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The Halloween pumpkin keychain crochet project is a charming and festive way to enhance your keys or bag with a touch of seasonal cheer. This delightful keychain features a cheerful pumpkin wearing a witch’s hat, complemented by a tiny black cat, blending cuteness with a hint of spookiness. Ideal as a thoughtful gift or a fun personal accessory, this crochet project adds a playful Halloween spirit to your everyday items. Whether you’re looking to spread some seasonal joy or just want a festive touch for yourself, this keychain is sure to bring a smile and a bit of Halloween magic wherever you go.
Make a Halloween Pumpkin Keychain
Creating a Halloween pumpkin keychain is a delightful project that involves using basic crochet stitches along with simple amigurumi techniques. This project is perfect for beginner to intermediate crocheters looking to craft a fun and quick Halloween-themed accessory. With straightforward instructions, you’ll be able to make an adorable pumpkin keychain featuring a smiling face, which can add a touch of festive flair to your keys or bag. The design is approachable, making it an excellent choice for those new to crochet or those who want a project that can be completed in a short amount of time. By following this easy-to-understand pattern, you’ll not only practice essential crochet skills but also create a charming accessory that embodies the spirit of Halloween.
Materials Needed:
- Yarn in orange, black, purple, yellow, and brown
- Crochet hook size D (3.25 mm)
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Safety eyes (6 mm)
- Keychain ring
- Stitch markers
Pumpkin Body:
- Base:
- With orange yarn, make a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc in ring. Pull tight to close.
- Round 2: 2 sc in each st around (12 sc).
- Round 3: Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st around (18 sc).
- Round 4: Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st around (24 sc).
- Rounds 5-9: Sc in each st around.
- Round 10: Sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog around (18 sc).
- Round 11: Sc in next st, sc2tog around (12 sc). Stuff firmly.
- Round 12: Sc2tog around (6 sc). Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
- Details:
- Attach safety eyes between rounds 5 and 6, about 6 sts apart.
- Embroider a smiling mouth with black yarn.
Witch Hat:
- Brim:
- With black yarn, make a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc in ring. Pull tight to close.
- Round 2: 2 sc in each st around (12 sc).
- Round 3: Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st around (18 sc).
- Round 4: Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st around (24 sc). Switch to purple yarn.
- Round 5: Sc in each st around.
- Top:
- Round 1: Sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog around (20 sc).
- Round 2: Sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog around (15 sc).
- Round 3: Sc in next st, sc2tog around (10 sc).
- Round 4: Sc2tog around (5 sc). Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
- Stuff lightly and sew the hat to the top of the pumpkin.
- Buckle:
- With yellow yarn, ch 10.
- Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and across (9 sc). Fasten off.
- Sew the ends together to form a loop and attach it to the hat.
Broomstick:
- Stick:
- With brown yarn, ch 15.
- Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and across (14 sc). Fasten off.
- Broom Bristles:
- Cut several strands of brown yarn, about 4 inches long.
- Attach the strands to one end of the stick using a lark’s head knot.
- Trim the ends evenly.
Tiny Black Cat:
- Body:
- With black yarn, make a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc in ring. Pull tight to close.
- Round 2: 2 sc in each st around (12 sc).
- Rounds 3-5: Sc in each st around.
- Round 6: Sc2tog around (6 sc). Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
- Head:
- With black yarn, make a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc in ring. Pull tight to close.
- Round 2: 2 sc in each st around (12 sc).
- Rounds 3-4: Sc in each st around.
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
- Attach safety eyes and embroider a small mouth.
- Stuff lightly and sew the head to the body.
- Ears and Tail:
- Ears: Ch 4, sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in last ch. Fasten off and sew onto the head.
- Tail: Ch 6, sc in second ch from hook and across. Fasten off and sew onto the body.
Assembly:
- Attach the pumpkin to the keychain ring using a tapestry needle and a long tail.
- Sew the broomstick and tiny black cat onto the pumpkin or keychain ring for added decoration.
Your Halloween pumpkin keychain crochet project is complete! Enjoy your cute and spooky handmade accessory.
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