Crochet Unicorn Wall Hanging & Dream Catcher Pattern

Transform your space with this adorable Crochet Unicorn Wall Hanging pattern! This project uses a few basic crochet techniques to create a magical unicorn. You'll need a 2.5mm crochet hook, a 4-inch metal ring, and colorful yarn for the body, horn, flowers, and tassels. The round face and puffy stitches give it a cute, soft look, while the tassels add an extra touch of charm. This wall hanging makes an cute piece of decor for any room or a special handmade gift. Follow this simple pattern to bring a touch of magic into your home.

Tips For Best Results:

1. Starting the Project:
   • Begin with a magic ring.
   • Use stitch markers for keeping track.
2. Creating Puff Stitches:
   • Yarn over and pull up a loop multiple times.
   • Pull through all loops on the hook and close it with a chain.
3. Mounting on the Metal Ring:
   • Attach the work to the metal ring with slip stitches.
   • Ensure the crochet circle stretches slightly inside the ring for a firm fit.
4. Making the Horn:
   • Use the mustard/gold color yarn.
   • Chain and crochet different stitches (slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, and treble crochet).
5. Attaching Tassels:
   • Use different colors for a vibrant look.
   • Attach with a simple pull-through method and straighten using a hair straightener on low heat.
6. Adding Final Touches:
   • Attach flowers using a hot glue gun.
   • Shape tassels into a neat form.

Unicorn Wall Hanging Crochet Pattern

Materials Needed

• 2.5 mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker
• Scissors
• Four-inch metal ring
• Parchment paper (for ironing tassels)
• Double knitting yarn in three different colors for the flowers
• Double knitting yarn in white (or mustard as per preference)

Notes

• US crochet terms are used throughout the pattern.

Steps

Center Circle

1. Magic Ring
   Create a magic ring.
2. Round 1
   • Chain 1
   • 8 half double crochets (hdc) into the magic ring.
   • Optional: Use a stitch marker at the beginning of the round.
   • Pull on the tail to close the ring.
   • Slip stitch into the first stitch of the round.
3. Round 2
   • Create puff stitches:
     • Yarn over, insert into the stitch, pull up a loop (repeat 3 times).
     • Yarn over, pull through all loops on the hook.
     • Chain 1 to close.
     • For subsequent stitches, repeat above (yarn over, insert into the stitch, pull up a loop 4 times, pull through all loops, chain to close).
     • Repeat around for a total of 8 puff stitches.
   • Slip stitch into the top of the first puff stitch.
4. Round 3
   • Chain 1.
   • Place a half double crochet on top of each puff stitch.
   • 3 half double crochets in the gap between the puff stitches.
   • Repeat around.
   • Slip stitch into the first stitch.
5. Round 4
   • Chain 1.
   • First puff stitch (yarn over, insert into the stitch, pull up a loop 4 times, pull through all loops, chain to close and chain 1).
   • Skip one stitch and make the next puff stitch (yarn over, insert into the stitch, pull up a loop 5 times, pull through all loops, chain to close and chain 1).
   • Repeat around for a total of 16 puff stitches.
   • Slip stitch into the top of the first puff stitch.
   • 
6. Round 5
   • Chain 1.
   • Place one hdc on top of each puff stitch.
   • 3 hdc in the gap between puff stitches.
   • Repeat around.
   • Slip stitch into the first stitch.

Attaching Ring

1. Attach the Metal Ring
   • Chain 1.
   • Single crochet into each stitch around, attaching it to the metal ring.
   • Slip stitch to the first stitch.
   • Chain and pull some tail to create the hanging strip at the back.

Creating the Hanging Strip

1. Hanging Strip
   • Pull your yarn through and tighten.
   • Count 11 stitches and place a stitch marker.
   • Count 10 more stitches and pull the yarn through the 21st stitch.
   • Pull tightly to ensure it’s not loose, then secure by weaving the ends.

Unicorn Horn

1. Creating the Horn
   • Using mustard (or preferred color) yarn:
     • Insert hook in the third stitch from the stitch marker.
     • Chain 6.
     • Slip stitch in the second chain from the hook.
     • Single crochet in the next stitch.
     • Half double crochet in the next stitch.
     • Double crochet in the next stitch.
     • Treble crochet in the last stitch.
   • Attach the horn:
     • Count 4 stitches and slip stitch into the 5th.
     • Sew the horn securely with a tapestry needle using the remaining tail.

Flowers (Make 3)

1. Making Flowers
   • Create a magic ring.
   • Chain 2.
   • 2 partial double crochets:
     • Yarn over, insert into magic ring, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops. Repeat.
     • 3 loops on hook: Yarn over, pull through all loops.
     • Chain 2 and slip stitch into magic ring (this creates one petal).
   • Repeat 4 more times for a total of 5 petals.
2. Finishing Flowers
   • Pull the tail to close the magic ring’s center.
   • Secure by making a double knot and cut off the yarn.
   • Repeat for two more colors.

Tassels

1. Making Tassels
   • Wrap yarn around an A5 notebook twice to get sets of 4 strands each.
   • Cut.
2. Attaching Tassels
   • From the horn, count 24 stitches.
   • Insert yarn into the 24th stitch.
   • Pull the strand through and loop to attach.
   • Repeat with the other colors.

Final Assembly

1. Straightening Tassels
   • Using parchment paper and a hair straightener on the lowest setting, straighten the tassels.
2. Attach Flowers
   • Use hot glue to attach flowers in a headband-like pattern around the horn.
3. Finishing Tassels
   • Trim the tassels into a triangle shape at the bottom using fabric scissors.

That's it! You have your beautiful unicorn wall hanging. Enjoy your crafting!

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