Whoever said that a dog cannot be both a friend and a key guardian has never seen this charming crochet keychain pug amigurumi pattern. Adorable pugs now come in palm-sized crochet versions, ready to keep your keys safe or to dangle as a cute ornament. This crochet amigurumi pattern is a splendid use of leftover yarn, creating a little gift in just about an hour. Opt for sport-weight cotton yarn for a small keychain, or use plush chenille yarn for a cuddlier, huggable size. With guidance at every step available through a detailed video tutorial, this beginner friendly project is not only fun but also a delightful way to bring a miniature, loyal companion into your daily life.
Crochet Keychain Pug Amigurumi Pattern
Materials:
Cotton version (6 cm / 2 inch):
- Beige catania cotton color: 404
- Brown catania color: 157
- Black catania color: 110
- Synthetic Poly filling
Velvet bulky version (10 cm / 4 inch):
- Beige durable velvet yarn
- Brown durable velvet yarn
- Black durable velvet yarn
- Synthetic Poly filling
Chenille Super Bulky version (12 cm / 5 inch):
- Beige Chenille yarn
- Brown Chenille yarn
- Black Chenille yarn
- Synthetic Poly filling
General Supplies:
- Scissors
- Tapestry needles with blunt point, nr. 16 or 17
- Pins
- Crochet hook size 2.5 mm 4/0 for the cotton, 3.5 mm E for the velvet, or 5.0 mm H for Chenille yarn. For using Blank getting yarn, an 8.0 mm crochet hook is recommended.
Abbreviations:
(These abbreviations follow the basic stitches tutorial on the website)
- Rnd: Round
- st: stitch
- sc: single crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- dec: decrease
- inc: increase
Additional Notes:
- The pattern provides detailed steps for creating the body, ears, snout, legs, and tail of the dog.
- There's a mention of adjusting the size of the dog by changing the yarn and crochet hook sizes for either smaller or larger versions.
- Tips about working with Chenille or Velvet yarn to get the right body shape are included, reassuring that the shape will look correct once filled with stuffing.
- The pattern includes advice on turning the project into a keychain and embroidering details like the eyes and nose.
- Video support is available for specific steps of the process, providing visual guidance.
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