You are ready to turning a bundle of yarn into the most adorable, wee little octopus keychain that's ever graced this planet. We're talking about the Crochet Mini Octopus Amigurumi Keychain, a project that’s as fun as finding a treasure chest at the bottom of the sea, but way easier to bring home.
Crochet Mini Octopus Amigurumi Keychain
Materials Needed:
- Yarn in one color for the body (plus small amounts of black for the mouth and pink for the cheeks)
- 4mm safety eyes
- Blank keyrings (if turning into keychains)
- Stuffing material
- Crochet hook (3mm is recommended for tight stitches)
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker (or a paperclip)
- Scissors
Pattern Steps:
Start with a Magic Circle:
- Make a magic circle and chain one to start. This chain does not count as a stitch.
- Make 6 single crochets (sc) into the magic circle.
- Pull the tail to cinch the magic circle closed. You have completed Round 1 with 6 sc.
Round 2 (Increase Round):
- Increase in each stitch around by making 2 sc in each stitch from the previous round, giving you a total of 12 sc.
For Round 3:
- Alternate Increases: sc in the next stitch, then 2 sc in the following stitch (increase) all the way around, ending the round with 18 sc.
Round 4 (Staggered Increases):
- Begin with 1 sc, increase in the next stitch, then 1 sc in the next two stitches. Continue this pattern (1 sc, 1 sc, increase) around, ending up with 24 sc.
Round 5-9:
- Sc in each stitch around, maintaining 24 stitches. Your piece will start to curve.
Insert Safety Eyes:
- Place safety eyes between Rounds 6 and 7, three stitches apart.
Round 10 (Start Decreasing):
- Start with 1 sc, then do an invisible decrease over the next two stitches. Repeat this pattern (1 sc, invisible decrease) around, ending with 16 stitches.
- Invisible decrease is performed by working only in the front loops of the stitches.
Stuff the Octopus:
- Partially stuff the octopus body, ensuring it's firm but not overstuffed.
Round 11 (Further Decreasing):
- Invisible decrease in each stitch around, working in the back loops only, to create a base for the tentacles. You’ll finish with 8 stitches.
- Close up the opening by weaving the tail through the front loops of the last round’s stitches and pulling tight.
Making the Tentacles:
- Work in the front loops of Round 10. Attach yarn, chain 5, then make 4 half double crochets down the chain. Slip stitch into the next front loop.
- Repeat this for all 8 tentacles.
Embroider the Face:
- Using black yarn, embroider a smile between the eyes on Round 7.
- With pink yarn, stitch the cheeks below each eye.
Final Touches:
- Sew on the keychain loop or attachment as desired.
- Weave in all loose ends securely.
Finishing the Octopus:
- Ensure all components are securely attached, eyes are properly in place, and all ends are woven in.
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