If you love crafting magical creatures and adorable animals, this Free crochet pattern for an amigurumi horse and unicorn is just what you need! Perfect for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike, this step-by-step guide will walk you through creating two charming characters – a classic amigurumi horse and a whimsical amigurumi unicorn.
Note: This pattern does not include tutorials.
Skill level: Intermediate.
This pattern is free.
Required Materials:
YarnArt Jeans (50g/160m) or equivalent.
For the horse’s mane: “Pekhorka Bouclé” yarn.
Horse colors:
Main color: No. 70
Snout: No. 01
Ears: No. 40
Hooves: No. 53
Leg stripes: No. 01
Eyelashes, eyebrows, nose: No. 53
Eye whites: No. 62
Mane: Pekhorka Bouclé No. 173
Safety eyes: 10 mm
Unicorn colors:
Main color: No. 03
Snout: No. 03
Ears: No. 03
Hooves and horn: No. 83
Eyelashes, eyebrows, nose: No. 53
Eye whites: No. 62
Mane: No. 74, 75, 05
Safety eyes: 12 mm
Crochet hook size 2 mm (I use pink Tulip)
Long sewing needle for assembly and sculpting
Stuffing: polyester fiberfill or hollofiber
Safety eyes: 10 mm or 12 mm
Stitch marker
Scissors
Abbreviations:
MR – magic ring
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in 1 st)
dec – decrease (sc 2 stitches together using front loops only)
sl st – slip stitch
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
Notes:
All parts are crocheted in a spiral unless stated otherwise (e.g. clothing).
Do not overstuff the head to allow for proper shaping.
Adjust hook size to match your tension and yarn.
Approximate finished size: ~
Head (use main color)
Stuff as you go, but not too firmly.
1: 6 sc in MR
2: 6 inc (12)
3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
4: 1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) * 5, 1 sc (24)
5: (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)
6: 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) * 5, 2 sc (36)
7: (5 sc, inc) * 6 (42)
8: 3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc) * 5, 3 sc (48)
9: (7 sc, inc) * 6 (54)
10-17: 54 sc (8 rounds)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 16–17 with 6 visible stitches between.
18: (8 sc, inc) * 6 (60)
19-22: 60 sc (4 rounds)
23: 4 sc, dec, (8 sc, dec) * 5, 4 sc (54)
24: (7 sc, dec) * 6 (48)
25: (4 sc, dec) * 8 (40)
26: (3 sc, dec) * 8 (32)
27: (6 sc, dec) * 4 (28)
28: (5 sc, dec) * 4 (24)
Finish with sl st, leave a long tail for sewing.
Body
1: 6 sc in MR
2: 6 inc (12)
3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
4: 1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) * 5, 1 sc (24)
5: (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)
6: 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) * 5, 2 sc (36)
7: (5 sc, inc) * 6 (42)
8: 3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc) * 5, 3 sc (48)
9: (7 sc, inc) * 6 (54)
10-14: 54 sc (5 rounds)
15: (7 sc, dec) * 6 (48)
16-18: 48 sc (3 rounds)
19: (6 sc, dec) * 6 (42)
20-24: 42 sc (5 rounds)
25: (5 sc, dec) * 6 (36)
26: 36 sc
27: (4 sc, dec) * 6 (30)
28: 30 sc
29: (3 sc, dec) * 6 (24)
30: 24 sc
Fasten off with sl st, cut and weave in the end.
Arms (make 2)
Start with contrast color.
1: 6 sc in MR
2: 6 inc (12)
3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
4-5: 18 sc (2 rounds)
6: (1 sc, dec) * 6 (12)
Horse: Round 7 in white through both loops.
Unicorn: Start using main color.
7: 12 sc
Horse: switch to main color from round 8.
8-16: 12 sc (9 rounds)
Optional: add a shift stitch to center the color change.
Lightly stuff to the middle. Fold flat and crochet 6-7 sc through both sides.
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.
Legs (make 2)
Start with contrast color. Same for horse and unicorn until round 8.
1: 6 sc in MR
2: 6 inc (12)
3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
4: (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)
5-7: 24 sc (3 rounds)
8: (2 sc, dec) * 6 (18)
Horse: switch to white.
9: (7 sc, dec) * 2 (16)
10-11: 16 sc (2 rounds)
Then switch to main color, work in back loops only.
12-20: 16 sc (9 rounds)
Optional: add a shift stitch for centered color change. (I did 1 sc.)
Stuff halfway. Fold flat and crochet 7-8 sc through both sides.
Continue Legs (for Unicorn)
Fasten off the yarn, leave a long tail for sewing, and cut the yarn.
Return to Round 12, where we worked in back loops only, and add a border. Join white yarn.
Option 1: Crochet 16 sc.
Option 2: (ch 2, sl st) repeat to the end of the round.
Fasten off and hide the yarn tail inside the piece.
Unicorn Leg
(continued in main color, working in back loops)
9: (7 sc, dec) * 2 (16)
10–11: 16 sc (2 rounds)
12–20: 16 sc (9 rounds)
If needed, work shift stitches to center the color change. I made 1 sc.
Stuff the piece halfway. Fold the leg flat and crochet 7–8 sc through both layers.
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.
Return to Round 9, where you worked in back loops, and add a border using a contrast color. Join the yarn at the back and:
Option 1: 16 sc to the end of the round.
Option 2: (ch 2, sl st) repeat to the end of the round.
Fasten off and hide the yarn tail inside.
Snout
Use cream yarn for the unicorn and brown yarn for the horse.
1: Chain 6, then crochet: 4 sc, 3 sc in the last ch. Work on the other side of the chain: 4 sc, 3 sc in the last st (14)
2: 4 sc, (inc) * 3, 4 sc, (inc) * 3 (20)
3: 4 sc, (inc, 1 sc) * 3, 4 sc, (inc, 1 sc) * 3 (26)
4–5: 26 sc (2 rounds)
Work shift stitches to bring you to the center of the snout. I made 3 sc.
Make a sl st, fasten off, and leave a long tail for sewing.
Ears (make 2)
Use main color.
1: 6 sc in MR
2: (1 sc, inc) * 3 (9)
3: 9 sc
4: (2 sc, inc) * 3 (12)
5: 12 sc
6: (3 sc, inc) * 3 (15)
7–8: 15 sc (2 rounds)
9: (3 sc, dec) * 3 (12)
Fold the ear and crochet 6 sc through both layers.
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Horn (Unicorn only)
1: 6 sc in MR
2: 6 sc
3: (1 sc, inc) * 3 (9)
4–5: 9 sc (2 rounds)
6: (2 sc, inc) * 3 (12)
7: 12 sc
Finish with a sl st, fasten off, and leave a long tail for sewing.
Mane – Unicorn
Chain 45. Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.
Make 15 strands, 5 in each color.
Mane – Horse
Make 15 strands, each 40 cm long.
Also prepare two strands of black yarn like for the unicorn.
Sculpting the Eyes
Insert the needle at the bottom of the head, where the head meets the neck.
Bring the needle out to the outer corner of one eye.
Insert it back in at the outer corner of the opposite eye. The thread should pass under the eyes.
Pull tight and make a knot. Repeat for the second eye.
Second step:
Insert the needle at the neck/head junction.
Bring the needle out at the inner corner of the eye. Pull and knot tightly. Repeat for the other eye.
Amigurumi Horse & Unicorn Assembly Instructions
Sew on the snout. Lightly stuff it before attaching.
Embroider the whites of the eyes, eyelashes, and eyebrows.
Sew on the ears between Rounds 7–8, folding each ear in half.
Then sew the ears again 2 rounds higher for a more secure fit.
Attach and sew the horn.
Sew the arms between Rounds 28–29.
Sew the legs between Rounds 10–11.
Attaching the Mane and Tail
Use the same method for both:
Fold a strand of yarn in half.
Pull the loop through the stitch on the head or body.
Pull the ends through the loop and tighten to form a knot.
Repeat for all strands.
Finish Your Amigurumi Horse & Unicorn with a Magical Touch
We hope you enjoyed bringing these charming characters to life with our free crochet pattern. Whether you created the classic amigurumi horse or the dreamy amigurumi unicorn, your handmade masterpiece is sure to delight both kids and adults alike. These adorable plushies are not only fun to make but also make heartfelt gifts, perfect for birthdays, baby showers, or simply to add a touch of whimsy to any room.
Don’t forget to personalize your creations with different yarn colors, embroidery details, or accessories to make each amigurumi truly unique. We’d love to see your finished projects—share your amigurumi unicorn and amigurumi horse with us on social media or in the comments!
Happy crocheting, and stay inspired for more magical amigurumi adventures!
