[Finished product] Cute Crochet Alligator Keychain

$26.93

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how to crochet a Cute Alligator – crochet guides, patterns and tutorial

Crocheting a cute alligator amigurumi is an adorable and fun project! Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you make a small alligator that can be attached to your keychain.

Materials:

  • Yarn: Green (for the body), white (for the belly, teeth), black (for eyes)
  • Crochet hook: 2.5mm – 4mm (depending on your yarn weight)
  • Polyester fiberfill: For stuffing
  • Safety eyes: 6mm or black embroidery thread for eyes
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors
  • Stitch markers (optional)
  • Keychain ring or clip

Crochet Stitches Used:

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

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Body (Green Yarn)

  1. Round 1: 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).
  6. Round 9: 2 sc, dec around (18).
  7. Round 10: 1 sc, dec around (12).
  8. Round 11: Dec around (6), fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Stuff the body firmly.

2. Head (Green Yarn)

  1. Round 1: 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 4-6: Sc around (18).
  5. Round 7: 1 sc, dec around (12).
  6. Round 8: Dec around (6), fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Stuff the head lightly and attach it to the body.

3. Belly (White Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 1 sc, inc around (9).
  3. Round 3: 2 sc, inc around (12).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the belly to the front of the body, positioning it in the middle.

4. Legs (Make 4, Green Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Rounds 2-3: Sc around (6).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Attach the legs to the body.

5. Tail (Green Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Rounds 2-4: Sc around (6).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Attach the tail to the back of the body.

6. Eyes (Make 2, Green Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Attach the eyes to the top of the head. If you’re using safety eyes, insert them before stuffing and closing the head.

Alternatively, you can embroider the eyes using black thread.

7. Teeth (White Yarn)

  • With white yarn, embroider small triangle-shaped teeth on both sides of the mouth.

Assembly:

  1. Attach the Head to the Body: Sew the head securely to the body.
  2. Attach Belly: Sew the white belly piece onto the front of the body.
  3. Attach Legs: Sew the legs onto the bottom of the body.
  4. Attach Tail: Position the tail at the back of the body and sew it in place.
  5. Attach Eyes: Sew or position the safety eyes on top of the head.

Final Touch:

  • Attach Keychain: Use a yarn needle to thread the keychain ring or clip through the top of the head or the back of the body.

Your small, cute alligator amigurumi keychain is ready! Feel free to customize it with different colors or accessories. Enjoy your crocheting!

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[Finished product] Cute Crochet Alligator Keychain
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