Crochet unicorn amigurumi

Both children and adults love fairy-tale creatures. They look especially cute in a knitted version. One of the popular heroes of fairy tales, comics and cartoons is the unicorn. This interesting character embodies beauty, grace and tenderness. A unicorn in the hands of a skilled craftswoman is able to directly come to life under the fast movements of the hook.

There are many fairy tales in which the main character is a unicorn. It is this character that will become an excellent toy-gift for both children and a person who wants to give a piece of tenderness. An interesting gift option will be a crocheted amigurumi unicorn.

Do not be afraid that this magical beast will fail. Today there are many different master classes that can teach you how to knit using any technique. Among the presented samples, there will definitely be a suitable one for certain skills, and for the personal preferences of the binder.

In this case, you can safely experiment with both colors and shapes. For example, a toy can turn out to be very funny or, on the contrary, as similar as possible to those handsome unicorns that are often portrayed in fairy tales.

Of course, if the experience of crocheting is not too great, then you should first clearly follow the steps given in the master classes. It is advisable to choose instructions in which each stage is described in great detail. This avoids many mistakes.

Most often it is proposed to tie separately the head, torso, legs, ears. When all the parts are ready, then it is recommended to connect them together. In this case, this can be done by knitting or stitching.A cute knitted unicorn will be a wonderful decoration and will give a lot of pleasant emotions both to its author and to everyone who sees it.

Before choosing the tools and the necessary materials, you first need to decide which master class will be used. If you want independent creativity, then you should first make a drawing of the toy, and then create a knitting pattern. Of course, there are a number of adaptations, without which it will definitely not work to create a fabulous cutie.

• One or more hooks are selected... The size of the main tool is selected based on the thickness of the thread and the dimensions of the future product. Most of the master classes suggest using hooks # 2 and 2.5, less often # 4. To highlight the horn, you can choose a smaller hook for it than for the rest of the product.

• Threads (yarns) are most often chosen purely cotton or cotton plus polyester. As for the colors, everything here is extremely individual.

• As a filler, you can use cotton wool, synthetic winterizer, synthetic fluff or anti-stress balls. The main thing is that the material can keep its shape, and after crushing it quickly restore it.

• It is advisable to choose the knitting needles of the same number as the hook. If the number of the main tool is 2, then the needles should be selected under number 2.

• Eyes can be made by yourself from improvised materials by connecting imagination... However, it is better to purchase ready-made sew-on models that will definitely be able to reveal the full depth of tenderness and cute beauty of a unicorn.

• Scheme in the form of symbols with explanations or just a text with detailed explanations... The second option is, of course, preferable, especially for a beginner.

• Applying a marker will simplify the display of the desired row, thus avoiding errors.

• Stitching needle finished toy parts.

It is not difficult to make a unicorn from a cartoon so that everyone will like it. To do this, it is enough to clearly follow the scheme. Very interesting options are obtained from plush yarn; you can also often see a pink handsome man with curls. The description usually starts with the head of the toy.

In total, at this stage you will need to knit 22 rows. For knitting, you will need to remember single crochet stitches. They will tie the head, as well as other parts of the unicorn.

• It is necessary to dial 6 loops in a circle of amigurumi, which is often called magic. Then you need to tighten the loop and place the marker.

• Now add one more to each loop to make 12 loops.

• We simply knit the first column, in the second column there is an increase in the loop. The result is 18 p.

• Knit the second column, the third - an increase. The result is 24 loops.

• From rows 5 to 8 inclusive, all the columns are simply knitted.

• In row 9, we knit a 3 column, in 4, one loop is added. In total, you should get 30 loops.

• Row 10 includes knitting a 4-column and an increase in a loop of 5. At the exit, 36 loops are formed.

• In the 11th row, we simply knit the 5th column, and in the 6th we add the loop, so that in the end there are 42 loops.

• From 12 to 16 rows, everything is knitted without any changes.

• Further, each subsequent row must be reduced by loop starting from 6. On row 22, the number of loops should be 6.

For eye placement, it is best to choose a space between 11 and 12 rows. In this case, there should be at least eleven stitches between them. Of course, first they should be tried on for the future place without sewing.

It is better to knit the ears for the head separately. At the same time, do not forget that there should be two of these parts:

• make five columns from the amigurumi circle, tighten the loop, place a marker;
• on the next row (3), all loops are repeated;
• further, we make an increase in 2 loop, and the next row (5) we knit without changes;
• on the 6th row, we simply knit the first column again, and the second with an increase in one loop;
• on the last 7th row, you just need to knit all 10 loops, and then tighten an empty loop.

For paws, you can take a brighter color.

• Like the previous elements, you need to start with a 6-loop amigurumi ring.
• From the 2nd row, one should be added to each loop, so that in the end there are 12 of them.
• It is worth noting that row 3 is knitted on both walls of each of the loops.
• We knit the next two rows (4 and 5) without changes.
• From 6 to 21 inclusive, you should take yarn of a different shade, preferably lighter. All loops on these rows are simply knitted, without increments.

At the end, the thread must be cut off, leaving a small tip for tying in the body. For sewing, you need a longer thread. Do not forget about the moderate filling of the paws, so that it turns out not too tight.

It is most convenient to knit the legs and torso together. You need to start with the legs, for which the same shades are chosen as for the paws.

• The first row consists of a 6-loop amigurumi ring.
• Further, in each loop you need to knit one more additional one to get 12 (2 row).
• In row 3, an increase is made in every second loop.
• From 4 to 5 knitting is carried out unchanged.
• From 6 to 12, the shade of the yarn changes and then it is simply knitted.
• Now you need to fasten and cut the thread, but only on one leg. On the second, you do not need to do this in order to continue knitting the torso.
• It is important to gradually fill the torso and legs with filler during knitting in order to avoid unnecessary problems. The connection of the legs is carried out with two air loops.
• Knitting of the torso should be started with 18 loops and 2 air loops for connection. It fits in the same way for the second leg. There should be 42 loops in total. The next row (16th) is simply knitted into a loop in a loop.
• Next, one row - an increase in the loop in the eighth, an increase in 15 sts, then we knit 8 sts and make an increase in 1 loop. Next - we knit the resulting 46 sts. We repeat this combination of two rows again, only now the number of loops after the increase will be 50.
• After that, seven rows are knitted without changes. Further, it is necessary to gradually decrease 6 loops with each row until there are 16 of them left. Then a couple of rows are simply knitted, the thread is fixed and cut off.

The mane and tail are made in spirals of 50 loops. Enough for 15–20 pieces per head and tail. They can also be made simply from threads. For the horn, 4 loops are typed in a magic circle, and then a gradual increase is made in a pair of loops until their number reaches 12.

The last step is collecting all the elements together. It is advisable to first sew everything on the head (eyes, ears, horn, smile, mane), and then the body with legs, paws and tail. To do this for beginners is quite simple, and to cover minor errors, you can use sewn clothes made of organza or other material.

Of course, unicorns are beautiful on their own, but you can make the toys even better. To do this, you can come up with a keychain with this magical creature.

These cute fabulous animals look very original when dancing or sitting on small pieces of furniture.

A sleeping unicorn looks no less interesting and gentle.

You can make several figures at once in different poses and colors, so that they turn out to be a real intricate plot for games. There are many ideas on how to make an original unicorn, and they are limited only by the imagination of the master.

For information on how to tie a unicorn with amigurs, see the video.