Unicorn crochet blanket pattern (C2C)

Looking for a magical crochet blanket that little ones will love? This unicorn crochet blanket pattern is a charming corner-to-corner (C2C) design featuring a bold unicorn silhouette set against soft, colorful stripes.

Worked as one continuous C2C project using worsted weight yarn, this blanket is a fun and rewarding make for intermediate crocheters. It’s the perfect size for a baby or child blanket and makes a sweet handmade gift for birthdays, nurseries, or unicorn-loving kids.

Scroll down for the free pattern, including sizing, materials, and helpful tips to guide you through the entire project.

What is corner-to-corner crochet (C2C)?

Corner-to-corner crochet (also called C2C) is a technique where you crochet diagonally instead of in rows. The project is built using small blocks made of chains and double crochet stitches, starting in one corner and growing row by row until you reach the widest point, then decreasing to finish the opposite corner.

C2C is especially popular for crochet blankets because it works up quickly and makes color changes easy—perfect for graphic designs like this unicorn crochet blanket worked as one continuous C2C project.

Why you’ll love this pattern

• Whimsical unicorn design – A bold unicorn silhouette that kids and babies will adore
• One-piece C2C construction – Worked continuously with no panels to join
• Great for intermediate crocheters – A satisfying project with color changes and clean shaping
• Perfect gift size – Ideal for baby blankets, toddler beds, or cozy kid throws
• Customizable colors – Change up the background stripes to match any nursery or theme
• Bonus horse option – Includes instructions to turn the unicorn into a horse using the same C2C layout.

Free unicorn crochet blanket pattern details

Here’s everything you need to know before you start this free unicorn blanket, including materials, finished size, and helpful notes.

Skill level

Intermediate. This corner-to-corner (C2C) blanket includes color changes and graphic shaping. You should be comfortable with basic C2C stitches and managing yarn colors before starting.

Materials needed

• H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook: Use this size or the hook size needed to meet gauge.
• Worsted weight yarn (#4): In two contrasting colors.
• Yarn needle: For weaving in ends.
• Scissors: For cutting yarn.
• Stitch markers (optional): Helpful for counting rows or marking corners.

Yarn yardage

This blanket uses two colors of worsted weight yarn. Yardage may vary slightly depending on your tension, but the amounts below were sufficient for the sample blanket.

Total blanket weight:
Approximately 1,256 grams (44.3 oz)

Yardage by color

• Color A (main color):
  Approximately 1,020 grams (36 oz)
• Color B (contrast color):
  Approximately 236 grams (8.3 oz)

Yarn used for the sample blanket

To recreate the blanket exactly as shown, I used:

• Color A: Caron Baby Cakes in Candy Hearts
  → 5 skeins (approximately 1,020 grams total)
• Color B: Red Heart Super Saver in White
  → 236 grams (about 2 regular skeins or 1 jumbo skein)

Printable PDF pattern

If you prefer an easy, print-friendly version of this unicorn crochet blanket pattern, a printable PDF is available in my Etsy shop. The PDF includes the full pattern instructions in a clean, ad-free format, making it perfect for printing or saving on your device.

Finished measurements

My crochet unicorn blanket measures approximately 44 inches wide by 52 inches long (112 cm × 132 cm).

Gauge

Gauge isn’t critical for this blanket, but it will affect the finished size. If your stitches are looser or tighter than mine, your blanket may turn out slightly larger or smaller.

8 C2C blocks (ch 3 + 3 dc) = 4 inches (10 cm)

✅ Too many blocks in 4 inches? Try a larger hook.
✅ Too few blocks in 4 inches? Try a smaller hook.

Crochet abbreviations

• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• ch/chs = chain/chains
• st/sts = stitch/stitches
• sl st = slip stitch

Pattern notes

• This blanket uses the corner-to-corner (C2C) technique.
• You can follow the graph or the written instructions.
• Horse version note: The unicorn and horse versions are identical through Row 143. For the horse version, once the image is complete, finish the blanket using only the background color.
• Each C2C block is made of ch 3 + 3 dc.
• ↙ Right-side rows: You are looking at the front of the blanket.
• ↗ Wrong-side rows: You are looking at the back of the blanket.
• Tip: In C2C, you turn your work at the end of each row, so the front and back alternate.
• The pattern is written in US crochet terms.

New to C2C? Start with my video tutorial

If you’re new to corner-to-corner crochet, start with my beginner-friendly C2C video tutorial. It walks you through the basic C2C block, plus increases and decreases, using a small practice panel before you begin this blanket.

Unicorn crochet blanket pattern instructions

Make the crochet unicorn blanket by following the graph or the written instructions, changing colors as indicated.

Unicorn graph

Download the unicorn blanket graph, which is split over 4 pages. Start in the bottom right corner and work toward the top left corner, marking off each block as you go.

Unicorn written instructions

↙ Row 1: A x 1 (1 block)
↗ Row 2: A x 2 (2 blocks)
↙ Row 3: A x 3 (3 blocks)
↗ Row 4: A x 4 (4 blocks)
↙ Row 5: A x 5 (5 blocks)
↗ Row 6: A x 6 (6 blocks)
↙ Row 7: A x 7 (7 blocks)
↗ Row 8: A x 8 (8 blocks)
↙ Row 9: A x 9 (9 blocks)
↗ Row 10: A x 10 (10 blocks)
↙ Row 11: A x 11 (11 blocks)
↗ Row 12: A x 12 (12 blocks)
↙ Row 13: A x 13 (13 blocks)
↗ Row 14: A x 14 (14 blocks)
↙ Row 15: A x 15 (15 blocks)
↗ Row 16: A x 16 (16 blocks)
↙ Row 17: A x 17 (17 blocks)
↗ Row 18: A x 18 (18 blocks)
↙ Row 19: A x 19 (19 blocks)
↗ Row 20: A x 20 (20 blocks)
↙ Row 21: A x 21 (21 blocks)
↗ Row 22: A x 22 (22 blocks)
↙ Row 23: A x 23 (23 blocks)
↗ Row 24: A x 24 (24 blocks)
↙ Row 25: A x 25 (25 blocks)
↗ Row 26: A x 26 (26 blocks)
↙ Row 27: A x 12, B x 1, A x 14 (27 blocks)
↗ Row 28: A x 15, B x 1, A x 12 (28 blocks)
↙ Row 29: A x 12, B x 2, A x 15 (29 blocks)
↗ Row 30: A x 16, B x 1, A x 13 (30 blocks)
↙ Row 31: A x 13, B x 2, A x 16 (31 blocks)
↗ Row 32: A x 16, B x 3, A x 13 (32 blocks)
↙ Row 33: A x 14, B x 2, A x 17 (33 blocks)
↗ Row 34: A x 17, B x 2, A x 15 (34 blocks)
↙ Row 35: A x 15, B x 4, A x 16 (35 blocks)
↗ Row 36: A x 16, B x 5, A x 15 (36 blocks)
↙ Row 37: A x 16, B x 4, A x 17 (37 blocks)
↗ Row 38: A x 17, B x 5, A x 16 (38 blocks)
↙ Row 39: A x 17, B x 5, A x 17 (39 blocks)
↗ Row 40: A x 18, B x 5, A x 17 (40 blocks)
↙ Row 41: A x 18, B x 5, A x 18 (41 blocks)
↗ Row 42: A x 19, B x 5, A x 18 (42 blocks)
↙ Row 43: A x 19, B x 4, A x 20 (43 blocks)
↗ Row 44: A x 2, B x 3, A x 1, B x 1, A x 13, B x 5, A x 19 (44 blocks)
↙ Row 45: A x 19, B x 6, A x 11, B x 8, A x 1 (45 blocks)
↗ Row 46: A x 1, B x 9, A x 11, B x 6, A x 19 (46 blocks)
↙ Row 47: A x 20, B x 6, A x 10, B x 10, A x 1 (47 blocks)
↗ Row 48: A x 1, B x 12, A x 9, B x 6, A x 20 (48 blocks)
↙ Row 49: A x 19, B x 8, A x 7, B x 7, A x 4, B x 1, A x 3 (49 blocks)
↗ Row 50: A x 10, B x 7, A x 6, B x 7, A x 20 (50 blocks)
↙ Row 51: A x 18, B x 1, A x 1, B x 7, A x 6, B x 6, A x 12 (51 blocks)
↗ Row 52: A x 14, B x 5, A x 5, B x 10, A x 18 (52 blocks)
↙ Row 53: A x 18, B x 10, A x 6, B x 3, A x 16 (53 blocks)
↗ Row 54: A x 17, B x 3, A x 6, B x 10, A x 18 (54 blocks)
↙ Row 55: A x 18, B x 11, A x 6, B x 2, A x 18 (55 blocks)
↗ Row 56: A x 18, B x 3, A x 6, B x 11, A x 18 (56 blocks)
↙ Row 57: A x 19, B x 10, A x 6, B x 3, A x 19 (57 blocks)
↗ Row 58: A x 19, B x 3, A x 8, B x 9, A x 19 (58 blocks)
↙ Row 59: A x 19, B x 7, A x 10, B x 3, A x 20 (59 blocks)
↗ Row 60: A x 20, B x 4, A x 10, B x 7, A x 19 (60 blocks)
↙ Row 61: A x 19, B x 7, A x 11, B x 3, A x 21 (61 blocks)
↗ Row 62: A x 21, B x 4, A x 11, B x 6, A x 20 (62 blocks)
↙ Row 63: A x 21, B x 5, A x 11, B x 4, A x 22 (63 blocks)
↗ Row 64: A x 22, B x 6, A x 2, B x 4, A x 3, B x 5, A x 22 (64 blocks)
↙ Row 65: A x 22, B x 2, A x 1, B x 2, A x 2, B x 13, A x 23 (65 blocks)
↗ Row 66: A x 23, B x 14, A x 1, B x 2, A x 26 (66 blocks)
↙ Row 67: A x 27, B x 16, A x 24 (67 blocks)
↗ Row 68: A x 24, B x 16, A x 28 (68 blocks)
↙ Row 69: A x 28, B x 16, A x 25 (69 blocks)
↗ Row 70: A x 25, B x 16, A x 29 (70 blocks)
↙ Row 71: A x 30, B x 15, A x 26 (71 blocks)
↗ Row 72: A x 26, B x 16, A x 30 (72 blocks)
↙ Row 73: A x 30, B x 16, A x 27 (73 blocks)
↗ Row 74: A x 28, B x 16, A x 30 (74 blocks)
↙ Row 75: A x 31, B x 16, A x 28 (75 blocks)
↗ Row 76: A x 29, B x 16, A x 31 (76 blocks)
↙ Row 77: A x 32, B x 15, A x 30 (77 blocks)
↗ Row 78: A x 31, B x 15, A x 32 (78 blocks)
↙ Row 79: A x 32, B x 14, A x 33 (79 blocks)
↗ Row 80: A x 35, B x 12, A x 33 (80 blocks)
↙ Row 81: A x 34, B x 11, A x 36 (81 blocks)
↗ Row 82: A x 37, B x 11, A x 34 (82 blocks)
↙ Row 83: A x 35, B x 10, A x 38 (83 blocks)
↗ Row 84: A x 38, B x 10, A x 36 (84 blocks)
Corner: Start decreasing on RS
↙ Row 85: A x 36, B x 10, A x 38 (84 blocks)
↗ Row 86: A x 37, B x 10, A x 37 (84 blocks)
↙ Row 87: A x 37, B x 10, A x 37 (84 blocks)
↗ Row 88: A x 36, B x 10, A x 38 (84 blocks)
↙ Row 89: A x 39, B x 10, A x 35 (84 blocks)
↗ Row 90: A x 35, B x 10, A x 39 (84 blocks)
↙ Row 91: A x 40, B x 10, A x 34 (84 blocks)
↗ Row 92: A x 33, B x 11, A x 40 (84 blocks)
↙ Row 93: A x 41, B x 10, A x 33 (84 blocks)
↗ Row 94: A x 32, B x 11, A x 41 (84 blocks)
↙ Row 95: A x 41, B x 11, A x 32 (84 blocks)
↗ Row 96: A x 31, B x 11, A x 42 (84 blocks)
↙ Row 97: A x 42, B x 11, A x 31 (84 blocks)
↗ Row 98: A x 30, B x 12, A x 42 (84 blocks)
↙ Row 99: A x 43, B x 11, A x 30 (84 blocks)
↗ Row 100: A x 29, B x 12, A x 43 (84 blocks)
Corner: Start decreasing on RS
↙ Row 101: A x 42, B x 12, A x 29 (83 blocks)
↗ Row 102: A x 28, B x 13, A x 41 (82 blocks)
↙ Row 103: A x 35, B x 1, A x 4, B x 13, A x 28 (81 blocks)
↗ Row 104: A x 27, B x 15, A x 1, B x 1, A x 1, B x 1, A x 34 (80 blocks)
↙ Row 105: A x 31, B x 1, A x 1, B x 1, A x 1, B x 17, A x 27 (79 blocks)
↗ Row 106: A x 27, B x 21, A x 30 (78 blocks)
↙ Row 107: A x 30, B x 21, A x 26 (77 blocks)
↗ Row 108: A x 26, B x 21, A x 29 (76 blocks)
↙ Row 109: A x 28, B x 21, A x 26 (75 blocks)
↗ Row 110: A x 25, B x 22, A x 27 (74 blocks)
↙ Row 111: A x 26, B x 22, A x 25 (73 blocks)
↗ Row 112: A x 25, B x 22, A x 25 (72 blocks)
↙ Row 113: A x 24, B x 22, A x 25 (71 blocks)
↗ Row 114: A x 24, B x 23, A x 23 (70 blocks)
↙ Row 115: A x 21, B x 1, A x 1, B x 23, A x 23 (69 blocks)
↗ Row 116: A x 22, B x 24, A x 1, B x 1, A x 20 (68 blocks)
↙ Row 117: A x 18, B x 1, A x 1, B x 25, A x 5, B x 2, A x 15 (67 blocks)
↗ Row 118: A x 15, B x 2, A x 4, B x 26, A x 1, B x 1, A x 17 (66 blocks)
↙ Row 119: A x 17, B x 1, A x 1, B x 25, A x 3, B x 3, A x 15 (65 blocks)
↗ Row 120: A x 14, B x 3, A x 3, B x 28, A x 16 (64 blocks)
↙ Row 121: A x 16, B x 27, A x 3, B x 3, A x 14 (63 blocks)
↗ Row 122: A x 14, B x 2, A x 4, B x 26, A x 16 (62 blocks)
↙ Row 123: A x 16, B x 26, A x 2, B x 3, A x 14 (61 blocks)
↗ Row 124: A x 13, B x 4, A x 2, B x 3, A x 1, B x 22, A x 15 (60 blocks)
↙ Row 125: A x 15, B x 21, A x 1, B x 3, A x 3, B x 3, A x 13 (59 blocks)
↗ Row 126: A x 13, B x 3, A x 3, B x 2, A x 2, B x 3, A x 5, B x 13, A x 14 (58 blocks)
↙ Row 127: A x 14, B x 10, A x 8, B x 2, A x 2, B x 3, A x 2, B x 4, A x 12 (57 blocks)
↗ Row 128: A x 13, B x 3, A x 2, B x 2, A x 13, B x 10, A x 13 (56 blocks)
↙ Row 129: A x 13, B x 9, A x 13, B x 3, A x 1, B x 3, A x 13 (55 blocks)
↗ Row 130: A x 13, B x 3, A x 1, B x 2, A x 13, B x 10, A x 12 (54 blocks)
↙ Row 131: A x 12, B x 10, A x 12, B x 2, A x 1, B x 3, A x 13 (53 blocks)
↗ Row 132: A x 13, B x 6, A x 11, B x 10, A x 12 (52 blocks)
↙ Row 133: A x 11, B x 11, A x 11, B x 4, A x 14 (51 blocks)
↗ Row 134: A x 14, B x 4, A x 10, B x 11, A x 11 (50 blocks)
↙ Row 135: A x 10, B x 12, A x 10, B x 3, A x 14 (49 blocks)
↗ Row 136: A x 14, B x 2, A x 8, B x 13, A x 11 (48 blocks)
↙ Row 137: A x 11, B x 12, A x 24 (47 blocks)
↗ Row 138: A x 23, B x 13, A x 10 (46 blocks)
↙ Row 139: A x 11, B x 12, A x 22 (45 blocks)
↗ Row 140: A x 22, B x 11, A x 11 (44 blocks)
↙ Row 141: A x 10, B x 5, A x 3, B x 3, A x 22 (43 blocks)
↗ Row 142: A x 22, B x 1, A x 4, B x 4, A x 11 (42 blocks)
↙ Row 143: A x 11, B x 1, A x 1, B x 1, A x 27 (41 blocks)
↗ Row 144: A x 29, B x 1, A x 10 (40 blocks)
↙ Row 145: A x 9, B x 1, A x 29 (39 blocks)
↗ Row 146: A x 28, B x 1, A x 9 (38 blocks)
↙ Row 147: A x 8, B x 1, A x 28 (37 blocks)
↗ Row 148: A x 28, B x 1, A x 7 (36 blocks)
↙ Row 149: A x 7, B x 1, A x 27 (35 blocks)
↗ Row 150: A x 27, B x 1, A x 6 (34 blocks)
↙ Row 151: A x 33 (33 blocks)
↗ Row 152: A x 26, B x 1, A x 5 (32 blocks)
↙ Row 153: A x 4, B x 1, A x 26 (31 blocks)
↗ Row 154: A x 30 (30 blocks)
↙ Row 155: A x 3, B x 1, A x 25 (29 blocks)
↗ Row 156: A x 25, B x 1, A x 2 (28 blocks)
↙ Row 157: A x 27 (27 blocks)
↗ Row 158: A x 26 (26 blocks)
↙ Row 159: A x 25 (25 blocks)
↗ Row 160: A x 24 (24 blocks)
↙ Row 161: A x 23 (23 blocks)
↗ Row 162: A x 22 (22 blocks)
↙ Row 163: A x 21 (21 blocks)
↗ Row 164: A x 20 (20 blocks)
↙ Row 165: A x 19 (19 blocks)
↗ Row 166: A x 18 (18 blocks)
↙ Row 167: A x 17 (17 blocks)
↗ Row 168: A x 16 (16 blocks)
↙ Row 169: A x 15 (15 blocks)
↗ Row 170: A x 14 (14 blocks)
↙ Row 171: A x 13 (13 blocks)
↗ Row 172: A x 12 (12 blocks)
↙ Row 173: A x 11 (11 blocks)
↗ Row 174: A x 10 (10 blocks)
↙ Row 175: A x 9 (9 blocks)
↗ Row 176: A x 8 (8 blocks)
↙ Row 177: A x 7 (7 blocks)
↗ Row 178: A x 6 (6 blocks)
↙ Row 179: A x 5 (5 blocks)
↗ Row 180: A x 4 (4 blocks)
↙ Row 181: A x 3 (3 blocks)
↗ Row 182: A x 2 (2 blocks)
↙ Row 183: A x 1 (1 block)

Horse version – finishing note

The horse version of this blanket uses the same instructions as the unicorn version through Row 143. At this point, the image is complete and no additional white colorwork is needed.

To finish the horse version, continue working the remaining rows using only the background color until the blanket reaches the final corner and is complete.

Finishing

Fasten off and weave in all ends. Block the blanket if desired.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a beginner-friendly crochet blanket pattern?
This pattern is best for intermediate crocheters. While it uses standard C2C stitches, the color changes and graphic design require confidence with corner-to-corner crochet.

What is the finished size of the blanket?
The finished blanket measures approximately 44 inches wide by 52 inches long (112 × 132 cm).

What yarn and hook are used for this pattern?
This pattern uses worsted weight yarn (#4) and an H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook. You may substitute similar yarns as long as you meet gauge.

How is the blanket constructed?
The blanket is worked as one continuous corner-to-corner (C2C) project, not separate panels.

Can I make this blanket bigger or smaller?
You can adjust the size slightly by changing yarn weight or hook size, or by adding a border. Adding extra C2C blocks is not recommended, as it may distort the unicorn design.

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