Unicorn Granny Square | Free Pattern

Bring a touch of magic to your crochet with the Unicorn Granny Square! A sweet and simple pattern inspired by my daughter’s love for unicorns.

She’s always been drawn to their beauty and soft colors, and this design reflects that charm in a playful granny square. It’s perfect for turning into a dreamy blanket, cushion, or anything that could use a little sparkle and imagination.

Whether you’re crafting a gift or adding whimsy to your space, this square brings just the right amount of enchantment to your project.

Love unicorns? Don’t miss the Free Unicorn filet crochet pattern too. Another fun way to crochet this magical creature in a beautiful openwork style!

Disclaimer: This pattern is for your personal use only and cannot be sold, copied, or reproduced in any way without permission from the designers. You may sell finished objects made from this pattern in small quantities but please provide pattern credit back to crazycrochetstudio.com as the pattern designer when posting online. Do not use my photos when selling your finished items.

Unicorn Granny Square Essentials

To create your unicorn granny square, you’ll need DK (double knit) #3 yarn. I used Stylecraft Special DK in the following colors: White, Cloud Blue, Jade, Lemon, Fondant, Pomegranate, Wisteria, and Black .

You’ll also need a 4.0mm crochet hook, a tapestry needle, and a good pair of scissors to finish off your project.

Abbreviations & Pattern Notes

Before you get started, here are a few important details to help you follow the pattern with ease. This design is written in US crochet terms.

Stitch Abbreviations:

• CH = chain
• SL ST = slip stitch
• SC = single crochet
• HDC = half double crochet
• DC = double crochet
• TR = treble crochet

Notes:

• Any stitches written between { } should be worked into the same stitch or space.
• This pattern is worked entirely with the right side facing you. Do not turn your work at the end of each round.
• The CH3 at the beginning of each round counts as your first double crochet (DC).

Finished size

The completed unicorn granny square measures approximately 17 x 17 cm (6.6 x 6.6 inches).

If you’d like to make a larger square, there are a few easy ways to adjust the size: try using a thicker yarn, a larger crochet hook, or simply add extra rounds to the border until it reaches your desired dimensions. This gives you the flexibility to tailor your square perfectly to your project

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How to make this Unicorn Granny Square?

Pattern instructions square

Below you’ll find the step-by-step written instructions to guide you through each round.

Notes:

– Stitches between {} need to be done in the same stitch/space.
– This square is worked entirely with the right side facing you. Do not turn your work throughout.
– Chain 3 at beginning of each round counts as first dc stitch.

Round 1:

Use color WHITE
Make a magic ring. Chain 3 and 11 DC in the magic ring. To close the round slip stitch into the top of the first ch 3 and tighten the ring. (12)

Round 2:

CH 3, 1DC in the same stitch, {2 DC} in each of the remaining stitches. SL ST to 3rd CH of the beginning CH3. (24)

Round 3:

CH 3, 1 DC in the same stitch. 1 DC in the next stitch.
Repeat pattern between ** until you reach the end: *{2DC}, 1DC*
SL ST to 3rd CH of the beginning CH3. (36)

Round 4:

CH 3, {2DC} in the next stitch.
Repeat pattern between ** until you reach the last stitch: *2 DC, {2DC}*.
1DC in the last stitch, SL ST to 3rd CH of the beginning CH3. (48)

Round 5:

CH 3, 1 DC in the same stitch, 3DC .
Repeat pattern between ** until you reach the end: *{2DC}, 3DC*.
SL ST to 3rd CH of the beginning CH3.(60)

Round 6:

CH 3, 1 DC in the next stitch, {2DC} in the next stitch.
Repeat pattern between ** until you reach the last two stitches. *4DC, {2DC}*.
2DC, SL ST to 3rd CH of the beginning CH3. (72)

Round 7:

Change to color FONDANT
CH 6 (counts as the first TC and CH 2 space), {2TC} in the same first stitch – this is the first corner.
1TC, 2DC, 3HDC, 5SC, 3HDC, 2DC, 1TC, {2 TC, CH 2, 2 TC} – this is the second corner.
1TC, 2DC, 3HDC, 5SC, 3HDC, 2DC, 1TC, {2 TC, CH 2, 2 TC} – this is the third corner.
1TC, 2DC, 3HDC, 5SC, 3HDC, 2DC, 1TC, {2 TC, CH 2, 2 TC} – this is the fourth corner.
1TC, 2DC, 3HDC, 5SC, 3HDC, 2DC, 1TC, Make another 1 TC in the very first stitch of round 7, SL ST to the fourth chain of the beginning chain 6. (21 stitches per side, plus 2 CH at each corner).

Round 8:

Slip stitch into first corner space.
CH 6 (counts as the first TC and CH 2 space), {1TC and 1DC} in the same corner space – this is the first corner.
21 DC, {1DC, 1TC, CH2, 1TC, 1DC} in corner space – this is the second corner.
21 DC, {1DC, 1TC, CH2, 1TC, 1DC} in corner space – this is the third corner.
21 DC, {1DC, 1TC, CH2, 1TC, 1DC} in corner space – this is the fourth corner.
21 DC, Make 1DC in the first corner space, SL ST to 4rd CH of the beginning chain 6. (25 stitches per side, plus 2 CH at each corner).

Round 9:

Slip stitch into first corner space.
CH 5 (counts as the first DC and CH 2 space), {2DC} in the same corner space – this is the first corner.
25 DC, {2DC, CH2, 2DC} in corner space – this is the second corner
25 DC, {2DC, CH2, 2DC} in corner space – this is the third corner
25 DC, {2DC, CH2, 2DC} in corner space – this is the fourth corner
25 DC, Make 1DC in the first corner space, SL ST to 3rd CH of the beginning chain 5. (29 stitches per side, plus 2 CH at each corner).

Round 10:

Slip stitch into first corner space.
CH 5 (counts as the first DC and CH 2 space), {2DC} in the same corner space – this is the first corner.
29 DC, {2DC, CH2, 2DC} in corner space – this is the second corner
29 DC, {2DC, CH2, 2DC} in corner space – this is the third corner
29 DC, {2DC, CH2, 2DC} in corner space – this is the fourth corner
29 DC, Make 1DC in the first corner space, SL ST to 3rd CH of the beginning chain 5. (33 stitches per side, plus 2 CH at each corner).

Slip stitch into first corner space, fasten off and weave in all ends.

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Pattern Instructions Unicorn

NOTE: stitches between {} needs to be done in the same stitch/space.

EARS (make 2)

Use color WHITE
Row 1:
Make a magic ring. Chain 1 and 5SC into the magic ring. (5)
Close the ring but do NOT slip stitch in the first SC. CH1 and TURN your work.

Row 2:
1HDC in the first stitch, {2HDC} in the next stitch, {1DC, 1TC, 1DC} in the next stitch, {2HDC} in the next stitch, 1HDC in the last stitch. (9)
CH1 and TURN your work

Row 3:
3HDC, {2HDC}, {1HDC, 1DC, 1HDC}, {2HDC}, 3HDC. (13)
Fasten of and leave a tail for sewing.

HORN

Use color LEMON
Row 1: CH2, {2HDC} in second chain from the hook. CH1 and turn. (2)
Row 2: {2HDC} in the first stitch, 1HDC. CH1 and turn. (3)
Row 3: {2HDC} in the first stitch, 2HDC. CH1 and turn. (4)
Row 4: {2HDC} in the first stitch, 3HDC. CH1 and turn. (5)
Row 5: {2HDC} in the first stitch, 4HDC. CH1 and turn. (6)
Row 6: 6HDC. (6)
Fasten off and leave tail for sewing.

MANES (make 5)

Use color JADE, POMMEGRANATE, FONDANT, WISTERIA, CLOUD BLUE

CH 11, {2SC} in the second CH from the hook, {2sc} in the remaining 9 chains (20)
Fasten off and leave tail for sewing.

SNOUT

Use color WHITE
Round 1:
CH 11, 1DC in 4th chain from the hook (skipped chs count as first st), 6DC, {4DC} in the last chain. Rotate work to begin working in unused loop of foundation ch: 6DC, {2DC} in the last chain. Slip Stitch in top of skipped chains to finish the round. (20)

Round 2:
CH3 (counts as a DC) and DC in the same stitch, {2DC} in the next stitch, 6DC, {2DC} in the next 4 stitches, 6DC, {2DC} in the last 2 stitches. Slip stitch in top of chain 3. (28)

Fasten off and leave long tail for sewing.

EYES (make 2)

Use color BLACK
Round 1:
Make a magic ring. Chain 1 and 6SC into the magic ring. Close the ring and SL ST into the first SC.
Fasten off and leave tail for sewing.

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Assembly

NOTE: Be carefull to sew through the fronts of the stitches on the square and the backs of the stitches on the applications in order to conceal the stitch-work between the pieces.

Ears: Sew the ears on top of row 6, between the top corner spaces
Horn: Sew the horn on top in the middle of row 6
Manes: Sew the manes right under the ears and horn
Eyes: Sew the eyes in the middle of the square on row 3/4
Snout: Sew the snout under the center of row 1. Center it at the bottom of the square

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