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Looking for a quick, charming crochet project that will bring a smile to anyone’s face? This adorable Crochet Rooster Keychain is just what you need! Perfect for adding a touch of farm-fresh whimsy to your keys, bag, or as a thoughtful handmade gift, this pattern is designed for both beginner and intermediate crocheters.
Chirp Up Your Day: Crochet an Adorable Rooster Keychain!
Follow along to create your own colorful little feathered friend. Let’s get clucking!
Materials:
- Sport or Fingering weight yarn in: Red, Orange, Teal/Dark Green, Yellow, and a tiny bit of Black (for eyes if not using safety eyes).
- Crochet hook (e.g., 2.0mm or 2.5mm, suitable for your yarn weight).
- Safety eyes (4mm or 5mm, optional, or embroider with black yarn).
- Polyester fiberfill for stuffing.
- Yarn needle.
- Stitch marker (optional).
- Scissors.
- Keychain ring and chain.
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
- FO: Fasten off
- st(s): stitch(es)
- (…) x N: Repeat instructions in parentheses N times
- [N]: Total number of stitches in the round
Head & Body (Orange & Teal):
Work in continuous rounds. Start with Orange yarn.
- R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
- R2: (inc) x 6 [12]
- R3: (sc, inc) x 6 [18]
- R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]
- R5-8: sc around (4 rounds) [24]
- If using safety eyes, insert them between R6 and R7, about 4-5 stitches apart.
- R9: (2 sc, dec) x 6 [18]
- R10: (sc, dec) x 6 [12]
- Start stuffing firmly. Change to Teal/Dark Green yarn.
- R11: sc around [12]
- R12: (sc, inc) x 6 [18]
- R13: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]
- R14-15: sc around (2 rounds) [24]
- R16: (2 sc, dec) x 6 [18]
- R17: (sc, dec) x 6 [12]
- Finish stuffing.
- R18: (dec) x 6 [6]
- FO, leave a long tail. Close the hole by weaving the tail through the front loop of the remaining 6 stitches and pulling tight. Weave in end.
Comb (Red Yarn):
- Ch 6.
- Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st, sc, hdc, dc, dc in last ch. Ch 1, turn.
- Row 2: (Sc, ch 1, sc) in first stitch (point 1), sl st in next, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next (point 2), sl st in next, (sc, ch 1, sc) in last stitch (point 3).
- FO, leave tail for sewing.
Wattle (Red Yarn):
- Ch 3. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in last ch.
- FO, leave tail for sewing.
Beak (Yellow Yarn):
- Ch 4.
- Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 st. Ch 1, turn. [3]
- Row 2: Dec, sc in next st. Ch 1, turn. [2]
- Row 3: Dec. [1]
- FO, leave tail for sewing.
Wings (Teal/Dark Green & Orange Yarn, make 2):
- With Teal/Dark Green yarn, ch 4.
- Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 st. Ch 1, turn. [3]
- Row 2-3: sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. [3]
- Row 4: Dec, sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. [2]
- Row 5: Dec. [1]
- Do not FO. Switch to Orange yarn.
- Working around the edge of the wing, sc evenly. FO, leave tail for sewing.
Tail Feathers (Teal/Dark Green Yarn):
- Ch 10. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, hdc in next 2 ch, dc in next 4 ch. FO.
- Repeat two more times, varying chain lengths (e.g., Ch 8, Ch 12) for different feather lengths.
- Leave long tails for sewing.
Legs & Feet (Yellow Yarn, make 2):
- Ch 5. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook (creates first toe). Ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook (middle toe). Ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook (last toe). Sl st into the first ch of the original Ch 5.
- Ch 3 (for leg). Sl st into the base of the foot.
- FO, leave tail for sewing.
Assembly:
- Sew the Comb to the top of the Head.
- Sew the Wattle below the Beak.
- Sew the Beak to the face. If not using safety eyes, embroider small black eyes above the beak.
- Sew the Wings to the sides of the body, just below the color change.
- Gather the Tail Feathers and sew them securely to the back of the body.
- Sew the Legs to the bottom of the body.
- Attach the keychain ring to the top of the head/comb.
- Weave in all remaining loose ends.
And there you have it! Your very own charming crochet rooster keychain, ready to brighten your day or be gifted to a loved one. Enjoy your handmade masterpiece!