Easy Crochet Fox Keychain Amigurumi Free Pattern

Easy Crochet Fox Keychain Amigurumi Free Pattern

ByLina Morgen

Materials

To crochet this adorable and easy fox keychain amigurumi, you will need the following:

  • Orange and white yarn with a corresponding crochet hook
  • Stuffing
  • Tapestry needle
  • Scissors

Abbreviations Used

Familiarize yourself with these standard crochet abbreviations:

  • SC: Single Crochet
  • Hdc: Half Double Crochet (Note: Hdc is listed but not used in this specific pattern, common to list if part of general pattern designer’s lexicon)
  • Inc: Increase (2 single crochet stitches in the same stitch)
  • Dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
  • slst: Slip Stitch
  • Magic Ring: An adjustable ring used to start amigurumi.

Easy Crochet Fox Keychain Amigurumi Pattern

This simple fox amigurumi pattern is perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a quick and cute crochet project. Let’s create your very own fox keychain step-by-step!

Head (Orange)

Begin with orange yarn. Stuff as you go, ensuring a firm but not overstuffed shape.

  1. Round 1: Magic ring with 6sc (6 stitches)
  2. Round 2: 6inc (12 stitches)
  3. Round 3: (1sc, inc) x 6 (18 stitches)
  4. Round 4: 1sc, inc, (2sc, inc) x 5, 1sc (24 stitches)
  5. Round 5: (3sc, inc) x 6 (30 stitches)
  6. Round 6-7: 30sc (30 stitches) (2 rounds)
  7. Change to white yarn. The following rounds (8, 9, and 10) are worked with both white and orange yarn to create the fox’s face markings. Change to orange yarn on the specified stitches.
    • Round 8: 10sc (orange), 6sc (white), 14sc (orange) (30 stitches)
    • Round 9: 11sc (orange), 4sc (white), 15sc (orange) (30 stitches)
    • Round 10: 12sc (orange), 2sc (white), 16sc (orange) (30 stitches)
  8. Round 11: 30sc (orange) (30 stitches)
  9. Round 12: (3sc, dec) x 6 (24 stitches)
  10. Round 13: 1sc, dec, (2sc, dec) x 5, 1sc (18 stitches)
  11. Round 14: (1sc, dec) x 6 (12 stitches)
  12. Round 15: 6dec (6 stitches)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for closing the hole and hiding ends. Close the remaining hole with a tapestry needle.

Ears (Make 2, Orange)

Using orange yarn, crochet two ears for your fox.

  1. Round 1: Magic ring with 6sc (6 stitches)
  2. Round 2: 6sc (6 stitches)
  3. Round 3: (2sc, dec) x 2 (8 stitches)
  4. Round 4: (3sc, dec) x 2 (10 stitches)

Close the opening of the ear flat across with single crochet stitches. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Key Ring Handle

This creates the loop to attach your fox to a keychain ring.

  1. Make a chain foundation of your desired length (the designer suggests 30 chains).
  2. Work back along the chain, making a slip stitch (slst) in each chain until the end.

Fasten off and hide the ends securely.

Assembly and Finishing Touches

Bring your fox keychain to life with these final steps:

  1. Using white thread, embroider the inner part of each ear for definition.
  2. Sew the finished ears onto the fox’s head.
  3. With black thread (thinner thread is recommended for a delicate look), embroider the nose and eyes onto the fox’s white facial area.
  4. Attach the crocheted handle to the top of the fox’s head.
  5. Weave in any remaining loose yarn ends.

Tips for Beginner Crocheters

This crochet fox keychain is an ideal project if you’re new to amigurumi or looking for a quick and satisfying make. The design primarily focuses on the head, making it less complex than full-body amigurumi patterns. Don’t be afraid to experiment with yarn weights and hook sizes to achieve different looks, though always ensure your stitches are tight enough to prevent stuffing from showing through. A common beginner tip for amigurumi is to use a stitch marker to keep track of your rounds, especially when working in a continuous spiral. Enjoy creating your adorable fox!

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