Crochet instructions for Amigurumi unicorns - Crochet Amigurumis yourself

Unicorn crochet for beginners

Unicorns are trendy as never before - almost everywhere you meet the fantasy creatures in horse form. Whether as a drink, in the shape of a cake, as a cup or other accessories, if you reach for the unicorn, you are in the right place at the moment. But the most classic form is and remains the cuddly toy in many different sizes and designs. If you are a little skilled in crocheting, it doesn't have to be an off-the-peg model, instead you can make a real unique piece by hand! By the way, such a crocheted unicorn is also suitable for beginners, so you don't have to be an absolute professional to do it. But what exactly has to be considered when crocheting an Amigurumi unicorn? Which materials do you need? And do you have to master certain crocheting techniques for the implementation? We will tell you more about that here!

First of all, it should be said that amigurumis - no matter whether as unicorns or other motifs - are quite an easy project, but depending on the form, they can also come along with some difficulties and demanding parts. With the Amigurumi unicorn you have to take the additional horn into account, but the mane and tail are other special features as well. Often crocheted unicorns also shine in bright colours similar to a rainbow. If you would like to make your Amigurumi colourful as well, you have to consider a higher effort. Otherwise you can rely on our beginner-friendly crochet instructions for amigurumis to help you with every step and to provide you with detailed descriptions and extensive pictures. So if there really is a point where you are stuck, you can take your time and look up our crocheting instructions for Unicorn Amigurumis.

Crochet techniques for a unicorn Amigurumi

Which crocheting techniques do you have to master for an Amigurumi unicorn? Before you start with the handicraft, you should have a close look at the respective instructions, where you can see directly, which stitches and techniques you should be able to do. Because these vary depending on the instructions and the unicorn variant, for example a unicorn as a key ring, a large cuddly toy or other models. But often needed are for example:

Usually you proceed with an Amigurumi unicorn in such a way that you first crochet the body and then sew on all remaining parts, i.e. legs, horn and tail. Accordingly, you should also know a little bit about sewing. The mane, on the other hand, is very easy, because you only have to pull the desired colours in any length through the stitches at the upper part of the neck.

Materials for an Amigurumi Unicorn

Basically you need for your crochet horn above all yarn and crochet hooks. Here you can let your imagination run free: Often a unicorn is white, so you should have white yarn for the body. On the other hand, there's no reason why your unicorn shouldn't have a different colour. If you want to create a great eye-catcher, use colourful yarn in many different colours for the mane and tail, creating a great rainbow effect. Glittering yarn is also perfect for an Amigurumi unicorn. With further accessories you can make your crochet animal a very special unique piece, for example with safety eyes for sticking on or other matching accessories. There are no limits to your fantasy when designing your crochet animal.

Also remember to have cotton wool for your Amigurumi unicorn. In this way you can give it the necessary volume. Scissors or a knife are also helpful when working, in case you want to cut a thread.

Crocheted Amigurumi unicorn as a gift

Once you have finished your Amigurumi unicorn, it is a perfect gift for children and unicorn-loving adults alike! Make a loved one a happy birthday, give your crocheted unicorn as a present for a baby party or just bring it as a small gift to the next meeting. But you can also make yourself a great gift that will always accompany you as a sweet decoration or cuddly toy. Just browse through our assortment of instructions for Amigurumi unicorns and find your perfect handmade project!