Looking for a cute crochet pattern? This is a set of seamless key cases pattern that are a must-try for every crocheter. 2 ideas in one pattern. All are crocheted almost with the same stitches, but different in facial expressions and color of yarn. The pattern includes chicken key case and little monster key case. They will make a great companion for your daily travels. A lovely giveaway for friends and relatives. They are small simple but expressive. You can make a bunch of them in just a few hours. This key case design makes it a truly unique and special gift that your friends, coworkers or relatives will cherish for years to come. You can make it in any desired colors. Add a touch of handmade flair to your accessories with this collection of free crochet key cases in one pattern! Let's grab hook and yarn and make these lovely key cases together with this detailed free pattern!
SUPPLIES
cotton yarn (e.g. YarnArt Jeans 55% cotton, 45% acrylic, 50 g/160 m) in the following colors: yellow, orange and blue, a bit of white and black, crochet hook 2,5 mm, saftey eyes or little balck beads or half beads 3-5 mm, scissors, yarn needle, Fiberfil stuffing.
SKILL LEVEL
Easy
SIZE
The ready key case is approx. 10 cm long, can be made bigger or smaller depending on the yarn and hook you use.
SKILLS YOU NEED
chain, single crochet, double crochet, half double crochet, slip stitch, increase, decrease
ABBREVIATIONS
Ch =chain
St = stitch
Sc = single crochet
Sl st = slip stitch
dec = decrease stitch (two single crochets together)
inc = increase stitch (two single crochets in the one stitch)
Dc = double crochet
Rnd = Round
* = repeat instructions for the times indicated
(...) = total amount of stitches
TIPS
- Do not join rounds, work in a continuous spiral.
- Use a stitch marker or piece of yarn to keep track of the last stitch in each round
- All stitches are worked into both loops, unless stated otherwise in the pattern.
- When filling with polyester stuffing, pull apart each large chunk into many smaller chunks. This ensures an even distribution of firmness within the amigurumi
- Amigurumi can be made in any desired colors.
Seamless way of changing color when working in the round
Pick up the new color at the end of the round: inset your hook into the stitch, yarn over the new color and pull through the stitch and the loop on your hook to complete the stitch.
To make a magic ring
- Loop the thread twice around your middle finger
- Put the hook under both loops, pull the yarn under the loops and hook the thread again
- Pull the thread through the new loop. The first crochet stitch is ready!
- Repeat the needed number of times.
- Pull the inner threads to tighten the ring.
INSTRUCTIONS
The key case consists of several parts which you crochet separately and then sew them together.
CHICKEN
Start your work using yellow colored yarn.
Round 1: 6 single crochets into Magic Ring
Round 2: increase 6 times (12 stitches)
Round 3: *single crochet in the next stitch, increase* (18 stitches)
Round 4: *single crochet in each of next 2 stitches, increase* (24 stitches)
Round 5: single crochet in each of next 24 stitches
Round 6: *single crochet in each of next 3 stitches, increase* (30 stitches)
Rounds 7-18: single crochet in each of next 30 stitches
Change the yarn color to orange
Attach new color, insert your hook in any stitch and pull up a loop.
Round 19: single crochet in each of next 30 stitches
Round 20: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 3 stitches* (24 stitches)
Fasten off, hide yarn ends.
WING (2x)
Crochet with yellow colored yarn.
Round 1: 4 single crochets into Magic Ring
Round 2: *single crochet in next stitch, increase* (6 stitches)
Round 3: *single crochet in next stitch, increase* (9 stitches)
Round 4: *single crochet in each of next 2 stitches, increase* (12 stitches)
Round 5: single crochet in each of next 12 stitches
Round 6: *decrease* 6 times.
Do not stuff the wings. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Work the second wing the same way.
COMB
Crochet with orange colored yarn.
3 PARTS:
Round 1: 6 single crochets into Magic Ring
Round 2: *single crochet in next stitch, increase* (9 stitches)
Round 3: single crochet in each of next 9 stitches
Round 4: *dec, single crochet in the next stitch* (6 stitches)
Round 5: single crochet in each of next 6 stitches
Fasten off. Work the other parts the same way. Part 3 do not fasten off.
Round 6: crochet one round in sc´s over all parts of the wing (18 stitches)
Round 7: *single crochet in each of next 2 stitches, increase* (12 stitches)
Stuff slightly.
Round 8: *decrease* 6 times.
Do not fasten off, for inner key holder chain make 40 stitches, now fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
ASSEMBLY
BEAK
Crochet with orange colored yarn.
Round 1: 4 single crochets into Magic Ring.
Round 2: single crochet in each of next 4 stitches
Round 3: *single crochet in next stitch, increase* (6 stitches)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Since all the elements of your chicken key case are crocheted, it´s time to sew them together. Use a blunt sewing needle.
Attach the beak to the chicken. Mark where you want the eyes to be placed with pins and embroider or sew them with the distance of 3-4 stitches to the head of your chicken. Insert the needle through the top of the head and pull it through leaving a little bit of a tail. Then insert the needle again and pull it through where you want your chicken´s eyes to be. At the end pull the needle out the same hole it originally went into, so that both yarn tails are coming out of the same hole. Tie a knot with both yarn tails, as close to the surface of the head as possible. Hide the yarn tails.
Embroider eyebrows with brown colored yarn if desired.
Wings are attached to the body now. Position wings and using the yarn left sew them to the body of the chicken. Be sure to step back and take a look to make sure they are even.
Attach the comb as shown on the pic above. Insert the chain from the top center of your cover. Sew the foundation chain to the comb to make a ring. Place the key ring onto your chain.
MONSTER
This pattern gives you the opportunity to get creative. You can make several adorable monsters in various styles. Why not to make a monster with one big eye or with two mini eyes? Not to mention that you can use different colors for each of them.
Crochet with light blue yarn or with the color of yarn your choice.
Round 1: chain 5 stitches, single crochet into the second stitch from the hook and in the next 2 stitches, 3 single crochets in the next stitch, working on the other side of foundation chain: single crochet in each of next 2 stitches, increase twice.
Round 2: *single crochet in each of next 7 stitches, increase*, repeat from* twice (18 stitches)
Round 3: *single crochet in each of next 2 stitches, increase* (24 stitches)
Round 4: *single crochet in each of next 3 stitches, increase* (30 stitches)
Rounds 5-12: single crochet in each of next 30 stitches
Round 13: single crochet in each of next 7 stitches, skip the next 15 stitches, chain 15 stitches, single crochet in each of next 8 stitches
Rounds 14-17: single crochet in each of next 30 stitches
Round 18: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 8 stitches* (27 stitches)
Round 19: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 7 stitches* (24 stitches)
Round 20: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 2 stitches* (18 stitches)
Round 21: *decrease, single crochet in the next stitch* (12 stitches)
Round 22: decrease 6 times
Fasten off, hide yarn ends.
MOUTH
Crochet with orange yarn or any color of your choice.
Change the yarn color to orange
Round 1: *single crochet in each of next 15 stitches, 1 single crochet*, repeat from* twice (32 stitches)
Round 2: *single crochet in each of next 15 stitches, increase*, repeat from* twice (34 stitches)
Round 3: *single crochet in each of next 15 stitches, increase twice*, repeat from* twice (38 stitches)
Rounds 4-5: single crochet in each of next 38 stitches
Round 6: *single crochet in each of next 15 stitches, decrease twice*, repeat from* twice
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
LEG (2x)
Crochet with orange yarn or any color of your choice.
chain 5 stitches, double crochet in the second stitch from the hook, single crochet in the next stitch, slip stitch in each of next 2 stitches.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
ARM (2x)
Crochet with orange yarn or any color of your choice.
chain 8 stitches, double crochet in the second stitch from the hook, single crochet in the next stitch, slip stitch in each of next 5 stitches.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
BALL
Crochet with orange yarn or any color of your choice.
Round 1: 6 single crochets into Magic Ring.
Round 2: increase 6 times (12 stitches)
Round 3: *single crochet in next stitch, increase* (18 stitches)
Round 4: single crochet in each of next 18 stitches
Round 5: *decrease, single crochet in the next stitch* (12 stitches)
Lightly stuff it with fiberfill.
Round 6: decrease 6 times
Do not fasten off, for inner anchor chain make 40 stitches. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
ASSEMBLY
Legs and arms are attached to the body now. Position them and using the yarn left sew them to the body of the little monster. Be sure to step back and take a look to make sure they are even.
Attach the ball as shown on the pic above. Insert the chain from the top center of your cover. Sew the foundation chain to the ball to make a ring. Place the key ring onto your chain.
EYE (2x)
Crochet with white yarn or any color of your choice.
6 single crochets into Magic Ring. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Mark where you want the eyes to be placed with pins and sew them with the distance of 2-3 stitches to the head of the monster. You can also embroider the eyes.
Congratulations! Your cute crochet key cases are now complete.
I hope you enjoyed crocheting and found the pattern helpful. I would love to see your finished amigurumi, so share a picture here or on Instagram by tagging me @tansuluucrafthaus.
Happy crocheting! Feel free to contact me with any questions. Thank you for stopping by and have a lovely day!
