Crochet Panda Keychain – Free Pattern
Description: Crocheting a panda keychain is a delightful and creative project that results in a cute and functional accessory. This panda keychain can serve as a decorative addition to your keys, backpack, or even as a gift for panda enthusiasts. It’s a small and portable project that is suitable for both beginners and experienced crocheters.
Materials Needed:
- Black and white yarn (worsted weight)
- Crochet hook (size G/4.0mm)
- Safety eyes or black yarn for eyes
- Keychain ring
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Instructions:
Panda Head:
- Start with white yarn. Make a magic ring.
- Round 1: Chain 1, single crochet 6 times in the ring. Pull the ring tight. (6 stitches)
- Round 2: 2 single crochet in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
- Round 3: [1 single crochet in the next stitch, 2 single crochet in the next stitch] repeat around. (18 stitches)
- Rounds 4-7: Single crochet in each stitch around. (18 stitches)
- Attach the safety eyes or use black yarn to embroider the eyes. Add a small black yarn smile.
- Round 8: [Single crochet in the next stitch, single crochet decrease] repeat around. (12 stitches)
- Stuff the head firmly with fiberfill.
- Round 9: Single crochet decrease around. (6 stitches)
- Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through a yarn needle, weave through the remaining stitches, and pull tight to close the hole.
Panda Body:
- Start with white yarn. Make a magic ring.
- Round 1: Chain 1, single crochet 6 times in the ring. Pull the ring tight. (6 stitches)
- Rounds 2-5: Single crochet in each stitch around. (6 stitches)
- Change to black yarn.
- Rounds 6-10: Single crochet in each stitch around. (6 stitches)
- Stuff the body with fiberfill.
- Round 11: Single crochet decrease around. (3 stitches)
- Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through a yarn needle, weave through the remaining stitches, and pull tight to close the hole.
Assembly:
- Attach the panda head to the body.
- Attach the keychain ring to the top of the panda’s head.
- Make a small black oval-shaped patch for the panda’s ears and attach them on either side of the head.
- Your crochet panda keychain is complete!
Optional: You can add a small loop of white yarn for a tail if desired.
Enjoy your adorable crochet panda keychain! Feel free to customize it with different colors or accessories like a tiny bamboo stick in its hand for extra cuteness.