Elicorn (Uniphant) Plushie

Elicorn (Uniphant) Plushie by Lisa Ferrel

What Is Being Made

The Elicorn (Uniphant) Plushie is a stuffed toy creature combining elephant and unicorn features, designed by Lisa Ferrel. This downloadable crochet pattern produces a finished plushie measuring approximately 10 inches tall from feet to the top of the horn and 13 inches long from nose to tail. The design is suitable for intermediate-level crocheters and creates a three-dimensional amigurumi-style toy perfect for children or collectors.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

This pattern uses fundamental crochet techniques appropriate for stuffed toy construction. The body and legs are worked in continuous rounds using single crochet stitches, a standard method for creating seamless amigurumi pieces. The pattern employs increases (working multiple stitches into a single stitch) to shape rounded forms, which is essential for building the three-dimensional structure of the plushie's body and limbs.

The pattern begins with either a traditional chain-2 foundation or a magic circle technique, allowing crocheters to choose their preferred method for starting rounds. Increases are strategically placed using the pattern *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc* to create gradual shaping, and *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* for more controlled expansion. This graduated increase method ensures smooth, evenly-distributed shaping throughout the toy.

Stitches Used

• Single Crochet (sc) – the primary stitch used throughout the entire pattern for both body and leg construction
• Chain (ch) – used for foundation stitches at the beginning of rounds
• Increases – created by working 2 single crochet stitches into one stitch to expand rounds

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Elicorn pattern requires worsted weight yarnSize G (4.00 mm) crochet hook. The gauge is 4 single crochet stitches and 5 rows of single crochet per 1 inch when using the specified hook size.

Yarn quantities include 6 ounces of white worsted yarn for the main body and small amounts of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, and gold for color accents and details. The pattern notes that the rainbow elicorn variation can be made using Red Heart Favorite Stripe yarn, which provides built-in color changes. Additional materials include:

• Two 12 mm black safety eyes for facial features
• Fiberfil stuffing for filling the completed plushie
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends and assembling pieces
• 12-inch white pipe cleaner (optional) for shaping the trunk

Pattern Structure

The pattern is organized by component, with separate instructions for the body and legs. Each section begins with foundation rounds that establish the base circumference, followed by subsequent rounds that shape and define the piece. The use of continuous rounds without joining between rounds streamlines construction and reduces visible seams in the finished toy.