Make a super beautiful crochet pincushion or keychain ❤
Creating a beautiful crochet pincushion or keychain can be a delightful and rewarding project. Here’s a step-by-step guide to make a cute and practical crochet pincushion or keychain in the shape of a heart. This design is versatile and can be easily adapted into a keychain by adding a keyring.
Materials Needed
- Crochet hook (size appropriate for your yarn, typically a 3.5mm or 4mm hook)
- Yarn (cotton yarn works well for sturdiness, in your desired color)
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker (optional)
- Keyring (if making a keychain)
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
- Starting with the first heart lobe:
- Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into ring. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12)
- Round 3: (Sc, inc) around. (18)
- Round 4: (2 sc, inc) around. (24)
- Round 5: Sc in each stitch around. (24)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Make the second heart lobe:
- Repeat the steps from the first lobe but do not fasten off.
- Join the two lobes:
- Round 6: Sc around the first lobe, then continue to sc around the second lobe. (48)
- Use the long tail from the first lobe to sew any gaps between the lobes if necessary.
Shape the heart:
- Round 7-10: Sc in each stitch around. (48)
- Round 11: (6 sc, dec) around. (42)
- Round 12: (5 sc, dec) around. (36)
- Round 13: (4 sc, dec) around. (30)
- Start stuffing the heart with fiberfill.
- Round 14: (3 sc, dec) around. (24)
- Round 15: (2 sc, dec) around. (18)
- Round 16: (sc, dec) around. (12)
- Round 17: Dec around. (6)
- Fasten off and close the hole using a tapestry needle
Adding the Keychain
- If making a keychain, attach a keyring to the top center of the heart using a few strands of yarn. Secure it tightly.
Finishing Touches
- Weave in any remaining yarn ends.
- You can add embellishments such as a small bow, beads, or embroidery to personalize your pincushion or keychain.
Final Product
Your crochet heart can now serve as a pincushion or a charming keychain. The soft, stuffed heart is not only functional but also a beautiful handmade gift or accessory.
Feel free to experiment with colors and sizes to make a variety of heart pincushions or keychains. Enjoy your crochet project! ❤
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