Holly Lanier Releases Free Callie the Unicorn Plush Amigurumi Pattern

Indie amigurumi designer Holly Lanier dropped a free crochet tutorial for "Callie the Unicorn" on her Storyland Amis blog on March 8, 2026, introducing a plush unicorn amigurumi worked in #6 bulky yarn that she describes as irresistibly soft.

"I made this unicorn out of plush #6 bulky yarn, and I absolutely love how cuddly and soft she turned out!" Lanier wrote in the post. "This is only the second design I've used plush yarn with, and it was so much fun." She added that the experience has already shaped her near-term release schedule: "You'll be seeing many more patterns using this yarn in the near future!"

The character herself gets a full introduction. "This sweet unicorn is full of magic and wonder. Her favorite things include wishing on stars, eating strawberry sherbet, and chasing rainbows. She'd make a lovely friend for any unicorn-loving child or grown-up!" The finished piece, photographed against a wooden table scattered with white pom poms, comes out white and purple, with a softness that reads clearly even in photos.

The full tutorial is available free on the Storyland Amis blog. Lanier also offers a paid alternative for those who prefer offline reference: "You can purchase a printable, ad-free, beautifully formatted, concise version of this plush unicorn crochet pattern in my shop," she noted in the post, with the free on-page version remaining fully accessible for anyone who scrolls past that option. No pricing details for the printable were specified in the post.

Callie is filed under Lanier's Animal Patterns, Free Amigurumi Patterns, and Plush Yarn Patterns categories on the blog, sitting alongside a previously released Free Dragon Amigurumi Pattern for crafters building out a fantasy-themed amigurumi collection. Lanier invites makers to share finished objects with her directly on Instagram at @storyland_amis or through the Storyland Amis Facebook page.

Given that plush #6 bulky yarn is still relatively new territory for Lanier, Callie functions as something of a proof of concept for a material she's clearly enthusiastic about. If her promised pipeline of plush-yarn designs materializes, this unicorn may end up being the first in a notably tactile new chapter for the Storyland Amis pattern catalog.