I-LOVE-UNICORNS BABY LOVEY
I'm making a set of loveys for a charity and this is my take on the Unicorn Lovey.
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General yarn info : The yarn used today is not specific to this pattern.
You can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.
International yarns : Among the international yarns I have used in this thickness, I’d suggest Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Hilaza Rustica Eclat , Alize cotton yarn and Alize bamboo yarn , Lily Sugar n' Cream cotton yarn, Caron Simply Soft , Bernat Softee chunky.
Double Crochet : dc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk);
[yo, draw through 2 lps] twice. One dc made.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/xdnjB27zpYo
Chainless start for Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of dc.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/wskv3iTjRx0 Skill level : Easy
Size made : ~ 10” x 10”
Instructions : Using U.S terminology
This pattern is made up of three parts
Part 1 : Make the tiny little snuggle blanket / lovey
Part 2 : Make the baby unicorn stuff toy
Finishing : Put them all together
Part 1 : Make the tiny little snuggle blanket
You can choose any granny square pattern but here's what I've done
For today's creation, I've used the Linen stitch.
Start Row 1 : with as many odd number of fsc as you need for the width of your little lovey. Turn.
Single Crochet : Sc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (2 lps on hk); yo, draw through both lps. One sc made. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/ghACqBpA-3k Row 2 : sc in the 1st fsc ;
(ch 1, sk next fsc, sc in the next fsc) ;
rep (to) till the end. Turn
Row 3 : sc in the 1st sc ;
sc in the 1st ch-1 sp ;
(ch 1, sk next sc, sc in the next ch-1 sp) ;
rep (to) till the last ch-1 sp ;
sc in the last sc. Turn
Row 4 : sc in the 1st sc ;
(ch 1, sk next sc, sc in the next ch-1 sp) ;
rep (to) till the end. Turn
Rep Rows 3 & 4 till you get the size you want for your little lovey.
I finally ran a round of sc all around for a neat finish.
Remember to work 1 sc in each sc and 1 sc in each ch-1 sp ; working 3 sc in each corner for a neat turn and finish.
Now if you are using a multi colored yarn, you're good to go - but otherwise, look at these video tutorials on how to work with multiple colored yarns for a beautiful checkered effect.
Part 2 : Make the baby unicorn stuff toy
With stuff toys, it is preferable to work in spirals without joining. Instead of using a marker, I prefer to add a contrast thread / yarn for the last/first stitch
This works for me.. Use whatever route that suits you to mark rounds and work in spirals Get the pattern for the oh so cute unicorn toy at https://blog.clover-usa.com/2022/03/01/unicorn-baby-lovey-crochet-pattern/
For my unicorn mane I used some feather yarn that I have bought from Canada. For Indians : we do get some yarns locally too. Check here , here , here or one with some bling on it here
Finishing : Put them all together
Once you have finished the baby unicorn stuff toy, all you need to do is attach it neatly to the centre of your lovey. You could choose to keep it at one corner as well. Then you take lovely photos of the child you have made this for and post it on social media.. remember to show me your work as well - I'm on FB and all my social media handles are right here at the bottom of this blog.
and this is one cute bundle of happiness for someone you love..
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