Here’s a Hug Me Unicorn Lovey free crochet pattern! This pattern is perfect for making a cuddly unicorn that doubles as a blanket, ideal for babies or anyone who loves soft, adorable creations. This lovey features a cute unicorn head with a small blanket that can be hugged and held. Let’s get started!
Materials:
- Yarn:
- White (For the body, unicorn head, and blanket)
- Pink (For the unicorn’s mane, horn, and cheeks)
- Yellow (For the unicorn’s horn)
- Purple, blue, green, or any other colors (For the mane)
- Black (For the eyes and nostrils)
- Hook:
- 3.5mm (E) crochet hook (adjust if needed based on your tension)
- Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill or any soft stuffing of your choice
- Safety eyes (optional) or you can use black yarn to stitch the eyes.
- Tapestry needle: For sewing parts together and weaving in ends
- Stitch marker: To mark the beginning of the round
Abbreviations:
- ch: Chain
- sl st: Slip stitch
- sc: Single crochet
- inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 together)
- FO: Finish off
- st: Stitch
Blanket (White Yarn):
- Ch 41.
- Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (40)
- Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (40)
- Repeat Row 2 until you have 40 rows.
- FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. This will be the base of your lovey.
Unicorn Head (White Yarn):
- Round 1: Make a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12)
- Round 3: (Sc in next stitch, inc) around. (18)
- Round 4: (Sc in next 2 stitches, inc) around. (24)
- Round 5: (Sc in next 3 stitches, inc) around. (30)
- Round 6-10: Sc in each stitch around. (30)
- Round 11: (Sc in next 3 stitches, dec) around. (24)
- Round 12: (Sc in next 2 stitches, dec) around. (18)
- Round 13: (Sc in next stitch, dec) around. (12)
- Round 14: Dec around. (6)
- Stuff the head lightly with fiberfill.
- FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Unicorn Horn (Yellow Yarn):
- Round 1: Make a magic ring and work 4 sc into the ring. (4)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (8)
- Round 3: (Sc in next stitch, inc) around. (12)
- Round 4: Sc in each stitch around. (12)
- FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff.
Unicorn Mane (Pink and Other Colors):
- Cut multiple strands of yarn in various colors for the mane. Each strand should be about 6-8 inches long.
- Fold the strands in half and attach them to the top of the unicorn’s head using a slip knot.
- Continue adding strands of yarn in a rainbow or your chosen color pattern along the top and back of the head to create a full, colorful mane.
Unicorn Ears (Make 2):
- Round 1: Make a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12)
- Round 3: (Sc in next stitch, inc) around. (18)
- FO and leave a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff. Fold the ear into a triangular shape and sew it onto the side of the unicorn’s head.
Eyes (Black Yarn):
- Round 1: Make a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12)
- FO and leave a long tail for sewing. Alternatively, you can use safety eyes and attach them to the unicorn’s head.
Nostrils (Black Yarn):
- Round 1: Make a magic ring and work 4 sc into the ring. (4)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (8)
- FO and leave a long tail for sewing. Attach these nostrils near the bottom of the unicorn’s face.
Assembly:
- Attach the Head to the Blanket: Position the unicorn head in the center of the blanket and sew it on using the tail from the head.
- Attach the Horn: Sew the unicorn horn to the top center of the head.
- Attach the Ears: Sew the ears on either side of the head.
- Attach the Mane: Arrange the strands of the mane on the top and back of the unicorn’s head, then secure them by tying them into place.
- Sew the Eyes and Nostrils: Attach the eyes and nostrils to the face of the unicorn.
- Finish the Blanket: If desired, you can add a decorative edging around the blanket, such as a simple shell stitch or picot edge.
Final Touches:
- Weave in all the yarn ends.
- Optionally, add any other details to personalize the lovey, such as a heart on the blanket or extra color accents.
Your Hug Me Unicorn Lovey is now complete! This adorable and soft lovey will be a perfect gift for babies, kids, or unicorn lovers. Enjoy the cuddles and fun!
