Free Horse and Unicorn Amigurumi Patterns – Easy Crochet Tutorials
Dive into the magical world of crochet with our free horse and unicorn amigurumi patterns! These delightful designs are perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters, offering step-by-step instructions and detailed photos to guide you through the process. Whether you’re crafting a majestic unicorn or a charming horse, these patterns provide all the guidance you need to create adorable, handmade toys. Perfect as gifts or additions to your amigurumi collection, these enchanting creatures are sure to bring joy and wonder. Grab your crochet hook and start your magical journey today!
Abbreviations:
CH – chain
HDC – half double crochet
SC – single crochet
DC – double crochet
PC – popcorn stitch (for the horse nostrils)
INC – increase
DEC – decrease
SL ST – slip stitch
PATTERN
Head
1: 6 sc in MR
2: INC around (12)
3: (1 sc, INC) x6 (18)
4: (2 sc, INC) x6 (24)
5: (3 sc, INC) x6 (30)
6: 30 sc
7: (4 sc, INC) x6 (36)
8: 36 sc
9: (5 sc, INC) x6 (42)
10-11: 42 sc
12: 15 sc, PC, ch, 10 sc, PC, ch, 15 sc (44)
13: 16 sc, DEC, 10 sc, DEC, 14 sc (42)
14: 42 sc
15: (5 sc, DEC) x6 (36)
16-18: 36 sc
19: (5 sc, INC) x6 (42)
20: 42 sc
21: (6 sc, INC) x6 (48)
22: 48 sc
23: (7 sc, INC) x6 (54)
24: 54 sc
25: (8 sc, INC) x6 (60)
26-30: 60 sc
Insert eyes between rows 21-22 with 10 stitches between them.
31: (8 sc, DEC) x6 (54)
32: 54 sc
33: (7 sc, DEC) x6 (48)
34: 48 sc
35: (6 sc, DEC) x6 (42)
36: 42 sc
37: (5 sc, DEC) x6 (36)
Stuff the head.
38: (4 sc, DEC) x6 (30)
39: (3 sc, DEC) x6 (24)
40: (2 sc, DEC) x6 (18)
41: (1 sc, DEC) x6 (12)
42: DEC x6 (6)
Fasten off.
Body
1: 6 sc in MR
2: 6 INC (12)
3: (1 sc, INC) x6 (18)
4: (2 sc, INC) x6 (24)
5: (3 sc, INC) x6 (30)
6: (4 sc, INC) x6 (36)
7: (5 sc, INC) x6 (42)
8: (6 sc, INC) x6 (48)
9: (7 sc, INC) x6 (54)
10: (8 sc, INC) x6 (60)
11-22: 60 sc
23: (8 sc, DEC) x6 (54)
24: 54 sc
25: (7 sc, DEC) x6 (48)
26-27: 48 sc
28: (6 sc, DEC) x6 (42)
29-30: 42 sc
31: (5 sc, DEC) x6 (36)
32-33: 36 sc
34: (4 sc, DEC) x6 (30)
35-36: 30 sc
37: (3 sc, DEC) x6 (24)
38-41: 24 sc
42: 16 sc, sc + hdc in next st, hdc, 3 dc, 2 dc in next st, 2 dc (26)
43: dc, 2 dc in next st, 3 dc, hdc, hdc + sc in next st, sc, SL ST (28)
Leave 17 stitches.
Legs
1: 6 sc in MR
2: INC around (12)
3: (1 sc, INC) x6 (18)
4: (2 sc, INC) x6 (24)
5: (3 sc, INC) x6 (30)
6: (4 sc, INC) x6 (36)
7-9: 36 sc
10: (4 sc, DEC) x6 (30)
Switch to white (horse), pink (unicorn)
11: (3 sc, DEC) x6 (24)
12-13: 24 sc
14: (6 sc, DEC) x3 (21)
15: 21 sc
Switch to brown (horse), white (unicorn)
16: 21 sc
17: (5 sc, DEC) x3 (18)
18-24: 18 sc
Stuff feet firmly. Fold in half and SC across (9). Sew to the body between rows 5-7.
Arms
1: 6 sc in MR
2: INC around (12)
3: (1 sc, INC) x6 (18)
4: (2 sc, INC) x6 (24)
5-7: 24 sc
8: (2 sc, DEC) x6 (18)
Switch to white (horse), pink (unicorn)
9-12: 18 sc
13: DEC, 16 sc (17)
Switch to brown (horse), white (unicorn)
14-15: 17 sc
16: DEC, 15 sc (16)
17-18: 16 sc
19: DEC, 14 sc (15)
20-21: 15 sc
22: DEC, 13 sc (14)
23-24: 14 sc
25: DEC, 12 sc (13)
26-34: 13 sc
Stuff hands firmly. Fold in half and SC across (6). Sew to the body.
Ears
1: 6 sc in MR
2: (1 sc, INC) x3 (9)
3: (2 sc, INC) x3 (12)
4: 12 sc
5: (3 sc, INC) x3 (15)
6-8: 15 sc
9: (3 sc, DEC) x3 (12)
10: 12 sc
Sew on row 34, with 4 sc between the ears.
Horse Snout Spot
1: CH 2, INC in second ch from hook, ch, turn
2: 2 INC, ch, turn (4)
3: INC, 2 sc, INC, ch, turn (6)
4: 6 sc, ch, turn (6)
5: DEC, 2 sc, DEC, ch, turn (4)
6-10: 4 sc, ch, turn (4)
11: sc, DEC, sc, ch, turn (3)
12: DEC, sc, ch, turn (2)
13: DEC
Sew between rows 12 and 26.
Horse Harness
Part around snout:
CH 35, in second ch from hook 34 HDC
Part around head:
CH 41, in second ch from hook 40 HDC
Horse shoes
CH 15, in second ch from hook: 2 sc, (3 INC, sc), sc + hdc in next st, (2 INC, hdc), hdc + sc in next st, (3 INC, sc), 2 sc.
Unicorn Horn
1: 6 sc in MR
2: 6 sc
3: in back loops (1 sc, INC) x3 (9)
4: 9 sc
5: in back loops 9 sc
6: (2 sc, INC) x3 (12)
7: in back loops 12 sc
8: 12 sc
9: in back loops (3 sc, INC) x3 (15)
10: 15 sc
11: in back loops 15 sc
Star
1: 6 sc in MR, 1 hdc in first stitch
2: CH 5, in second ch from hook: 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, skip 2 stitches, 1 sc repeat 4 times
(The photo uses a slightly different pattern)
Mane
Cut yarn into pieces of about 15 cm. Start between the ears, making 4 knots in each row, finishing at the back of the head. Skip 2 rows (for horses only). Comb out.
Tail
Attach yarn in the same way as the mane on rows 10-13 (should be 4 knots per row).
