Thanksgiving is just nearby and what better way is to express excitement of it than a crochet fried chicken? That's why we have brought a crochet mini fried chicken keychain tutorial perfect for beginners. It is quick to complete, so you can have a plate full of plush leg pieces within an hour.
Whether you take it just another adorable food keychain project or specifically for Thanksgiving decor, it is worth crocheting.
This post will provide you will all the necessary details about this chicken project with quick guides, too.
Skill Level: The skill level required to crochet this mini fried chicken piece keychain is beginner. While the basic stitches used, making the 3D shape of the chicken leg and attaching the key ring might require some intermediate crochet skills.
Uses
The keychain can be used as a party favor for a chicken-themed party, for thanksgiving or as a promotional item for fast-food restaurants.
Supplies Needed
These are the crochet supplies used by the designer and tutor of this crochet mini chicken keychain amigurumi. You can choose other yarn fibres and may not opt for optional tools. But make sure the specific requirements like hook size and yarn weight meet:
- Milk Cotton Yarn (4ply): Milky white, Brown. Cotton is durable, washable and easy to work with.
- Crochet hook size: 2.25 mm. This is smaller than you will usually use for the above weight of yarn.
- Fiberfill for stuffing
- Stitch markers
- Sewing needle and scissors
Abbreviations/Symbol
Abbreviations used in the on-screen instructions are little unfamiliar, so make sure to read the following meanings before starting the project:
- R: round (Rnd)
- MR: magic ring (mr)
- X: single crochet (sc)
- V: increase two single crochet in a same stitch (inc)
- A: decrease two single crochet together (dec)
- ch: chain (ch)
- sl.: slip stitch (sl st)
- st: stitch (st)
- (...)*: repeat instructions* times
- [...]: work in the same stitch as indicated = N: number of stitch(es) in a round
Technique Guides you may Revise
If you are a very beginner want to tackle this crochet food amigurumi, here are the stitches guides:
Single Crochet (sc)
- Insert hook into stitch.
- Yarn over (yo).
- Pull up a loop.
- Yo and pull through two loops on hook.'
Increase (inc)
Work 2 single crochet stitches in the same stitch.
Decrease (dec)
- Insert hook into next 2 stitches.
- Yarn over and pull up a loop in each stitch.
- Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on hook.
Chain (ch)
- Hold hook with yarn in front of you.
- Loop yarn over hook and pull through loop.
Slip Stitch (sl st)
- Insert hook into stitch.
- Yarn over and pull through both loops on hook.
Note: These are very basic explanations. Visual guides and practice are essential for mastering these techniques.
How to Crochet it?
Summary for crocheting this food amigurumi keychain is as following:
- The crocheter starts by crocheting individual pieces for the chicken leg and drumstick
- You will then sew pieces together or crocheted together to form the complete chicken leg shape.
- Stuffing was added to give the chicken leg its 3D form.
- Finally, a key ring was attached to the top of the chicken leg to complete the keychain.
Tips
Here are some general tips that might be relevant to crocheting this keychain:
- Size Variations: Adjust the crochet hook size and yarn weight to create different sizes of chicken legs for various uses.
- Finishing Touches: Add small details like eyes, freckles, or sesame seeds for the breading to enhance the keychain's appearance.
- Key Ring Attachment: Explore different ways to attach the key ring, such as crocheting it directly into the design or using a jump ring for added flexibility.
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