Urbana the Unicorn Crochet Pattern

I’m sharing the first pattern in CAL Central Crochet’s Second Annual Toy Box Crochet Along. Urbana is an adorable unicorn crochet pattern. At just over 12″ tall, she is perfect for hugging and her floppy arms are just right for toting around on your kiddo’s next adventure!

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One of the best things about childhood is being comfortable with your imagination and creativity. So many adults have lost or are trying to rekindle their creative freedom and imaginativity. Unicorns are mystical creatures that really capture the imagination of kiddos.

Because unicorns aren’t “real,” you don’t have to be constrained by choosing the “right” colors for a unicorn crochet pattern, either. For my version of Urbana, I dove through my Big Twist Value yarn stash until I found some fun colors.

Though you’ll need a bit of patience to assembly Urbana the Unicorn, the result is pretty stinking cute. Plus, it uses only basic stitches so even a beginner could make this. I’ve included videos and pictures for any parts that might be challenging. So are you ready to crochet your own Urbana the Unicorn? (By the way, if you love crocheting mystical creatures, you may enjoy the free Belinda the Caticorn pattern, too.)

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Urbana the Unicorn

Unicorn Crochet Pattern by Underground Crafter

This adorable unicorn crochet pattern is perfect for making a friend that a kiddo can tote everywhere for imaginative adventures. This is the first pattern in the Second Annual Toy Box Crochet Along with CAL Central Crochet.

Finished Size

• One Size: Approximately 12.5″ (32 cm) tall (from horn to hoof) after stuffing.

Materials

• Big Twist Value yarn (100% acrylic, 6 oz/170 g, 380 yd/347 m) – 1 skein each in Medium Rose (MC), Magenta (CA), Slime (CB), and Varsity Navy Blue (CC), or approximately 160 yd (146.5 m) in MC, and 80 yd (73 m) each in CA, CB, and CC in any medium weight yarn.
• KnitPro Waves 2.0 hooks (available online at LoveCrafts | Amazon) US Size E-4/3.5 mm crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain correct gauge.
• Locking stitch markers – 3.
• Safety eyes – 2. I used MUCINNIA 14mm oval kawaii eyes.
• Fiber filling (available at Herrschners | Amazon).
• Yarn needle.

Gauge

• 18 sc = 4” (10 cm) across. Exact gauge is not critical for this pattern. Stitches should be small so fiber filling doesn’t show through.

Abbreviations Used in This Pattern

• BL – back loop – Fiber Flux has a helpful video identifying the back loop in crochet here.
• CA – Color A
• CB – Color B
• CC – Color C
• ch – chain
• invdec – invisible decrease – Insert hook in front loop only of each of next 2 sts, yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops. A video tutorial for this decrease is available below.

• If you can’t see the invdec video above, watch it on YouTube.
• MC – Main Color
• pm# – place stitch marker #
• rep – repeat
• rm# – remove marker #
• Rnd(s) – Round(s)
• sc – single crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• yo – yarn over
• * Repeat instructions after asterisk as indicated.
• [] Repeat instructions within brackets as indicated.

Pattern Notes

• Head, Legs, Torso, Front Hooves, and Arms are crocheted in the round in unjoined spirals. Ears and Horn are crocheted flat in rows.
• Oombawka Design Crochet has helpful photo and video tutorials for the magic adjustable ring here.
• Stitch markers are moved up each round to mark position(s) unless otherwise noted.
• When possible, crochet over yarn tails as demonstrated in this video below.

• If you can’t see the video above showing crocheting over your yarn tails, watch it on YouTube.
• Winding Road Crochet has a helpful video with tips for embellishing crochet with embroidery including a back stitch tutorial here.
• Leisure Arts has a helpful video demonstrating how to embellish crochet with the embroidery satin stitch here.
• A helpful video tutorial for seaming and joining with the whipstitch is available below.

• If you can’t see the whipstitch video above, watch it on YouTube.
• A helpful video for seaming with the slip stitch is available below.

• If you can’t see the slip stitch seam video above, watch it on YouTube.
• Everyday Hair Inspiration has a helpful video demonstrating braiding here.

Pattern Instructions

Pattern Instructions

Unicorn Plushie

Head

• With CA and starting at muzzle, start with magic adjustable ring (see Pattern Notes).
• Rnd 1: Ch 1, 6 sc in ring, tighten magic ring to close, pm1 in last st to mark end of Rnd, move marker1 up each Rnd. (6 sts)
• Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
• Rnd 3: [2 sc in next st, sc in next st] around. (18 sts)
• Rnd 4: [2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts] around. (24 sts)
• Rnd 5: [2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts] around. (30 sts)
• Rnd 6: [2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts] around. (36 sts)
• Rnd 7: [2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts] around. (42 sts)
• Rnd 8: Sc in each st around.
• Rnds 9-12: Rep Rnd 8, 4 times. Rm1 at the end of Rnd 12.
• Rnd 13: Sl st in first 2 sts, fasten off CA, join MC with sl st to any st on Rnd 12, ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around, pm1 in last st to mark end of Rnd, move marker1 up each Rnd.
• Rnds 14-20: Rep Rnd 8, 7 times, pm2 around any st in Rnd 20 to mark position for embellishment.
• Rnd 21: [2 sc in next st, sc in next 13 sts] around. (45 sts)
• Rnd 22: [2 sc in next st, sc in next 14 sts] around. (48 sts)
• Rnd 23: Rep Rnd 8 once, remove hook from loop and pm1 to prevent unravelling.

• Embellish face on Head as follows. First, position safety eyes as desired on marked Rnd. When satisfied with position, secure washers on back, rm2. Thread yarn needle with 1 yd (1 m) in CB. Approximately 2 Rnds below color change and positioned underneath safety eyes, embellish Cheeks with embroidery satin stitch (see Pattern Notes) across 3 sts on same Rnd to centered st 3 Rnds below, fasten off CB, and weave in ends or knot securely on inside of Head. Thread yarn needle with 1 yd (1 m) in CC. Use embroidery back stitch (see Pattern Notes) to create Mouth centered below Cheeks and to add 3 short lines next to each safety eye as Eyelashes, fasten off CC, and weave in ends or knot securely on inside of Head.

• Rnd 24: Return hook to loop and pm1 to last st of previous Rnd to mark end of Rnd, sc in each st around.
• Stuff Head firmly.

• Rnd 25: [Invdec, sc in next 14 sts] around. (45 sts)
• Rnd 26: [Invdec, sc in next 13 sts] around.(42 sts)
• Rnd 27: [Invdec, sc in next 5 sts] around.(36 sts)
• Rnd 28: [Invdec, sc in next 4 sts] around.(30 sts)
• Rnd 29: [Invdec, sc in next 3 sts] around.(24 sts)
• Rnd 30: [Invdec, sc in next 2 sts] around.(18 sts)
• Add stuffing to Head.
• Rnd 31: [Invdec, sc in next st] around.(12 sts)
• Rnd 32: Invdec around, rm1.(6 sts)
• Fasten off MC with long yarn tail, approximately 12″ (30.5 cm) long. Thread yarn needle with MC from long yarn tail. Seam Rnd 32 closed with whipstitch join (see Pattern Notes).

© 2026 by Marie Segares (Underground Crafter). This pattern is for personal use only. You may use the pattern to make unlimited items for yourself, for charity, or to give as gifts. You may sell items you personally make by hand from this pattern. Do not violate Marie’s copyright by distributing this pattern or the photos in any form, including but not limited to scanning, photocopying, emailing, or posting on a website or internet discussion group. If you want to share the pattern, point your friends to this link: https://undergroundcrafter.com/2026/06/03/urbana-the-unicorn-crochet-pattern/. Thanks for supporting indie designers!