the Pluto Keychain Free Pattern

 

Materials

• Yarn: 4-ply cotton yarn (from SuSu Sister) in black (#21), pure white (#64), and yellow (#09).
• Accessories: Black and red felt, and a 6 mm green ribbon.
• Hook: 1.8-2.0 mm crochet hook.

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• x: single crochet (sc)
• v: increase
• a: decrease
• t: slip stitch
• [number]: number of stitches in that round

Face (Cheeks)

1. Round 1: 11 ch, turn, 2 v, 9 x, 8 x, v.
2. Round 2: v, 8 x, 3 v, 8 x, 2 v.
3. Round 3: x, v, 2 x, 4 ch, 3 t, 2 x, 3 (x, v), 8 x, 2 (x, v).
4. Round 4: a, 10 x, a, x, a, x, a, 8 x, a, x, a, x.
5. Round 5: 28 x, leave a long tail.

Finishing

1. Turn it inside out and start crocheting from the 4 empty stitches of the third round.
2. Crochet 12 x (4 empty stitches above + 4 below + 2 stitches in each corner).
3. Finish: 6 a, leave a long tail for sewing and stuff the upper half of the cheeks.

Head

1. Start with yellow, make a magic ring with 8 x.
2. Round 2: 8 v.
3. Round 3: 8 (x, v).
4. Round 4: 8 (x, v, x).
5. Rounds 5-12: Follow the specified pattern, including various increases and single crochet stitches, finishing with a series of decreases.
6. Round 13: 7 x, 2 a, 15 x, 2 a, 6 x.
7. Round 14: 32 x.
8. Round 15: 8 (x, a).
9. Round 16: 24 x.
10. Round 17: 8 (x, a).
11. Round 18: 8 a, stuff and close off.

Ears

1. Start with black, make a magic ring with 8 x.
2. Follow with rounds of 8 x and end with a slip stitch.
3. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Body

1. Round 1: 8 x.
2. Round 2: 8 v.
3. Round 3: 8 (x, v).
4. Round 4: 8 (x, v, x).
5. Round 5: Follow the pattern, increasing and working with slip stitches as specified.

Legs

1. Start with yellow, magic ring with 6 x.
2. Round 2: 6 v.
3. Round 3: 4 x, 3 long double crochets, 5 x.
4. Round 4: 12 x.
5. Round 5: 4 (x, a).
6. Round 6: 8 x, stuff and close off.

Tail

1. Start with black, make 18 ch, turn, and do 17 t.

Neck Decoration

• Use the green ribbon to decorate the neck.

Final Touches

• Decorate between the three toes with black yarn.
• Ensure to mark the source if sharing or posting completed works

This pattern provides detailed instructions for beginners, ensuring a fun and rewarding crochet project! Enjoy crafting your Pluto keychain!