Elanna the Unicorn – Free Crochet Pattern
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As many of you know, I’m now going to be offering my patterns for free here on my blog. The next patterns that I’m working on are publishing are those in my baby toy series. I’ve decided to start off with my favorite so far, Elanna the Unicorn.
For this pattern, I’ve used Red Heart Super Saver, using white for the main body, gold for the horn and feet, and various colors for the hair. In addition, you’ll need some stitch markers, craft needle, and poly-fil.
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I would classify this pattern as “advanced beginner”. It would be helpful to have had some experience with amigurumi before creating this project.
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Elanna the Unicorn
PATTERN SPECIFICS
Measurements: Approximately 6.5” tall (foot to horn) and 5” tall (body only)
Gauge: Not necessary for this pattern; see notes
Hook Size: 4.0mm (G)
Other Tools: tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors
Yarn Weight: Medium (4), Worsted
Yarn Used: WeCrochet / Knit Picks Brava Worsted
Yardage: color A (white): 98 yds, color B (rouge): 10 yds, curl colors (4 of each size): 10 yds each
Other Materials: poly-fil stuffing
ABBREVIATIONS
st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
SC = single crochet
SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches (invisible decrease is recommended)
SPECIAL STITCHES
SC2tog (using invisible decrease methods). Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook.
NOTES
- Checking your gauge is not required for this pattern. Use a hook that is smaller than the size recommended for your yarn weight. This will ensure that your stuffing will not show through the stitches.
- All pieces (excpet hair) are worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each row.
- Body, legs, and horn require stuffing. Stuff each piece as you work to ensure each piece is completely filled.
- Hair: chain 1 at the beginning of each row does NOT count as a stitch (unless otherwise specified).
- See tutorial photos.
PATTERN
Head/Body
Using color A (shown as white):
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
R3: 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts, 2 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat around once to end. (18 sts)
R4: 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts, 2 SC in each of the next 2 sts, 1 SC in each of the next 7 sts, 2 SC in each of the next 2 sts, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. (22 sts)
R5: 1 SC, 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts, 2 SC in each of the next 2 sts, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts, 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts, 2 SC in each of the next 2 sts, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. (28 sts)
R6: 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts, 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts, 2 SC in each of the next 2 sts, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts, 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts, 2 SC in each of the next 2 sts. 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. (34 sts)
R7: 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts [2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 7 sts, 2 SC in each of the next 2 sts], 1 SC in each of the next 7 sts. Repeat [ ] once. 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. (40 sts)
R8-18: 1 SC in each st around. (40 sts)
Do not fasten off, begin first leg.
First Leg
Using color A (shown as white):
R19: 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Place a stitch marker in the next st (for reference with second leg). Skip the next 20 sts and SC in the 21st st from hook (working across the opening of head to create first leg). SC in each of the remaining 16 sts to beginning SC of this round. (20 sts)
R20-23: 1 SC in the first st from previous round and each st around. (20 sts)
Using color B (shown as gold):
R24-25: 1 SC in the first st from previous round and each st around. (20 sts)
R26: 1 SC in each of the next 8 sts, SC2tog. Repeat once. (18 sts)
R27: 1 SC in next st, SC2tog. Repeat around. (12 sts)
R28: SC2tog. Repeat around. (6 sts)
If you would like your toy to be a rattle, add your rattle insert at this point.
Leave long tail for sewing.
Weave in and out of remaining stitches and pull tight to close.
Fasten off.
Second Leg
Using color A (shown as white):
R19: Beginning in the st that you left a stitch marker in when completing the first leg, work 1 SC in each st around to beginning SC of this round. (20 sts)
R20-23: 1 SC in the first st from previous round and each st around. (20 sts)
Using color B (shown as gold):
R24-25: 1 SC in the first st from previous round and each st around. (20 sts)
R26: 1 SC in each of the next 8 sts, SC2tog. Repeat once. (18 sts)
R27: 1 SC in next st, SC2tog. Repeat around. (12 sts)
Fill second leg with stuffing.
R28: SC2tog. Repeat around. (6 sts)
Leave long tail for sewing.
Weave in and out of remaining stitches and pull tight to close.
Using an extra piece of yarn, sew up the space left between the legs.
Fasten off.
Ears (make 2)
Using color A (shown as white):
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat around. (9 sts)
R3: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)
R4: 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat around. (12 sts)
R5: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
R6: SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat around. (9 sts)
Leave long tail for sewing.
Fasten off.
Horn
Using color B (shown as gold):
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: 1 SC in each st around. (6 sts)
R3: 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat around. (9 sts)
R4-8: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)
Leave long tail for sewing. Fasten off.
Hair Curls
Short Hair (make 4, in different colors)
R1: Ch 15. 2 SC in second ch from hook and each st to end of row. (28 sts)
Leave long tail for sewing. Fasten off.
Long Hair (make 4, in different colors)
R1: Ch 30. 2 SC in second ch from hook and each st to end of row. (58 sts)
Leave long tail for sewing.
Fasten off.
ASSEMBLY
Attach ears to either side of the top of the head.
Attach horn to top of head, in between ears.
Embroider eyes at approximately R10-12 of head, with approximately 5 sts between each end of the eyes.
*Note: Safety eyes and noses pose a choking risk for babies; therefore, if making this toy for a baby, I recommend using yarn, felt, or embroidered details.
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Nicole
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Your pattern for the hair as written doesn’t make the curls. It needs to be 2sc in second st from the hook, SC. 2SC. SC. Repeat * till the end of the row.
It does. My curls are made with 2 SC in each stitch, which would give a tighter curl. Your suggested method would still create a curl, but it would be more loose. ????