Crochet Unicorn Tail Pattern Free + Video Tutorial for Beginners
I’m super excited to share my Crochet Unicorn Tail Pattern with you. This pattern is perfect for adding a touch of magic to your Halloween outfit! It’s designed for nine waist sizes, from a child’s small to a large adult, and includes instructions on how to adjust it for any waist size.
You’ll get to make a comfy waistband and choose from two different tail options. Plus, there’s a video tutorial to help you along the way. Let’s get started and make some enchanting unicorn tails together! The free crochet pattern is below.
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Crochet Unicorn Tail Pattern Free
This Unicorn Tail Pattern is perfect for so many fun occasions! Use it to complete a magical unicorn costume for Halloween, making your outfit truly stand out. It’s also great for dress-up parties, cosplay events, or even themed birthday parties where you want to add a touch of fantasy.
Kids will love wearing it for pretend play, sparking their imagination and creativity. Plus, it makes a fantastic, unique gift for unicorn lovers of all ages. Whether you’re dressing up for an event or just having fun at home, this unicorn tail is sure to bring joy and enchantment!
Crochet Project Materials Needed
- Crochet Hook Sizes:
K-10.5 6.5 mm (waistband)
I-9 5.5 mm (tail spirals) - Yarn:
Super bulky yarn #6 in white
Worsted weight yarn #4 in pastel colors - Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
- Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
- Stitch marker(s): Optional. Use these to help keep track of your stitches.
Crochet Unicorn Tail Pattern Information
Skill Level
Beginner
Finished Sizes
| Size | Waist Circumference |
| Child Small (3/4) | Fits up to 21.5 inches |
| Child Medium (5/6) | Fits up to 22.5 inches |
| Child Large (7/8) | Fits up to 23.5 inches |
| Youth Small (10/12) | Fits up to 25 inches |
| Youth Medium (14) & Woman Small | Fits up to 26.5 inches |
| Youth Large (16) | Fits up to 27.5 inches |
| Woman Medium & Man Small | Fits up to 34 inches |
| Woman Large & Man Medium | Fits up to 34 inches |
| Man Large | Fits up to 38 inches |
How to Customize the Crochet Unicorn Tail Pattern Size
To customize the starting chain for your waist size, measure your waist in inches and multiply that number by 2.5. This will give you the length of your starting chain.
Example: For a waist size of 40 inches, make a starting chain of 100 (40 x 2.5 = 100).
Gauge
10 stitches = 4 inches and 4 rows = just under 2.5 inches
Crochet Terms
- dc = double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- rnd/rnds = round/rounds
- rem = remaining
Crochet Pattern Notes
- The chain at the beginning of each round does not count as your first stitch.
- Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round.
- You are crocheting in the round.
- The pattern is written in US terms.
Crochet Unicorn Tail Pattern Instructions
Make the starting chain and join in the round.
| Size | Starting Chain |
| Child Small (3/4) | chain 54 |
| Child Medium (5/6) | chain 56 |
| Child Large (7/8) | chain 59 |
| Youth Small (10/12) | chain 63 |
| Youth Medium (14) & Woman Small | chain 66 |
| Youth Large (16) | chain 69 |
| Woman Medium & Man Small | chain 75 |
| Woman Large & Man Medium | chain 85 |
| Man Large | chain 95 |
Rounds 1-4: Ch 2, dc in each st, join
Straight Unicorn Tail Instructions
Cut six 30-inch strands of each color yarn. Fold them in half and place a 6-inch scrap of white yarn over the fold. Pull the yarn ends through the fold and tighten to form a knot. Attach the tail to the back of the waistband. Trim the ends to make them even.
Spiral Unicorn Tail Instructions
Make a spiral in each pastel color
Ch 60, 2 dc in 3rd ch from the hook and in each rem ch, fasten off
Attach the spirals to the back of the waistband.
Finishing the Crochet Unicorn Tail Pattern
Weave in the ends.
Looking for More Free Crochet Patterns?
You may also like my unicorn hat, unicorn blanket, hooded unicorn cowl, and my hooded unicorn baby cardigan patterns.
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