Brighten your day with a charming crochet chicken keychain, a perfect project for crochet beginners and veterans alike. In just about an hour, using leftover yarn, you can bring to life a delightful little companion that fits right in your pocket. Whether you choose sport-weight cotton for a small, dainty version or plush chenille yarn for a cuddlier friend, this pattern scales beautifully.
Alongside the practical aspect, this crochet amigurumi ornament makes a fantastic, heartfelt gift it's a joyous way to carry a piece of handmade love wherever you go. For those just starting their crochet journey, a detailed video tutorial will guide you through every step, ensuring your chicken keychain comes out looking just right. This crochet keychain pattern isn't just about crafting; it's about adding a dash of joy and creativity to everyday items.
Why Love this Pattern:
- Beginner-Friendly: Easy enough for new crocheters, with an estimated completion time of only about an hour.
- Versatile Yarn Options: Suitable for different yarn types, like sport-weight cotton or plush chenille.
- Useful and Cute: Resulting in a practical keychain that is also an adorable pocket-sized chicken.
- Comprehensive Guides: Accompanied by a full video tutorial for step-by-step visual assistance.
- Skill Building: Great for learning new techniques and practising basic crochet stitches.
- Customization: The pattern allows for making chickens in multiple sizes to fit individual preferences.
- Utilizes Scraps: Perfect for using up spare yarn, reducing waste and cost.
Materials:
For Cotton Sport Weight version (size 6 cm / 2 inch):
- Red Catania cotton yarn - Color 115
- Yellow Catania cotton yarn - Color 208
- White Catania cotton yarn - Color 105
- Black Catania cotton yarn - Color 110
- Synthetic Poly filling
For Chenille Super Bulky version (size 12 cm / 5 inches):
- Red Chenille yarn
- Yellow Chenille yarn
- White Chenille yarn
- Black Chenille yarn
- Synthetic Poly filling
Additional Supplies:
- Scissors
- Tapestry needles (with a blunt point, nr. 16 or 17)
- Pins
- Crochet hook size 2.5 mm (4/0) for the cotton version, or size 5.0 mm (H) for the Chenille yarn version
Abbreviations:
- sc - single crochet
- inc - increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec - decrease (sc 2 together)
- ch - chain
- st(s) - stitch(es)
- hdc - half double crochet
- dc - double crochet
- Rnd - round
Additional Pattern Info:
Body:
- Made with white yarn following specific instructions for rounds (Rnd), increases (inc), and decreases (dec).
- Magic ring technique to start the body and parts.
Parts (Beak, Comb, Wings):
- Beak: Created using yellow yarn, starting with a magic ring.
- Comb: Made in two parts using red yarn, with each starting with a magic ring.
- Wings: Made with white yarn, beginning with a magic ring followed by increases and mixed stitches to shape.
Assembly:
- Eyes, beak, comb, and wings are sewn onto the body at specified rounds with the help of a video tutorial.
- The keychain attachment is optional and can be made by sewing two strands of folded yarn into the top of the head.
Finishing:
- Stuffing the body and parts with synthetic poly filling as you go.
- Closing holes with a tail of yarn threaded through the front loops of stitches.
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