. (16)
Place the eyes between rounds 12 and 13, space by 2 stitches.
- Round 15: [8 dec]. (8)
Fill and close the head with your tapestry needle.
The arms (make 2) – Crochet Pocket Unicorn.
- The arms are worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and pink yarn.
- Round 1: start 5 sc in a magic ring. (5)
Change for the white yarn.
- Rounds 2-3: [1 sc in all st]. (5)
Cut the yarn (leave a long tail for sewing).
Sew the arms to the body.
- The muzzle is worked in rows.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and white yarn.
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- Row 1: ch 4. (4)
- Row 2: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: 1 sc in the next 2 ch, 2 sc in the last ch. Now working on the other side of the ch: 1 sc in the next 2 ch. (6)
- Row 3: 1 sc in the next 6 st. (6)
- make a sl st in the next st
Cut the yarn, and leave a long tail for sewing.
Sew the muzzle to the head below the eyes.
The ears (make 2) – Crochet Pocket Unicorn.
- The ears are worked in rows.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and white yarn.
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- Row 1: ch 4. (4)
- Row 2: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: 1 sc in the next ch, 2 hdc in the next ch, 1 sl st in the last ch. (4)
Cut the yarn but leave a long tail for sewing.
Sew the ears at the top of the head.
The Horn – Crochet Pocket Unicorn.
- The horn is worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.
With a 1.5 mm crochet and the gold thread.
- Round 1: start 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
- Round 2: [1 sc in all st]. (6)
- Round 3: [1 sc in the next 2 st, 1 inc]. (8)
- Round 4: [1 sc in all st]. (8)
Cut the yarn but leave a long tail for sewing.
Sew the horn to the front of the head.
The mane – Crochet Pocket Unicorn.
- The mane is worked in rows.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and pink yarn.
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- Row 1: ch 15. (15)
- Row 2: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: 1 sc in the next 14 ch. (14)
Cut the yarn but leave a long tail for sewing. Make 2 more (so you will have a total of 3 strands for the mane).
Sew the strands to the head (see pictures below).
The tail – Crochet Pattern Pocket Unicorn.
- The tail is worked in rows.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and pink yarn.
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- Row 1: ch 11. (11)
- Row 2: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: 1 sc in the next 10 ch. (10)
Cut the yarn but leave a long tail for sewing.
Sew the tail to the back of the body.
Congratulations! Your little crochet pocket unicorn is done! Don’t forget to share a picture with me and tag me on social networks!
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The O Family
We went to Hunting Island in South Carolina last weekend, the kids had a great time at the beach!
Cannot wait to make the Unicorn, many thanks for the free pattern. Do you have a free pattern for the tiny teddy in the photo with the unicorn please
Thank you! Here is the link for the tiny teddy: https://www.natalinacraft.com/crochet-pocket-bear/
Your pocket unicorn is adorable, just looking at the pictures makes me smile . I hope to make some for family and charity to share the smiles
Thank you so much! Your message made my day!
Brilliant! The cutest, thank you!! xx
Thank you very much! xx
Omg! Made your pocket bear!! So adorable 🥰 made him a hat and scarf too 😊 thank you for the smiles.
Thank you so much! I am glad you liked it!