Crochet Amigurumi Corn Keychain
Delightful in its simplicity yet utterly charming, the Crochet Amigurumi Corn Keychain is a miniature work of art that brings a pop of whimsy to your everyday essentials. The vibrant yellow and green yarn effortlessly creates the fun illusion of a tiny corn cob, complete with its signature rows and even a cleverly stitched husk. This adorable keychain not only adds a dash of personality to your keys but also serves as a constant reminder of the joy that can be found in the little things. With its cheery demeanor and handcrafted nature, it's impossible not to smile every time you catch a glimpse of this sweet accessory dangling from your keyring.
Materials
- 3 mm crochet hook
- Four-ply yarn
- Fiber cotton for stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Keychain
- Glue
ABBREVIATIONS:
- SC: Single Crochet
- INC: Increase (2 single crochets in the same stitch)
- DEC: Decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
- CH: Chain
Main Body of the Corn:
Row 1:
Start with a magic ring.
Make 8 SC in the magic ring.
Slip stitch to close the ring.
Chain 1 to start the next row.
Row 2:
Make 1 SC in the first stitch.
Make 1 INC in the next stitch. (1 SC, 1 INC) — Repeat 4 times.
Slip stitch to end the row.
Row 3:
Make 1 SC in the first stitch.
1 INC in the next stitch.
1 SC in the next stitch.
(SC, INC, SC) – Repeat 4 times.
Slip stitch to end the row.
Row 4:
Make 1 SC in each stitch (16 stitches total).
Slip stitch to end the row.
Row 5:
Make 3 SC in the next three stitches.
Make 1 INC in the next stitch. (3 SC, 1 INC) — Repeat 4 times.
Slip stitch to end the row.
Row 6:
Make 1 SC in each stitch (20 stitches total).
Slip stitch to end the row.
Row 7:
Make 2 SC in the next two stitches.
Make 1 INC in the next stitch.
Make 2 SC in the next two stitches.
(2 SC, INC, 2 SC) — Repeat 4 times.
Slip stitch to end the row.
Rows 8 to 15:
Make 1 SC in each stitch (20 stitches total in each row).
Slip stitch each row to end.
Row 16:
Make 2 SC in the next two stitches.
Make 1 DEC in the next stitch.
Make 2 SC, (2 SC, 1 DEC) — Repeat 6 times.
Slip stitch to end the row.
Row 17:
Make 1 SC in the next stitch.
Make 1 DEC in the next stitch.
Make 1 SC in the next stitch.
(1 SC, 1 DEC, 1 SC) — Repeat 6 times.
Slip stitch to end the row.
At this point, fill the piece with fiber cotton.
Row 18:
Make 6 DECs in each stitch.
Slip stitch to end the row.
Lastly, chain 1 and cut the yarn.
Use the yarn needle to hide and secure the remaining yarn.
Stem:
Row 1:
Make a magic ring.
Make 6 SC in the magic ring.
Slip stitch to close the ring.
Row 2:
Make 6 INCs (12 stitches total).
Slip stitch to end the row.
Row 3:
Make 1 SC in each stitch, using only the inner braid of the stitches.
Slip stitch to end the row.
Chain 1 and cut the yarn and clear the leftover yarn.
Leaves (Make 2):
Row 1:
Chain 10 stitches.
Row 2:
Make 8 SC starting from the second chain from the hook.
Make 3 SC in the next stitch.
Continue making 7 SC on the other side of the chain symmetrically.
Make 1 INC in the last stitch.
Slip stitch to end the row.
Row 3:
Chain 2 to start.
Make 1 half-double crochet (HDC) in the next stitch.
Make 1 HDC in the next stitch.
Make 5 HDC in the following stitches.
Make 3 SC in the next stitch.
Rotate and make 5 HDC in the stitches.
Make 1 HDC in the next stitch, and make 1 HDC in the next stitch.
Make a slip stitch in the end.
Row 4:
Chain 2 to start.
Make 2 HDC in the next 2 stitches.
Make 4 HDC.
Make 5 SC.
Make 3 SC in the same corner stitch.
Make 5 SC.
Make 5 HDC.
Make 2 HDC increase in the last stitch.
Slip stitch to end the row.
Last row:
Make 1 SC in each of the stitches.
Slip stitch to end the row.
Chain 1 and cut the yarn, then clear the leftover yarn.
Assembly:
Glue the pieces together.
Attach the first and the second leaf.
Attach the stem below.
Add the keychain to the piece.