Black Cat Amigurumi Keychain: A Cute Touch for Halloween

by Crafts Ideas 10/05/2024

The Black Cat Amigurumi Keychain is an adorable creation to celebrate Halloween. With its little black cat holding a Jack-O’-Lantern pumpkin, it’s the perfect accessory to add a festive touch to your keys or bag.

How to Make Your Own Black Cat Amigurumi Keychain

Making your own Black Cat Amigurumi Keychain is a simple and fun project. Using basic crochet techniques, you can customize the pumpkin and the cat, making the keychain unique. This Black Cat Amigurumi Keychain is an excellent handmade gift idea for Halloween and a fun piece for amigurumi collectors!

Pattern Here

Materials:

Black yarn (for the cat’s body)
Orange yarn (for the pumpkin)
Green yarn (for the pumpkin stem)
Pink yarn (for the cat’s nose)
Black yarn or embroidery thread (for the eyes and pumpkin face)
Polyester fiberfill (for stuffing)
Keychain ring
2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook (depending on your yarn size)
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
Scissors

Abbreviations:

MR: Magic ring
ch: Chain
sc: Single crochet
inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
sl st: Slip stitch
st(s): Stitch(es)
FO: Fasten off

Head (Black Yarn):

Round 1: Make a magic ring (MR), 6 sc in the ring. (6 sts)
Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
Round 3: 1 sc, inc repeat around. (18 sts)
Round 4: 2 sc, inc repeat around. (24 sts)
Rounds 5-9: Sc in each stitch around. (24 sts)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 5 and 6, spaced evenly.
Round 10: 2 sc, dec repeat around. (18 sts)
Round 11: 1 sc, dec repeat around. (12 sts)
Begin stuffing the head with fiberfill.
Round 12: Dec in each stitch around. (6 sts)
FO and leave a long tail for sewing.

Body (Black Yarn):

Round 1: Make a MR, 6 sc in the ring. (6 sts)
Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
Rounds 3-6: Sc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
Begin stuffing the body with fiberfill.
Round 7: Dec repeat around. (6 sts)
FO and leave a long tail for sewing.

Ears (Make 2 – Black Yarn):

Round 1: Make a MR, 4 sc in the ring. (4 sts)
Round 2: 1 sc, inc repeat around. (6 sts)
Rounds 3-4: Sc in each stitch around. (6 sts)
FO and leave a long tail for sewing. Attach the ears to the top of the head.

Tail (Black Yarn):

Round 1: Make a MR, 5 sc in the ring. (5 sts)
Rounds 2-6: Sc in each stitch around. (5 sts)
FO and leave a long tail for sewing. Attach the tail to the back of the body.

Pumpkin (Orange Yarn):

Round 1: Make a MR, 6 sc in the ring. (6 sts)
Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
Round 3: 1 sc, inc repeat around. (18 sts)
Rounds 4-5: Sc in each stitch around. (18 sts)
Round 6: 1 sc, dec repeat around. (12 sts)
Round 7: Dec repeat around. (6 sts)
FO and leave a long tail. Stuff lightly and close the hole.

Pumpkin Stem (Green Yarn):

Round 1: Make a MR, 4 sc in the ring. (4 sts)
Round 2: Sc in each stitch around. (4 sts)
FO and leave a long tail. Attach the stem to the top of the pumpkin.

Face Details:

Cat’s Eyes and Nose: Use black thread or small beads for the eyes. Use pink yarn to embroider a small triangular nose.
Pumpkin Face: Use black yarn or embroidery thread to stitch a small jack-o-lantern face onto the front of the pumpkin.

Keychain Attachment:

Attach the keychain ring securely to the top of the cat’s head using a yarn needle. Make sure the ring is attached firmly by sewing several times around the chain.

Assembly:

Head to Body: Sew the head securely to the body.
Ears and Tail: Attach the ears to the head and the tail to the back of the body.
Pumpkin: Attach the pumpkin to the front of the cat’s body, securing it with a few stitches.

Final Touches:

Make sure all parts are securely sewn, and adjust stuffing as needed.
Trim any excess yarn and shape the ears and pumpkin for a neat finish.

Congratulations! Your Black Cat Amigurumi Keychain with Pumpkin is now complete. This adorable Halloween-themed crochet piece is perfect as a keychain or a small gift for friends and family!