Crochet cat keychains are a delightful and whimsical way to add a personal touch to your keys or bags. This Crochet Cat Keychain, with its cute design and tiny bell, is a charming accessory that will surely bring a smile to your face. The small size makes it a quick and fun project for any crochet enthusiast.
Creating a crochet cat keychain involves making small, amigurumi-style components and assembling them into an adorable cat. This pattern provides detailed instructions to help you craft a cute and handy keychain that you can use or gift to a fellow cat lover.
Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn in orange (or any color of your choice)
- Small amount of black yarn for facial details
- Crochet hook size 3.5 mm (E-4)
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Safety eyes (6 mm)
- Small bell
- Keychain ring and clasp
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
- sl st: slip stitch
- st: stitch
Instructions:
Head:
- Round 1: Start with a magic ring. Ch 1, 6 sc in the ring. Pull the ring tight. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Round 3: (Sc in next st, inc in next st) around. (18 sts)
- Round 4: (Sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st) around. (24 sts)
- Round 5-8: Sc in each st around. (24 sts)
- Round 9: (Sc in next 2 sts, dec in next st) around. (18 sts)
- Round 10: (Sc in next st, dec in next st) around. (12 sts)
- Insert safety eyes between Rounds 6 and 7, about 4 stitches apart.
- Stuff the head firmly.
- Round 11: Dec around. (6 sts)
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Ears (make 2):
- Round 1: Start with a magic ring. Ch 1, 4 sc in the ring. Pull the ring tight. (4 sts)
- Round 2: (Sc in next st, inc in next st) around. (6 sts)
- Round 3: Sc in each st around. (6 sts)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Body:
- Round 1: Start with a magic ring. Ch 1, 6 sc in the ring. Pull the ring tight. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Round 3: (Sc in next st, inc in next st) around. (18 sts)
- Round 4-8: Sc in each st around. (18 sts)
- Round 9: (Sc in next st, dec in next st) around. (12 sts)
- Stuff the body firmly.
- Round 10: Dec around. (6 sts)
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Arms (make 2):
- Round 1: Start with a magic ring. Ch 1, 5 sc in the ring. Pull the ring tight. (5 sts)
- Round 2-4: Sc in each st around. (5 sts)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Lightly stuff the arms.
Legs (make 2):
- Round 1: Start with a magic ring. Ch 1, 6 sc in the ring. Pull the ring tight. (6 sts)
- Round 2-5: Sc in each st around. (6 sts)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Lightly stuff the legs.
Assembly:
- Sew the ears to the top of the head.
- Sew the head to the top of the body.
- Attach the arms to the sides of the body, slightly below the head.
- Attach the legs to the bottom of the body.
- Embroider the nose, mouth, and whiskers with black yarn.
- Sew the small bell to the front of the body.
- Attach the keychain ring and clasp to the top of the head.
Enjoy your adorable crochet cat keychain!