[Finished product] Crochet Mini Kitten Keychain

how to Crochet a cute Mini Kitten – crochet guides, tutorial and patterns

Crocheting a mini kitten is an adorable and quick project! Here’s a guide on how to create your own cute mini kitten amigurumi.

Materials Needed:

• Yarn:
  • Light grey, white, or black (for the kitten’s body)
  • Purple (for the scarf)
  • Pink (for the nose and inner ears)
  • Black or safety eyes (for the eyes)
• Crochet hook: 2.5mm or 3.0mm
• Polyester fiberfill: For stuffing
• Yarn needle: For sewing and weaving in ends
• Safety eyes: 6mm or black yarn to embroider eyes
• Scissors
• Stitch markers: Optional, to keep track of rounds

Crochet Abbreviations:

• ch: Chain
• sc: Single crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
• sl st: Slip stitch
• MR: Magic ring

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Head

1. Round 1: Using light grey (or desired color), start with a magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
5. Rounds 5-8: Sc around (24) for 4 rounds.
6. Round 9: 2 sc, dec around (18).
7. Round 10: 1 sc, dec around (12).
8. Round 11: dec around (6).
9. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the head.

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2. Body

1. Round 1: Using the same yarn color, start with a magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
4. Rounds 4-8: Sc around (18) for 5 rounds.
5. Round 9: 1 sc, dec around (12).
6. Round 10: dec around (6).
7. Fasten off and stuff the body.

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3. Legs (Make 2)

1. Round 1: Start with a magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Rounds 2-4: Sc around (6) for 3 more rounds.
3. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff the legs.

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4. Arms (Make 2)

1. Round 1: Start with a magic ring, 5 sc into the ring (5).
2. Rounds 2-3: Sc around (5) for 2 more rounds.
3. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff the arms to keep them more flexible.

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5. Tail

1. Round 1: Start with a magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Rounds 2-4: Sc around (6) for 3 more rounds.
3. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff the tail.

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6. Ears (Make 2)

1. Round 1: Using grey yarn, start with a magic ring, 4 sc into the ring (4).
2. Round 2: 1 sc, inc around (6).
3. Round 3: Sc around (6).
4. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. You can embroider the inner ear with pink yarn for added detail.

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7. Purple Scarf

1. Chain 30 using purple yarn.
2. Row 1: Sc across the chain.
3. Fasten off and tie it around the kitten’s neck in a cute knot.

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Assembly

1. Sew the head to the body.
2. Attach the legs to the bottom of the body.
3. Sew the arms onto the sides of the body.
4. Attach the ears to the top of the head.
5. Sew the tail onto the back of the body.
6. Attach safety eyes or embroider eyes using black yarn.
7. Embroider a small pink nose and a smile using pink or black yarn.
8. Tie the purple scarf around the kitten’s neck.

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Final Touches

• You can add small blush spots on the cheeks or adjust the positioning of the arms and legs for extra cuteness.
• Play with the color combinations for the scarf or make a tiny stripe detail on the kitten for extra flair.

Now, you’ve created your very own cute mini kitten amigurumi wearing a purple scarf! Perfect for gifting or as a cute decoration.