Tag: farm animals

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn:
15 yards MC
15 yards CC
Crochet hook size G (4.0 mm)
Pipe cleaner
Ball chain & connector

GAUGE SWATCH: 9 rows = 2”, 8 sc = 2”

Keychain measures 4.5” wide x 2.75” tall (including horns).

Directions:
HEAD:
Rnd 1: With MC, ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of foundation ch, sc in next 2 lps, 2 sc in last lp (10 sc). Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.
Rnd 2: Sc in each st.
Rnd 3: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next 2 sts (16 sc).
Rnd 4: Sc in each st.
Rnd 5: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* sc in next 2 sts, * to * 3 times, sc in next 2 sts, * to * 2 times (22 sc).
Rnds 6-10: Sc in each st. Join with sl st at end of Rnd 10.
Rnd 11: Fold piece flat and work through both sides. Ch 1, sc in each st, sl st in same st as last sc (11 sc). Fasten off MC.
HORNS: (Make 2)
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (or magic ring), 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts (4 sc).
Rnd 3: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 3 sts (5 sc).
Rnd 4: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 4 sts (6 sc).
Rnd 5: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 5 sts (7 sc).
Rnd 6: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 6 sts (8 sc).
Rnds 7-11: Sc in each st. Join with sl st at end of Rnd 11. Fasten off C yarn leaving 6” length for sewing.
ASSEMBLY:
Cut 2 pieces of pipe cleaner 5” long. Fold in half and crimp ends. Insert folded pipe cleaner into horn. Sew horn to Rnds 9-11 of head. Curl horns.
Cut 6” piece of ball chain and insert through middle sc of head. Join both ends with connector.