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Unicorn & Hatching Baby Amigurumi Pattern

Unicorn & Hatching Baby Amigurumi Pattern
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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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Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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About This Unicorn & Hatching Baby Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a sweet unicorn with a removable rainbow egg that hides a tiny hatching baby unicorn. You will crochet multiple small components then assemble them to create a playful, tactile toy. Techniques include working in joined and continuous rounds, creating curly mane strands, and sewing components securely.

Unicorn & Hatching Baby Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern is written using American crochet terms and includes detailed stitch counts for every round. Photos and notes guide assembly and finishing touches so you can achieve a professional result.

Why You'll Love This Unicorn & Hatching Baby Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines joyful colors with charming shaping — every curly mane and tiny tail is so satisfying to make. I enjoy designing pieces that are both playful and tactile, and this unicorn with its little hatching baby is one of those projects I keep reaching for when I want a cheerful make. The construction is thoughtful: the internal egg pocket and removable baby add an interactive element that kids (and grown-ups) adore. Sewing the pieces together and watching the character come to life is one of my favourite parts of the process.

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Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this pattern is for customization — try switching up the colours to create different themes like pastel baby tones or bold brights for a festive unicorn.

To make a larger unicorn, use a bulkier yarn and a larger hook; for a tiny keychain friend, use thinner yarn and a smaller hook — just keep yarn and hook sizes matched.

I often add embroidered freckles or a tiny felt heart to personalize each unicorn; embroidery or small felt appliques add character quickly.

Change the mane style by making longer curly strands for a more dramatic look or shorter strands for a fluffy, subtle mane.

If you want a posable unicorn, add a thin wire core to the neck and tail before stuffing; this lets you gently pose the head and tail.

Swap safety eyes for embroidered eyes or tiny buttons for an all-yarn finish that is toy-safe for young children.

Use sparkly or metallic yarn for the horn and hooves to give your unicorn a magical shimmer that catches the light.

Try combining different yarn textures for the mane and tail — a fuzzy or boucle yarn can make the mane extra plush and tactile.

I sometimes add a tiny bell or ribbon collar to the finished unicorn to turn it into a charming gift ready to present.

For themed sets, coordinate the egg colours with the unicorn’s mane or add small attachments like a star or heart to the body to tell a little story.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during shaping leads to lost rounds and uneven shaping; place a marker at the first stitch of each round and move it as you work to maintain correct stitch counts. ✗ Forgetting to change colours exactly where instructed creates visible colour joins; change yarn in the last stitch before the colour change and carry yarn neatly to the back when possible. ✗ Not stuffing evenly means lumpy limbs or flattened body sections; stuff gradually while crocheting and check shape frequently, adding small amounts until the section is firm and smooth. ✗ Sewing parts without pinning results in asymmetry and misplacement; pin all parts (head, neck, legs, ears) in place and check from several angles before sewing them down. ✗ Pulling yarn too tight when closing holes can distort the shape; pull gently through the front loops only and adjust stuffing before completely closing. ✗ Using heavier yarn or a much larger hook without adjusting pattern causes oversized pieces and proportion issues; change yarn weight and hook size together and make a gauge sample if size consistency is important.

Unicorn & Hatching Baby Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming crochet unicorn with a tiny hatching baby in a rainbow egg — a delightful amigurumi project that brings whimsy to your hooks. This pattern walks you through each piece: body, head, legs, mane, tail, horn, egg and tiny baby, with clear step-by-step rounds and assembly tips. Suitable for crocheters who enjoy multi-piece projects with colorful details and a playful finish.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Unicorn & Hatching Baby Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Patons Smoothie DK (used in sample) - thick DK equivalent to aran/light worsted for main pieces (approx. one skein white and small amounts of accent colours)
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    White yarn - main body (approx. 100-150g depending on yarn)
  • 03
    Pale pink - nose/face detail (small amount)
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    Red - mane and egg top (small amounts)
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    Dark pink - egg bottom and curl sections (small amount)
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    Yellow - horn, hooves, mane (small amount)
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    Orange - mane and tail (small amount)
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    Green - mane and tail (small amount)
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    Blue - mane and tail (small amount)
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    Purple - mane and tail (small amount)
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    Dark pink/magenta - mane accents (small amount)
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    Finer black or dark grey yarn or embroidery thread for facial details and hooves

— Tools Required

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    Crochet hook size 4mm (used in sample)
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    Tapestry needle for sewing and weaving ends
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    Scissors
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    Stitch markers
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    Toy stuffing/polyester fibrefill
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    Pair of 9mm black safety eyes (for unicorn)
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    Small safety eye or black French knot thread for baby unicorn eyes
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    2 small buttons for fastening egg and internal buttonhole
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    Needle and thread for attaching buttons
  • 10
    Optional: wire for posable limbs (if desired)

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— Baby Unicorn's Head :

Round 1 :

In pale pink, ch 2, sc 6 into 2nd chain from hook. You can use the magic ring method if you prefer. Sl st into the 1st sc to join the round. (6)

Round 2 :

Ch 1, (starting in the same st that you just joined into) sc 6 changing to white in the last st, now working in white, join. (6)

Round 3 :

Ch 1, sc 2, inc x2, sc 2, join. (8)

Round 4 :

Ch 1, sc 8, join. (8)

Round 5 :

Ch 1, sc 2. To make the 1st ear, FLO sl st in the next st, ch 3, work back down the ch that you just made, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: sl st, sc. Then FLO sl st back into the same st as before. Sc 2. To make the 2nd ear, FLO sl st in the next st, ch 3, work back down the ch that you just made, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: sl st, sc. Then FLO sl st back into the same st as before. Sc 2, join. Add some stuffing to the head now (see photo). (6 + 2 ears)

Round 6 :

Ch 1, dec, sc 4 (please note - the 1st and 4th stitches will be worked by folding the ear forwards and working into the leftover back loop (see photo)), dec, join. (6)

Info :

FO, leaving a tail of yarn. Close the hole by passing the tail of yarn through just the front loop of each stitch and then pulling it tight. Keep the remaining tail of yarn for later assembly (see photos).

— Baby Unicorn's Body :

Round 1 :

In white, ch 2, sc 6 into 2nd chain from hook. You can use the magic ring method if you prefer. (6)

Round 2 :

Inc x6. (12)

Round 3 :

To make the 1st leg, FLO sl st in the next st, ch 3, work a 3trpop in to the same st (please refer to the stitch notes on page 2 if required). Then ch 3 and FLO sl st back into the same st once more. Sc. To make the 2nd leg, FLO sl st in the next st, ch 3, work a 3trpop in to the same st. Then ch 3 and FLO sl st back into the same st once more. (sc 2, inc) x2, sc 3 (see photo). (12 + 2 legs)

Round 4 :

Skip the first leg, sc (this is worked into the st that is between the two legs), skip the 2nd leg, sc 4, inc x3, sc 4. (15)

Round 5 :

Inc, sc 5, skip 4 st (this is to create the shaping for the neck), then continue with sc 5 (see photos). (12)

Round 6-8 :

(3 rounds) sc 12. (12)

Round 9 :

To make the 3rd leg, FLO sl st in the next st, ch 3, work a 3trpop in to the same st. Then ch 3 and FLO sl st back into the same st once more. Sc. To make the 4th leg, FLO sl st in the next st, ch 3, work a 3trpop in to the same st. Then ch 3 and FLO sl st back into the same st once more. Sc 9. (10 + 2 legs)

Round 10 :

Skip the first leg, sc (this is worked into the st that is between the two legs), skip the 2nd leg, sc 9. Add some stuffing to the body section now. (10)

Round 11 :

Dec x5. (5) FO, leaving a tail of yarn. Close the hole by passing the tail of yarn through just the front loop of each stitch and then pulling it tight. Weave in the end (see photo).

— Baby Unicorn Assembly :

Info :

Using the tail of yarn that you left on the head section, sew the back of the head to just the couple of stitches on the front edge of the neck shaping. This will allow the head to be bent forwards so that your baby unicorn fits inside its rainbow egg. You may need to sew a small opening on the neck (behind the head) closed. Then weave in the end (see photos).

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Using some yellow yarn, add a long French knot to form the unicorn's horn. I wrapped the yarn around my needle 5 times to achieve this effect (see photos).

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Finally, add black French knots for the eyes and strands in any colour for the tail and mane—trim them to the desired length. Your baby unicorn should now look something like this (see photos).

— Egg (Bottom Section) :

Round 1 :

In dark pink, ch 2, sc 6 into 2nd chain from hook. You can use the magic ring method if you prefer. Sl st into the 1st sc to join the round. (6)

Round 2 :

Ch 1, (starting in the same st that you just joined into) inc x6, join. (12)

Round 3 :

Ch 1, (inc, sc) x6 changing to purple in the last st, now in purple, join. (18)

Round 4 :

Ch 1, sc 18, join. (18)

Round 5 :

Ch 1, (sc, inc, sc) x6 changing to blue in the last st, now in blue, join. (24)

Round 6-7 :

(2 rounds) Ch 1, sc 24, join. FO and weave in the ends. (24)

— Egg (Top Section) :

Round 1 :

In red, ch 2, sc 6 into 2nd chain from hook. You can use the magic ring method if you prefer. Sl st into the 1st sc to join the round. (6)

Round 2 :

Ch 1, (starting in the same st that you just joined into) inc x6, join. (12)

Round 3 :

Ch 1, (inc, sc 3) x3 changing to orange in the last st, now in orange, join. (15)

Round 4 :

Ch 1, (sc 2, inc, sc 2) x3, join. (18)

Round 5 :

Ch 1, sc 18, join. (18)

Round 6 :

Ch 1, (inc, sc 5) x3 changing to yellow in the last st, now in yellow, join. (21)

Round 7 :

Ch 1, (sc 3, inc, sc 3) x3, join. (24)

Round 8 :

Ch 1, sc 24 changing to green in the last st, now in green, join. (24)

Round 9 :

Ch 1, sc 24, join. (24)

Round 10 :

Ch 1, sc 24 changing to blue in the last st, now in blue, join. (24)

Round 11 :

Ch 1, sc 24, join. (24)

Infos :

At this point, you will join the two sections together: put your hook through the FLO of the top section followed by the outer loop of the bottom section as shown (see photo) and work a sl st. Repeat this process for a total of 6 sl st's. Then, working through both loops on the top section of egg only, sl st 9. To make the buttonhole ch 5 (adjust this amount according to the size of your button), then sl st 9. FO and weave in the ends (see photo). Don’t forget to attach your button (see photo).

— Unicorn's Internal Egg Pocket :

Round 1 :

In white, ch 2, sc 6 into 2nd chain from hook. You can use the magic ring method if preferred. (6)

Round 2 :

Inc x6. (12)

Round 3 :

(Inc, sc) x6. (18)

Round 4 :

(Sc, inc, sc) x6. (24)

Round 5 :

(Inc, sc 3) x6. (30)

Round 6 :

BLO sc 30. (30)

Rounds 7 - 20 :

(14 rounds) Sc 30. FO and weave in the end (see photo). (30)

— Unicorn's Body :

Round 1 :

In white ch 13. Working back down the chain that you just made, starting in the 2nd st from the hook: inc, sc 10, inc. Continue around the other side of the chain with: inc, sc 10, inc. (28)

Round 2 :

*Inc x2, sc 10, inc x2. Repeat from the * once more. (36)

Round 3 :

*(Sc, inc) x2, sc 10, (inc, sc) x2. Repeat from the * once more. (44)

Round 4 :

*(Sc 2, inc) x2, sc 10, (inc, sc 2) x2. Repeat from the * once more. (52)

Round 5 :

*(Sc 3, inc) x2, sc 10, (inc, sc 3) x2. Repeat from the * once more. (60)

Rounds 6 - 7 :

(2 rounds) Sc 60 (see photo). (60)

Round 8 :

*(Sc 4, inc) x2, sc 10, (inc, sc 4) x2. Repeat from the * once more. (68)

Rounds 9 - 10 :

(2 rounds) Sc 68. (68)

— Unicorn's Body Continued... :

Round 11 :

*(Sc 5, inc) x2, sc 10, (inc, sc 5) x2. Repeat from the * once more. (76)

Rounds 12 - 19 :

(8 rounds) Sc 76. (76)

Info :

At this point, sc 4. This is the new start point for your rounds from here onwards (see photo)...

Round 20 :

In this round you will make 4 spaces which you will add the legs to later on: Sc 5. To make the space for the 1st leg, ch 6, skip 12 st, then sc 4. To make the space for the 2nd leg, ch 6, skip 12 st, then sc 10. To make the space for the 3rd leg, ch 6, skip 12 st, then sc 4. To make the space for the 4th leg, ch 6, skip 12 st, sc 5 (see photo). (28 + 24 ch)

Round 21 :

Work into the sc and into the back loop of the chains that you made in the previous round (ignore the leg spaces for now)… (Dec x2, sc 18, dec x2) x2 (see photo). (44)

Round 22 :

(Dec x2, sc 14, dec x2) x2. (36)

Round 23 :

(Dec, sc 14, dec) x2. (32)

Round 24 :

(Dec, sc 14) x2 (see photo). (30)

Round 25 :

Insert the egg pocket into the centre of your body section now, and then working through both layers (see photos), sl st 7. To make the buttonhole ch 9 (adjust this amount according to the size of your button), then continue working through both layers with sl st 23. FO and weave in the end (see photo).

Info :

Firstly add some stuffing to your unicorn's egg pocket. Then add stuffing through the 4 leg holes until the body is evenly and firmly stuffed. You can then remove the stuffing from the central egg pocket - this just ensures the egg pocket doesn't get squashed when you stuff the body section (see photos).

— Legs :

Round 1 :

Join your white yarn into the 1st available st on any of the leg spaces (see photo). Sc 18 all of the way around the edge of the leg space. Sl st into the 1st sc to join the round. (18)

Round 2 :

Ch 1, starting in the same st that you just joined into (sc 3, dec) x2, sc 8, join. (16)

Round 3 :

Ch 1, sc 16, join. (16)

Round 4 :

Ch 1, sc 2, dec, sc 3, dec, sc 7, join. (14)

Rounds 5 - 8 :

(4 rounds) Ch 1, sc 14, join. Start adding stuffing now. (14)

Round 9 :

Ch 1, sc 14 changing to yellow in the last st, now in yellow, join. (14)

Round 10 :

Ch 1, sc 14, join. (14)

Round 11 :

Ch 1, (dec, sc 5) x2, join. Finish adding stuffing. (12)

Round 12 :

Ch 1, BLO dec x6, join. (6) FO leaving a tail of yarn. Close the hole by passing the tail of yarn through just the front loop of each stitch and then pulling it tight. Then weave in the end (see photo). Repeat this process for each of the 4 legs.

— Horn :

Round 1 :

In yellow, ch 2, sc 6 into 2nd chain from hook. You can use the magic ring method if you prefer. (6)

Round 2 :

Sc 5, make 5 sc all into the next st. (10)

Round 3 :

Dec x2, sc 5, make 5 sc all into the next st. (12)

Round 4 :

Dec x3, sc 5, make 5 sc all into the next st. (13)

Round 5 :

Dec x3, sc 6, make 5 sc all into the next st. (14)

Rounds 6 - 8 :

(3 rounds) Dec x4, sc 5, make 5 sc all into the next st. The horn does not require any stuffing. (14)

Round 9 :

Sc 5, leave the rest of the stitches un-worked. (5) FO leaving a tail of yarn (see photo).

— Ears :

Round 1 :

In white, ch 2, sc 4 into 2nd chain from hook. You can use the magic ring method if you prefer. (4)

Round 2 :

(Inc, sc) x2. (6)

Round 3 :

(Sc, inc, sc) x2. (8)

Round 4 :

Sc 8. (8)

Round 5 :

(Inc, sc 3) x2. (10)

Round 6 :

(Sc 2, inc, sc 2) x2. (12)

Round 7 :

Sc 12. (12)

Round 8 :

(Inc, sc 5) x2. The ears do not require any stuffing. (14) FO leaving a tail of yarn (see photo).

— Neck :

Round 1 :

In white, leaving a tail of yarn at the start of your work (this will be used later to join the neck to the head), ch 18, sl st into the 1st ch to form a loop. Ch 1, sc 18, sl st into the 1st sc to join the round. (18)

Rounds 2 - 4 :

(3 rounds) Ch 1, starting in the same st that you just joined into, ch 1, sc 18, join. (18)

Round 5 :

Ch 1, (inc, sc) x3, sc 6, (inc, sc) x3, join. (24)

Round 6 :

Ch 1, sc 24, join. (24)

Round 7 :

Ch 1, (inc, sc) x3, sc 12, (inc, sc) x3, join. (30)

Round 8 :

Ch 1, (inc, sc 2) x3, sc 12, (inc, sc 2) x3, join. (36) FO leaving a tail of yarn for later assembly (see photo).

— Head :

Round 1 :

In pale pink, ch 2, sc 6 into 2nd chain from hook. You can use the magic ring method if you prefer. (6)

Round 2 :

Inc x6. (12)

Round 3 :

(Inc, sc) x6. (18)

Round 4 :

(Sc, inc, sc) x6. (24)

Rounds 5 - 6 :

(2 rounds) Sc 24. FO and weave in the end.

Info :

Re-join your white yarn into any stitch and then continue as follows:

Rounds 7 - 8 :

(2 rounds) Sc 24. (24)

Round 9 :

Sc 8, (inc, sc) x2, (sc, inc) x2, sc 8. (28)

Round 10 :

Sc 28. (28)

Round 11 :

Sc 8, (inc, sc 2) x2, (sc 2, inc) x2, sc 8. (32)

Round 12 :

Sc 32. (32)

Round 13 :

Sc 10, (inc, sc 2) x2, (sc 2, inc) x2, sc 10. (36)

Rounds 14 - 19 :

(6 rounds) Sc 36. (36)

Round 20 :

(Sc 2, dec, sc 2) x6. (30)

Round 21 :

(Dec, sc 3) x6. (24) Insert the eyes between rounds 14 and 15, positioning them as shown (see photos). Add some stuffing to the head now and then continue as follows:

Round 22 :

(Sc, dec, sc) x6. (18)

Round 23 :

(Dec, sc) x6. Finish adding stuffing now. (12)

Round 24 :

Dec x6. (6) FO leaving a tail of yarn. Close the hole by passing the tail of yarn through just the front loop of each stitch and then pulling it tight. If you wish to indent the eyes, pass the tail of yarn backwards and forwards through the head a few times, bringing it out as close to each eye as possible. Pull it slightly tight to pull the eyes inwards (see photos). Then weave in the end (see photo).

— Mane - Red Section :

Info :

To make the curly 1st curly strand: In red, ch 26. Work back down the ch that you just made, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, with: inc x25. To make the 2nd curly strand, continue with: Ch 31. Work back down the ch that you just made, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, with: inc x30. To make the 3rd curly strand, continue with: Ch 26. Work back down the ch that you just made, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, with: inc x25. To make the fringe section: * Ch 9. Work back down the ch that you just made, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, with: sc 8. Repeat from the * a total of 4 times. FO leaving a tail of yarn (see photo).

— Mane - All other colours :

Info :

Repeat the same process in orange, yellow, green, blue, purple and pink, but in these colours, only make the 3 curly strands and then FO leaving a tail of yarn (see photo).

— Tail :

Row 1 :

In red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple & pink, make 1 piece in each colour. Worked in a single row: Ch 25. Work back down the ch that you just made, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, with: sl st 24. FO leaving a tail of yarn (see photo).

— Star :

Round 1 :

In yellow, ch 2, sc 5 into 2nd chain from hook. You can use the magic ring method if you prefer. Sl st into the 1st sc to join the round. (5)

Round 2 :

Ch 1, (starting in the same st that you just joined into) inc x5, join. (10)

Round 3 :

* Ch 3, work back down the ch that you just made, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook with: sl st, sc. Then, continue around the star, sl st 2. Repeat from the * a total of 5 times. FO leaving a tail of yarn for assembly (see photo).

— Unicorn Assembly... :

Info :

Attach the horn centrally, so that it covers rounds 13-16 on the Head & then weave in the end. Next pin the ears into position, curving the bottom edge of each ear as shown; when you are happy with their position, sew them into place and then weave in the ends.

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Using a piece of finer black yarn or embroidery thread, add three small lines to each eye as shown, to form the eyelashes. Then weave in the end.

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Pin & then sew the wide end of the neck onto the body, positioning it as shown (don’t position it any further forward otherwise your unicorn will be too forward heavy). Then, weave in the end. Be careful to not pass the needle through the internal egg pocket as you do this. Firmly stuff the neck section and then attach the head. Ensure the face is straight as you do this. Then, weave in the end.

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Next it’s time to add the mane… start by attaching the top of the pink section at the base of the head as shown. Just above the pink curls, now add the purple, then the blue and then the green sections of mane. Continue in the same way to add the yellow and then the orange sections of mane.

Info :

The red section of mane is folded - the 3 curls are positioned at the back of the head as shown, while the 4 small strands of fringe point forwards, with two strands on either side of the horn. Sew this into place and weave in the end.

Info :

To make the tail, take a long piece of white yarn and thread the tail pieces onto it as shown. The tails of yarn on each piece should point downwards! Then pair the pieces together & knot the end. Trim the desired length. Finally, use the piece of white yarn to sew the tail onto your unicorn’s body & weave in the ends.

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Add the star as shown - once again please ensure that you don’t pass the needle through the internal egg pocket as you do this. Finally, using a piece of dark grey finer yarn or embroidery thread, add a curved line to the underside of each leg to form the hooves. Weave in the ends. Congratulations your unicorn & hatching baby are now finished!

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the horn centrally so it covers rounds 13-16 on the head, sew securely and weave in the ends.
  • Pin ears to the top of the head curving the bottom edge, then sew into place and weave in ends for a neat finish.
  • Pin the wide end of the neck onto the body as shown (do not position too far forward), sew firmly and weave in the end, taking care not to pass the needle through the internal egg pocket.
  • Insert the internal egg pocket into the centre of the body and work through both layers to secure it; make the buttonhole and attach the button to fasten the egg.
  • Add mane sections in order (pink, purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, red) pinning and sewing each cluster so curls and fringe sit as pictured.
  • Sew the tail pieces together, knot and trim to length, then sew the tail onto the body and weave in ends.
  • Add embroidery details: three small lashes per eye using fine black yarn and curved lines to the leg undersides for hooves using dark grey thread.

Important Notes

  • 💡This pattern is worked in continuous rounds, joined rounds or rows — check the notes for each section and follow the instruction for joined vs continuous rounds.
  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of the start of rounds, especially during increases and shaping sections for accurate stitch counts.
  • 💡Stuff firmly but not too tightly to maintain shape — add stuffing gradually while shaping each piece to avoid lumps and distortion.
  • 💡Pin all parts in place before sewing to ensure correct positioning and symmetry; check from multiple angles before stitching.
  • 💡Weave in ends as you go where possible to keep the finishing tidy and manageable.

This adorable Unicorn & Hatching Baby set is a joyful, colorful amigurumi project that makes a perfect gift or keepsake. The removable rainbow egg and tiny baby add a playful surprise element that both children and collectors will love. Follow the complete instructions and photos to build your charming companion step by step. 🧶🦄

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished unicorn measures approximately 21 cm tall when using the recommended yarn and a 4 mm hook; the hatching baby and egg are pocket-sized.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but changing yarn weight will affect the final size and proportions; if you use a different weight, adjust your hook size accordingly and expect the unicorn to be larger or smaller.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes familiarity with basic stitches (sc, inc, dec), working in rounds, and simple assembly techniques.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete the project in 8-10 hours, though time varies with experience and how many details (mane, tail strands) you add.