Easy Crochet Unicorn Beanie / Hat

This easy crochet Unicorn Beanie / Hat has been requested so many times.  Having been feeling under the weather with some pretty serious health issues, I really didn’t feel like making any new projects.  Now that I am feeling a little better I decided to start to go thru my request list once again.

At the top of that list crocheting an Easy Crochet Unicorn Beanie / Hat sounded like a fun project.   I used several colors to make the mane of the Unicorn.  You can choose your own colors.   The yarns that I have used are all from RedHeart Supersaver yarns but you can choose whichever brand you prefer as long as it is a medium weight yarn.

Easy to crochet Unicorn Beanie.

You will also find links to the YouTube Video tutorials for those who prefer a video tutorial on the last page of this post.   To purchase an Ad-Free PDF click here:  www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/unicorn-hat-16

Crochet hats are so fun to crochet.  This hat uses basic stitches and it’s a great way to use up all your colorful yarn scraps.  Most of the yarns I used are from left-over skeins from my latest amigurumi book which is available at Hobby Lobby stores.  It seems like most people I meet hate to waste yarn.

Crocheting this hat was fun but most of all it was easy to make.  I’m pretty happy with how it turned out.  I have also included a list of other fun character hats at the end of this post for your convenience.

Supplies needed Crochet Unicorn Beanie / Hat:

• Black yarn: http://amzn.to/2lf2gY8
• White yarn: http://amzn.to/2gBydok
• Yellow/Gold: http://amzn.to/2gHbJpM
• Pink: http://amzn.to/2xmRssA
• Turqua: http://amzn.to/2gB8KLM
• Stitch markers: http://amzn.to/2yKQMi4
• Scissors: http://amzn.to/2h6FUU
• Crochet Hook Set:http://amzn.to/2h6u0tC
• Poly-fil : http://amzn.to/2gA71Gq   Small amount of Poly-fiber fil to stuff horn.
• Rainbow Redheart Yarn ( small amounts)
• Purple   (Small amounts)
• Yarn needle

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Gauge:  4dc -= 1 inch

Crochet Hook  5.5mm  (I size)

Crochet Hook 5.0 mm (horn)

*Please note, this hat should fit older children/teens and some women. This fits me but I have a smaller head and not that much hair. Below you will find some suggestions for other hook sizes. Remember, everyone’s head size is different, these are just suggestions.

Hook suggestions:

*Please note, this hat should fit older children/teens and some women. This fits me but I have a smaller head and not that much hair. Below you will find some suggestions for other hook sizes. Remember, everyone’s head size is different, these are just suggestions.

Infant- Size E Hook, Babies Size Fhook, Toddler Size G hook. To crochet a beanie for an older child use a size H hook and a medium weight worsted yarn. For adults you can use a size J hook and a heavier weight of yarn (maybe even a chunky weight. The pattern is the same for all sizes. Only the size of hook and weight of yarn changes. This makes beanie pattern for all sizes. From Baby – adult size. Follow the same pattern

To begin Crochet Unicorn Beanie / Hat:  

Using white yarn (or color of your choice) and a 5.5 mm hook (Size I)

Magic Circle, chain 3 (counts as 1 double crochet here and thru-out), work 11 double crochet into circle, pull circle shut, slip stitch into 3rd chain

Rnd  2:  chain 3, double crochet into same st, 2 double crochets into each stitch (24 double crochet), slip stitch into 3rd chain

Rn 3:  chain 3,  double crochet into same st,  2 double crochet into each stitch (48 double crochet), slip stitch into 3rd chain

Round 4:  chain 3, *double crochet into next 3 stitches, 2 double crochet*, repeat from * to * to end of round, slip stitch into 3rd chain

Rounds 5 – 10 :  chain 3, 1 double crochet into each stitch, slip stitch into 3rd chain

Round 11 – 12 (change color to light pink or color of your choice):  chain 3,  *front post double crochet into next stitch, back post double crochet into next stitch,* repeat from * to * thru out round, slip stitch into 3rd chain.   After round 12 fasten off and sew in tails.

Easy Crochet Unicorn Beanie / Hat (Continued)

Horn (make 1):  (change to whichever color you prefer).  Use a 5.0 mm or H size hook.  Please note that you will be working in rounds.  Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round:

Magic circle,  chain 1, 4 single crochet into circle, pull shut

R2: 1 single crochet into each stitch (remember to use your stitch marker)

Rnd 3: *single crochet in next stitch, 2 single crochet*, repeat from * to *

Round 4: 1 single crochet in each stitch

R5:  *single crochet in next 2 stitches, 2 single crochet*, repeat from * to *

Rnd 6: 1 single crochet in each stitch

Round 7:  *single crochet in next 3 stitches, 2 single crochet*, repeat from * to *

R8: 1 single crochet in each stitch

Rnd 9: *single crochet in next 4 stitches, 2 single crochet*, repeat from * to *

Round 10: 1 single crochet in each stitch

R11:  *single crochet in next 5 stitches, 2 single crochet*, repeat from * to *

Rnd 12 – 13:  1 single crochet in each stitch,  slip stitch into first stitch after last round.

Lightly stuff the horn using poly-fil.  Do not over-stuff the horn as you do not want the poly-fil to show thru your stitches.

Easy Crochet Unicorn Beanie / Hat (Continued)

Ears:  Make 2 in white and 2 in Pink

Chain 8, 1 half double crochet into each stitch

Row 2: chain 2, 1 half double crochet into each stitch

R 3: chain 2, half double crochet decrease over next 2 stitches, half double crochet in next 2 stitches, half double crochet decrease over next 2 stitches, half double crochet over 2nd ch

Row 4: chain 2, half double crochet decrease over next 2 stitches, half double crochet, half double crochet decrease over next 2 stitches

Row 5, chain 2, half double crochet decrease over next 2 stitches, half double crochet, fasten off.

Sew 1 pink over 1 white ear using  a basic whip stitch.  (I used white yarn) Repeat for otherear.    Now using white yarn sew ears to hat.

Easy Crochet Unicorn Beanie / Hat (Continued)

Curly Q’s  aka  Corkscrews. (make 12) –  I made 2 curly q’s of each color for a total of 12 curly q’s.  You can make more or less depending on how long and full you want your mane.

Leaving a tail of approximately 10 inches Chain 20,  beginning on the 2nd chain from the hook (loop on the hook doesn’t count as a chain) work 3 single crochets into each chain.  Fasten off after the last stitch and sew in tails.   You will need to shape your curly q’s with your hand.  The YouTUbe video tutorial will show you how to do this along with all the other steps for this hat.

If you prefer to have shorter Curly Q’s in the front part of the Unicorn face you can chain a total of 14 chains and then begin your 3 single crochet into each chain.  You can adjust the length of your curly q’s by changing the number of beginning chains.

Putting it all together:

Sewing on the Horn: Using a basic hand whip stitch sew the horn to the hat.   Put the hat on the person who will be wearing it.  Now you can use a stitch marker to mark the position of where you want your horn to go.  You can use the rounds of your hat as a guideline

Adding the Curly Q’s:  Using a crochet hook… pull the tail of each curly q thru to the back of the hat.  I lined mine up to form a line from just above the center of the horn and continuing to the top and back of hat.  Alternate the colors of your Curly Q’s to give added interest.  Once you have pulled 2 tails of the curly q’s go ahead and tie them to the inside of the hat.

Curly Q placement guide  here: 

Sleeping Eye embroidery (Optional) Using black yarn:   Put your hat on and use a stitch marker to mark where you want your eye to go.  Using an embroidery backstitch I outlined a sleeping eye and added eyelashes.  You leave it without eyes if you prefer.

Photo here:

Crochet Unicorn face

If you prefer a Video tutorial the Link for my Free YouTube Videos are located on the next page.  Please be sure to share with all of your crafty friends.  Sharing is caring.

If you enjoy crocheting fun character hats here are a few others you might like:

Llama Hat: https://allcraftschannel.com/easy-crochet-llama-hat/

Lion Hat:  https://allcraftschannel.com/hat-monday-crochet-lion-hat-courtesy-of-lion-brand-yarns/

Elf hat: https://allcraftschannel.com/who-doesnt-love-an-elf-i-certain-do/

Bunny hat: easy-to-crochet-bunny-hat-in-time-for-easter

Wolf Hat: whos-afraid-of-the-big-bad-wolf-certainly-not-us

Minion Hat:  https://allcraftschannel.com/crochet-despicable-me-inspired-minion-beanies/

Santa Hat:   https://allcraftschannel.com/something-new-on-my-youtube-channel/

YouTube Tutorial Video links go here: