Crochet Plush Unicorn Backpack Pattern (Step-by-Step Guide)

A crochet unicorn backpack is one of the cutest handmade projects you can make for kids. This soft plush bag combines a practical backpack with an adorable unicorn design, making it perfect for gifts, school, or everyday adventures.

In this guide, you’ll learn the basics of making a crochet plush unicorn backpack, including materials, stitches, and assembly tips. If you prefer a printable pattern with photos, you can download the full pattern below.

Crochet Techniques Used in This Pattern

This intermediate crochet backpack pattern uses several common amigurumi techniques. If you already know the basics of crochet, you’ll find this project both fun and rewarding.

Some stitches and techniques used include:

• Magic ring (MR)
• Single crochet (sc)
• Increase (inc)
• Decrease (dec)
• Slip stitch (sl st)
• Back loop only (BLO)
• Chain stitch (ch)

The backpack is mostly worked in continuous rounds, which is common for amigurumi projects.

How to Crochet the Backpack Body

The main backpack body starts with a foundation chain and is crocheted in rounds to create the bag shape. As you increase stitches, the base expands and gradually forms the sides of the backpack.

The body is then built upward using multiple rounds of single crochet to create height. A back-loop round helps shape the bag and gives the bottom a clean edge.

After the body is complete, the flap is attached to close the backpack and support the unicorn head decoration.

Adding Straps, Handle, and Cord

To make the bag wearable, you’ll crochet long shoulder straps using rows of single crochet. These straps can be adjusted to fit children by changing the starting chain length.

A small crochet handle is also added at the top, which makes the bag easy to carry or hang.

Finally, a drawstring cord is threaded through the top rounds of the backpack to close the bag securely.

Crocheting the Unicorn Head and Details

The magical part of this project is the amigurumi unicorn face attached to the backpack flap.

The unicorn head is crocheted separately using cream and pink yarn. Safety eyes are added for expression, and the head is lightly stuffed before sewing.

Additional parts include:

• Small crochet ears
• A spiral unicorn horn
• Colorful mane strands
• Tail pieces

These details transform the backpack into an adorable 3D unicorn plush bag.

Final Assembly of the Crochet Unicorn Backpack

Once all the pieces are crocheted, it’s time to assemble the backpack.

The ears and horn are sewn onto the unicorn head, while the mane strands add playful texture. The head is attached to the backpack flap, and the legs and tail are sewn onto the bag body.

After assembling all the pieces, you’ll have a soft plush unicorn backpack that kids absolutely love.

Download the Full Crochet Unicorn Backpack Pattern

If you’d like the complete step-by-step crochet pattern with detailed photos, you can download the full PDF version.

The downloadable pattern includes:

✔ Detailed stitch instructions
✔ Multiple progress photos
✔ Exact row and round counts
✔ Assembly guide