Irina Kostina Unicornio

Designer: Irina Kostina
Skill level:
Advanced
Finished measurements:
Height approx 11in(28cm)
Head diameter approx 8in(19.5cm)
Waist approx 7in(18cm)
Leg length approx 6in(14.5cm)
Arm length approx 4in(10cm)
Materials and notions:
Original yarn:
Schachenmayr Original Сatania 100% mercerized cotton 1.75oz(50g) each approx 137yds(125m).
1 skein in #0263 (A),
1 skein in #0226 (B),
1 skein in #0249 (C),
2 skeins in #00105 (D),
2 skeins in #0432 (E),
4 skeins in #0246 (F).
Suggested substitute yarn:

Sheepjes Catona, Lang Yarns Golf, ScheweBaumwolle-classic Color, Patons Grace, Rowan Cotton Glace,
Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima Fine, Katia Brisa, Katia Capri, Lion Brand Yarns Bonbons Cotton.
Steel hook 2mm or size to obtain gauge,

Safety eyes 6mm,
Stuffing,
Button 6mm (1 pc),
Needle and dental floss for sewing,
Blush,
Soft plastic,
Pliers,
Cotter pin (fastener) 30mm long (2 pcs),
Disk 18mm in diameter (4 pcs).
Gauge:
31 sc x 33 rows = 4in(10cm).
Gauge is not critical for this project. You can use any yarn to make this doll. For example, if you use a
bigger hook and a suitable yarn, the doll will be bigger while maintaining the same proportions.
Pattern notes:
Always mark BOR to avoid shifting of the pattern.
All pieces are worked in a continuous spiral; do not join with sl st unless otherwise stated.
Abbreviations (US terminology):
approx: approximately
BLO: back loop only
BOR: beginning of round
ch: chain
cont: continue
dc: double crochet
dc2tog: decrease
dec: decrease(ing)
EOR: every other row
foll: follow(s)
hdc: half double crochet
inc: increase(ing)
rep: repeat
rnd(s): round(s)
sc: single crochet
sc2tog: decrease
sk: skip
st(s): stitches
tr: treble crochet
Instructions
Leg (Make 2)
Note: do not stuff the legs too much, they shouldn’t be too thick. But the legs should be firm enough to
let the doll stand by itself.
With yarn A start to work in rnds (work on both sides of the chain).
Rnd 1: ch7.
Rnd 2 (INC): 2sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts, 3sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts (14 sts).
Rnd 3 (INC): 2sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 4 sts, 2sc in next 3 sts, sc in next 4 sts, 2sc in next st (20 sts).
Rnd 4(INC): 2sc in next 4 sts, sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next 6 sts, sc in next 4 sts, 2sc in next 2 sts (32 sts).
Rnd 5: sc in every st (32 sts).
Rnd 6 (INC): [sc in next st, 2sc in next st] 4 times, sc in next 4 sts, [sc in next st, 2sc in next st] 6 times, sc
in next 4 sts, [sc in next st, 2sc in next st] 2 times (44 sts).
Make a sole using a soft plastic (you can use plastic file folder), mark it (fig.1), then make it 1mm smaller
(fig.2) and cut it (fig.3).
Fig.1 Fig.2 Fig.3

Rnd 8: work BLO, sc in every st (44 sts) (fig.4).
Rnds 9-11: sc in every st (44 sts).
Piece should look like as it's shown on fig.5. Place a plastic sole inside the piece (fig.6).
Fig.4 Fig.5 Fig.6
Rnd 12 (DEC): sc in next 17 sts, hdc in next st, [dc in next st, dc2tog] 6 times, hdc in next st, sc in next 7
sts (38 sts)
Rnd 13 (DEC): sc in next 15 sts, [sc2tog] 8 times, sc in next 7 sts (30 sts).
Rnd 14 (DEC): sc in next st, [sc2tog] 3 times, sc in next 6 sts, [sc2tog] 6 times, sc in next 5 sts (21 sts).
Rnd 15 (DEC): sc in next 10 sts, [sc2tog] 3 times, sc in next 5 sts (18 sts).
Stuff the foot firmly.
Fasten off and change to yarn B.
Rnd 25: work BLO, sc in every st (18 sts). (fig.7).
Fig.7
Cont to stuff the leg gradually.
Insert cotter pins between rnd 49 and rnd 50 (fig.9-10), placing a disk on the cotter pin beforehand
(fig.8).
Fig.8 Fig.9 Fig.10

Rnd 51 (DEC): [sc2tog] 9 times (9 sts).
Rnd 52 (DEC): dec all sts. Fasten off. Weave in all ends.
Ruche:
Join yarn D at rnd 24 level (fig.11), insert the hook from the bottom up and work around leg as foll: [sc in
next st, ch3] 18 times (fig.12). Fasten off.
Fig.11 Fig.12
Rep for the second leg.
Body:
With yarn B make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: 6 sc into the ring (6 sts).
Rnd 2 (INC): 2sc in every st (12 sts).
Rnd 3 (INC): [sc in next st, 2sc in next st] 6 times (18 sts).
Rnd 4 (INC): [sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next st] 6 times (24 sts).
Join legs:
Insert a cotter pin at level of rnd 9 to fix legs evenly (fig.13-14), insert disk from the inside of the body to
fix a cotter pin. Bend the cotter pin using pliers (fig.16-18).
Fig.13 Fig.14 Fig.15 Fig.16

Fig.17 Fig.18 Fig.19
Fasten off and change to yarn D.

Fig.20 Fig.21
Fig.22 Fig.23
Rnd 30 (DEC): [sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog] 6 times (42 sts).
Fasten off and change to yarn A.
Stuff the body.
Rnd 40 (DEC): [sc in next st, sc2tog] 6 times (12 sts).
Stuff the neck.
Rnd 49 (DEC): [sc2tog] 6 times.
Stuff the body completely, paying attention to the neck – do not stretch it. Stuff the neck firmly to avoid
head shaking. Fasten off. Weave in all ends (fig.25).
Fig.24 Fig.25
Bottom skirt (#1):

Join yarn E at rnd 17 level of the body (fig.26), and work as foll, mark the 1st st of every rnd:
Rnd 1 (INC): [dc in next st, 2dc in next st] 48 times (72 sts) (fig.27). Join with sl st to work in rnds.
Skirt is ready (fig.28). Do not fasten off.
Ruche for bottom skirt:

Rnd 15: [ch5, sk 2 sts, sl st] 32 times (32 arches), ending with sl st (fig.29).
Rnd 16: [7dc in the next arch, sl st in next arch, [ch5, sl st in next arch] twice] 8 times, ending with sl st
(fig.30)
Fig.29 Fig.30
Rnd 17: [[ch1, dc in next ds sp, ch1] 7 times, sl st in next arch, ch5, sl st in next arch] 8 times, ending with
sl st (fig.31).
Rnd 18: [[ch3, sl st in next dc sp] 8 times, 5sc in next arch] 8 times (fig.32). Fasten off.
Fig.31 Fig.32
Middle skirt (#2):

Join yarn D at rnd 19 level of the body (fig.33), and work as foll, mark the 1st st of every rnd:
Rnds 8-12: sc in every st (96 sts) (fig.35). Do not fasten off.
Ruche for middle skirt:

(fig.37).
Fig.36 Fig.37
Rnd 15: [[ch1, dc in next sc sp, ch1] 7 times, sl st in next arch, ch5, sl st in next arch] 8 times, ending with
sl st (fig.38).
Rnd 16: [[ch3, sl st in next dc sp] 8 times, 5sc in next arch] 8 times (fig.39). Fasten off. Skirt #2 should
look like on fig.40.

Upper skirt (#3):
Join yarn F at rnd 21 level of the body (fig.33), and work as foll, mark the 1st st of every rnd:
Rnds 7-10: sc in every st (96 sts) (fig.43). Do not fasten off.
Ruche for upper skirt:

Rnd 12: [7sc in the next arch, [ch5, sl st in next arch] twice] 8 times, ending with sl st (fig.45)
Fig.44 Fig.45
Rnd 13: [[ch1, dc in next sc sp, ch1] 7 times (in sc sp), ch5, sl st in next arch] 8 times, ending with sl st
(fig.46).
Fig.46 Fig.47
Jacket ruche:
Join yarn D at rnd 23 level of the body(fig.48), and work as foll, mark the 1st st of every rnd:
Fig.48 Fig.49
(fig.51).
Fig.50 Fig.51
Rnd 4: [[ch1, dc in next sc sp, ch1] 7 times (in sc sp), ch5, sl st in next arch] 6 times, ending with sl st
(fig.52).
Fig.52 Fig.53
Collar:
Join yarn D at level of rnd 37 (fig.54).
Work FLO as foll:
Rnd 1 (INC): [2dc, ch3, 2dc in the same st; sk2] 8 times (fig.55). Fasten off.
Fig.54 Fig.55
Arm (Make 2) (fig.56):

Note: do not stuff the arm firmly, they shouldn’t be thick staying soft.
With yarn A make a magic ring.
Fasten off and change to yarn D.
Stuff a bit.
Rnd 32 (DEC): [sc2tog] 5 times.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Rep for the 2nd arm.
Fig.56
Sewing arms:
Use a dental floss and a needle (fig.57). Insert the needle to one arm (fig.58), then pull it through the
body and the 2nd arm (fig.59). Then bring the needle out from the opposite side. Rep 2-3 more times.
Make a knot, cut the floss and weave in ends (fig.60).
Fig.57 Fig.58 Fig.59 Fig.60
Head:
With yarn A make a magic ring and work as foll, mark the 1st st of every rnd:
Rnd 8 (INC): [sc in next 6 sts, 2sc in next st] 6 times (48 sts) (fig.61).
Rnd 15: sc in next 18 sts, ch1, sc in next 10 sts, ch1, sc in next 18 sts (48 sts).
Rnds 16-21: sc in every st (48 sts) (fig.62).
Insert safety eyes at rnd 15 (fig.63).
Fig.61 Fig.62
Fig.63
Stuff the head firmly, shaping a rectangle. The face should not be shaped as a round.
Rnd 27 (DEC): [sc in next st, sc2tog] 6 times (12 sts).
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing (fig.64).
Fig.64
Face:
Embroider the nose using a single strand of yarn A with 3 sts in between, counting 1 rnd down from the
eyes (fig.65-66).
Fig.65 Fig.66
Apply blush (fig.67). Randomly embroider freckles (fig.68-69).

Sew the head to the body (fig.70-71).
Fig.70 Fig.71
Hair:
Note: Work all rnds BLO!
Base:
With yarn F make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: 6sc into the ring (6 sts).
Rnd 8 (INC): [sc in next 6 sts, 2sc in next st] 6 times (48 sts) (fig.72).
Bangs:
Ch15, then sc back to the base, join to the base. Ch15 from the next st of the base, then sc back. Rep 10
times in total (10 bangs).
Curls:
Length of curls is adjustable. Ch65, sc in the 2nd st from the hook, then sc back to the base, join to the
base (fig.73-74). Cont for other curls with 1 st in between. Work curls around the base, skipping rnds
indicated with red lines on fig.75. Work curls close to each other as it’s shown on fig.76-79, and finish
the top as it’s shown on fig.80. The total number of curls is approx 57-60. Alternate color of curls EOR to
imitate coloring effect.

Attach hair to the head and pin it (fig.81), sew hair along the edge (fig.82-83), then sew the hair
between the curls (fig.83), should look like on fig.84.
Fig.81 Fig.82
Fig.83 Fig.84
Jacket
Note: for your convenience mark each 3sc for further inc.
With yard F ch34.
Row 1: ch1, sc in every st, turn (33 sts).
Row 2: ch1, [sc in next 5 sts, 3sc in next st] 2 times, sc in next 9 sts, [3sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts] 2
times, turn (41 sts).
Row 3: ch1, sc in next 6 sts, 3sc in next st, sc in next 7 sts, 3sc in next st, sc in next 11 sts, 3sc in next st,
sc in next 9 sts, 3sc in next st, sc in next 6 sts, turn (49 sts).
Row 7: ch1, sc in next 10 sts, 3sc in next st, sc in next 15 sts, 3sc in next st, sc in next 19 sts, 3sc in next
st, sc in next 15 sts, 3sc in next st, sc in next 10 sts, turn (81 sts).
Row 8: ch1, sc in next 11 sts, 3sc in next st, sc in next 17 sts, 3sc in next st, sc in next 21 sts, 3sc in next
st, sc in next 17 sts, 3sc in next st, sc in next 11 sts, turn (89 sts) (fig.85).
Fig.85
Sleeve (make 2)
With RS facing, join yarn F at 1st sc of the 3sc inc (fig.86) and work along the edge as foll: ch1, sc in next
19 sts, turn.
Rows 1-13: ch1, sc in every st, turn (19 sts). Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing (fig.87).
Fig.86 Fig.87
Rep for the second sleeve from the opposite side (fig.88).
Fig.88
Then make a sleeve seam (fig. 89-91).

Rem sts: right front – 13 sts, back – 25 sts, left front 13 sts.
Join yarn F at right corner and work across back and front sts as foll:
Row 9: ch1, sc in next 13 sts (right front), sc in next 25 sts (back), sc in next 13 sts (left front), turn (51
sts)(fig.92).
Fig.92

Row 11: [ch3, 2dc, ch3, 3dc in the same st; sk4; 3dc, ch3, 3dc in the same st] 10 times (11 peaks) (fig.93).
Fig.93
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Join yarn F at right bottom corner (fig.94) and sc across the edge. Work 3sc at neckband corner (fig.95).
The piece should look like on fig.96.
Sew the button. Then ch10 and create a loop (fig.97).
Fig.94 Fig.95
Fig.96 Fig.97
Hat
With yarn F make a magic ring.
Rnd 25-29: sc in every st (108 sts) (fig.98-99).
Fasten off.
Fig.98 Fig.99
Ear flap (Make 2):
With RS facing, join F yarn to the base of the hat.
Row 1 (RS): ch1, sc in next 14 sts, turn (14 sts).
Row 2 (WS): ch1, sc in every st, turn (14 sts).
Row 3 (DEC): ch1, sc in next st, sc2tog, sc in next 8 sts, sc2tog, sc in next st, turn (12 sts).
Row 5 (DEC): ch1, sc in next st, sc2tog, sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog, sc in next st, turn (10 sts).
Row 7 (DEC): ch1, sc in next st, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog, sc in next st, turn (8 sts)
Row 12: ch1, sc in every st, turn (4 sts). Fasten off (fig.100)
Rep for the 2nd ear flap (fig.101).
Then using yarn B sc along the hat edge (fig. 102).
Fig.100 Fig.101 Fig.102
Rose (Make 3):

With yarn B ch24.
Row 1: [ch5, sk2, sl st] 8 times, turn (8 arches) (fig.103).
Row 2: [sc, hdc, 6dc, sl st, sc in the same arch] 8 times (6 petals) (fig.104).
Fig.103 Fig.104
Fasten off leaving a long tail. Holding the foundation, create a flower by twisting the piece and sew the
foundation (fig.105). The rose should look like on fig.106.
Fig.105 Fig.106
Flower (Make 6):

With yarn B make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: 12sc into the ring.
Rnd 2: [ch3, 3dc in next st, ch3 in next st, sl st in next st] 6 times (6 petals) (fig.107). Fasten off, leaving a
long tail for sewing.
Fig.107
Horn:
With yarn C make a magic ring.
Rnd 18 (INC): [sc in next 7sts, 2sc in next st] 4 times (36 sts).
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing (fig.108), stuff the piece (fig.109).
Fig.108 Fig.109
Ears (Make 2):

With yarn F ch17,
Row 1: sc in the 2nd st from the hook, sc every st, turn (16 sts).
Row 2 (DEC): ch1 (counts as 1 sc), sc2tog, sc in next 10 sts, sc2tog, sc in next st, turn (14 sts).
Row 3: ch1 (counts as 1 sc), sc in every st, turn (14 sts).
Row 12 (DEC): ch1 (counts as 1 sc), sc2tog, sc2tog, sc in next st, turn (4 sts).
Row 14 (DEC): ch1 (counts as 1 sc), sc2tog, sc2tog, turn (2 sts) (fig.110).
Do not cut yarn and sc along the edge (do not count sts) (fig.111). Fasten off leaving a long tail for
sewing.
Fig.110 Fig.111
Pin the horn at front of the hat, placing it closer to the bottom edge (fig.112) and sew in to the hat
(fig.113).
Fig.112 Fig.113
Pin and sew ears (fig.114).
Fig.114
Sew the flowers under the horn (fig.115) and roses under the ears (fig.116).
Fig.115 Fig.116
Using yarn B and F cut approx 20 strands of yarn each approx 14in(36cm) long and loop them at bottom
edge of ear flaps. Make a braid (fig.117-121).
Fig.117 Fig.118 Fig.119
Fig.120 Fig.121
Shoe (make 2)
With yarn F ch7 and work from both sides of the chain as foll:
Rnd 1 (INC): 2sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts, 3sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts (14 sts).
Rnd 2 (INC): [2sc in next st] 2 times, sc in next 4 sts, [2sc in next st] 3 times, sc in next 4 sts, 2sc in next st
(20 sts).
Rnd 3 (INC): [2sc in next st] 4 times, sc in next 4 sts, [2sc in next st] 6 times, sc in next 4 sts, [2sc in next
st] 2 times (32 sts).
Rnd 5 (INC): [sc in next st, 2sc in next st] 4 times, sc in next 4 sts, [sc in next st, 2sc in next st] 6 times, sc
in next 4 sts, [sc in next st, 2sc in next st] 2 times (44 sts).
Rnd 6 (INC): [sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next st] 4 times, sc in next 4 sts, [sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next st] 6
times, sc in next 4 sts, [sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next st] 2 times (56 sts).
Rnd 8 (DEC): work BLO (fig.122), sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 17 sts, sc2tog,
sc in next 8 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 17 sts (52 sts).
Fasten off and change to yarn B.
Rnd 12: sc in every st (52 sts). Fasten off (fig.123).
Fig.122 Fig.123
Toe
Fold the piece in half as it’s shown on fig.124 and mark 2 central sts, then count 14 sts to the left and to
the right and mark these sts too (fig.125). 28 sts are between markers. Join yarn B and work BLO
(fig.126).
Fig.124 Fig.125 Fig.126
Then work flat as foll:

Row 1 (DEC): working BLO, ch3, dc in next st, [dc in next st, dc2tog] 8 times, dc in next 2 sts, turn (20 sts).
Row 2 (DEC): ch2, [sc in next st, sc2tog] 6 times, sc in next st, turn (14 sts).
Row 3 (DEC): ch2, sc in next 3 sts, [sc2tog] 3 times, sc in next 4 sts, turn (11 sts).
Row 4 (DEC): ch2, [sc in next st, sc2tog] 3 times, sc in next st, turn (8 sts).
Row 5 (DEC): ch1, sc6tog, sc in next st (3 sts). Fasten off.
Tongue
Join yarn as it’s shown on fig.127.
Row 1: sc in next 15 sts, turn (15 sts).
Rows 2-7: ch2, dc in next 15 sts (15 sts). Fasten off and weave in the end (fig.128).
Fig.127 Fig.128
Back part
Join yarn B as it’s shown on fig.129, counting 3 sts from the toe edge. Work FLO first 3 sts, then work
through both loops to last 3 sts, and work 3 sts FLO.
Row 1: sc in next 30 sts (30 sts), turn (fig.130).
Row 3: ch2, sk1, sc in next 26 sts, sk1, sc in next st, turn (28 sts).
Row 8: ch1, sc in every st, turn (24 sts). Fasten off.
Join yarn as it’s shown on fig.131-132 and work along the edge and work 3 turning chains in the corners:
sc in next 8 sts, sc in next 3 sts, sc in next 22 sts, sc in next 3 sts, sc in next 8 sts (44 sts). Fasten off.
Fig.129 Fig.130
Fig.131 Fig.132
Lace (make 2)
Ch100, fasten off. Insert laces, using a hook (see fig.133).
Fig.133
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Suggested substitute yarn:

Steel hook 2mm or size to obtain gauge,

Fig.1 Fig.2 Fig.3

Fig.4 Fig.5 Fig.6

Fig.8 Fig.9 Fig.10

Rep for the second leg.

Fig.13 Fig.14 Fig.15 Fig.16

Fasten off and change to yarn D.

Bottom skirt (#1):

Ruche for bottom skirt:

Middle skirt (#2):

Fig.33 Fig.34 Fig.35

Ruche for middle skirt:

Fig.38 Fig.39 Fig.40

Fig.41 Fig.42 Fig.43

Ruche for upper skirt:

Arm (Make 2) (fig.56):

Fig.57 Fig.58 Fig.59 Fig.60

Fig.67 Fig.68 Fig.69

Fig.72 Fig.73 Fig.74

Fig.78 Fig.79 Fig.80

Fig.89 Fig.90 Fig.91

Row 10: ch1, sc in every st, turn (51 sts).

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Fig.100 Fig.101 Fig.102

Rose (Make 3):

Flower (Make 6):

Ears (Make 2):

Pin and sew ears (fig.114).

Fig.117 Fig.118 Fig.119

Fig.124 Fig.125 Fig.126

Then work flat as foll:

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