Crochet Rainbow Heart Keychain is an adorable accessory that combines vibrant colors and a cute unicorn amigurumi. This keychain is perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your keys or bags. The rainbow heart provides a beautiful background, making the unicorn stand out with its intricate details and bright, cheerful colors.
How to Make a Crochet Rainbow Heart Keychain
To create your own Crochet Rainbow Heart Keychain, you will need basic crochet skills and a few supplies. This project involves crocheting a small heart in rainbow colors and a miniature unicorn. The result is a charming and unique keychain that can also be a wonderful handmade gift for friends and family.
Materials Needed:
- Yarn in various colors (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, pink, white, black)
- Crochet hook (size appropriate for your yarn)
- Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
- Keyring
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Instructions:
Rainbow Heart:
- First Color:
- Round 1: Using the first color (e.g., red), make a magic ring and crochet 6 single crochets (sc) into the ring. Tighten the ring and join with a slip stitch (sl st). (6 sts)
- Round 2: Chain 1, 2 sc in each stitch around. Join with sl st. (12 sts)
- Second Color:
- Round 3: Change to the second color (e.g., orange). Chain 1, 1 sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch repeat around. Join with sl st. (18 sts)
- Third Color:
- Round 4: Change to the third color (e.g., yellow). Chain 1, 1 sc in the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch repeat around. Join with sl st. (24 sts)
- Fourth Color:
- Round 5: Change to the fourth color (e.g., green). Chain 1, 1 sc in the next 3 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch repeat around. Join with sl st. (30 sts)
- Fifth Color:
- Round 6: Change to the fifth color (e.g., blue). Chain 1, 1 sc in the next 4 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch repeat around. Join with sl st. (36 sts)
- Sixth Color:
- Round 7: Change to the sixth color (e.g., purple). Chain 1, 1 sc in the next 5 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch repeat around. Join with sl st. (42 sts)
- Shape the Heart:
- Fold the circle in half to form a heart shape. Slip stitch along the edges to join and shape the heart. Leave a small opening for stuffing.
- Stuffing:
- Fill the heart with polyester fiberfill and sew the opening closed.
Unicorn Amigurumi:
- Head and Body:
- Using white yarn, make a magic ring and crochet 6 sc into the ring. Tighten the ring and join with sl st. (6 sts)
- Round 1: Chain 1, 2 sc in each stitch around. Join with sl st. (12 sts)
- Round 2-5: Sc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
- Round 6: Sc2tog around. (6 sts)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Ears (make 2):
- Using white yarn, chain 2. Sc in the second chain from the hook. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
- Legs (make 4):
- Using white yarn, chain 2. 2 sc in the second chain from the hook. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
- Tail and Mane:
- Using various colors (pink, blue, green, yellow, orange), cut several strands of yarn. Attach the strands to the head for the mane and to the body for the tail.
- Assembly:
- Attach the ears, legs, mane, and tail to the body. Use black yarn to embroider the eyes and nostrils.
Final Assembly:
- Attach the unicorn to the rainbow heart.
- Sew the keyring onto the top of the heart.
Enjoy your delightful Crochet Rainbow Heart Keychain with a Unicorn Amigurumi!