How to Crochet Squid Keychain (Tutorial for Beginners)

Learn how to crochet a cute, little squid keychain in 5 color versions with a step-by-step tutorial from Crochet Treasure. This project requires no sewing and can be finished within just an hour. The tutor uses very nice spiral curls like of wind spinner for 6 tenacles that make it great for hanging also.

You can also sell the finished product to support the oceans and creator but making one is also a good idea and easy for beginners. The squid can be a delightful accessory for your keys and a cute gift. You can crochet a whole set of squid keychains and also sell them by mentioning the creator.

The complete video guide for crocheting these squid keychains will be available at the end of this post. To get deeper insights about the tutorial, follow through with us below.

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Skills Used: Magic circle, single crochet for constructing the squid’s body, and chaining and again single crochet to form tentacles. Increasing and decreasing stitches are used to shape the head, while slip stitches provide a clean finish. Techniques for securely attaching safety eyes, stuffing, and managing yarn ends plus sewing the tentacles are also required.

Guide Span: 31 Minutes Only

Personalization Tips: Choose from pastel pink, green, purple, yellow, and blue as the tutor shows. However, another popular color choice is to use the self-striping yarn or rainbow yarn for both Jellyhsih and squid. You can also modify the length or curliness of the tentacles to create a unique look. Try adding the mouth if you prefer little more character.

Crochet Squid Tutorial

With no sewing required, this crochet tutorial is a perfect way to learn the no-sew techniques quickly.. Detailed steps are from constructing the squid’s body and tentacles to attaching features like eyes and keychain loops. The tutorial provides ample room for creativity, making it suitable for creating personalized gifts. Here is a quick overview of this crochet squid tutorial:

Preparing the Keychain Loop: Create a chain of seven stitches and set it aside for later attachment.
Forming the Squid Head: Begin with a magic circle and single crochet to build the head shape, gradually increasing from six to 30 stitches over five rounds. Maintain the shape with even rows before decreasing to create a rounded top.
Attaching Eyes and Keychain: Place safety eyes between rows seven and eight, spacing them evenly.
Attach the keychain loop securely using the earlier prepared chain.
Stuffing and Closing: Fill the head with fiber stuffing to achieve a firm shape.
Close the head with a neat finish using decreases and secure the ends.
Creating Tentacles: For each tentacle, chain 23 and work back with single and double crochets to form a curly texture. Attach the tentacles evenly around the base of the head.
Final Touches: Ensure all yarn ends are hidden and adjust the squid’s shape as needed for a polished look.

Stitches Used

Following are the stitches that the tutor uses for crocheting this squid amigurumi for beginners:

SC (Single Crochet): Insert your hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through the stitch (2 loops on hook), yarn over again, and pull through both loops.
CH (Chain): Yarn over the hook and pull through the loop on your hook to create a new loop.
SL ST (Slip Stitch): Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull through both the stitch and the loop on your hook.