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:

  1. Start with white yarn. Make a magic ring.
  2. Round 1: Chain 1, single crochet 6 times in the ring. Pull the ring tight. (6 stitches)
  3. Round 2: 2 single crochet in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
  4. Round 3: [1 single crochet in the next stitch, 2 single crochet in the next stitch] repeat around. (18 stitches)
  5. Rounds 4-7: Single crochet in each stitch around. (18 stitches)
  6. Attach the safety eyes or use black yarn to embroider the eyes. Add a small black yarn smile.
  7. Round 8: [Single crochet in the next stitch, single crochet decrease] repeat around. (12 stitches)
  8. Stuff the head firmly with fiberfill.
  9. Round 9: Single crochet decrease around. (6 stitches)
  10. 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:

  1. Start with white yarn. Make a magic ring.
  2. Round 1: Chain 1, single crochet 6 times in the ring. Pull the ring tight. (6 stitches)
  3. Rounds 2-5: Single crochet in each stitch around. (6 stitches)
  4. Change to black yarn.
  5. Rounds 6-10: Single crochet in each stitch around. (6 stitches)
  6. Stuff the body with fiberfill.
  7. Round 11: Single crochet decrease around. (3 stitches)
  8. 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:

  1. Attach the panda head to the body.
  2. Attach the keychain ring to the top of the panda’s head.
  3. Make a small black oval-shaped patch for the panda’s ears and attach them on either side of the head.
  4. 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.