Unicorn

Unicorn Knit Toy by Scarlett Royale

What Is Being Made

This is a downloadable knitting pattern for a stuffed unicorn toy designed by independent designer Scarlett Royale. The project creates a three-dimensional amigurumi-style toy suitable for intermediate knitters. The finished unicorn features a body, legs, horn, and facial details including embroidered or attached eyes.

Craft and Techniques

This pattern uses peg loom knitting, a form of loom knitting that differs from traditional hand knitting. The project is worked on a 24-peg loom, which allows crafters to create fabric by wrapping yarn around pegs and manipulating loops. The designer provides a video tutorial to guide knitters through the construction process, particularly for techniques like creating legs and a horn without requiring additional sewing.

The pattern employs short rows (indicated by parentheses in the instructions) to create shaping and dimension in the toy. Knitters have the option to follow the video method, which integrates leg and horn construction into the knitting process itself, or to follow the written pattern and sew these pieces on afterward.

Stitches and Abbreviations Used

• CO: Cast On
• DSCO: Draw String Cast On
• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• WT: Wrap and Turn (for short rows)
• D: Decrease
• K2tog: Knit 2 Stitches Together
• BOLB: Bring Original Loop Back
• BO: Bind Off
• CC: Change Color

Materials and Yarn Requirements

This pattern is designed for worsted weight yarn, though the loom gauge system allows flexibility in yarn size selection. The designer recommends approximately 70 to 90 yards total, though yardage varies based on the specific gauge and yarn weight chosen.

Yarn color options include white (W) and brown (B), with the pattern allowing for color changes to customize the unicorn's appearance. Two skeins of yarn are listed in the materials, providing ample yardage for the complete project.

Tools and Equipment

• 24-peg loom: Any standard 24-peg loom will work for this pattern
• Looming hook: For manipulating stitches on the pegs
• Crochet hook: For binding off and finishing
• Crafters needle: For weaving in ends and optional sewing
• Polyfil: Fiberfill stuffing for the toy
• Eyes: Two eyes for facial details (embellishments)

Gauge Flexibility

The pattern accommodates multiple loom gauges, allowing crafters to adjust yarn weight based on their available tools:

• ¾" gauge: Use size 6–7 yarn
• 5/8" gauge: Use size 6–5 yarn
• ½" gauge: Use size 5 yarn
• 3/8" gauge: Use size 4 yarn
• ¼" gauge: Use size 3 yarn

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate, making it suitable for knitters with some experience in loom knitting. Familiarity with basic loom techniques, short rows, and color changes is helpful. The video tutorial provides additional support for mastering the construction methods, particularly for integrated leg and horn techniques.