Purple Unicorn

Purple Unicorn Crochet Blanket by EndlessKnotzCanada

Project Overview

The Purple Unicorn is an intermediate-level crochet blanket design created by independent designer EndlessKnotzCanada. This downloadable PDF pattern produces a finished blanket measuring 41 inches by 46 inches (140 by 210 centimeters), making it an ideal size for a cozy throw or lap blanket. The design features colorwork elements that create a unicorn motif using multiple yarn colors worked into a single crochet foundation.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

This pattern is constructed entirely using single crochet, the fundamental crochet stitch that creates a tight, dense fabric ideal for blankets and throws. The pattern employs color changes throughout the design, with the designer recommending the use of bobbins to manage yarn transitions smoothly and maintain clean color work. The blanket is worked in rows from a foundation chain, with consistent turning chains between rows to maintain stitch count and fabric structure.

The pattern begins with a foundation chain of 141 stitches, with single crochet worked into the first stitch from the hook and across all remaining chains. A turning chain of one is worked at the end of each row—an important note as this turning chain does not count as an active stitch in the pattern sequence.

Yarn and Materials

The Purple Unicorn pattern calls for worsted weight (4-ply) yarn in multiple colors. The designer suggests Big Twist Yarn with the following yardage requirements:

• 2 balls of purple
• 2 balls of black
• 4 balls of white
• 1 ball each of yellow, blue, and pink

Total stitch counts by color are provided in the pattern: White (21,146 stitches), Pink (5,166 stitches), Black (2,719 stitches), Blue (210 stitches), Yellow (46 stitches), and Purple (113 stitches), allowing crafters to calculate exact yardage needs based on their chosen yarn.

Hook Size and Gauge

This project uses an H 5.00mm crochet hook. The pattern specifies a gauge of 16 stitches in 4 inches and 17 rows in 4 inches, which is typical for worsted weight yarn worked in single crochet. Achieving proper gauge is essential for the blanket to reach its intended finished dimensions.

Skill Level and Difficulty

Rated as intermediate difficulty, the Purple Unicorn is suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who are comfortable with single crochet and ready to work with color changes. The pattern's complexity comes primarily from managing multiple yarn colors and following the colorwork chart rather than from advanced stitch techniques.