Here is the free crochet pattern for my Samantha Unicorn.
Samantha knew she looked different to the rest of the other horses. She embraced her unique style and started a blog to encourage others to do the same.
This pattern took a while to write up as my girls knew straight away that Samantha was special. They kept asking for new unicorns in more and more wild colour schemes (my favourite so far is the maroon unicorn with a bright pink and turquoise mane). I was happy to make as many as they wanted; after all, the main reason that I crochet is to spread joy to my friends and family with my handmade gifts of love. It just delayed the writing of this post.
I finally found the time to write up the pattern which I am happy to share with you. What colour combos will you use? Just be careful because if any of your kids see this, they will be asking you to make them one as well.
Below is my free amigurumi crochet pattern for you. An ad-free printer-friendly version of this pattern can be purchased.
This is an easy pattern suitable for those that have practised the basics of crochet and are ready for their next project. There is no set gauge for this pattern, however the finished size should be approximately 10-13 cm standing. Here is what you will need:
Materials
- You can use any DK or light weight yarn. I used the following acrylic yarn. You don’t need much, I needed less than 50g of each colour.
- Stylecraft Special Double Knit in Parma Violet (yarn A)
- Stylecraft Special Double Knit in Grape (yarn B)
- Stylecraft Special Double Knit in Lemon (yarn C)
- Stylecraft Special Double Knit in Turquoise (yarn D)
- Stylecraft Special Double Knit in Candyfloss (yarn E)
- Patons Smoothie DK in black (approx 250 cm)
- Polyester stuffing
- 2.5mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle and long sewing needle
- Stitch marker or scrap piece of yarn
- Sewing pins to position the limbs before attaching (optional)
- Four 6mm buttons (optional)
- Upholstery thread (optional)
- Two washers approx. 2cm in diameter (optional – you can also use two one-cent coins or pennies)
Special Techniques
This pattern uses a magic adjustable ring to start. It also uses invisible decreases and a special stitch that I’ve called an ear stitch.
Invisible decrease: insert hook into the front loops of the next 2 stitches, yarn over, pull through the first 2 loops of the hook, yarn over, pull through the final 2 loops on the hook. This counts as 1 sc.
Ear stitch: 2 ch, yarn over twice, insert hook into FL of next stitch, yarn over, draw the yarn through the stitch, yarn over, draw the yarn through 2 loops on the hook, yarn over, draw the yarn through the 2 loops on the hook, yarn over twice, insert hook into FL of same stitch, yarn over, draw the yarn through the stitch, yarn over, draw the yarn through 2 loops on the hook, yarn over, draw the yarn through the 2 loops on the hook, yarn over and draw the yarn through all 3 loops on the hook.
Notes
- I have used US crochet stitch terms for this post. Check out Tutorials & Resources in the main menu for a US to UK stitch conversion guide. The PDF version has both US and UK instructions.
- Unless the patterns specifies, work in continuous (spiral) rounds with the right side facing you at all times. Do not turn or join at end of each round unless the pattern says to do so. I find it handy to use a stitch marker or scrap piece of yarn to mark the beginning of each round and move marker up as each round is complete.
- Keep your stitches tight to produce a solid looking fabric. You don’t want gaps between your stitches.
- When you add the stuffing, you do not want to overstuff to the point that the stuffing is visible.
- To change colour, work the last stitch of old colour to the last yarn over. Yarn over with new colour and draw through all loops on hook to complete stitch. You can then continue with new colour. Knot and trim loose ends on the inside of the crochet fabric to hide the join.
Safety Caution
If you are making this as a gift for younger children DO NOT weight the feet or use buttons to joint the limbs. Please instead securely sew the arms and legs to the body.
Head
Make one.
With yarn A, work 4 sc into a magic adjustable ring (see end of pattern for tutorial). Pull tail to close.
Round 1. 2 sc in each sc to end. (8 sts)
Round 2. 2 sc in each sc to end. (16 sts)
Round 3-5. 1 sc in each sc to end. (16 sts)
Round 6. *2 sc in FL of next sc, 1 sc in FL of next sc; rep from * to end. (24 sts)
Round 7-8. 1 sc in each sc to end. (24 sts)
Round 9. 1 ear st in next sc, 3 ch, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 1 ear st in next sc, 3 ch, 1 sc in each of next 16 sc. (24 sts – count the ear st as 1 st and do not include the 3 ch in the st count).
Round 10. 1 sc in the BL behind the ear st, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 1 sc in the BL behind the ear st, 1 sc in each of next 16 sc (24 sts).
Round 11. 1 sc in each sc to end. (24 sts)
Round 12. *1 sc in each of next 2 sc, inv dec; rep from * to end. (18 sts)
Round 13. *1 sc in next sc, inv dec; rep from * to end. (12 sts)
Stuff firmly.
Round 14. inv dec 5 times. (5 sts, leave the last 2sts unworked)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Use tail to close hole, weave in ends.
Body
Make one.
With yarn A, work 7 sc into a magic adjustable ring. Pull tail to close.
Round 1. *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc; rep from *2 times, 2 sc in next sc. (11 sts)
Round 2. *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from *4 times, 1 sc in next sc. (16 sts)
Round 3-4. 1 sc in each sc to end. (16 sts)
Round 5. *1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * to end. (20 sts)
Round 6. 1 sc in each sc to end. (20 sts)
Round 7. *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * to end. (30 sts)
Round 8. 1 sc in each sc to end. (30 sts)
Round 9. 1 sc in each of next 18 sc, *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * to end. (36 sts)
Round 10. *1 sc in next sc, inv dec; rep from * to end. (24 sts)
Round 11. *1 sc in next sc, inv dec; rep from * to end. (16 sts)
Stuff firmly.
Round 12. inv dec to end. (8 sts)
Round 13. inv dec once. (1 st)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Use tail to close hole, weave in ends.
Hoof & Leg
Make two.
With yarn B, work 6 sc into a magic adjustable ring. Pull tail to close.
Round 1. 2 sc in each sc to end. (12 sts)
Round 2. *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc; rep from * to end. (18 sts)
Round 3. 1 sc in BL of each sc to end. (18 sts)
Round 4. 1 sc in each sc to end, finish last st with yarn A. (18 sts)
If weighting the feet, insert the coin or washer into the base of the foot (DO NOT weight the feet if making for younger children).
Round 5. With yarn A, work 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, inv dec to end. (12 sts)
Round 6. 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, inv dec to end. (9 sts)
Round 7-8. 1 sc in each sc to end. (9 sts)
Stuff firmly. Do not continue to stuff the leg.
Round 9-10. 1 sc in each sc to end. (9 sts)
Round 11. Flatten the leg together and close with 1 sc in each of next 3 sc going through both sides. (3 sts).
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Arm
Make two.
With yarn B, work 6 sc into a magic adjustable ring. Pull tail to close.
Round 1. 2 sc in each sc to end. (12 sts)
Round 2. 1 sc in each sc to end, finish last st with yarn A. (12 sts)
Round 3. With yarn A, *1 sc in next sc, inv dec; rep from * to end. (8 sts)
Round 4-9. 1 sc in each sc to end. (8 sts)
Stuff lightly.
Round 10. Flatten the arm together and close with 1 sc in each of next 3 sc going through both sides. (3 sts). See photo above.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Horn
Make one.
With yarn C, work 4 sc into a magic adjustable ring. Pull tail to close.
Round 1-2. 1 sc in each sc to end. (4 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Using the handle of your crochet hook, or other blunt tool, to shape the horn. Do not stuff. Use tail to sew horn to head. Weave in ends.
Assembly
1. Attach head to body using matching yarn. The front of the body is identifiable by the little tubby belly. Attach horn to head, if not already done.
2. Attach arms and legs using matching yarn. For movable limbs attach by button jointing.
SAFETY CAUTION. If making for younger children DO NOT make with buttons, instead securely sew the arms and legs to the body.
3. Embroider on the face (following the tutorial below).
4. Attach the mane. Cut 32 strands of yarn D and E twice the length of the desired size (around 30cm). Using 2 strands of yarn at a time, insert hook behind st where mane will be, fold yarn over hook at centre of strands, pull loop through, fold all tails over hook and pull tails through. Trim mane to the style of your choice.
5. Attach the tail. Cut 8 strands of yarn D and E twice the length of the desired size (around 15cm). Attach in the same manner as the mane.
Face – Eyes and Eyebrows
Placement: The eyes are one stitch wide. There is a space of one stitch in between the eyes. The eyebrows are directly above the eyes and are two stitches wide.
1. Thread the black yarn (approx. 100 cm) through yarn needle, line both ends of the thread up to sew using doubled thread.
2. Insert the needle into the bottom of the face. Bring the needle out to where the first eye will go.
3. Sew across the stitch four times to make the eye, then carry thread under face to the next eye.
4. Sew across the stitch four times to make the next eye, then carry thread under face to the start of the first eyebrow.
5. Sew the eyebrows on.
6. Thread the needle back through the face, bringing it out exactly in the same place where the needle was first inserted.
7. Knot both parts of the yarn securely. Fasten off and hide loose ends within the head.
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And there you go, I hope you enjoy making your own Samantha Unicorn using this free crochet amigurumi pattern. Why not make two? One for a loved one and one for your own miniature amigurumi collection. Check out these other free patterns to add to your collection.
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