The Crochet Snoopy Dog Keychain Pattern is a delightful and fun project that brings the beloved Peanuts character to life in miniature form! Perfect for both beginners and experienced crafters, this pattern lets you create an adorable Snoopy keychain that’s perfect for attaching to bags, zippers, or as a cute accessory to brighten up your day.
Crochet Snoopy Dog Keychain
With easy-to-follow instructions, you'll craft a charming, handcrafted version of this classic dog, complete with his signature floppy ears and playful expression. Whether you're a fan of Peanuts or just love crochet, this pattern is sure to bring a smile to your face!
Materials Needed:
- White yarn
- Black yarn (for the ears)
- Crochet hook
- Stitch marker
- Darning needle
- Stuffing material
- Crafting felt (for the eyes and nose)
- Fabric glue or super glue
- Keychain ring
- Scissors
Pattern Overview:
- Head (Make 2 pieces)
- Ears (Make 2 pieces)
- Assembly (Sewing and stuffing)
- Details (Adding eyes, nose, eyebrows, and mouth)
- Final Touches (Turning it into a keychain)
Head Pattern:
- Round 1: Start with a magic ring or chain 2 method. Work 5 single crochets (SC) into the ring or the second chain from the hook.
- Round 2: Do an increase (INC) in each stitch around (10 SC).
- Round 3: SC in the next stitch, INC in the next repeat around (15 SC).
Round 4 (Shaping the head):
- Start with a slip stitch (SL ST) in the first stitch.
- In the next stitch, work a double crochet (DC) and a triple crochet (TR) into the same stitch.
- Work a TR and then a DC into the next stitch (reverse of the previous step for symmetry).
- Make two slip stitches.
- Half double crochet (HDC) in the next stitch,
- SC and do an INC three times,
- One more increase,
- End with a HDC and a SL ST.
Finishing Round: You should have 21 stitches. Leave a shorter tail for the first head piece and a longer tail for the second piece for sewing later.
Ears Pattern:
- Start with black yarn. Chain 4.
- Start in the second chain from the hook: SL ST, SC in the next, three SCs in the third chain.
- Work one SC into the next, and end with a SL ST. Leave a longer tail for sewing.
Assembly:
- Place the two head pieces together and whip stitch around the edges, leaving a gap to insert stuffing. After stuffing, close the gap with more whip stitches.
- Sew the ears to each side of the head according to your preference.
Details:
- Cut out felt pieces for the eyes and nose. Round the corners and glue them onto the head.
- Use thread or split yarn for the eyebrow and mouth. Sew these details onto the head.
Final Touches:
- Attach a keychain ring and optionally a cell phone strap to the top of the head.
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