Once Upon a Cheerio

Always be yourself. Unless you can be a unicorn. Then always be a unicorn.

Unicorns are the symbolism of every happy dream that we've ever dreamt and tried to wish into reality. They are also used to define people and things that are exquisite, rare and desirable. It's a term that covers everything we want to be and/or want to have in life.

As Britney S. Pierce (from Glee) puts it: A unicorn is someone who knows they're magical and isn't afraid to show it.

Our children are unicorns and unique in their own ways. So let's add a bit of creativity and imagination back into our lives with these magical unicorn crochet patterns.

Here is a collection of the most adorable unicorn crochet patterns on the Internet. Most of them are free, but I've added a couple of paid patterns at the end because they are just too fun and magical to pass up.

Free patterns:

1. One Dog Woof: Rainbow Cuddles Crochet Unicorn

My mom actually made this one for me for my baby shower 3 years ago! I tell my kiddos that it's an heirloom piece and to be enjoyed by the eyes and not to be played with because I don't want them to ruin it! This one will always remain a special piece because my mom, my kids' grandma, made it for them.

2. Jess Huff: Jazzy the Unicorn

I came across this free pattern on Pinterest and instantly fell in love with how adorable this unicorn is, yet it was my first time stumbling upon Jess Huff's blog. Jess has a bunch of other free patterns on her blog. Go check it out!

3. The Friendly Red Fox: Crochet Unicorn

This is another endearing amigurumi unicorn that is available for free from The Friendly Red Fox. The floral crown makes her look especially girly.

4. Little Yarn Friends: Lil' Fluffy Unicorn

It's so fluffy I'm gonna die!!! Despicable Me, anyone? This little fluffy unicorn that Agnes won at the fair with Gru can be yours now too! Something about this crazy looking unicorn that makes your heart melt when you look at him.

5. 5 Little Monsters: Lucy's Crochet Unicorn

Lucy is such a lucky girl to have this unicorn created just for her. This unicorn is another one of those snuggly-looking amigurumi. This unicorn would make a perfect gift for little ones who want a unicorn to cuddle to sleep.

6. 3amgracedesigns: Unicorn Kawaii Cuddler

I'm surprised by the detail in this kawaii cuddler design. It would make a great addition to your child's room, nursery or a simply adorable baby shower gift.

7. Spin a Yarn Crochet: Ragdoll Unicorn

Ragdolls seem to be pretty popular crochet projects as I've been seeing them pop up quite frequently on Pinterest lately. I have yet to make one myself but this unicorn reminds me of Inside Out's Rainbow Unicorn, the actress from Dream Productions.

8. Inkugurumi: Always wanted to be a unicorn?

If you're not interested in having a pet unicorn but to be a unicorn yourself, try out this pattern! This cute floral decorated headband will sure make heads turn as transform you into a lovable unicorn.

9. Repeat Crafter Me: Crochet Unicorn Hat

Winter's coming? Here's another crochet pattern that can turn you into a charming unicorn. This hat would be perfect for some whimsical photoshoots.

10. Busting Stitches: Unicorn Hood

I've seen this photo floating around on Pinterest for a while now. I love how comfy this hood looks. I honestly can't believe that this one is a free pattern. I would love to make one, except my children are too young to appreciate it right now. Would I look too silly if I wore this around Vancouver City?

Paid Patterns:

Depending on your philosophy, I often go for the free patterns, but I mean, if it is extremely irreplaceable and there's no other like it out there, I would be willing to spend the money to buy it. Of course, this also helps support the designer as well. So here are the adorable unicorn paid patterns that I love!

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11. A Morning Cup of Jo: Hugo the Baby Unicorn

This is actually the very first crochet pattern that I ever bought. I love all of A Morning Cup of Jo's creations and had been following her work on Instagram and her blog for a while. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like she is writing patterns anymore because her blog has not been updated since 2013. Anyhow, you can still buy this pattern from her Etsy store.

12. MyKrissieDolls: Piem the Horse and Emmie the Unicorn

Piem the Horse is a paid pattern, but as you can see from the photo, he is easily transformed into a zebra and a unicorn. Once you buy the pattern for Piem the Horse, you can find the free pattern modification to turn it into Emmie the Unicorn here.

13. TheVelvetAcorn: The Ulyne Unicorn Hooded Scarf

This beautiful unicorn hooded scarf looks so cozy. I love how it even has pockets to keep your hands warm during the winter. And if you're more comfortable with knitting, The Velvet Acorn has a knitted version of this scarf as well!

14. Pepika: Peachy Rose the Unicorn

This little unicorn looks kinda sad but so cute at the same time. Whatever that is bothering it, I just want to go up to it and make all her problems go away!

15. Mostly Stitchin: Crochet Unicorn

Look at that sweet sweet face on this unicorn. The creator of this unicorn purposely created this unicorn with those dreamy/sleepy eyes that make her look even more sweet and charming.

With all these beautiful unicorn creations for inspiration, which one are you going to make next?

If you have a unicorn crochet pattern that I should see, let me know in the comments below!

Reasons why I hate being a mom (listed in no particular order):

When it takes forever to get out the door and just when you are finally ready, your toddler decides to strip naked and run around the house.
When your toddler asks for something to eat, and then after you open it or cook it, she decides that she doesn't want to eat it anymore.
When you've showered and changed into nice clean clothes and then your baby decides she wants to come give you a hug at the same time she's about to sneeze and then gets snot all over your hair.
When your toddler gets frustrated because they can't talk and tell you what they want yet, and then you get frustrated because you can't figure out what they want.
When you're having a hard time falling asleep at night, and then once you fall asleep, your baby decides it's time to wake up and play.
When you're going through 3 months postpartum and your hair falls out in clumps. Then another 4 months after that, your friends ask you why you cut your bangs so short.
When your toddler decides to take off her diaper during their nap and pee in her sleep. Oh, and while I'm on that topic, the never-ending piles of laundry.
When you get postpartum depression. But I'll save that story for another day.
When your baby keeps throwing things overboard their high chair or out of their crib just to see how gravity works.
When your baby has a blowout diaper, then while you're changing them, they pee on the change mat and get their onesie all soaked. Next, you decide "OK, she needs a bath," and then just as you put the baby in the bathtub, your toddler walks in and steps on the puddle of pee. True story.

And so when my childfree friends tell me that they promised their partner that "nothing's going to change just because they have kids", I silently laugh in my head..... Let's face it, just their nap times alone dictate your life for the first 3 years of their life.

But despite all those things, I love my children. And for them, I would give them the world, except, they are my world. As some people would say, the nights are long, but the years are short. Love them a little more before they're not so little anymore.

Happy Mother's Day, Y'all!