I have always been fascinated by the art of crochet. The ability to take a simple ball of yarn and turn it into something beautiful and intricate is truly remarkable. And when it comes to amigurumi, the possibilities are endless!
That’s why I was thrilled to come across this crochet cat keychain pattern. Not only is this pattern adorable, but it also makes for a fun and easy project for anyone looking to improve their crochet skills.
Whether you’re just starting out or are already an experienced crocheter, this pattern provides step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow. And with the added bonus of creating a functional keychain, you’ll have a practical item that showcases your newfound mastery in no time!
So grab your hook and yarn and let’s get started on this purr-fect project!
Pattern Designer: Toys by Valerie
Materials
- Plush Yarn (YarnArt Dolce)
- 4 mm crochet hook
- Stuffing Material
- 9-10 mm safety eyes
- 6.5 cm high
Abbreviations
Mr – magic circle
Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
Sl st – slip stitch
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
(…) – number of stitches you should have at the end of the round
FO – fasten off
Head
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mc (6)
Rnd 2: (inc) * 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) * 6 (18)
Rnd 4: sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) * 5, sc (24)
Rnd 5: 5 sc, inc, 12 sc, inc, 5 sc (26)
Rnd 6: 5 sc, inc, sc, inc, mark, 10 sc, mark, inc, sc, inc, 5 sc (30)
Rnd 7: 30 sc
Rnd 8: 9 s c, inc, 10 sc, inc, 9 sc (32)
Rnd 9: sc, dec, (2 sc, dec) * 7, sc (24)
Rnd 10: (2 sc, dec) * 6 (18)
Insert eyes between 6 and 7 rows at a distance of 6 sc between markers.
Rnd 11: (sc, dec) * 6 (12)
Stuff
Rnd 12: (dec) * 6 (6)
Stuff and tighten 6 stitches.
Ears x2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) * 3 (9)
Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) * 3 (12)
Rnd 4: 12 sc
Don’t stuff.
Leave a long tail for sewing. Fold in half and sew. Sew ears to the head.
Face Design
- With a pink thread, embroider a spout between rows 7 and 8 (2 sc).
- Embroider whiskers with black thread.
- Apply pink blush on the ears and cheek area.
- You can also attach the bunny to the keychain.