Name: Crochet Skeleton Keychains
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 3 h
Ingredients: About 45 yards of worsted weight yarn, weight 4, medium, in black and bone color; H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook; Small amount of contrasting worsted weight yarn for details (optional); Polyester fiberfill, about 0.25 ounce (7 g) per keychain; Yarn needle with a blunt tip; Sharp scissors; Stitch marker (optional); One sturdy metal key ring or lobster clasp per keychain; Small scrap of black embroidery thread or black yarn for the face (optional)

Description

These small, friendly skeleton keychains are perfect for Halloween and make lovely gifts or decorations. The project is beginner-friendly, using simple stitches and a steady rhythm.

Ingredients

About 45 yards of worsted weight yarn, weight 4, medium, in black and bone color
H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
Small amount of contrasting worsted weight yarn for details (optional)
Polyester fiberfill, about 0.25 ounce (7 g) per keychain
Yarn needle with a blunt tip
Sharp scissors
Stitch marker (optional)
One sturdy metal key ring or lobster clasp per keychain
Small scrap of black embroidery thread or black yarn for the face (optional)

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Instructions

Gather the yarn, hook, fiberfill, yarn needle, key ring, and stitch marker.
Make a magic ring by wrapping the yarn around two fingers and working 6 sc into the ring. Pull the yarn tail to close the center, then join with a sl st.
Chain 1 and work 2 sc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st.
Increase by working 1 sc in the first stitch and 2 sc in the next, repeating around. Join with a sl st.
Work 1 sc in each stitch around for two rounds.
Start tapering with a decrease, combining two stitches into one. Repeat 1 sc, decrease around. Join with a sl st.
Add a small amount of polyester fiberfill, then work a decrease in each pair of stitches around. Pull the opening closed with the yarn needle, fasten off, and leave a 10-inch tail.
For each arm, chain 7, work 1 sl st in each chain across, and fasten off with a 6-inch tail. Make two arms and sew them to the upper body.
For each leg, chain 9, work 1 sl st in each chain across, and fasten off with a 6-inch tail. Make two legs and sew them to the lower body.
Use black embroidery thread or yarn to add facial details.
Make a hanging loop by chaining 10 and joining the ends with a sl st. Sew it to the top of the skeleton.
Weave in all ends and ensure the piece is shaped well.

Notes

Check your stitches regularly and adjust as needed. Use caution with small parts if giving to children under three.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 120 minutes