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Horny Toad Keychain Crochet Pattern

When I began my journey as a crochet designer 8 years ago, my first published design was the Horny Toad Amigurumi crochet pattern. To this day, it is still my favorite and most popular design. Since today is National Reptile Awareness Day, I decided to create a new horny toad design, a no-sew keychain pattern.
Materials:
Worsted weight yarn:
14 yards MC
1 yards of desired color for mouth
Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle
Fiberfill
Keychain
Finished horny toad measures approximately 3.5” tall by 3.5” wide (including spikes).
Gauge: 9 rows = 2”, 4 sc = 1”STITCHES:
Invisible decrease: https://youtube.com/shorts/0NC5nXyDvwI?feature=share
Ultimate finish: https://youtu.be/jVpTr8mId3I

Directions:
Rnd 1: With MC yarn, ch 2 (or magic ring), 6 sc in second ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds unless otherwise specified.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (12 sc).
Rnd 3: *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 4: *1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 5: *1 sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnds 6-7: Sc in each st. Mark beg of Rnd 7.
Rnd 8: *Dec over next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts,* repeat around times (24 sc).
Rnd 9: *Dec over next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 10: *Dec over next 2 sts, sc in next st,* repeat around (12 sc).
Rnd 11: Dec around (6 sc). Join with sl st. Close with Ultimate Finish.
Eyes: (Make 2)
Mark Rnd 2 with 4 markers evenly spaced. Insert MC yarn at bottom marker, ch 1, work 3 dc in same sp, pull up lp in 3rd dc, insert hook into top of first dc, pull through lp (small popcorn). Sl st in top marker on same side.
Repeat on marked sts on opposite side of face.
Spikes:

 

Mark Rnd 7 on both sides even with bottoms of eyes (should be 19 sts). Join cc yarn at first marker with right side facing. *Sc ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch, sk 1 st,* repeat 2 times for a total of 3 small spikes.
*Sc, ch 4, sl st in 2 nd ch, sc in 3rd and 4th chs, sk 1 st on head,* repeat 2 times for a total of 3 large spikes.
*Sc ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch, sk 1 st,* repeat 2 times for 3 more small spikes. Sl st in next sc on head.
Fasten off yarn.

Weave in all ends.
Glue googly eyes in place so they are partially hidden by popcorn sts.
Alternatively, insert safety eyes through center of popcorn sts with eye facing toward outer edge and eye backing hidden by popcorn st.
Use CC yarn to embroider mouth at Rnd 5. Add beaded ch at center of Rnd 7.

If you would like the ad-free PDF version, you can purchase it here: Horny Toad Keychain No-Sew Crochet Pattern

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