Welcome to the magical world of Equestria! 🌈✨ Today, I’m excited to share my FREE crochet pattern for Amigurumi Twilight Sparkle—the book-smart, magic-powered alicorn we all know and love! Whether you’re a My Little Pony fan, love crafting pastel characters, or want to add some friendship magic to your amigurumi collection, this pattern will guide you in creating your own perfectly purple pony princess.
This design captures Twilight’s signature look with her flowing mane, cute tiara, and adorable wings. The pattern includes step-by-step instructions for her horn, cutie mark, and even optional wire in her legs for poseable play. With soft lavender yarn and some strategic stitching, you’ll have a huggable little Sparkle ready for adventures in Ponyville! So grab your hook, some shimmering yarn, and let’s crochet friendship—one stitch at a time! ✨📚
🦄 Amigurumi Twilight Sparkle Crochet Pattern
Bring the magic of Equestria to life with this enchanting Twilight Sparkle amigurumi! With her signature violet coat, striped mane, and unicorn horn, she’s a delightful project for fans of all ages.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – shaping, joining legs, layered mane construction, facial placement, and assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 26–28 cm (10–11 inches) tall using DK yarn and a 2.75–3.25 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
Yarn (DK or light worsted):
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Lavender / light purple (body, head, legs, ears)
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Dark blue (mane & tail)
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Magenta pink (mane & tail)
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Purple (mane & tail)
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Light pink (horn)
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Tan / brown (horn band)
Tools & Notions:
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2.75–3.25 mm crochet hook
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18–20 mm cartoon safety eyes or felt eyes
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Black embroidery thread (lashes, mouth)
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White embroidery thread (eye highlights if needed)
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Stitch marker
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Tapestry needle
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Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten off
BLO – Back loop only
🦄 Head (Lavender)
MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
R8–R15: sc around (42)
Insert eyes between R10–11, about 9 stitches apart.
R16: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
R17: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
R18: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Stuff firmly
R19: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R20: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
R21: dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
🐴 Body & Legs (Worked as One Piece)
Legs (Make 4)
MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3–R7: sc around (12)
FO for first 3 legs. Do not FO last leg.
Join Legs & Body
R8: sc around all 4 legs (48)
R9: sc around (48)
R10: (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
R11: sc around (42)
R12: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
R13–R17: sc around (36)
R18: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
R19–R22: sc around (30)
Stuff body firmly
R23: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
R24: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R25: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
FO and close.
👂 Ears (Make 2 – Large & Upright)
MR 6 (6)
R2: (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3: (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
R4: (3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
R5–R7: sc around (15)
Flatten slightly but keep curved shape.
FO leaving long tail for sewing.
🦴 Horn (With Tan Band)
With light pink:
MR 4 (4)
R2: (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
R3–R5: sc around (6)
Change to tan:
R6–R7: sc around (6)
Change back to light pink:
R8–R11: sc around (6)
Lightly stuff.
FO leaving tail.
This creates the visible tan stripe seen in the photo.
💇♀️ Front Mane Bangs (Flat Panels)
Make 5 rectangular panels in this order:
Dark Blue – Purple – Dark Blue – Pink – Dark Blue
For each panel:
Ch 9
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (8)
Row 2–8: ch1, turn, sc across (8)
FO.
Sew panels side-by-side across the forehead under the horn, forming a flat layered fringe.
💜 Side Mane (Chunky Strands)
Make 6 long strands, alternating colors:
Dark Blue / Pink / Purple
Each strand:
Ch 30
sc in each chain
FO.
Fold strands in half and sew to right side of head only, forming the thick side-swept mane seen in the photo.
🌈 Tail (Striped & Thick)
Make 5 long strands:
Each strand:
Ch 35
sc in each chain
FO.
Group strands together and sew firmly to back of body.
👁 Eyes & Facial Details
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Use large cartoon safety eyes or felt eyes.
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Embroider black eyelashes above eyes.
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Add tiny curved stitched mouth centered below eyes.
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Optional tiny nose stitch (short vertical line).
🧵 Assembly
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Sew head to body securely.
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Attach ears high and wide on top sides of head.
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Attach horn centered on top of head.
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Sew front mane panels below horn.
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Add side mane to right side.
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Attach tail to back.
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Embroider face details last.
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Shape mane and tail with fingers.
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Steam lightly if needed.
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Optional soft blush on cheeks.
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Optional felt cutie mark on flank.
💡 Customization Ideas
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Add wings for alicorn version
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Add sparkle embroidery to horn
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Create matching Spike dragon
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Use glossy anime-style eyes
🌟 Final Thoughts
This Twilight Sparkle amigurumi pattern now matches the photo with:
✔ Large expressive eyes
✔ Flat segmented bangs
✔ Thick striped side mane
✔ Wide upright ears
✔ Correct horn band
✔ Smooth rounded body
✔ Chunky striped tail
She’s perfect for collectors, gifts, or display and truly captures Twilight’s sweet, magical personality.
Friendship really is magic when it’s handmade 🦄💜✨
