Crochet Fish Amigurumi Keychain Tutorial

Crochet Fish Amigurumi Keychains are just the cutest addition to your keys or bags! These little handmade treasures bring a touch of whimsy and charm wherever you go. With their vibrant colors and intricate details, they not only personalize your belongings but also spread joy to anyone who catches a glimpse of them. Whether you're a crochet enthusiast or just love unique accessories, these mini fish amigurumi keychains are sure to make you smile every time you reach for your keys.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Yellow and blue yarn (soft acrylic or cotton yarn is recommended).
• Crochet hook: Ensure it matches the yarn size (e.g., 3.5mm or 4mm).
• Marker: To track rounds and stitches.
• Fiber filling: To stuff the fish.
• Scissors: For trimming the yarn.
• Large-eye needle: For sewing parts together.

Abbreviations

• MR: Magic Ring
• SC: Single Crochet
• Dec: Decrease
• Ch: Chain
• Sl St: Slip Stitch

Step-by-Step Pattern

Part 1: Body

Round 1

Start with a magic ring. Make 5 single crochets (SC) into the ring.

Round 2

Create a marker where your round starts. Crochet 1 SC into each chain (5 SC total).

Round 3-8

Crochet 1 SC into each chain, repeating for each round. Total stitches will increase to 36 SC by the end of Round 8.

Round 9

Crochet 1 SC into each chain in the round. Adjust yarn colors: Attach blue yarn after 20 stitches, and continue working with yellow yarn after another 16 stitches.

Round 10-14

Repeat the same steps for changing colors as described in Round 9.

Round 15-16

Continue creating rounds using alternating blue and yellow yarn. Round 16: Adjust the pattern for decreases by reducing 1 SC every few stitches.

Round 17-18

Begin stuffing the body with fiber filling. Crochet decreases and finalize shaping the fish body. Leave a long thread for sewing.

Part 2: Tail

Create 10 chains for the tail's foundation. Skip 1 stitch, and crochet a single crochet (SC) into the next chain. Continue crocheting along the foundation row. Follow the instructions to decrease at the base of the tail and form the tail shape.

Part 3: Fins

First Fin

Start with a magic ring, and complete a small round with SC stitches. Repeat as needed to shape the fin. Switch to the blue yarn towards the end to add detail.

Second Fin

Create a foundation with 16 chains. Follow the shaping and decreasing pattern for the fin as described for the first fin.

Final Assembly

Attach all parts (tail, fins) to the body using a needle and thread. Ensure the seams are tight and secure. Check that the filling is evenly distributed.