Cat Crochet Keychain Pattern
Looking for a fun and easy crochet project? Check out this cat crochet keychain pattern! It’s a cute and customizable design that can be made with any yarn color of your choice.
Materials
Abbreviations (US terms)
- Chains - ch
- Magic ring - mr
- Single crochet - sc
- Slip stitch - sl st
- Increase - inc
- Decrease - dec
Notes
- Skill Level: The cat crochet keychain pattern is beginner-friendly and works up quickly, making it a great choice if you’re looking for easy crochet keychain patterns. Even if you're new to crocheting, you can still make a cute and functional keychain!
- Finishing Tips: When making the keychain, make sure to securely attach the ring to prevent it from coming loose. Use a slip stitch or other finishing techniques to ensure the project is sturdy and ready for use.
- Size: The cat crochet keychain is small and compact, making it an ideal addition to your keys or backpack. Keep in mind, if you want a larger cat, simply adjust your yarn thickness or hook size. The finished pattern size is roughly 3-4 inches.
Instructions
Crochet Cat Head:
- Round 1: Using the orange yarn, make a mr and make sc x6 in the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 2 and then crochet sc x6 in the second chain from the hook. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in every sc. (12)
- Round 3: Inc, sc. Then repeat until the end of round (18).
- Round 4: Inc, sc x2. Then repeat until the end of round (24).
- Round 5: Inc, sc x3. Then repeat until the end of round (30).
- Round 6: Inc, sc x4. Then repeat until the end of round (36).
- Round 7-11: Sc in every stitch (36).
- Round 12: Dec, sc x4. Then repeat until the end of the round (30).
- Round 13: Dec, sc x3. Then repeat until the end of the round (24). Add safety eyes between rounds 7 and 8. Then begin to stuff the bear head.
- Round 14: Dec, sc x2. Then repeat until the end of the round (18).
- Round 15: Dec, sc. Then repeat until the end of the round (12). If you haven't finished stuffing the head, you should do so now.
- Round 16: Dec. Then repeat until the end of the round (6). Fasten off the ends and close the bottom, then weave in any ends.
Crochet Cat Ears:
- Make x2.
- Round 1: Using the orange yarn, make a mr and make sc x3 in the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 2 and then crochet sc x3 in the second chain from the hook. (3)
- Round 2: Inc in every sc. (6)
- Round 3: Sc in every stitch (6).
- Round 4: Inc, sc and then repeat for the rest of the round (9). Fasten off the ends and leave a tail for sewing.
Finishing:
- Attach the ears on opposite sides of the 3rd round. The ears should span from the 3rd to the 6th round.
- With the black yarn, make a T shape in between the eyes for the nose.
- Optionally you can add 3 lines of a lighter orange/ yellow as stripes on top of the head and sides to make it look like a tabby cat.
Adding the Keychain:
- Using a separate piece of orange yarn, start by securing it at the bottom of the cat head. Then, thread it through the center of the first round. Add the keychain and thread the yarn back down through the first round. Finally, secure the yarn at the bottom of the cat and weave in any loose ends.
- And there you have it – your very own adorable cat crochet keychain!
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