Pocket Puppy Keychain Crochet Pattern

Gauge:

While gauge is not critical for amigurumi, working with tight stitches is important to prevent stuffing from showing through and to achieve a firm shape. If you are unsure, crochet a small swatch in single crochet to see if your stitches are tight.

Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms):

• Rnd: Round
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec: decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
• sl st: slip stitch
• ch: chain
• fo: fasten off
• (…) xN: repeat instructions in parentheses N times

Pattern Instructions:

Head:

• Muzzle (White Yarn):
  • Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6 sts)
  • Rnd 2: (inc) x6 (12 sts)
  • Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18 sts)
  • Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24 sts)
  • Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30 sts)
  • Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36 sts)
  • Rnd 7-10: sc in each st around (36 sts) (4 rounds)
  • Rnd 11: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30 sts)
  • Rnd 12: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24 sts)
  • Rnd 13: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18 sts)
  • Rnd 14: (sc, dec) x6 (12 sts)
  • Rnd 15: (dec) x6 (6 sts)
  • Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the muzzle firmly.
• Head (Light Brown Yarn):
  • Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6 sts)
  • Rnd 2: (inc) x6 (12 sts)
  • Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18 sts)
  • Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24 sts)
  • Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30 sts)
  • Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36 sts)
  • Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42 sts)