This image showcases a charming crochet construction worker keychain. This handmade item features a miniature construction worker wearing a yellow hard hat and blue overalls, holding a wrench.
Handmade Construction Worker Keychain
This adorable construction worker keychain would make a perfect gift for anyone in the construction industry or a fan of handmade crafts. Its detailed design and vibrant colors make it a unique accessory.
Finished Size: Approximately 4 inches tall (excluding the keychain ring).
Instructions:
1. Head:
With skin tone yarn, start with a magic ring.
Rnd 1: 6 sc into the magic ring (6 sts)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12 sts)
Rnd 3: (Sc in the next st, inc in the next st) repeat 6 times (18 sts)
Rnd 4: Sc in each st around (18 sts)
Rnd 5: (Sc in the next 2 sts, inc in the next st) repeat 6 times (24 sts)
Rnd 6-9: Sc in each st around (24 sts) (4 rounds)
Rnd 10: (Sc in the next 2 sts, dec over the next 2 sts) repeat 6 times (18 sts)
Rnd 11: (Sc in the next st, dec over the next 2 sts) repeat 6 times (12 sts)
Insert safety eyes between Rnds 8 and 9, approximately 6 stitches apart.
Stuff the head firmly.
Rnd 12: Dec over the next 2 sts, repeat 6 times (6 sts)
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
2. Hair:
With black or dark brown yarn, start with a magic ring.
Rnd 1: 6 sc into the magic ring (6 sts)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12 sts)
Rnd 3: (Sc in the next st, inc in the next st) repeat 6 times (18 sts)
Rnd 4: (Sc in the next 2 sts, inc in the next st) repeat 6 times (24 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew the hair piece onto the top of the head. You can add a few extra strands of hair by chaining a desired length and attaching them to the scalp.
3. Body:
With blue yarn, start with a magic ring.
Rnd 1: 6 sc into the magic ring (6 sts)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12 sts)
Rnd 3: (Sc in the next st, inc in the next st) repeat 6 times (18 sts)
Rnd 4: (Sc in the next 2 sts, inc in the next st) repeat 6 times (24 sts)
Rnd 5-9: Sc in each st around (24 sts) (5 rounds)
Change to yellow yarn.
Rnd 10-11: Sc in each st around (24 sts) (2 rounds)
Stuff the body firmly.
Rnd 12: (Sc in the next 2 sts, dec over the next 2 sts) repeat 6 times (18 sts)
Rnd 13: (Sc in the next st, dec over the next 2 sts) repeat 6 times (12 sts)
Rnd 14: Dec over the next 2 sts, repeat 6 times (6 sts)
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
4. Arms (Make 2):
With skin tone yarn, start with a magic ring.
Rnd 1: 6 sc into the magic ring (6 sts)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12 sts)
Rnd 3-4: Sc in each st around (12 sts) (2 rounds)
Change to blue yarn.
Rnd 5-6: Sc in each st around (12 sts) (2 rounds)
Stuff the arms lightly.
Rnd 7: Dec over the next 2 sts, repeat 6 times (6 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the arms to the sides of the body.
5. Legs (Make 2):
With blue yarn, start with a magic ring.
Rnd 1: 6 sc into the magic ring (6 sts)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12 sts)
Rnd 3-5: Sc in each st around (12 sts) (3 rounds)
Stuff the legs lightly.
Rnd 6: Dec over the next 2 sts, repeat 6 times (6 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the legs to the bottom of the body.
6. Hard Hat:
With yellow yarn, start with a magic ring.
Rnd 1: 6 sc into the magic ring (6 sts)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12 sts)
Rnd 3: (Sc in the next st, inc in the next st) repeat 6 times (18 sts)
Rnd 4: (Sc in the next 2 sts, inc in the next st) repeat 6 times (24 sts)
Rnd 5: Sc in BLO of each st around (24 sts)
Rnd 6: Sc in each st around (24 sts)
Rnd 7: (Sc in the next 2 sts, dec over the next 2 sts) repeat 6 times (18 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the hard hat onto the top of the head, slightly over the hair.
7. Overalls Straps (Make 2):
With blue yarn, ch 15.
Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in each ch across (14 sts).
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew one end of each strap to the front of the overalls (body) and the other end to the top of the back of the overalls.
8. Wrench:
With gray yarn, ch 10.
Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in each ch across (9 sts).
Next Round: Ch 3, turn. Sc in the 2nd and 3rd ch from the hook (2 sts), sl st in the next st of the previous row. Ch 3, turn. Sc in the 2nd and 3rd ch from the hook (2 sts), sl st in the next st of the previous row.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the wrench to one of the hands.
9. Finishing:
Embroider a small smile onto the face using black embroidery thread.
Attach the keychain ring to the top of the head or the back of the body using a length of yarn.
Weave in all remaining loose ends.
Congratulations! Your crochet construction worker keychain is now complete. Enjoy your new handmade accessory!
