Crochet Bambolino Heart Keychain
The Crochet Bambolino Heart Keychain is an utterly charming accessory that adds a touch of handmade love to your everyday essentials. Handcrafted with precision and care, each keychain boasts intricate detailing and vibrant colors that are sure to bring a smile to your face every time you reach for your keys. Whether you're looking to add a pop of fun to your own keyring or seeking a thoughtful gift for a friend, this delightful keychain is bound to spread joy wherever it goes. So, why not treat yourself or a loved one to this adorable and practical piece of crochet artistry? It's sure to become a cherished addition to any set of keys!
Materials Needed:
- Amigurumi yarn (Circle brand, TEX 492 suggested)
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Silicone glue
- Half pearls for eyes (alternative eyes can be used)
- Fine thread for face embroidery
- Keychain ring
Abbreviations:
- sc — Single Crochet
- inc — Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec — Decrease (sc next 2 stitches together)
Special Stitches:
- Magic Ring
- Invisible Decrease: Insert hook into front loops only of next 2 stitches, yarn over, pull through loops, yarn over, pull through remaining loops on hook.
Pattern:
Heart Body (Make 2):
- Round 1: Start with a magic ring, 6 sc into ring. (6 stitches)
- Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (inc). (12 stitches)
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc repeat 6 times. (18 stitches)
- Round 4: 2 sc, inc repeat 6 times. (24 stitches)
- Rounds 5-6: 1 sc in each stitch around. (24 stitches per round)
Fasten off the first piece, leaving a long tail for assembling. Do not cut the yarn on the second piece; it will be used to join the two parts.
Joining:
- Place pieces right side facing together, join yarn with a sc through both pieces to start the round.
- Round 7: Sc around, matching stitches, for 20 sc. Then, skip the next unworked stitches on the first half and continue sc around the second half, for a total of 42 stitches.
- Round 8-9: Sc in each stitch around. (42 stitches)
Shaping the Top of the Heart:
- From Round 10, start decreasing at specific points to shape the upper parts of the heart, following the decrease pattern mentioned in the tutorial, and continue through Round 17.
- For Rounds 18-19, continue with decreases at specific intervals to finalize the heart shape.
Legs (Make 2):
Starting with a magic ring:
- Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring. (6 stitches)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
- Rounds 3-4: Sc in each stitch around. (12 stitches per round)
- Round 5: 1 sc, dec repeat 4 times. (8 stitches)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Arms (Make 2):
Starting with a magic ring:
- Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring. (6 stitches)
- Round 2: 1 sc, inc repeat around. (9 stitches)
- Rounds 3-4: Sc in each stitch around. (9 stitches per round)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Finishing:
- Sew the arms and legs to the heart body.
- Embroider the face details using fine thread.
- Attach the half pearls or alternative eyes with silicone glue.
- Attach the keychain ring to the top of the heart.
Notes:
- The gauge is not critical for this project, but make sure your stitches are tight enough that the filling does not show through.
- This project is labeled as suitable for those familiar with crochet basics, including working in the round, and making increases and decreases.