I have found this summer that it was nice to do lots of small projects as they were both ideal for when it was far too hot to be working on one of my blankets and also quick enough to be able to come up with a variety of new ideas. One of these new ideas is my unicorn rucksack phone case. I found the inspiration from seeing lots of images on stationary and also gifts in the shops that are open for the summer holiday trade.
Having this new idea in my head the next stop was to work out how to convert the basic pattern shape into a unicorn, to add on the desired features. Using white double knit wool the bag shape, straps and flap were crocheted as before. Next were the ears including the inner colour section. These were very similar to the ones that I have done before for the foxes but this time I completed one row without increasing once all increases had been done, and then for the final row I decreased on each end to bring the ear shape in. I really like how this simple change has added to the character of the unicorn. The horn was done from the tip, increasing until the desired width was achieved.
The hardest part I found was how to add the mane and make it look magical. A key feature of a unicorn in my opinion! I had seen several where single strands of wool had been latched/hooked on to the main crochet fabric. Although this had a cute look it wasn't quite the desired effect that I wanted. More surfing of the internet and I found what I wanted. There was a 3D toy that had been done with the wool looking like cute curls. Now to find out how it was done. You tube here was definitely my friend and they were so easy to do. One length of chain and then three trebles into each chain on the return. So simple but very effective.
I really like how the final unicorn has turned out. The facial features finish off the cute look. I have lots of colour change wool so am planning to make several more and see how the curls will look when the wool is crocheted up.
