Sweet Nothings Crochet: A REALLY CUTE OWL KEYCHAIN

A really cute owl keychain - free crochet pattern info from Sweet Nothings Crochet

We always need a quick gift for that sudden visitor and this really cute little owl keychain can be just that. It makes a great sale at craft fairs. I always find that a homemade , recycled or a handmade gift works best and expresses more love than a store bought one.. But then, that could just be me. Thank you for joining me.

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This pretty cute n shiny little owl has gone out to a really lovely young lady who is on her way overseas. This little fellow with his oversized eyes is gonna keep a good watch over her for sure. Congratulations and all the best.. you know who you are

Now I started off making this as a keychain, but at the end, after it was all done I just couldn’t string him up. That said, I’ve added notes on how you can make this a keychain.

I found quite a few interesting patterns for owls, so I thought I’d share them here with you.

I saw this on a Pinterest page and thought this would look lovely in 3D.

And I also found a you-tube link for those who prefer an audio-visual, rather than a written, check here

Materials used : Today I’ve used some of our lovely Indian polyester purse yarn with a 3 mm crochet hook ; a little embroidery thread ; embroidery needle ; fabric glue to seal ends ; crochet stitch markers ; poly-fill stuffing ; stocking net ; safety eyes ; beads n more ; keychain ring

For Indians : You could use Anchor , Red rose , 4-ply knitting cotton , or unbranded knitting cotton or White Rose or bamboo knitting cotton , Milk cotton ; Silk yarns as well as Vardhaman acrylic yarns ; Baby soft acrylic yarn , Ganga Spectrum as well

General yarn info : The yarn used today is not specific to this pattern.

You can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.

International yarns : Among the international yarns I have used in this thickness, I’d suggest Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Hilaza Rustica Eclat , Alize cotton yarn and Alize bamboo yarn , Lily Sugar n' Cream cotton yarn, Caron Simply Soft , Bernat Softee chunky.

Difficulty level : Easy to Intermediate crochet skills

Stitches used : Using US terminology

Starting slip knot : https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw

Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs

Magic circle : https://youtu.be/ISC39yOqWro

What is a chain stitch ? https://youtu.be/pXx5ukBjKkY

What is a slip stitch : https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw

Single Crochet : Sc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (2 lps on hk); yo, draw through both lps. One sc made. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/ghACqBpA-3k

First stitch for Single Crochet : This is how I like to start my row of sc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/6pVYRfsf4_M

Double Crochet : dc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk);

[yo, draw through 2 lps] twice. One dc made.

Check out the video at https://youtu.be/xdnjB27zpYo

Chainless start for Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of dc.

Check out the video at https://youtu.be/wskv3iTjRx0

Double crochet 4-tog as a decrease stitch : dc 4-tog : Here is an easy video tutorial for working a dc 4-tog over 4 sts at https://youtu.be/WjSNi7ithIU

Double crochet 4-tog as a decorative stitch : dc 4-tog : Here is an easy video tutorial for working a dc 4-tog all in the same stitch as a decorative stitch at https://youtu.be/_B0-ye0cClU

How to add beads : https://youtu.be/EcpgMgBox8I

How to work with beads in crochet : https://youtu.be/yanbAnF_pr0

Abbreviations used : Using US terminology

sc : single crochet dc : Double crochet

ch : chain ch-sp : chain space

sp : space rep : Repeat

hk : hook lp (s) : loop(s)

yo : yarn over sl-st : slip stitch

dc 4-tog : Double crochet 4-together

Instruction information

Please note that I start all my rows with a ch 1, turning chain for ease.

Please check the top of this blog for easy video tutorials on all stitches used in today's pattern.

Please read through all my notes before you pick up your hook, so you know just where we're heading in our pattern.

In my patterns I work with the principle of stitch count and body measurement. This means that you need to work the stitch count in pattern, till you get the measurement (length and/or width) that you need for your project.

For my owl pattern, I’ve used this pattern here

So what I’d have done to attach my keychain, is to stitch the chain links (that are attached to the keychain) to the back of my little owl, so that when the owl hangs, its hanging straight down. I feel that if you attach the chains off the ear, then it hangs lopsided.

That said, this is such a cute little project, that any way it hangs, it will look cute.

So go ahead, create and have fun.

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Monday, 12 September 2016

A REALLY CUTE OWL KEYCHAIN

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