Free Crochet Pattern for Zephyr Unicorn

Ears (make 2 pieces):

  1. Row 1: 2 ch, 5 sc (5).
  2. Row 2: 5 sc (5).
  3. Row 3: inc x 5 (10).
    4-5. Row 4-5: 10 sc.
  4. Row 6: dec, 3 sc x 2 (8).

Finish with a slip stitch, leaving a 15-20 cm thread for sewing. Do not stuff.

Horn:

  1. Row 1: 2 ch, 4 sc (4).
  2. Row 2: 4 sc (4).
  3. Row 3: 1 sc, inc x 2 (6).
  4. Row 4: 6 sc (6).
  5. Row 5: 1 sc, inc x 3 (9).
  6. Row 6: 9 sc (9).
  7. Row 7: 2 sc, inc x 3 (12).

Finish with a slip stitch, leaving a 15-20 cm thread for sewing. Stuff lightly as you crochet, and sew it between rows 16 and 20.

Legs (make 2 pieces):
Start with an additional color yarn.

  1. Row 1: 2 ch, 6 sc (6).
  2. Row 2: 6 inc (12).
  3. Row 3: 1 sc, inc x 6 (18).
  4. Row 4: 5 sc, inc x 3 (21).
  5. Row 5: 21 sc in BLO (21).
    6-7. Row 6-7: 21 sc.
  6. Row 8: 5 sc, 6 dec, 4 sc (15).

Change to the main yarn color.
9-15. Row 9-15: 15 sc (7 rows).

  1. Row 16: 1 sc, dec x 5 (10).
  2. Row 17: dec until the end.

Insert the joints between rows 14 and 15. Make sure to create one left and one right leg.

Arms (make 2 pieces):
Start with an additional color yarn.

  1. Row 1: 2 ch, 6 sc (6).
  2. Row 2: 6 inc (12).
  3. Row 3: 3 sc, inc x 3 (15).
  4. Row 4: 15 sc in BLO (15).
    5-6. Row 5-6: 15 sc.
  5. Row 7: 4 sc, 3 dec, 5 sc (12).

Change to the main yarn color.
8-14. Row 8-14: 12 sc (7 rows).

  1. Row 15: 1 sc, dec x 4 (8).
  2. Row 16: dec until the end.

Insert the joints between rows 13 and 14. Ensure you create one left and one right arm.

Body:
Pay attention to the marker in the center of the back while crocheting the body. If it’s misaligned, crochet extra sc to correct it.

  1. Row 1: 2 ch, 6 sc (6).
  2. Row 2: 6 inc (12).
  3. Row 3: 1 sc, inc x 6 (18).
  4. Row 4: 2 sc, inc x 6 (24).
  5. Row 5: 3 sc, inc x 6 (30).
  6. Row 6: 4 sc, inc x 6 (36).
  7. Row 7: 5 sc, inc x 6 (42).
    8-12. Row 8-12: 42 sc (5 rows).
  8. Row 13: 5 sc, dec x 6 (36).
    14-17. Row 14-17: 36 sc (4 rows).
  9. Row 18: 10 sc, (1 sc, dec) x 5, 11 sc (31).
  10. Row 19: 14 sc, dec, 15 sc (30).
  11. Row 20: 30 sc.
  12. Row 21: 3 sc, dec x 6 (24).
  13. Row 22: 24 sc.
  14. Row 23: 2 sc, dec x 6 (18).
  15. Row 24: 18 sc.

Finish with a slip stitch.

Stuff the body firmly as you crochet. Attach the legs between rows 7 and 8, with 21 sc between them. Attach the arms between rows 20 and 21, with 10 sc between them.

Curls for the Mane (10-11 pieces):
Make a chain of 51 ch. Then, in the second ch from the hook, crochet 3 sc in each ch until the end. Join with a slip stitch. Tie the “tails” together.

Attach the curls tightly around the horn using a regular sewing needle and thread. Tuck the “tails” with the crochet hook.

Curls for the Tail (5 pieces):
Make a chain of 31 ch. In the second ch from the hook, crochet 3 sc in each ch until the end. Join with a slip stitch. Tie the “tails” together.

Attach the curls to the tail between rows 10-12 using a regular sewing needle and thread. Tuck the “tails” with the crochet hook.

Dress for the Unicorn
A knitting pattern for the unicorn’s dress is included in the full tutorial.

Enjoy crocheting your own adorable Zephyr Unicorn!