Calista the Unicorn by Aphra Dowell-Jones

Calista the Unicorn

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Crochet
April 2020
DK (11 wpi) ?
2.5 mm
US
English
Discontinued. This digital pattern is no longer available online.

NOTE: This pattern has been retired and is no longer available to purchase

Are you looking for the perfect crochet unicorn pattern? Well here she is! She’s the perfect handmade gift, so keep reading to find out more about her!

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CALISTA THE UNICORN

Calista the Unicorn is a beautiful little unicorn who loves to spread magic everywhere she goes. Her favourite food is icecream, ideally with lots of whipped cream and sprinkles on top! She loves to cuddle and is the best secret keeper around!

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SIZE AND GAUGE

Calista measures approximately 29cm (11.5”) tall when standing and 18cm (7.5”) when sitting if made with DK yarn and a 2.5mm crochet hook.

Gauge - 3.5cm across over rounds 1-5.

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TOOLS AND MATERIALS

  • 2.5mm crochet hook
  • 2mm crochet hook
  • 3 balls of Ricorumi yarn in shade 001 - White (DK weight, 100% cotton, 25g/58 metres)
  • 1 ball of Ricorumi in shade 017 - Lilac (DK weight, 100% cotton, 25g/58 metres)
  • A small amount of fingering weight yarn for the horn
  • Soft toy stuffing
  • Yarn needle
  • A pair of 10mm safety eyes

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SKILLS REQUIRED

This pattern is suitable for beginners and includes clear instructions for each round as well as 119 step-by-step photos!

The techniques used in this pattern are:

  • Magic circle
  • Single crochet
  • Single crochet increase
  • Single crochet into the back loop
  • Single crochet invisible decrease
  • Chain stitch
  • Closing up a finished object
  • Finishing off an open object