Crochet Tiger With Slinging Tail Keychain Pattern

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For your little tiger, bring this Crochet Tiger Amigurumi Keychain to life with the delightful pattern! This charming project features a cute tiger with vibrant yellow and black stripes, perky ears, and a tiny, endearing tail. The finished tiger makes a playful accessory for keys or bags, adding a touch of handmade joy to your everyday items. It’s also a thoughtful gift, sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face. Enjoy crafting your very own tiny tiger!

Crochet Tiger Keychain

Uses of Amigurumi Tiger Keychain

Here are some fun ways to use it:

  1. Key Organizer: Attach it to your keys to easily spot them in your bag.
  2. Bag Charm: Add a playful touch to your backpack, purse, or tote bag.
  3. Gift: Make a thoughtful handmade gift for friends or family.
  4. Desk Decor: Place it on your desk for a cheerful, handcrafted display.
  5. Kids’ Backpack: Let your child’s backpack stand out with this charming tiger.

How To Crochet Tiger Amigurumi Keychain

Materials:

  • Yarn (Yellow, White, and Black)
  • Crochet hook matching the yarn size
  • Stitch marker
  • Scissors
  • Cotton stuffing

Abbreviations:

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

Body:

Round 1:

  1. Create a Magic Ring (MR).
  2. Crochet 6 sc into the MR. [6 stitches]
  3. Pull the yarn to close the loop.

Round 2:

  1. sc into the first stitch and mark this stitch.
  2. sc again into the same first stitch (1 inc).
  3. Inc in each remaining stitch around. [12 stitches]

Round 3:

  1. sc into the first stitch and mark this stitch.
  2. Inc in the second stitch.
  3. sc in the next stitch, inc in the following; repeat around. [18 stitches]

Round 4:

  1. sc into the first stitch and mark this stitch.
  2. sc in the second stitch.
  3. Inc in the third stitch.
  4. sc in the next 2 stitches, inc in the following stitch; repeat around. [24 stitches]

Round 5:

  1. sc into the first stitch and mark this stitch.
  2. sc in each stitch around. [24 stitches]

Round 6:

  1. sc into each stitch around. [24 stitches]

Round 7:

  1. sc in the first 8 stitches, mark the first stitch.
  2. Bobble stitch in the next stitch:
    • Yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, repeat 3 more times.
    • Yarn over, pull through all 5 loops.
  3. sc in the next stitch, switch to white yarn.
  4. sc in the next 4 stitches.
  5. Switch back to yellow yarn.
  6. sc in the next stitch.
  7. Bobble stitch in the following stitch.
  8. sc in each remaining stitch to end the round. [24 stitches]

Round 8:

  1. sc in the first 10 stitches, mark the first stitch.
  2. Switch to white yarn.
  3. sc in the next 4 stitches.
  4. Switch back to yellow yarn.
  5. sc in each remaining stitch to end of the round. [24 stitches]

Round 9:

  1. Same as Round 8.

Round 10:

  1. sc in the first 9 stitches, mark the first stitch.
  2. Bobble stitch in the next stitch, switch to white yarn.
  3. sc in the next 4 stitches.
  4. Switch back to yellow yarn.
  5. Bobble stitch in the following stitch.
  6. sc in each remaining stitch to end the round. [24 stitches]

Round 11:

  1. sc in the first stitch, mark the first stitch.
  2. Dec stitch in the next stitch.
  3. sc in the next stitch, dec in the following stitch; repeat around. [16 stitches]

Round 12:

  1. sc in the first stitch, mark the first stitch.
  2. Dec in the next stitch, sc in the following; repeat around. [12 stitches]
  3. Stuff cotton inside.

Round 13:

  1. Dec stitch around. [6 stitches]
  2. Leave a piece of yarn and cut. Fasten off to close.

Ears (make 2):

Round 1:

  1. Create a MR.
  2. Crochet 5 sc into the MR. [5 stitches]
  3. Leave a long piece of yarn and cut it. Pull to close the loop.

Round 2:

  1. Insert hook through any stitch, pull up black yarn, chain 1.
  2. sc into the current stitch.
  3. Inc in the next stitch.
  4. sc in the next stitch, inc in the following; repeat around. [8 stitches]
  5. Leave a short piece of yarn and cut it. Hide excess yarn inside.

Tail:

Round 1:

  1. Create a MR.
  2. sc 6 stitches into the MR. [6 stitches]
  3. Pull the yarn to close the loop and make a sl st in the first stitch.

Round 2:

  1. Chain 1.
  2. Inc in each stitch around. [12 stitches]
  3. Sl st into the first stitch to close.

Round 3:

  1. Chain 1.
  2. sc in the first 2 stitches.
  3. Inc in the third stitch.
  4. sc in the next 2 stitches, inc in the following; repeat around. [16 stitches]
  5. Sl st into the first stitch.

Rounds 4-5:

  1. Chain 1.
  2. sc around. [16 stitches in round 4 & 5]
  3. Change to yellow yarn.

Round 6:

  1. sc in the first 2 stitches.
  2. Dec stitch in the following.
  3. sc in the next 2 stitches, dec in the following; repeat around. [12 stitches]

Rounds 7-8:

  1. sc in the first stitch.
  2. Dec stitch in the following.
  3. sc in the next stitch, dec in the following; repeat around. [6 stitches]
  4. Change to black yarn and cut off the yellow.

Rounds 9-10:

  1. sc in each stitch around. [6 stitches]

Round 11:

  1. sc in the first stitch.
  2. Dec stitch in the following.
  3. sc in the next stitch, dec in the following; repeat around. [4 stitches]

Round 12:

  1. sc in each stitch around. [4 stitches]
  2. Stuff the tail with a bit of cotton.

Assembly:

  1. Sew the ears to the top of the head.
  2. Attach the tail to the back.

That’s it! You have your crocheted tiger keychain. Enjoy your crafting!

@KiwyCrochet

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