The unicorn trend is still hanging on, and I am so happy about that. I mean, if you can make a Unicorn Headphone Knit Wrap Pattern, you do it, right?! This would also be great for kids who believe in the magical sparkle of unicorns and dream big.
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I've created a lot of unicorn patterns in crochet and knit. They seem to keep happening. I’ll be sitting on the couch, having a cup of coffee, thinking of my next design, and for some reason, I just keep navigating towards unicorns.
So why are we so obsessed with unicorns? I gained some insight from Sarah Laskow’s book The Very Short, Entirely True History of Unicorns.
Her book introduces us to the real and factual ways people have talked about these creatures through time. And when asked what was most interesting she said:
“One of the things that stood out the most to me when reading it is how myths of this single-horned creature existed all around the world in all these different cultures.”
Sarah Laskow
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Unicorn Headphone Knit Wrap Pattern Supplies:
Knitting Needles
Size US 6 (4.0 mm) Knitting Needles
DPN’s or 12” cord
Notions
Removable stitch markers if needed
Yarn needle to weave in ends
Fiberfill or stuffing for horn
Velcro strips (7 inches long)
Sewing needle and thread
Yarn:
I Love This Yarn in colorways:
White
Rosy Cheeks (pink)
Artic Ice (blue)
Orchid (purple)
Sungold (yellow)
Dappled Wheat Print (green)
Any worsted weight yarn can be substituted as long as the gauge can be matched.
Yardage:
• 130 yards (119 m) total
Measurements:
The base is 7.5” (18 cm) by 5.25” (13 cm) laid flat.
Approx. 3.5” (9 cm) tall
Abbreviations:
CO - Cast On
k - knit
kf&b - knit front and back of the stitch
k2tog - knit two stitches together
p - purl
ssk - slip slip knit
yo - yarn over
Skill Level:
Easy/Advanced Beginner
Gauge:
23 sts and 26 rows = 4” (10 cm)
in stockinette stitch
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Unicorn Headphone Knit Wrap Pattern Notes:
Rock out in style with this unicorn detachable knit headphone cover. Kids will love it but you don’t have to be a kid to wear it and add a bit of sparkle to your music. Even when I’m listening to a serious podcast, this lightens my day by adding some flair.
Most of the pattern is worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to keep track of rounds.
Increasing to 5 sts: (knit in the front and the back of the stitch) twice, and then knit into the front of the stitch one more time, take off left-hand needle. Increased from 1 stitch to 5.
Helpful Links:
How To Knit a Puff Flower: https://youtu.be/iadC8Vjq_Qk
How To Decrease Knitting: https://brianakdesigns.com/how-to-decrease-knitting/
Unicorn Headphone Knit Written Instructions:
Unicorn Horn:
| Round | Description | Stitch Count |
| 1 | Using Yellow Yarn, cast on 4 sts using the long tail cast on. | 4 |
| 2 | *kf&b, k1*; repeat from * to * around | 6 |
| 4 | knit | 6 |
| 5 | *kf&b, k1*; repeat from * to * around | 9 |
| 6-7 | knit | 9 |
| 8 | *kf&b, k2*; repeat from * to * around | 12 |
| 9-10 | knit | 12 |
| 11 | *kf&b, k5*; repeat from * to * around | 14 |
| 12-13 | knit | 14 |
| 14 | *kf&b, k6*; repeat from * to * around | 16 |
| 15-16 | sc in each stitch around | 16 |
| 17 | *kf&b, k7*; repeat from * to * around | 18 |
| 18-27 | knit | 18 |
| Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing to base later. |
Knit Puff Flower Video:
Flowers (Make 3, one in each pink, purple & Blue)
| Round | Description | Stitch Count |
| 1 | Using Pink, Purple, or Blue yarn cast on 10 sts. | 10 |
| 2 | *Increase first stitch to 5 sts, (turn and purl the 5 stitches, turn and knit the 5 stitches) twice, turn and knit the five sts. Pass the four stitches over the first stitch on the right hand needle one by one starting with the second stitch on the needle. Knit the next st.* Repeat from * to * until all the stitches are worked. 5 pedals Total. | 10 sts 5 pedals |
| 3 | With Yellow yarn purl in each stitch across. Fasten off yarn using the tail end to weave through all the stitches and off the needle. Pull the stitches tight and weave in ends. Use tail end of pedal yarn to join the first and the last pedals. |
Leaves (Make 2):
| Row | Description | Stitch Count |
| 1 | Using Green Yarn, cast on 3 sts using the long tail cast on. | 3 |
| 2 | purl | 3 |
| 3 | k1, (yo, k1) twice | 5 |
| 4 | purl | 5 |
| 5 | knit | 5 |
| 6 | purl | 5 |
| 7 | ssk, k1, k2tog | 3 |
| 8 | purl | 3 |
| 9 | Slip the first 2 sts knitwise, knit the next stitch, pass the slipped stitches over. | |
| Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing to base later. |
Unicorn Ears (Make 2):
| Round | Description | Stitch Count |
| 1 | Using Yellow Yarn, cast on 4 sts using the long tail cast on. | 4 |
| 2 | *kf&b, k1*; repeat from * to * around | 6 |
| 3-4 | knit | 6 |
| 5 | *kf&b, k1*; repeat from * to * around | 9 |
| 6 | knit | 9 |
| 7 | *kf&b, k2*; repeat from * to * around | 12 |
| 8 | knit | 12 |
| 9 | *kf&b, k2*; repeat from * to * around | 16 |
| 10-11 | knit | 16 |
| 12 | kf&b, k3; repeat from * to * around | 20 |
| 13-14 | knit | 20 |
| 15 | kf&b, k4; repeat from * to * around | 24 |
| 16-17 | knit | 24 |
| Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing to base later. Weave in end at the top of the ear and close the top hole. |
Headphone Base:
| Row | Description | Stitch Count |
| 1 | Using white yarn, cast on 30 sts. | 30 |
| 2-50 | Stockinette (knit the right side rows and purl the wrong side rows) | 30 |
| Fasten off and weave in ends. |
Assembly:
Please note, images are shown in crochet but apply to the same assembly knit instructions. Attach Velcro to each long side of the base on opposite sides. If using a self-adhesive Velcro, it’s still recommended stitching the Velcro to the base for durability. Putting the Velcro on first will help with placing the rest of the pieces.
Unicorn Horn:
Wrap the base piece around your headphones. Stuff horn with fiberfill, and place the horn on the center and stitch into place.
Using the second strand of yellow yarn, attach at the base, and wrap around the horn to create a swirl look—secure strand and weave in ends at the top.
Ears:
Stitch ears in place on either side of the horn. To add some dimension to the ears, pinch the center at the base.
Flowers & Leaves:
Stitch the three flowers in front of the horn and add leaves where desired. Weave in all ends and then be as fabulous as a unicorn!
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