DIY Crochet Fish Keychain Tutorial: Step-by-Step Guide

Add a splash of handmade charm to your keyring with this adorable crochet fish keychain! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, this fun and easy amigurumi project is perfect for making personalized gifts or cute accessories for yourself.

🧶 Supplies You’ll Need:

• Cotton yarn (orange, white, and optionally black for detail) – lightweight yarn like DK or sport

• 2.5 mm or 3 mm crochet hook

• Black safety eyes (6mm) or black thread for embroidered eyes

• Fiberfill stuffing

• Yarn needle

• Scissors

• Keyring and jump ring

• Stitch marker (optional)

✨ Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR – Magic Ring

• sc – single crochet

• inc – increase (2 sc in one stitch)

• dec – decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)

• sl st – slip stitch

• ch – chain

• st/sts – stitch/stitches

🐟 Step-by-Step Instructions

🔸 Step 1: Crochet the Fish Body

Using orange yarn:

1. Round 1: MR, 6 sc into ring (6)

2. Round 2: inc in each st (12)

3. Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

4. Round 4–6: sc in each st (18)

5. Switch to white yarn:

6. Round 7: sc in each st (18)

7. Switch back to orange:

8. Round 8–9: sc in each st (18)

9. Round 10: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)

10. Insert safety eyes between Rounds 6–7, 5 sts apart

11. Start stuffing the body firmly

12. Round 11: dec around (6)

13. Fasten off and weave in the tail.

🔸 Step 2: Crochet the Tail

With orange yarn:

1. Ch 5, turn

2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 3 ch (4)

3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across (4)

4. Repeat for 3–4 more rows.

5. Fold the piece in half and stitch it to the back of the fish.

🔸 Step 3: Fins (Make 2 Side Fins and 1 Top Fin)

Top Fin (Orange):

1. MR, 4 sc into ring, sl st to join.

2. Ch 1, (sc, inc) around (6)

3. Fasten off and sew to the top center of the fish.

Side Fins (Make 2):

1. MR, 5 sc into ring, sl st to join.

2. Fasten off and attach one to each side.

🔸 Step 4: Attach the Keyring

1. Use a jump ring to connect the top fin to the keyring.

2. Secure it with pliers or strong yarn if needed.

🖌 Optional: Add Details

• Use white or black thread to add stripes or small decorative embroidery.

• Add a small loop on the top of the fish for easier attachment.

🎁 Tips & Ideas

• Make a set in different colors (blue, pink, green) for gifting.

• Use eco-friendly cotton yarn for a sustainable version.

• Customize with initials or beads.

📸 Share Your Creations!

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