How to ~ An Amigurumi Cat Key Chain Fob Pattern

Key Chain Fob Bear/Cat

Materials List

1.  Crochet Hook size of 2.5 mm  {I used a 1.75 mm hook with 2 ply cotton thread}
2.  Acrylic Yarn 4 ply - 1 skein
3.  1 pair of black beads as for eyes
4.  Fibrefill or polyester to stuff the head
5.  Black thread for embroidering the mouth
6.  Jump ring and chain to hang the bear/cat off

Finished Size

Approximately 2 inches wide

Gauge

Recommended: Crochet hook size 2.5 mm. with 4 ply yarn

Abbreviations

ch - chain
sc - single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
tr – treble crochet
dec - decrease
sl st - slip stitch
sts - stiches

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The Pattern

HEAD – Make one

ROW 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook (Magic Ring) (6 sts)

ROW 2: 2 sc, in each sc around (12 sts)

ROW 3: 1 sc, 2 sc in next sc , repeat 6 times (18 sts)

ROW 4: 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat 6 times (24 sts)

ROW 5: 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat 6 times (30 sts)

ROW 6: 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat 6 times (36 sts)

ROW 7-11: (sc 36 sts)

ROW 12: 10 sc, dec 1 , repeat 3 times (33 sts)

ROW 13: 9 sc, dec 1 , repeat 3 times (30 sts)

ROW 14: sc (30 sts)

ROW 15: 3 sc, dec 1, repeat 6 times (24 sts)

ROW 16: sc (24 sts)

ROW 17: 2 sc, dec 1 , repeat 6 times (18 sts)

ROW 18: 1 sc, dec1 , repeat 8 times, (10 sts) sl st in next sc

Weave in loose end of yarn, stuff head with stuffing, pull yarn tight to close hole, bind off and tuck in the remaining tail

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BEAR EARS – Make two

ROW 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook (6 sts)

ROW 2: 2 sc, in each sc around (12 sts)

ROW 3-4: sc (12 sts), sl st in next sc, bind off and leaving long tail for sewing with body.

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CAT EARS - Make two

ROW 1: Ch4

ROW 2: sc in first sc, hdc, dc, tr in next sc, dc, hdc in next sc

ROW 3: 2 sc into next sc, repeat 3 times (6 sts) 2 hdc, 2 dc, tr, 2 dc, 2 hdc, 1 sc, sl st into next sc, bind off, leaving a long tail for sewing to the head.

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Instructions for Finishing Off

Step 1:  Sew ears to the top of the head

Step 2:  Embroider mouth on ~ you can use embroidery thread or yarn.  I used some 2 ply cotton thread in black

Step 3:  Sew or glue eyes in place

Step 4:  Using the tail left from where you start crocheting the head sew the jump ring to the top of the head and attach chain

Step 5:   Enjoy your new key critter!!

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Credit for this pattern and the inspiration I drew from it to create a variation goes to Nikii who posted her pattern on http://crochetme.com.  Original bear pattern HERE.

I have a bunch of helpful crochet tutorials here if you would like to know about some of the stitches.  I also have a very handy abbreviations guide and stitch instruction guide in my Beginner’s Tutorial for Amigurumi & Crochet if you would like to print it out.

I hope you enjoy making your own bear or kitty to keep your keys company, and as always I’d love to see them if you make one!  Send me a picture at bonita@bdotdepictions.com and I’ll post it on my blog. 

xox,

bonita