Free Crochet Cat Keychain Patterns

 Discover adorable Free Crochet Cat Keychain Patterns that are perfect for adding a touch of charm to your everyday items The step-by-step instructions ensure that even beginners can successfully create these cute keychains. Whether you're looking to personalize your keys or gift a handmade treasure to a loved one, these patterns offer a fun and rewarding project. Head over to the link to start crafting your own crochet cat keychains today.

Explore the world of Free Crochet Cat Keychain Patterns, where charm meets practicality in the form of adorable handmade accessories. Whether you're crafting for yourself or creating heartfelt gifts for friends and family, these cat keychain patterns are sure to bring joy with every stitch. 

Materials Needed:

Before you begin, gather the following materials:

Yarn:

 Choose a yarn in your preferred color for the cat's body and another color for details like the ears and nose. 

Crochet Hook: 

Select an appropriate hook size based on the yarn weight. For worsted-weight yarn, a 3.5 mm or 4.0 mm hook is typically suitable.

Scissors: 

To cut yarn and trim ends.

Keychain Ring: 

To attach to the finished cat keychain.

Polyester Fiberfill: To stuff the Cat Keychain (optional, depending on your preference).

Step 1: Crochet the Cat's Body

1. Start with a Magic Ring:

 Chain 1 to secure.

3. Increase Rounds:

 Continue working in rounds. In the first round, increase each stitch (2 SC in each stitch) for a total of 12 stitches. In the next round, work 1 SC in the first stitch and 2 SC in the next stitch, repeating around (18 stitches). Continue increasing evenly in each round until the base is approximately 2 inches in diameter, or until you reach the desired size for the cat's body.

4. Straight Rounds:

 Once you reach the desired diameter, work even rounds of single crochet without increasing or decreasing until the piece measures approximately 3-4 inches in length, depending on how long you want your cat keychain to be.

5. Fasten Off: 

When the body is the desired length, fasten off and weave in the ends.

Step 2: Crochet the Cat's Head

1. Start with a Magic Ring:

 Repeat the magic ring process as you did for the body.

2. Single Crochet (SC) Rounds: 

Work 6 single crochets into the magic ring.

3. Increase Rounds: 

Similar to the body, increase each stitch in every round until you have 12 stitches.

4. Straight Rounds: 

Work even rounds without increasing until the piece measures approximately 1.5-2 inches in diameter.

5. Shape the Head: 

To shape the head, start decreasing stitches evenly around the circle. For example, work 1 SC in the first stitch, then SC2TOG (single crochet decrease) in the next stitch, repeating around until the hole is small enough to close.

6. Stuff the Head: 

Before closing completely, stuff the head lightly with Polyester fiberfill to give it a 3-dimensional shape.

7. Close and Fasten Off: 

Once stuffed, close the opening by joining the last round with a slip stitch to the first stitch of the round.

Step 3: Crochet the Cat's Ears (Make 2)

3. Half Double Crochet (HDC):  

Work 1 HDC in the next chain.

4. Double Crochet (DC): 

Work 1 DC in the next chain.

5. Chain 1, Turn: Chain 1 and turn your work.

6. DC, HDC, SC:

 Work 1 DC, 1 HDC, and 1 SC in the next stitches respectively.

 Step 4: Crochet the Cat's Nose

1. Start with a Magic Ring:

 Create a magic ring and work 6 SC into the ring.

2. Increase Round: 

Increase each stitch around (12 stitches).

Step 5: Assembly

1. Attach Ears: 

Sew the ears onto the top of the cat's head. Position them evenly and secure them with stitches.

2. Attach Nose: 

Sew the nose onto the cat's face, slightly below the center.

3. Attach Head to Body: 

Position the head on top of the body and sew it securely using the long tail left from the head.

4. Attach Keychain Ring: 

Sew or crochet a loop at the top of the cat's head to attach the keychain ring securely.

5. Final Touches: 

Weave in any remaining ends and trim excess yarn.

Step 6: Finishing Touches

1. Optional Embellishments:

 If desired, you can add details like embroidered eyes or whiskers using embroidery floss or yarn.

2. Blocking (Optional):

 You can block your cat keychain by lightly wetting it and shaping it before allowing it to dry. This helps in achieving a neater finish.

3. Enjoy Your Cat Keychain: 

Once completed, attach your finished Cat Keychain to your keys, or bag, or give it as a thoughtful handmade gift to someone special.

Materials:

• Medium weight yarn
• Size J (6.0mm) crochet hook
• Stuffing material
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Keyring

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• st = stitch
• sl st = slip stitch

Pattern:

Step 1: Body

• Start with a magic ring.
• Ch 2, 6 sc into the ring. Pull tight to form a circle.
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Step 2: Head

• Start with a magic ring.
• Ch 2, 4 sc into the ring. Pull tight to form a circle.

Step 3: Ears

• Start with a magic ring.
• Ch 2, 2 sc into the ring. Pull tight to form a circle.
• Round 1: Inc in each st around (4 sts).
• Round 2: Sc in each st around (4 sts).

Step 4: Assembly

• Stuff the body with polyester fiberfill.

Step 5: Whiskers (optional)

• Cut three pieces of yarn, each about 2 inches long.
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Crochet Cat Keychain Pattern

Materials:

• Medium-weight yarn (white, gray, and black)
• Size J (6.0mm) crochet hook
• Stuffing material (polyester fiberfill)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Keyring
• Yarn needle (for weaving in ends)
• Stitch markers (optional)
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Abbreviations:

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

Body:

1. Start with a magic ring.
2. Ch 2, 6 sc into the ring. Pull tight to form a circle.
3. Round 4: Dec in each st around (6 sts).

Head:

1. Start with a magic ring.
2. Ch 2, 4 sc into the ring. Pull tight to form a circle.
3. Round 3: Dec in each st around (4 sts).

Ears:

1. Start with a magic ring.
2. Ch 2, 2 sc into the ring. Pull tight to form a circle.
3. Round 1: Inc in each st around (4 sts).
4. Round 2: Sc in each st around (4 sts).

Face:

1. Use black yarn to embroider eyes and a mouth on the head.
2. Use a tapestry needle to weave the yarn in and out of the stitches to create the features. 
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Assembly:

1. Stuff the body with polyester fiberfill.

Paws:

1. Cut two small pieces of gray yarn.
2. Use a tapestry needle to weave the yarn in and out of the stitches to secure it.

1. Tips and Variations:

• Use different colors or textures of yarn to create different breeds of cats.
• Add more details to the face, such as eyebrows or a nose.
• Use a different shape or size of the keyring to change the look of the keychain.
• Make a larger or smaller version of the Cat by adjusting the hook size or number of stitches.