Crochet Duck Keychain – Free Pattern
Crochet Duck Keychain – Free Pattern
Level: Beginner
Materials Needed:
- Worsted weight yarn in yellow, orange, and white
- Crochet hook (size G/4.0mm)
- Small amount of black embroidery floss or yarn for eyes
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Keychain ring or lobster clasp
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (work 2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
Finished Size: Approximately 3 inches (7.5 cm) in height
Body: Using yellow yarn,
Round 1: Make a magic ring, ch 1, and work 6 sc into the ring. Pull the ring tight. (6 sc)
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sc)
Round 3: [Sc, inc] repeat around. (18 sc)
Round 4: [Sc in next 2 sts, inc] repeat around. (24 sc)
Round 5-9: Sc in each st around. (24 sc)
Round 10: [Sc in next 2 sts, dec] repeat around. (18 sc)
Begin stuffing the body with fiberfill.
Round 11: [Sc, dec] repeat around. (12 sc)
Round 12: Dec around. (6 sc)
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Head: Using yellow yarn,
Round 1: Make a magic ring, ch 1, and work 6 sc into the ring. Pull the ring tight. (6 sc)
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sc)
Round 3-4: Sc in each st around. (12 sc)
Round 5: [Sc, inc] repeat around. (18 sc)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Beak: Using orange yarn,
Row 1: Ch 4, starting from the second ch from the hook, sc in each ch. (3 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (3 sc)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly:
- Sew the beak onto the head, centered between Rounds 2 and 3.
- Attach the head to the body using the long tail, sewing it onto Round 9 of the body.
- Embroider the eyes using black embroidery floss or yarn, placing them above the beak and evenly spaced.
Wings (Make 2): Using yellow yarn,
Round 1: Ch 5, starting from the second ch from the hook, sc in each ch. (4 sc)
Round 2-4: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (4 sc)
Round 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 2 sts, ch 2, sc in last 2 sts. (4 sc, 2 ch)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly: Sew the wings onto the sides of the body, approximately one round below the head.
Finishing: Attach the keychain ring or lobster clasp to the top of the duck’s head.
Your adorable crochet duck keychain is now complete! You can use it as a charming accessory for your keys, bags, or wherever you’d like a touch of handmade cuteness. Enjoy your crocheting!
