Get ready to weave some magic with your crochet hook and yarn! This fun guide will show you how to make an adorable star-shaped amigurumi keychain that is perfect for adding a dash of handmade charm to your keys or gifting to someone special.
Crochet Star Amigurumi Keychain Tutorial
Materials Needed:
- Two different colored yarns: one for the star and one for the bow
- Crochet thread for eyes and mouth
- 4 ply yarn (or any yarn of your choice)
- 2.5 mm crochet hook (or hook size suitable for your yarn)
- Tapestry needle or yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Filling material
Pattern Instructions:
Star:
For Row 1:
- Start with a magic ring.
Row 2:
- Make 6 single crochets (sc) into the magic ring.
Row 3:
- Make 2 sc in each stitch around (12 sc total).
For Row 4:
- 1 sc in the first stitch, then 2 sc in the next stitch. Repeat around (18 sc total).
Row 5:
- 1 sc in the first two stitches, then 2 sc in the next stitch. Repeat around (24 sc total).
Row 6:
- 1 sc in the first three stitches, then 2 sc in the fourth stitch. Repeat around (30 sc total).
For Row 7:
- 1 sc in the next six stitches.
Row 8:
- Chain 1 and turn, 4 sc in the next four stitches, then decrease across the next two stitches.
Row 9:
- Chain 1 and turn, 3 sc in the next three stitches, then decrease across the last two stitches.
For Row 10:
- Chain 1 and turn, 2 sc in the first two stitches, then decrease across the next two stitches.
Row 11:
- Chain 1 and turn, 1 sc in the first stitch, then decrease across the next two stitches.
Row 12:
- Make 5 sc across the line and move to where you started.
Next:
- Repeat the process to create five distinct edges for the star.
Closing the Star:
Cut the yarn tail, leaving a long end to sew with, fasten off. Make another piece just like the first one. Sew the back sides of both pieces together by single crocheting around the edges. Before fully closing, stuff the star, then close.
Making the Loop:
Once the star is completed:
- Make 20 chains from where you completed the star.
- Make a slip stitch into the same stitch where the chain started.
- Cut the yarn and use the tail to sew it closed.
Bow:
- Start with a magic ring.
- Chain 3, then make 2 double crochets into the magic ring.
- Chain 3, make a slip stitch into the ring.
- Repeat the process for the second half of the bow.
- Cut the yarn and secure the bow, tying it in the center.
Face Details:
- For the mouth, position it between Rows 2 and 3, using a thread to create a smile over 4 stitches.
- For the eyes, space them one stitch apart from the mouth on the same rows.
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