Splish Splash! Free Mini Crochet Bathtub Keychain Pattern

Crochet Pattern: Splish Splash! Free Mini Crochet Bathtub Keychain Pattern

Materials

• White, yellow, gold, and grey embroidery floss or lace weight yarn (Size 10)
• 1.25mm crochet hook (or hook size to match your thread weight)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Two pairs of tiny black beads or black thread for eyes
• A small piece of orange thread for the duck beaks
• Keychain ring and chain link
• Yarn needle and scissors

Abbreviations

• MR – Magic Ring
• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• inc – increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec – decrease (sc 2 together)
• sl st – slip stitch
• bo – bobble stitch (4-dc bobble)
• BLO – back loops only
• FLO – front loops only
• st(s) – stitch(es)

Instructions

Bathtub Body (in White):

• Ch 11.
• Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 8 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Turn to work along the opposite side of the chain: sc in next 8 ch, inc in last ch (22 sts).
• Rnd 2: Inc in first st, sc in next 8 sts, [inc] 3 times, sc in next 8 sts, [inc] 2 times (28 sts).
• Rnd 3: Inc in first st, sc in next 10 sts, [inc, sc] 3 times, sc in next 7 sts, [inc, sc] 2 times (34 sts).
• Rnd 4: Working in BLO, sc around (34 sts).
• Rnds 5-11: Sc around (34 sts).
• Rnd 12: Working in FLO, sl st around to create a defined outer rim. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Tub Feet (Make 4 in Gold):

• Rnd 1: MR 5 sc (5 sts).
• Rnd 2: Sc around (5 sts).
• Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew four feet evenly to the bottom of the bathtub so it stands steadily.

Faucet (in Grey):

• Ch 6. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. Fold into an L-shape and sew securely to one end of the tub rim.

Bubble Insert (in White):

• Ch 9.
• Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch, sc in next 6 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Turn to work along the opposite side: sc in next 6 ch, inc in last ch (18 sts).
• Rnd 2: [Sc, bo] repeat around to create a bubbly textured surface.
• Fasten off, leaving a very long tail. Lightly stuff the bathtub with fiberfill, place the bubble insert on top, and sew it to the inner loops of Rnd 11 of the bathtub.

Mini Ducks (Make 2 in Yellow):

• Body: MR 5 sc. Inc around (10 sts). Sc around for 2 rounds. Dec around (5 sts). Stuff lightly and fasten off.
• Head: MR 5 sc. Sc around (5 sts). Sew head to body.
• Details: Use a tiny strand of orange thread to embroider a small beak. Use black thread to embroider tiny eyes. Sew the finished ducks securely onto the bubble insert inside the tub.

Assembly:

• Attach the keychain jump ring through the back rim of the bathtub and secure tightly. Your miniature bubble bath keychain is complete!