Larna the Unicorn

Larna the Unicorn Knitting Pattern by StitchWitchCreations

Project Overview

Larna the Unicorn is an intermediate-level knitting pattern designed by Sarah Louise Read of StitchWitchCreations. This downloadable PDF provides complete instructions for creating an adorable stuffed unicorn toy that measures 10.5 inches when sitting and 13.5 inches when standing. The pattern is suitable for knitters with some experience who are comfortable working with basic shaping techniques and assembling multiple components.

What Is Being Made

This pattern creates a three-dimensional amigurumi-style unicorn toy with distinct body parts that are knitted separately and then assembled. The finished unicorn features a body, head, legs, ears, and a horn, along with safety eyes and optional facial details. The design combines white and variegated yarn colors to create visual interest and dimension in the finished piece.

Yarn and Materials

• 80g white Drops Paris Aran yarn – 100% cotton, used as the primary color for the unicorn body
• 80g variegated yarn in Lily's Sugar n Cream Scents Fleur de Lavande – 100% cotton, creates the multicolored sections of the design
• 5g purple Drops Paris Aran yarn – 100% cotton, used for accent details
• Small amount of black yarn for embroidered or knitted eyes
• Two 12mm safety eyes for the face
• Polyester fiberfill stuffing for shaping and structure
• Optional pink blush for adding rosy cheeks

Tools and Equipment

• 4mm straight knitting needles – appropriately sized for worsted weight yarn
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and seaming pieces together

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

This pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for intermediate crafters. The construction method involves knitting individual body components in the round or flat, depending on the piece, before assembling them into the final three-dimensional form.

• Knit stitch (K) – the basic foundation stitch used throughout the pattern
• Purl stitch (P) – creates texture variation and is used selectively in the design
• Knit two stitches together (K2tog) – a right-leaning decrease used for shaping
• Purl two stitches together (P2tog) – a decrease worked on purl rows
• Knit front and back loop (Kfb) – an increase technique that adds stitches for expanding sections
• Stocking stitch (St st) – the primary fabric construction method, creating a smooth knitted surface

Pattern Construction

The pattern uses a modular approach where each body part is knitted as a separate component before assembly. This method allows for easier construction and the ability to customize colors by changing yarns between sections. The pattern includes specific abbreviations and instructions for casting on and working each piece, with shaping achieved through strategic increases and decreases to create the unicorn's three-dimensional form.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate, this pattern requires familiarity with basic knitting stitches, the ability to follow written instructions with abbreviations, and comfort with assembling and stuffing a finished toy. Knitters should have experience with increasing and decreasing stitches to shape pieces appropriately.