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Plush Backpack Unicorn Amigurumi Pattern

Plush Backpack Unicorn Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Plush Backpack Unicorn Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern guides you to crochet a plush backpack unicorn with a flap, straps, handle, cord and a detailed unicorn head. It uses soft velvet yarn for a squishy finish and includes instructions for the mane, horn and legs. You will learn to join the flap to the bag and assemble all parts for a professional-looking result.

Plush Backpack Unicorn Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern is designed for intermediate crocheters and includes photo references for clarity. Finished bag size and materials are specified so you can prepare before you start.

Why You'll Love This Plush Backpack Unicorn Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines practical design with playful details — a backpack that doubles as a cuddly toy. I enjoy how the plush velvet yarn creates a soft, inviting texture that children love to touch. I also appreciate the clear step-by-step construction: flap, bag body, straps and the charming unicorn head come together in a satisfying way. Sewing the mane and arranging the curls is one of my favorite finishing touches, and it always brings the unicorn to life when complete.

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Switch Things Up

I love customizing this pattern by changing yarn colors for a totally different look; try a mint base with lavender mane for a fresh palette.

I often change yarn weight and hook size to make a mini keychain version or a larger cuddly backpack; adjust hooks and expect size differences.

I sometimes embroider expressive eyebrows or a smiling mouth to change the unicorn's personality before attaching the head.

Try using variegated yarn for the mane strands instead of single-color curls to create a rainbow effect with less sewing work.

I recommend adding a small pocket inside the backpack by crocheting a rectangle and sewing it to the inner back panel for practical storage.

For a toddler-safe version, I remove safety eyes and embroider the eyes with yarn or thread to avoid loose parts.

I like to stiffen the flap slightly by sewing a thin piece of interfacing inside or adding an inner lining for a firmer closure.

Want a more realistic horn? I sometimes wrap the cotton horn with metallic thread for a glittery spiral effect that catches the light.

I experiment with adding little removable outfits or tiny hats for the unicorn — making a wardrobe makes the piece more playful.

When gifting, I add a name tag sewn to the handle or inside the flap; it personalizes the backpack and makes it extra special.

I also recommend trying different button styles for the closure — a colorful wooden button or a novelty button changes the look instantly.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Using a different yarn weight than recommended can change the final size and drape; use the specified Super Bulky velvet yarn or adjust hook size and expectations accordingly. ✗ Skipping stitch markers at the start of rounds leads to miscounted rounds and uneven shaping; place a marker at the beginning of every round to stay accurate. ✗ Not cutting and securing color changes correctly causes loose ends and gaps; cut the yarn and weave color changes into the next row as instructed to secure transitions. ✗ Understuffing or overstuffing limbs results in floppy or bulging shapes; stuff gradually and evenly, checking shape as you go for a natural look. ✗ Sewing parts without pinning causes misaligned placement of head or straps; pin and check positioning before permanently stitching pieces in place.

Plush Backpack Unicorn Amigurumi Pattern

Make a delightful plush backpack shaped like a unicorn with this detailed crochet pattern. You will create a soft backpack with a charming unicorn head, mane, horn, legs and straps — perfect as a gift for a child. The pattern uses plush velvet yarn and clear step-by-step instructions so you can follow along with confidence. Enjoy crafting a whimsical, wearable toy you and your little one will adore.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Plush Backpack Unicorn Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Super Bulky / Super Chunky / 14ply velvet yarn (HIMALAYA DOLPHIN BABY) - 2 skeins of pink (main color)
  • 02
    Dark pink velvet yarn - approx 1/4 skein for accents (flap edge, strap edges, feet)
  • 03
    Cream velvet yarn - small amount for unicorn head
  • 04
    Various pastel colors (small amounts) for mane and tail strands
  • 05
    Sport weight / 4ply yarn (YarnArt JEANS or Alize Cotton Gold) in yellow - small amount for the horn

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.75 mm
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 3.00 mm
  • 03
    Crochet hook size 2.25 mm
  • 04
    Hook 3 mm (for ears and small parts)
  • 05
    Sewing needle
  • 06
    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 07
    Wooden button (for flap closure)
  • 08
    Safety eyes 15 mm (2 pieces)
  • 09
    Scissors
  • 10
    Stitch markers
  • 11
    Polyester stuffing (toy stuffing)
  • 12
    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Notes :

Info :

Tip: If plush yarn is crumble, use cotton thread matching color to sew on pieces.

— FLAP :

Round 1 :

ch2, crochet 5 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook. Do not pull the ring. Turn. (5)

Round 2 :

t-ch, 1 sc, inc * 4, turn (9)

Round 3 :

t-ch, (sc, inc) * 4, 1 sc, turn (13)

Round 4 :

t-ch, (2 sc, inc) * 4, 1 sc, turn (17)

Round 5 :

t-ch, (3 sc, inc) * 4, 1 sc, turn (21)

Round 6 :

t-ch, (4 sc, inc) * 4, 1 sc, turn (25)

Round 7 :

t-ch, (5 sc, inc) * 4, 1 sc, turn (29)

Round 8 :

t-ch, (7 sc, inc) * 3, 5 sc, turn (32)

Round 9 :

t-ch, (8 sc, inc) * 3, 5 sc (35)

Round 10 :

t-ch, (9 sc, inc) * 3, 5 sc (38)

Info :

Do not turn. Work along the top of the flap.

Round 11 :

t-ch, 21 sc, turn (21)

Round 12-18 :

t-ch, 21 sc, turn (6 rows)

Round 19 :

t-ch, 21 sc (21). Do not turn.

Info :

Change color to dark pink. Cut the pink yarn. Then work in rounds. Crochet the yarn ends after color changing into stitches of the next row.

Round 20 :

t-ch, 25 sc, ch3, skip 3 stitches, 25 sc, turn (53)

Round 21 :

t-ch, 53 reverse sc (53), sl st

— BACKPACK :

Info :

Crochet with pink yarn. Ch20. Start on the second chain from the hook.

Round 1 :

18 sc, 3 sc in the last chain, on the other side of the chain: 17 sc, inc, inc into t-ch (42). Place a marker.

Round 2 :

inc, 15 sc, (inc, 1 sc) * 2, inc, 17 sc, (inc, 1 sc) * 2 (48)

Round 3 :

inc, 1 sc, inc, 15 sc, (inc, 1 sc) * 4, inc, 15 sc, (inc, 1 sc) * 3 (58)

Round 4 :

inc, 1 sc, inc, 16 sc, (inc, 3 sc) * 3, inc, 18 sc, (inc, 3 sc) * 2 (66)

Round 5 :

inc, 3 sc, inc, 18 sc, (inc, 4 sc) * 3, inc, 17 sc (inc, 4 sc) * 2 (74)

Round 6 :

74 sc (74)

Round 7 :

BLO 74 sc (74)

Round 8-16 :

74 sc (9 rounds)

Round 17 :

32 sc, dec, 35 sc, dec, 3 sc (72)

Round 18-36 :

72 sc (19 rounds)

Info :

Join the flap in the next round.

Round 37 :

1 sc, 23 sc with the flap, 48 sc (72), sl st.

— STRAPS :

Round 1 :

Crochet with dark pink yarn. Work in rows. ch71, start from the second chain on the hook: 70 sc, turn (70)

Round 2-4 :

t-ch, 70 sc (3 rows)

Info :

You can make the straps longer or shorter. Make more or less chains. My straps are 50 cm long. Cut the yarn. Leave the end for sewing pieces. Sew the straps at the bottom of the backpack between rounds 7 and 11, at the top of the backpack between rounds 32 and 36. Distance between straps 12 sc.

— HANDLE :

Round 1 :

Crochet with pink yarn. Work in rows. ch21, start from the second chain on the hook: 20 sc, turn (20)

Round 2-3 :

t-ch, 20 sc (20 rows)

Info :

Cut the yarn. Leave the end for sewing pieces. Sew on the handle.

— CORD :

Info :

Crochet with pink yarn. Ch150. Step back at the top of the backpack 2 rounds and stretch the cord between the stitches, after folding the backpack, as shown in the photo. Make knots at the ends. Sew a button between rounds 23 and 27.

— UNICORN :

Info :

HEAD. Begin to crochet with cream yarn.

Round 1 :

ch2, crochet 6 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook (6)

Round 2 :

inc *6 (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)

Round 4 :

1 sc, inc (2 sc, inc) * 5, 1 sc (24)

Round 5-7 :

24 sc (3 rounds)

Info :

Change color to pink. Cut the cream yarn.

Round 8 :

24 sc (24)

Round 9 :

9 sc, 6 inc, 9 sc (30)

Round 10 :

9 sc, (1 sc, inc) * 6, 9 sc (36)

Round 11 :

(5 sc, inc) * 6 (42)

Round 12-14 :

42 sc (3 rounds)

Info :

Insert safety eyes between rounds 10 and 11. Distance between eyes 10-11 sc.

Round 15 :

(5 sc, dec) * 6 (36)

Round 16 :

2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) * 5, 2 sc (30)

Round 17 :

(3 sc, dec) * 6 (24)

Info :

Stuff the head. Leave the end for sewing pieces.

— EARS (make 2) :

Round 1 :

Crochet with pink yarn. Crochet with hook 3 mm. ch2, crochet 4 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook (4)

Round 2 :

(1 sc, inc) * 2 (6)

Round 3 :

(2 sc, inc) * 2 (8)

Round 4 :

(1 sc, inc) * 4 (12)

Round 5 :

12 sc (12)

Round 6 :

(3 sc, dec) * 2 (10)

Info :

Cut the yarn. Leave the yarn tail to sew pieces.

— HORN :

Info :

Crochet with cotton yellow yarn. Crochet with hook 2.25 mm.

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

(2 sc, inc) * 2 (8)

Round 3 :

8 sc (8)

Round 4 :

(3 sc, inc) * 2 (10)

Round 5 :

10 sc (10)

Round 6 :

(4 sc, inc) * 2 (12)

Round 7 :

12 sc (12)

Round 8 :

(3 sc, inc) * 3 (15)

Round 9 :

15 sc (15)

Round 10 :

(4 sc, inc) * 3 (18)

Round 11 :

18 sc (18) sl st.

Info :

Cut the yarn. Leave the yarn tail for sewing. Stuff the horn.

— Strands for the mane and tail (make 10) :

Info :

You can crochet them in a different color or in the same color. Ch 40, from the second chain on the hook: 39 inc. Fasten off and cut the yarn. Leave the end for sewing.

— FORELEGS (make 2) :

Round 1 :

Crochet with dark pink yarn. ch2, crochet 6 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook (6)

Round 2 :

inc * 6 (12)

Round 3 :

(3 sc, inc) * 3 (15)

Round 4 :

BLO 15 sc (15)

Info :

Change color to pink. Cut the dark pink yarn.

Round 5-6 :

15 sc (2 rounds)

Round 7 :

dec, 13 sc (14)

Round 8 :

dec, 12 sc (13)

Round 9 :

dec, 11 sc (12)

Round 10 :

dec, 10 sc (11)

Round 11 :

dec, 9 sc (10)

Round 12-13 :

10 sc (2 rounds)

Info :

Stuff the lower foreleg. Fold it in half and crochet 5 sc through both sides. Cut the yarn. Leave the yarn tail for sewing pieces.

— HIND LEGS (make 2) :

Round 1 :

Begin to crochet with dark pink yarn. ch2, crochet 6 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook (6)

Round 2 :

inc * 6 (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)

Round 4 :

BLO 18 sc (18)

Info :

Change color to pink. Cut the dark pink yarn.

Round 5-6 :

18 sc (2 rounds)

Round 7 :

(7 sc, dec) * 2 (16)

Round 8 :

(6 sc, dec) * 2 (14)

Round 9 :

dec, 12 sc (13)

Round 10 :

dec, 11 sc (12)

Round 11 :

dec, 10 sc (11)

Round 12 :

dec, 9 sc (10)

Round 13 :

10 sc (10)

Info :

Stuff the lower leg. Fold it in half and crochet 5 sc through both sides. Cut the yarn. Leave the yarn tail to sew pieces.

— Assembly :

Assembly 1 :

Sew the ears between rounds 13 and 16 of the head at a distance of 7 sc.

Assembly 2 :

Sew the horn to the head between rounds 11 and 13.

Assembly 3 :

Embroider nostrils and lashes with dark pink chenille thread.

Assembly 4 :

Sew the head to the flap of the backpack.

Assembly 5 :

Sew on the hind legs between rounds 8 and 11.

Assembly 6 :

Sew forelegs between rounds 22 and 27. Sew 5 strands to the head.

Assembly 7 :

Sew 5 strands of the tail to the back between the straps.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the ears between rounds 13 and 16 of the head at a distance of 7 sc.
  • Sew the horn to the head between rounds 11 and 13.
  • Embroider nostrils and lashes with dark pink chenille thread and secure ends.
  • Sew the head to the flap of the backpack, centering it before stitching for symmetry.
  • Sew on the hind legs between rounds 8 and 11, ensuring legs are evenly spaced.
  • Sew forelegs between rounds 22 and 27 and sew 5 strands to the head for the mane.
  • Sew 5 strands of the tail to the back between the straps and attach the button to secure the cord.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in continuous rounds, in rows and in a spiral for smooth seaming and even fabric.
  • 💡The size of the backpack is approximately 21 cm wide and 24 cm high; gauge and yarn choices affect the final size.
  • 💡At the beginning of each round use a marker or a thread of a different color to identify the start of the round.
  • 💡If using plush yarn that sheds or crumbles, stitch pieces on with matching cotton thread to secure them.

This plush backpack unicorn pattern brings magic and function together in one adorable crochet project. It includes clear instructions for the flap, body, straps, handle, cord and a charming unicorn head with mane and horn. Perfect for gifting or a cozy handmade accessory for a child. 🧶🦄

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished backpack measures approximately 21 cm wide and 24 cm high when using the recommended Super Bulky velvet yarn and the specified hook sizes.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but the final size and texture will change; adjust your hook size accordingly and expect a different finished measurement.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so familiarity with basic stitches, increases, decreases and working in the round is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in about 8-10 hours, though time may vary depending on experience, speed and how much time you spend on assembly and finishing.