Description
Create whimsical Halloween-themed keychains using simple crochet techniques. Ideal for gifts or to personalize your belongings, this project invites creativity and calm into your crafting routine.
Ingredients
- Worsted weight yarn (weight 4, medium), approximately 150 yards (137 m) in total
- Hook: H-8 (5.0 mm) or I-9 (5.5 mm)
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Scissors
- Optional: Stitch markers
- Tape measure
- Buttons or safety eyes for embellishments (optional)
Instructions
- Start with a magic ring (also called a magic circle).
- Ch 1 (this does not count as a stitch). Work 6 sc into the magic ring and pull tight. (6 stitches)
- Round 2: Work 2 sc in each stitch around (increase!). (12 stitches)
- Round 3: *1 sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the following stitch; repeat from * around. (18 stitches)
- Round 4: *1 sc in the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the following stitch; repeat from * around. (24 stitches)
- Round 5: Work 1 sc in each stitch around. (24 stitches)
- Round 6: Begin the bobble stitch. *In the next stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over again, pull through 2 loops*, repeat from * to * until 5 loops are on the hook, yarn over and pull through all 5 loops. (1 bobble complete and work 1 sc after the bobble to secure it.) Repeat this step until you have enough bobbles around for the design you are going for.
- Round 7: Slip stitch to join, then fasten off and weave in the ends.
Notes
Embrace the creative process, and enjoy the rhythm of your stitches. If mistakes occur, calmly unravel back to the missed stitch and proceed from there.
- Cook Time: 120 minutes