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Amigurumi Rainbow Unicorn- FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Rainbow Unicorn- FREE Crochet Pattern
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Bring a touch of magic to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Rainbow Unicorn pattern! Whether you’re crafting for fantasy lovers, adding a whimsical accent to your handmade creations, or simply enjoy making adorable amigurumi designs, this free pattern lets you stitch up a dazzling unicorn bursting with personality. With its vibrant rainbow mane, sparkling horn, and soft, cuddly body, this crochet unicorn captures the essence of enchantment in every stitch. Perfect for gifting to fellow crochet enthusiasts, decorating a dreamy space, or simply celebrating the joy of handmade creations, this amigurumi rainbow unicorn is sure to bring smiles—one stitch at a time! 🦄✨

Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different color combinations, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like stars or wings for extra charm. Craft a classic pastel unicorn with soft hues, create a bold and bright version for a playful aesthetic, or even stitch up a full set of magical creatures for a delightful display! Whether gifted as a cherished keepsake, displayed as a whimsical accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Rainbow Unicorn is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade fantasy to every stitch! 🧶🌈

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🦄 Amigurumi Rainbow Unicorn Crochet Pattern

Add a little magic to your crochet collection with this adorable rainbow unicorn! With its pastel pink body, wide rainbow stripes, curly mane that falls to one side, a ridged green horn, and a rainbow tail, this unicorn is soft, cuddly, and full of whimsical charm.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – includes shaping, color changes, plush-yarn techniques, and detailed assembly.

📏 Finished Size

Approximately 30–32 cm (12–13 in) tall when using velvet/chenille yarn and a 3.5–4 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Velvet/chenille yarn in:

    • Light pink (head, body, ears)

    • Purple

    • Blue

    • Green

    • Yellow

    • Orange

    • Red

    • Bright pink (mane)

  • Green yarn for horn

  • 12–14 mm safety eyes with lashes

  • Polyester fiberfill stuffing

  • Crochet hook 3.5–4.0 mm

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch markers

  • Optional: glue for securing safety eyes in plush yarn

🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – decrease (sc2tog)
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
st – stitch
FO – fasten off

🐴 Head (Light Pink)

R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
R8: (6 sc, inc) ×6 (48)

R9–28: sc around (48) — tall, rounded head shape

R29: (6 sc, dec) ×6 (42)
R30: (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
R31: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R32: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R33: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R34: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R35: dec ×6 (6)

FO, close, and stuff firmly.

Eye Placement

Insert 12–14 mm eyes between R13–14, spaced 12–13 stitches apart, placed low and wide.

🐎 Body (Pink + Rainbow Stripes)

Start in pink.

R1: MR, 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)

Neck – Light Pink

R6–11: sc around (30)

Rainbow Stripes (6 rounds each)

Color order: purple → blue → green → yellow → orange → red

R12–17: purple
R18–23: blue
R24–29: green
R30–35: yellow
R36–41: orange
R42–47: red

Closing

R48: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R49: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R50: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R51: dec ×6 (6)

FO and stuff firmly.

🐾 Legs

Back Legs (2)

Start with purple hooves.

R1: MR, 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)

Stripe lengths to match photo:

  • Purple: 4 rounds

  • Blue: 6 rounds

  • Green: 6 rounds

  • Yellow: 3 rounds

  • Orange: 3 rounds

  • Red: 2 rounds

Work in this sequence:

R4–7: purple
R8–13: blue
R14–19: green
R20–22: yellow
R23–25: orange
R26–27: red

R28: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R29: dec ×6 (6)

FO, stuff firmly.

Front Legs (2)

Same as back legs, but shorter:

Purple: R4–7
Blue: R8–13
Green: R14–19
Yellow: R20–22
Orange: R23–24 only

R25: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R26: dec ×6 (6)

FO and stuff.

👂 Ears (Make 2)

R1: MR, 6
R2: (sc, inc) ×3 (9)
R3–8: sc around (9)

FO, flatten, leave tail.

🦄 Horn (Green)

R1: MR, 4
R2: sc around (4)
R3: (sc, inc) ×2 (6)
R4: sc around (6)
R5: (2 sc, inc) ×2 (8)

R6–18: sc around (8) — tall horn

Lightly stuff.

Add Spiral Ridge

Surface slip stitch spiraling from base to tip.

🌈 Mane (One-Sided Rainbow Curls)

Make curls in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, and bright pink.

Each Curl

  • ch 20

  • 2 sc in each stitch back — forms tight curl

  • FO, leave long tail

Make 14–16 curls total.

Attach:

  • starting behind horn

  • cascading down the right side only

  • extending onto the neck

Left side remains exposed, matching the photo.

🌈 Tail (Rainbow Strands)

Make 12 strands total, 2 of each rainbow color.

Each Strand

  • ch 28–30

  • sc back for soft wave

Bundle together and sew centered at back.

🧷 Assembly

  1. Sew head onto neck firmly.

  2. Attach back legs first for stability.

  3. Sew front legs slightly higher and closer together.

  4. Attach ears angled outward.

  5. Place horn centered between ears.

  6. Add the thick, one-sided mane on the right side.

  7. Attach rainbow tail.

  8. Shape unicorn gently.

✨ Your Rainbow Unicorn Is Ready!

Complete with its oversized head, flowing rainbow curls, wavy tail, and colorful striped body, your unicorn now looks just as magical as the original. This sweet, plush companion makes a wonderful gift, décor piece, or cuddly friend.


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