Easy Crochet Pumpkin Keychain Making / how to make?
Making a crochet pumpkin keychain is a fun and relatively simple project. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you create your own.
Materials Needed:
- Orange yarn (for the pumpkin)
- Green yarn (for the stem)
- Brown yarn (optional, for the stem)
- A crochet hook suitable for your yarn (usually a size G/4.0mm or H/5.0mm)
- Stuffing (polyester fiberfill)
- Keychain ring
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- st: stitch
- inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec: decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
- sl st: slip stitch
- MR: magic ring
Instructions:
Pumpkin Body:
- Magic Ring:
- Start with a magic ring and make 6 sc into the ring. Pull the ring tight.
- Round 1:
- Inc in each st around (12 stitches).
- Round 2:
- (Sc in the next st, inc) repeat around (18 stitches).
- Round 3:
- (Sc in the next 2 sts, inc) repeat around (24 stitches).
- Round 4:
- (Sc in the next 3 sts, inc) repeat around (30 stitches).
- Round 5:
- (Sc in the next 4 sts, inc) repeat around (36 stitches).
- Rounds 6-10:
- Sc in each st around (36 stitches per round).
- Round 11:
- (Sc in the next 4 sts, dec) repeat around (30 stitches).
- Round 12:
- (Sc in the next 3 sts, dec) repeat around (24 stitches).
- Round 13:
- (Sc in the next 2 sts, dec) repeat around (18 stitches).
- Start stuffing the pumpkin firmly.
- Round 14:
- (Sc in the next st, dec) repeat around (12 stitches).
- Round 15:
- Dec around (6 stitches).
- Finish:
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Use the tail to sew the hole closed. Weave in the end.
Stem:
- Magic Ring:
- Using green or brown yarn, make a magic ring and 6 sc into the ring. Pull tight.
- Round 1:
- Sc in each st around (6 stitches).
- Rounds 2-4:
- Sc in each st around (6 stitches per round).
- Finish:
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the stem to the top of the pumpkin.
Keychain Assembly:
- Attachment:
- Using the long tail from the stem, attach the keychain ring securely. You can sew through the keychain ring a few times to ensure it is attached firmly.
- Secure and Weave In:
- Once the keychain is attached, weave in any remaining ends and cut off any excess yarn.
And there you have it—a cute and easy crochet pumpkin keychain!
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Easy Crochet Pumpkin Keychain Making / how to make?
