Step into the magical world of yarn creatures with the Melly Teddy Ragdoll Rainbow Unicorn CAL crochet pattern by Melanie Grobler. This beautiful design is an adorable combination of a toy and a cuddly lovey blanket. With its flat body, colorful look, and huggable shape, it makes a great gift for babies and children!
Can Beginners Make the Melly Teddy Ragdoll Unicorn?
This crochet unicorn pattern requires basic knowledge of amigurumi techniques and will suit those who are already familiar with the fundamentals.
Melanie Grobler wrote the instructions to be clear and friendly, even for those with little experience, so adventurous beginners can give it a try too. Besides, who wouldn’t want to learn something new when learning means making a magical unicorn?
Essential Materials for Crafting Your Unicorn Buddy
To bring this crochet unicorn to life, you’ll need a 3.5 mm hook, 250g of DK cotton yarn, and some stuffing for the head, hands, and feet.
Prepare a pair of safety eyes to give your plushie extra spark. A black embroidery thread will also come in handy for finishing touches like eyes and eyelashes. Melanie recommends a disappearing ink marker for precise detailing to ensure your unicorn looks just right.
Crocheting the Melly Teddy Ragdoll
Melly Teddy Ragdoll Rainbow Unicorn comes to life with the use of both stuffed and flat components.
First, you make a firmly stuffed head, feet, and hands to ensure the unicorn has a soft toy feel. The flat body, reminiscent of a security blanket, is perfect for cuddling and easy to crochet with simple stitches.
Rainbow highlights and safety eyes add character and make each unicorn an individual. You can achieve this by playing with different yarn colors and adding extra details, such as a sparkly horn or fluffy mane!
While using the recommended materials and following the author’s instructions, you are ready to produce a unicorn softie that is 18” (46 cm) tall. This size makes it an ideal comforting companion yet small enough to be carried in little hands.
