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Plush Backpack Unicorn Amigurumi Pattern

Plush Backpack Unicorn Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Plush Backpack Unicorn Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet a plush unicorn backpack using velvet yarn with detailed instructions for each part. You will make the flap, main backpack body, straps and a fully formed unicorn head with mane, horn and legs. The design is made to be child-friendly and charming with step-by-step construction and assembly guidance.

Plush Backpack Unicorn Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect as a gift or a fun project, the pattern uses super bulky velvet yarn for a soft, cuddly finish. Extra photos and placement notes are included to help with assembly and finishing touches.

Why You'll Love This Plush Backpack Unicorn Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it transforms simple stitches into a delightful, sculpted unicorn that becomes a lovable accessory. I enjoy how the plush velvet yarn gives the backpack a soft, huggable feel that kids instantly adore. The head construction and curly mane let me add playful details and color combinations that make every piece unique. I also appreciate that the pattern combines flat row work and rounds, which keeps the project interesting and satisfying to complete.

Plush Backpack Unicorn Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Plush Backpack Unicorn Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Plush Backpack Unicorn Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Plush Backpack Unicorn Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how many ways you can customize this pattern — change yarn colors to create different unicorn personalities.

Try pastel rainbow shades for a soft nursery look or bright neons for a bold, playful backpack.

If you want a smaller keychain version, use thinner yarn and a smaller hook to scale down the design.

For a chunkier, extra-cuddly backpack, use an even bulkier velvet yarn and a larger hook to increase the size and softness.

I often add embroidered details like eyelashes or a tiny heart patch to give each unicorn a unique expression.

Swap the safety eyes for embroidered eyes if you prefer a fully child-safe toy without small parts.

You can vary the length and curl of the mane by changing the chain length for strands — longer chains make longer curls.

Try color-blocking the flap edge or straps in a contrasting color to create more visual interest.

Add a lining inside the backpack with lightweight fabric for durability if you plan for heavy use or to carry small items.

I also like to add small accessories like a tiny bow, felt flowers, or a detachable mini-scarf to change the look seasonally.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers at the beginning of rounds can cause misalignment and lost stitches; place a marker at the start of every round to track your progress accurately. ✗ Not stuffing as you go leads to lumps or a misshapen head and legs; stuff gradually and firmly while shaping to keep an even, smooth finish. ✗ Cutting yarn too short when changing colors can make sewing and weaving ends difficult; leave generous tails for sewing pieces and weaving into the next stitches. ✗ Forgetting to join the flap correctly will create gaps where the flap connects; line up the flap and crochet/join in the specified round to secure an even seam. ✗ Ignoring the BLO rounds causes the backpack edge to look flat or uneven; follow BLO (back loops only) instructions exactly where specified to keep proper shape.

Plush Backpack Unicorn Amigurumi Pattern

Make an adorable plush unicorn backpack with this complete crochet pattern. You will create a soft velvet backpack with a charming unicorn head, mane, horn and legs — perfect as a thoughtful gift or special keepsake. The pattern includes step-by-step instructions, materials, and assembly tips so you can follow along easily and create a polished finished piece.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Plush Backpack Unicorn Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Super Bulky / Super Chunky / 14ply velvet yarn (HIMALAYA DOLPHIN BABY) - 2 skeins pink main color
  • 02
    Super Bulky velvet yarn - 1/4 skein dark pink for trim and details
  • 03
    Super Bulky velvet yarn - small amount cream color for the head
  • 04
    Super Bulky velvet yarn - assorted small amounts of pastel colors for mane and tail strands (multiple colors)
  • 05
    Sport weight / 4ply yarn (YarnArt JEANS or Alize Cotton Gold) - yellow color for the horn

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.75 mm (for main plush work)
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 3.00 mm (for details and straps)
  • 03
    Crochet hook size 2.25 mm (Clover) for horn with cotton yarn
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Sewing needle for sewing pieces
  • 06
    Wooden button (for closure)
  • 07
    Safety eyes 15 mm (2 pieces)
  • 08
    Stuffing / polyester filling
  • 09
    Stitch markers
  • 10
    Cotton thread matching color (for sewing plush yarn pieces if needed)

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Info :

Tip: If plush yarn is crumble, use cotton thread matching color to sew on pieces.

— Flap :

Info :

Crochet with pink yarn. Work in rows.

Round 1 :

ch2, crochet 5 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook. Do not pull the ring. Turn. (5)

Round 2 :

t-ch, 1 sc, inc * 4, turn (9)

Round 3 :

t-ch, (sc, inc) * 4, 1 sc, turn (13)

Round 4 :

t-ch, (2 sc, inc) * 4, 1 sc, turn (17)

Round 5 :

t-ch, (3 sc, inc) * 4, 1 sc, turn (21)

Round 6 :

t-ch, (4 sc, inc) * 4, 1 sc, turn (25)

Round 7 :

t-ch, (5 sc, inc) * 4, 1 sc, turn (29)

Round 8 :

t-ch, (7 sc, inc) * 3, 5 sc, turn (32)

Round 9 :

t-ch, (8 sc, inc) * 3, 5 sc (35)

Round 10 :

t-ch, (9 sc, inc) * 3, 5 sc (38)

Info :

Do not turn. Work along the top of the flap.

Round 11 :

t-ch, 21 sc, turn (21)

Rounds 12-18 :

t-ch, 21 sc, turn (6 rows)

Round 19 :

t-ch, 21 sc (21). Do not turn.

Info :

Change color to dark pink. Cut the pink yarn. Then work in rounds. Crochet the yarn ends after color changing into stitches of the next row.

Round 20 :

t-ch, 25 sc, ch3, skip 3 stitches, 25 sc, turn (53)

Round 21 :

t-ch, 53 reverse sc (53), sl st

— Backpack :

Info :

Crochet with pink yarn. Ch20. Start on the second chain from the hook.

Round 1 :

18 sc, 3 sc in the last chain, on the other side of the chain: 17 sc, inc, inc into t-ch (42)

Info :

Place a marker.

Round 2 :

inc, 15 sc, (inc, 1 sc) * 2, inc, 17 sc, (inc, 1 sc) * 2 (48)

Round 3 :

inc, 1 sc, inc, 15 sc, (inc, 1 sc) * 4, inc, 15 sc, (inc, 1 sc) * 3 (58)

Round 4 :

inc, 1 sc, inc, 16 sc, (inc, 3 sc) * 3, inc, 18 sc, (inc, 3 sc) * 2 (66)

Round 5 :

inc, 3 sc, inc, 18 sc, (inc, 4 sc) * 3, inc, 17 sc (inc, 4 sc) * 2 (74)

Round 6 :

74 sc (74)

Round 7 :

BLO 74 sc (74)

Rounds 8-16 :

74 sc (9 rounds)

Round 17 :

32 sc, dec, 35 sc, dec, 3 sc (72)

Rounds 18-36 :

72 sc (19 rounds)

Info :

Join the flap in the next round

Round 37 :

1 sc, 23 sc with the flap, 48 sc (72), sl st.

— Straps :

Info :

Crochet with dark pink yarn. Work in rows.

Round 1 :

ch71, start from the second chain on the hook: 70 sc, turn (70)

Rounds 2-4 :

t-ch, 70 sc (3 rows)

Info :

You can make the straps longer or shorter. Make more or less chains. My straps are 50 cm long. Cut the yarn. Leave the end for sewing pieces.

Info :

Sew the straps at the bottom of the backpack between rounds 7 and 11, at the top of the backpack between rounds 32 and 36. Distance between straps 12 sc.

— Handle :

Info :

Crochet with pink yarn. Work in rows.

Round 1 :

ch21, start from the second chain on the hook: 20 sc, turn (20)

Rounds 2-3 :

t-ch, 20 sc (20 rows)

Info :

Cut the yarn. Leave the end for sewing pieces. Sew on the handle.

— Cord :

Info :

Crochet with pink yarn.

Round 1 :

Ch150. Step back at the top of the backpack 2 rounds and stretch the cord between the stitches, after folding the backpack, as shown in the photo.

Info :

Make knots at the ends. Sew a button between rounds 23 and 27.

— Head :

Info :

Begin to crochet with cream yarn.

Round 1 :

ch2, crochet 6 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook (6)

Round 2 :

inc *6 (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)

Round 4 :

1 sc, inc (2 sc, inc) * 5, 1 sc (24)

Rounds 5-7 :

24 sc (3 rounds)

Info :

Change color to pink. Cut the cream yarn.

Round 8 :

24 sc (24)

Round 9 :

9 sc, 6 inc, 9 sc (30)

Round 10 :

9 sc, (1 sc, inc) * 6, 9 sc (36)

Round 11 :

(5 sc, inc) * 6 (42)

Rounds 12-14 :

42 sc (3 rounds)

Info :

Insert safety eyes between rounds 10 and 11. Distance between eyes 10-11 sc.

Round 15 :

(5 sc, dec) * 6 (36)

Round 16 :

2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) * 5, 2 sc (30)

Round 17 :

(3 sc, dec) * 6 (24)

Info :

Stuff the head. Leave the end for sewing pieces.

— Ears :

Info :

EARS (make 2). Crochet with pink yarn. Crochet with hook 3 mm.

Round 1 :

ch2, crochet 4 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook (4)

Round 2 :

(1 sc, inc) * 2 (6)

Round 3 :

(2 sc, inc) * 2 (8)

Round 4 :

(1 sc, inc) * 4 (12)

Round 5 :

12 sc (12)

Round 6 :

(3 sc ,dec) * 2 (10)

Info :

Cut the yarn. Leave the yarn tail to sew pieces.

— Horn :

Info :

Crochet with cotton yellow yarn. Crochet with hook 2.25 mm

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

(2 sc, inc) * 2 (8)

Round 3 :

8 sc (8)

Round 4 :

(3 sc, inc) * 2 (10)

Round 5 :

10 sc (10)

Round 6 :

(4 sc, inc) * 2 (12)

Round 7 :

12 sc (12)

Round 8 :

(3 sc, inc) * 3 (15)

Round 9 :

15 sc (15)

Round 10 :

(4 sc, inc) * 3 (18)

Round 11 :

18 sc (18) sl st.

Info :

Cut the yarn. Leave the yarn tail for sewing. Stuff the horn.

— Strands for the mane and tail :

Info :

Strands for the mane and tail (make 10). You can crochet them in a different color or in the same color.

Round 1 :

Ch 40, from the second chain on the hook: 39 inc. Fasten off and cut the yarn. Leave the end for sewing.

— Forelegs :

Info :

FORELEGS (make 2). Crochet with dark pink yarn.

Round 1 :

ch2, crochet 6 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook (6)

Round 2 :

inc * 6 (12)

Round 3 :

(3 sc, inc) * 3 (15)

Round 4 :

BLO 15 sc (15)

Info :

Change color to pink. Cut the dark pink yarn.

Rounds 5-6 :

15 sc (2 rounds)

Round 7 :

dec, 13 sc (14)

Round 8 :

dec, 12 sc (13)

Round 9 :

dec, 11 sc (12)

Round 10 :

dec, 10 sc (11)

Round 11 :

dec, 9 sc (10)

Rounds 12-13 :

10 sc (2 rounds)

Info :

Stuff the lower foreleg. Fold it in half and crochet 5 sc through both sides. Cut the yarn. Leave the yarn tail for sewing pieces.

— Hind Legs :

Info :

HIND LEGS (make 2). Begin to crochet with dark pink yarn.

Round 1 :

ch2, crochet 6 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook (6)

Round 2 :

inc * 6 (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)

Round 4 :

BLO 18 sc (18)

Info :

Change color to pink. Cut the dark pink yarn.

Rounds 5-6 :

18 sc (2 rounds)

Round 7 :

(7 sc, dec) * 2 (16)

Round 8 :

(6 sc, dec) * 2 (14)

Round 9 :

dec, 12 sc (13)

Round 10 :

dec, 11 sc (12)

Round 11 :

dec, 10 sc (11)

Round 12 :

dec, 9 sc (10)

Round 13 :

10 sc (10)

Info :

Stuff the lower leg. Fold it in half and crochet 5 sc through both sides. Cut the yarn. Leave the yarn tail to sew pieces.

— Assembly :

Info :

Assembly instructions are provided to position and sew all parts together for a finished plush backpack.

Step 1 :

Sew the ears between rounds 13 and 16 of the head at a distance of 7 sc.

Step 2 :

Sew the horn to the head between rounds 11 and 13.

Step 3 :

Embroider nostrils and lashes with dark pink chenille thread.

Step 4 :

Sew the head to the flap of the backpack.

Step 5 :

Sew on the hind legs between rounds 8 and 11.

Step 6 :

Sew forelegs between rounds 22 and 27.

Step 7 :

Sew 5 strands to the head. Sew 5 strands of the tail to the back between the straps.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the ears between rounds 13 and 16 of the head at a distance of 7 sc.
  • Sew the horn to the head between rounds 11 and 13.
  • Embroider nostrils and lashes with dark pink chenille thread, then sew the head to the flap of the backpack.
  • Sew on the hind legs between rounds 8 and 11, ensuring they are evenly spaced for balance.
  • Sew forelegs between rounds 22 and 27, folding and attaching the lower leg as directed for shape.
  • Attach straps at the bottom between rounds 7 and 11 and at the top between rounds 32 and 36, spacing straps 12 sc apart.
  • Sew 5 strands to the head for the mane and 5 strands to the back between the straps for the tail; secure ends and weave in yarn tails.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in continuous rounds and rows; use stitch markers to mark the beginning of each round for accuracy.
  • 💡The finished backpack measures approximately 21 cm wide and 24 cm high; changing yarn or hook will alter final size.
  • 💡Stuff parts firmly but evenly so the head and legs keep their shape without overfilling which can distort stitches.
  • 💡Leave long yarn tails when finishing parts to make sewing pieces together easier and neater.
  • 💡If plush yarn is crumbly, use cotton thread matching the color to sew on pieces for stronger seams.

This adorable Plush Backpack Unicorn brings magic and handmade charm to any little adventurer. Create a soft, cuddly backpack with a sweet unicorn face and colorful mane that kids will treasure. Perfect for gifts, play, or display — handmade with love and playful details. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished backpack measures approximately 21 cm wide and 24 cm high when made with the recommended super bulky velvet yarn and hook sizes.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but changing yarn weight will change the final size of the backpack significantly; choose an appropriate hook for your yarn and expect sizing differences.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated Intermediate, so basic crochet skills such as working in rounds, increases and decreases are recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this project in about 5-7 hours, depending on skill level, yarn familiarity, and how many details you add.