What is even more enjoyable than a crocheted French fries bucket with detachable amigurumi fries? Check out this tutorial if you want to learn how to crochet a mini French fries keychain for kids. This project is small and ends up so cute that nobody would want to resist it as a gift.
You can prepare as many of these buckets within few hours so that all kids get their own. This post is all about comprehensively detailing the aspects about this crochet project so that beginners may easily follow the tutorial presented by the Spring Day DIY.
Skill Level: Ease of making and miniatureness of this crochet French fries keychain makes this project perfect for beginners. However, working in different stitch regions may seem a little complicated at first but the video tutorial will overcome this.
Techniques Required: Chain stitch, Single crochet, increase, tying slip knot or magic circle and slip stitch. Working the the front and back loops of the stitch. See the short guides for along with the abbreviations.
Video Characteristics: The tutor showed crocheting it and then assembly. The On-screen instructions are also available.
Best for: Use it as a lunch box charm and play for assembling this keychain.
Supplies Needed
Below are the supply recommendations for this crochet food project for beginners:
- Milk Cotton Yarn (4ply): Yellow, Red, White. Cotton yarn has been the top choices for amigurumi makers. So, you should try it for its durability, low-cost and stitch definition.
- Crochet hook size: 2.25 mm
- Stitch markers
- Glue gun, hot glue stick
- Sewing needle and scissors
Abbreviations/Symbol:
In the On-screen pattern in the crochet French fries keychain guide, the tutor used the following crochet symbols. Along with what the tutor provided, we have also included the stitch guides:
- R: round (Rnd)
- X: single crochet (sc): Ins the hook into the next st. YO & pull up a loop. YO, pull through the two loops on the hook.
- V: increase two single crochet in a same stitch (inc)
- W: increase three single crochet in a same stitch (3sc in same stitch)
- FLO: front loop only (flo): This is the loop of top horizontal loops that faces to you.
- BLO: back loop only (blo): A loop of top horizontal loops that is behind FL.
- ch: chain (ch): YO and pull through the loop on the hook.
- sl.: slip stitch (sl.st): YO & pull up a loop. Pull through the two loops on the hook.
- (...)*: repeat instructions * times
- [...]: work in the same stitch as indicated = N: number of stitch(es) in a round
Tips for the Project
These tips will help you if you are a beginner and want to tackle this crochet French fries keychain pattern:
Maintaining Even Tension: Find a comfortable way to hold your yarn that allows you to apply the same amount of tension consistently. This may take some practice, but once you get it, your stitches will be more uniform.
Shaping The Fries: Master increasing and decreasing to shape your fries accurately. Increases will help you create a wider top, while decreases can taper the bottom of the fries. Use tighter stitches, like single crochet (sc) for the fries themselves to create a firm texture.
Attaching and Using Glue: When to Use Glue: A small dab of fabric or hot glue can be used to secure the fries within their bucket.
Use a toothpick or a small applicator to apply glue to avoid messes and ensure precision.
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