Holding a tiny piece of the ocean in your pocket! That's the charm of a Crochet Stingray Fish Keychain. This adorable little keychain is crafted with love, stitch by stitch, into the shape of a friendly stingray. Its soft, colorful yarn feels cozy in your hand, making your keys easy to find without looking.
Crochet Stingray Fish Keychain Pattern
This keychain isn’t just a handy accessory but also brings a splash of sea life magic to your everyday adventures. Whether you're a fan of the ocean or simply adore cute things, this crochet stingray is sure to win your heart and make a delightful companion for your keys!
Materials Needed:
- White yarn
- Gray yarn
- Red yarn (for the mouth)
- Crochet hook
- Safety pin
- Yarn needle
- (Optional) Stuffing
- (Optional) Doll eyes or black yarn for embroidery
Body Pattern (Make 2 pieces, one in white and one in gray):
Start with a chain of 8.
- Row 1: Starting in the second chain from the hook, do 7 single crochets (SC).
- Row 2-3: Chain 1, turn, 7 SC across.
- Row 5-15: Start increasing both sides of the row. Increase in the first stitch, SC across to the last stitch, increase in the last stitch. Chain 1, turn.
- Row 16: After completing the 15th row, chain 1, cut off the yarn on one side.
- Row 17-28: On the other side, count 12 stitches from where you cut off the yarn, then attach the yarn on the 13th stitch. Chain 1, and do 6 SC. Chain 1, turn, and continue with 6 SC across for each row until you reach row 28. Start skipping the first stitch from row 18 to decrease and shape the tail.
- Row 29-30: Continue shaping the tail by decreasing stitches at the beginning of each row until the 30th row, where you will have made just a single crochet in the last stitch. Chain 1 and cut off the yarn.
Mouth Pattern:
- With red yarn, chain 8.
- Starting in the second chain from the hook, do 7 SC for 3 rows. This creates a small rectangle that will serve as the mouth.
Assembly:
- Place the two body pieces adjacent to one another.
- Fold the mouth piece in half and position it on one end of the body pieces.
- You may stuff the stingray if desired before sealing.
- Use the safety pin to hold the mouth in place.
- With your yarn needle and yarn, start joining the pieces together with single crochet stitches along the edges. Remove the safety pin as you sew the mouth into position.
Optionally, embroider or attach doll eyes to give your stingray personality.
