Amigurumi Witch Keychain is a delightful crochet project perfect for Halloween or as a charming accessory. This adorable witch, with her pointed hat, pink hair, and tiny broomstick, is sure to cast a spell on anyone who sees her. Not only is she a fun decorative piece, but she also serves a practical purpose as a keychain, making her both cute and useful.
Creating your own Amigurumi Witch Keychain is a rewarding experience that showcases your crochet skills. The project involves basic amigurumi techniques such as working in the round, making increases and decreases, and simple embroidery for the facial features. The bright orange and black colors, along with the detailed accessories, add to the charm of this miniature witch.
Materials:
- 2.5mm crochet hook
- DK weight yarn in black, orange, pink, brown, and beige
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- 6mm safety eyes
- Keychain ring
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations:
- MR: Magic Ring
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single Crochet
- inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec: Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
- sl st: Slip Stitch
Instructions:
Head:
- With beige yarn, MR, 6 sc in ring (6)
- Inc in each st around (12)
- (1 sc, inc) around (18)
- (2 sc, inc) around (24)
- (3 sc, inc) around (30)
- (4 sc, inc) around (36) 7-12. Sc around (36)
- (4 sc, dec) around (30)
- (3 sc, dec) around (24)
- (2 sc, dec) around (18)
- (1 sc, dec) around (12)
- Dec around (6) Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff firmly.
Body:
- With black yarn, MR, 6 sc in ring (6)
- Inc in each st around (12)
- (1 sc, inc) around (18) 4-9. Sc around (18) Change to orange yarn.
- Sc around (18)
- Sl st around (18) Fasten off and stuff lightly.
Arms (make 2):
- With beige yarn, MR, 6 sc in ring (6) 2-4. Sc around (6) Change to black yarn. 5-7. Sc around (6) Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Do not stuff.
Legs (make 2):
- With black yarn, MR, 6 sc in ring (6) 2-4. Sc around (6) Change to beige yarn. 5-6. Sc around (6) Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Do not stuff.
Hat:
- With black yarn, MR, 6 sc in ring (6)
- Inc in each st around (12)
- (1 sc, inc) around (18)
- (2 sc, inc) around (24)
- (3 sc, inc) around (30)
- (4 sc, inc) around (36) 7-10. Sc around (36)
- (5 sc, inc) around (42) Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Hair: Cut several strands of pink yarn about 10 cm long. Attach them to the head with a tapestry needle.
Broomstick:
- With brown yarn, ch 6, sl st to form a ring.
- Sc around until desired length is reached.
- With orange yarn, create a small pumpkin by making a small ball shape and attach to the broomstick.
Assembly:
- Sew the arms and legs to the body.
- Attach the head to the body.
- Sew the hat to the head.
- Embroider the facial features and blush.
- Attach the broomstick to one arm.
- Attach the keychain ring to the top of the hat.