having a tiny, adorable Baby Yoda right by your side wherever you go! That's exactly what you get with a crochet Baby Yoda keychain. This little charm is not just cute; it's a fun way to bring a piece of your favorite galaxy far, far away into your daily life.
Crochet Baby Yoda Keychain
With its soft, green body and those big, soulful eyes, it's a delightful craft project that ends up being both useful and snuggly. Whether you're a die-hard Star Wars fan or you just love crafting cute items. Creating your own Baby Yoda keychain adds a touch of whimsy to your keys, bag, or even as a sweet gift for a friend who shares your love for the adorable alien.
Materials Needed:
- Yarn: Caron One Pound in color Taupe and Green
- Crochet Hook
- Stuffing/Polyfill
- Yarn Needle
- Stitch Markers
- Keychain hardware
Body:
Start with Taupe yarn. Work 6 single crochets (sc) in a Magic Circle.
- Increase Round: 2 sc in each stitch around (12 sc total).
- Round 3 (Increase): 1 sc in the first stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch repeat around (18 sc total).
- Round 4: 1 sc in each stitch in the back loop only.
- Rounds 5-9: 1 sc in each stitch around (18 sc each round).
- Round 10 (Decrease Round): 1 sc in the next stitch, then decrease over the next 2 stitches repeat around (12 sc total).
- Color Change to Green: Finish off the last decrease with green for the head.
- Round 11 (Increase): 2 sc in each stitch around (24 sc total).
- Stuff the body lightly before proceeding.
Head:
- Round 12: 1 sc in the next 6 stitches, then 2 sc in the next 3 stitches repeat the pattern (creating cheeks area).
- Round 13: 1 sc in each stitch around (30 sc total).
- Round 14 (Forming Cheeks): Repeat the pattern in reverse to form the cheeks.
- Rounds 15-16: 1 sc in each stitch around (24 sc each round).
- Place safety eyes between rounds 12 and 13, spacing them about 3 stitches apart.
- Round 17 (Decrease): 1 sc in the next 2 stitches, then decrease repeat around (18 sc total).
- Round 18 (Decrease further): 1 sc in the next stitch, then decrease repeat until 12 stitches remain.
- Final stuffing of the head.
- Close the head by decreasing over all stitches until closed.
Ears (Make 2):
With Green yarn, chain 6.
- Row 1: 1 sc in the second chain from hook, 1 half double crochet (hdc) in the next, 1 double crochet (dc) in the next, then work your way back down with 1 hdc and 1 sc in the last stitch.
- Create the tip of the ear using a peacock stitch, then work down the other side mirroring the first side.
- Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Arms (Make 2):
- With Green yarn, work 6 sc in a Magic Circle.
- Rows 2-5: 1 sc in each stitch around.
- Close the arm by pinch closing and work a sc through both sides to close.
Assembly:
- Sew the arms to the sides of the body.
- Attach the ears on either side of the head.
- Create facial features using yarn and a needle for details like the mouth and nose.
- Finish by attaching the keychain hardware to the top of the head.
Notes:
- Remember to stuff the body and head parts as needed but not too much.
- The eye placement and the shaping of the face might need some adjustment to resemble Baby Yoda closely.
- Always ensure to secure all parts tightly when sewing them together.
Conclusion:
- This pattern offers a basic guide to creating a crochet version of Baby Yoda as a keychain. Feel free to customize the size, facial features, or color to personalize your creation.
