How to Crochet Mini Cat Keychains | Cute & Easy Crochet | Beginner Friendly 😺

 How to Crochet Mini Cat Keychains | Cute & Easy Crochet | Beginner Friendly 😺

    Looking for a quick and adorable crochet project? These Mini Cat Keychains are the perfect choice! They’re small, easy to make, and absolutely beginner-friendly. Whether you want a cute accessory for your bag, a handmade gift for a friend, or just a fun project to practice your crochet skills, this tutorial has you covered.

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Make sure you don’t miss anything—open the video and crochet along for a smoother, quicker, and more effective experience.

🎥 Watch the full YouTube tutorial here:

Materials Needed

• Cotton yarn (4ply) in any color of your choice
• 2.5mm crochet hook
• stitch maker, needle, scissors
• Blush

Crochet Abbreviations

The abbreviations are in US terminology!

• Rnd – round/row
• Ch – chain
• mr – magic ring
• st – stitch
• sc – single crochet
• inc – increase
• dec – decrease
• hdc – half double crochet
• slst – slip stitch
• FLO – front loop only
• BLO – back loop only
• *- repeat
• [] – total stitch count in each round/row
• sk – skip

Black Cat or Siamese

Rnd 1: mr, 6sc [6]

Rnd 2: 1ch, 6inc [12]

Rnd 3: 1ch, (sc, inc), x6 [18]

Rnd 4: 1ch, (sc, inc, sc) x6 [24]

Rnd 5: 1ch, (3sc, inc) x6 [30]

Rnds 6-9: 1ch, 30sc [30]

Rnd 10: 1ch, (3sc, dec) x6 [24]

Rnd 11: 1ch, (sc, dec, sc) x6 [18]

Rnd 12: 1ch, (sc, dec) x6 [12]

• Stuffing the head

Rnd 13: 1ch, 6dec [6]

• Sew the opening closed

• Watch this part of the tutorial for a more detailed explanation!

Embroider The Cat Eye, Nose and Whiskers

• Watch this part of the tutorial for a more detailed explanation!

The Ears

3ch, the 2nd chain from the hook , sc, hdc

• Watch this part of the tutorial for a more detailed explanation!

Bicolor 1 (Tuxedo or Scottish)

Rnd 1: mr, 6sc [6]

Rnd 2: 1ch, 6inc [12]

Rnd 3: 1ch, (sc, inc), x6 [18]

Rnd 4: 1ch, (sc, inc, sc) x6 [24]

Rnd 5: 1ch, (3sc, inc) x6 [30]

Rnd 6: 1ch, 15sc, sc, 14sc [30]

Rnd 7: 1ch, 14sc, 3sc, 13sc [30]

Rnd 8: 1ch, 13sc, 5sc, 12sc [30]

Rnd 9: 1ch, 12sc, 7sc, 11sc [30]

Rnd 10: 1ch, (3sc, dec) x6 [24]

Embroider The Cat Eye, Nose and Whiskers

• Watch this part of the tutorial for a more detailed explanation!

The Ears

3ch, the 2nd chain from the hook , sc, hdc

• Watch this part of the tutorial for a more detailed explanation!

Bicolor 2

Rnd 1: mr, 6sc [6]

Rnd 2: 1ch, 6inc [12]

Rnd 3: 1ch, (sc, inc), x6 [18]

Rnd 4: 1ch, (sc, inc, sc) x6 [24]

Rnd 5: 1ch, (3sc, inc) x6 [30]

Rnd 6: 1ch, 15sc, sc, 14sc [30]

Rnd 7: 1ch, 14sc, 2sc, 14sc [30]

Rnd 8-9: 1ch, 13sc, 4sc, 13sc [30]

Rnd 10: 1ch, (3sc, dec) x6 [24]

Embroider The Cat Eye, Nose and Whiskers

• Watch this part of the tutorial for a more detailed explanation!

The Ears

3ch, the 2nd chain from the hook , sc, hdc

• Watch this part of the tutorial for a more detailed explanation!

Tricolor (Turkish Van or Calico)

Rnd 1: mr, 6sc [6]

Rnd 2: 1ch, 2inc, 1st inc, (2nd inc, 1st inc), 2nd inc, 2inc [12]

Rnd 3: 1ch, (sc, inc) x2, sc, 1st inc, (2nd inc, sc), inc, (sc, inc) x2 [18]

Rnd 4: 1ch, (sc, inc, sc) x2, sc, inc, (2sc, 1st inc), 2nd inc, sc, (sc, inc, sc) x2 [24]

Rnd 5: 1ch, (3sc, inc) x2, 3sc, (inc, 3sc), inc, (3sc, inc) x2 [30]  

Rnd 6: 1ch, 12sc, 7sc, 11sc [30]

Rnd 7: 1ch, 11sc, 9sc, 10sc [30]

Rnd 8-9: 1ch, 30sc [30]

Embroider The Cat Eye, Nose and Whiskers

• Watch this part of the tutorial for a more detailed explanation!

The Ears

3ch, the 2nd chain from the hook , sc, hdc

• Watch this part of the tutorial for a more detailed explanation!

    And that’s it—you did it! 🎉 Take a moment to admire your creation. It may not be flawless, but it beautifully reflects your creativity and effort. Be proud of yourself—you’ve come so far!

Hi there, 🌸

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Wishing you happy crocheting! ❤️