Crochet Cat Keychain

The Crochet Cat Keychain is a adorable and functional accessory that combines the art of crochet with a cute cat design. Made with soft, chunky yarn, this little cat is shaped and crocheted to perfection, complete with whiskers and a tiny tail. The keychain attachment makes it easy to attach to your purse, backpack, or keys, allowing you to take your feline friend with you wherever you go.

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in orange and gray (or colors of your choice)
• Small amount of black yarn for facial details
• Crochet hook size 2.5 mm (C-2)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Safety eyes (6 mm)
• Small bell
• Keychain ring and clasp
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec: decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• sl st: slip stitch
• st: stitch

Instructions:

Head and Body:

1. Round 1: Start with a magic ring. Ch 1, 6 sc in the ring. Pull the ring tight. (6 sts)
2. Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
3. Round 3: (Sc in next st, inc in next st) around. (18 sts)
4. Round 4: (Sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st) around. (24 sts)
5. Round 5-10: Sc in each st around. (24 sts)
6. Round 11: (Sc in next 2 sts, dec in next st) around. (18 sts)
   • Insert safety eyes between Rounds 6 and 7, about 5 stitches apart.
   • Stuff the head firmly.
7. Round 12: (Sc in next st, dec in next st) around. (12 sts)
8. Round 13: Sc in each st around. (12 sts)
9. Round 14: (Sc in next st, inc in next st) around. (18 sts)
10. Round 15: (Sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st) around. (24 sts)
11. Round 16-20: Sc in each st around. (24 sts)
12. Round 21: (Sc in next 2 sts, dec in next st) around. (18 sts)
13. Round 22: (Sc in next st, dec in next st) around. (12 sts)

• Stuff the body firmly.

1. Round 23: Dec around. (6 sts)

• Fasten off and weave in ends.

Ears (make 2):

1. Round 1: Start with a magic ring. Ch 1, 4 sc in the ring. Pull the ring tight. (4 sts)
2. Round 2: (Sc in next st, inc in next st) around. (6 sts)
3. Round 3: (Sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st) around. (8 sts)
   • Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Arms (make 2):

1. Round 1: Start with a magic ring. Ch 1, 6 sc in the ring. Pull the ring tight. (6 sts)
2. Round 2-4: Sc in each st around. (6 sts)
   • Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
   • Lightly stuff the arms.

Legs (make 2):

1. Round 1: Start with a magic ring. Ch 1, 6 sc in the ring. Pull the ring tight. (6 sts)
2. Round 2-5: Sc in each st around. (6 sts)
   • Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
   • Lightly stuff the legs.

Tail:

1. Round 1: Start with a magic ring. Ch 1, 4 sc in the ring. Pull the ring tight. (4 sts)
2. Round 2-5: Sc in each st around. (4 sts)
   • Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Collar:

1. Row 1: With gray yarn, ch 16. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (15 sts)
   • Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly:

1. Sew the ears to the top of the head.
2. Sew the head to the body.
3. Attach the arms to the sides of the body, slightly below the head.
4. Attach the legs to the bottom of the body.
5. Attach the tail to the back of the body.
6. Sew the collar around the neck and attach the small bell to the collar.
7. Embroider the nose, mouth, and whiskers with black yarn.
8. Attach the keychain ring and clasp to the top of the head.