Luna the Unicorn in Deramores Studio DK - Downloadable PDF

Luna the Unicorn Knitting Pattern by Amanda Berry – Deramores Studio DK

Luna the Unicorn is a knitted stuffed toy pattern designed by Amanda Berry, available as a downloadable PDF. This charming project produces a finished unicorn standing approximately 49cm tall, making it a substantial and impressive handmade toy. The pattern is rated intermediate difficulty, making it a rewarding challenge for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping techniques and are ready to take on a more involved construction project.

What You Will Make

This pattern guides you through creating a fully three-dimensional stuffed unicorn toy, knitted in multiple separate pieces that are then sewn together and finished with decorative details. The finished Luna features a mane and tail made from yarn tassels, giving her a whimsical, flowing appearance. Safety eyes add a lifelike touch, making Luna a beautiful gift or display piece as well as a plaything.

Techniques and Construction

All pieces in this pattern are worked flat, meaning you knit back and forth on a pair of straight needles rather than in the round. This approach makes the pattern accessible to knitters who are not yet comfortable with circular knitting, while still producing a fully three-dimensional finished toy. Key techniques used throughout the pattern include:

• Flat knitting – all pieces are worked back and forth on straight needles
• Shaping with increases – the kfb (knit front and back) increase is used extensively to build up the rounded forms of the body, head, and limbs
• Shaping with decreases – the k2tog (knit two together) decrease is used to taper and shape pieces
• Seaming and assembly – knitted pieces are sewn together using a darning or tapestry needle
• Tassel making – yarn tassels are created using a piece of cardboard at least 20cm wide to form the mane and tail
• Toy safety eye insertion – 12mm toy safety eyes are attached before final assembly
• Stuffing – toy filling is used to give Luna her three-dimensional shape

Stitches Used

The pattern primarily uses straightforward knitting stitches, making it approachable for intermediate knitters:

• Stocking stitch (St st) – alternating knit and purl rows form the main fabric of all pieces
• Knit stitch (k) – the foundation stitch used throughout
• Purl stitch (p) – used on wrong-side rows to create stocking stitch fabric
• Kfb (knit front and back) – a simple increase that adds stitches to shape the toy's rounded forms
• K2tog (knit two together) – a right-leaning decrease used for shaping

Materials Required

Yarn

The pattern calls for Deramores Studio DK weight yarn in three colourways, with 1 x 100g skein required in each colour:

• White: Deramores Studio DK in "Frost" – used for the main body of the unicorn
• Light Pink: Deramores Studio DK in "Rose" – used for decorative details including the mane and tail
• Dark Pink: Deramores Studio DK in "Fuchsia" – used for additional decorative contrast in the mane and tail

Using Deramores Studio DK throughout ensures consistent tension and a smooth, even fabric that is ideal for toy making. DK weight yarn strikes a great balance between stitch definition and a soft finish, important qualities when creating a toy intended to be handled and loved.

Needles

• A pair of 3.75mm straight knitting needles (US size 5)

Additional Notions

• 1 x 250g bag of toy filling – for stuffing the