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Free Crochet No Sew Squid Keychain Pattern to Save for Summer Fun

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Make your own no sew squid keychain with this easy crochet pattern, featuring fun curling tentacles and simple steps for beginners.

Looking for a charming and practical way to show off your love for sea creatures? This no sew crochet squid is a fun and eye catching project that’s sure to bring joy. Shared by the talented Ochy Crochet, it features adorable tentacles and expressive little eyes that make it a perfect companion for your keys, backpack, or desk. Small and meaningful, this squid is perfect for adding a personal touch to everyday items.

Making the squid is simple and enjoyable. The main body is shaped using straightforward techniques like single crochet (sc), increases, and decreases. The tentacles are carefully stitched with chains and slip stitches (sl st) that attach effortlessly to the base, giving the squid its playful movement. The eyes use bright yarn for an extra pop, completing the squid’s cheerful appearance. Best of all, since it’s a no sew project, you won’t need complicated finishing techniques to put it together.

Free Crochet No Sew Squid Keychain Pattern with Playful Sea Charm
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One of the most appealing aspects of this squid is how versatile it can be. You can personalize it using different colors of yarn, making each one unique and special. The finished squid is lightweight and compact, an ideal pick for gifts, decorations, or as a cute little charm to carry with you every day. Plus, its simplicity means it can be completed in just a couple of hours.

Whether you’re new to crocheting or have years of experience, this squid pattern makes for an enjoyable project that results in an adorable keepsake. Try your hand at bringing this cheerful squid to life and brighten your day with its charming presence.

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No Sew Amigurumi Squid Keychain Crochet Pattern

Create a charming no sew amigurumi squid keychain with this easy to follow crochet pattern using cotton yarn, minimal tools, and basic stitches. Perfect for gifting, decorating, or accessorizing your keychain, this squid comes with simple tentacles and adorable eyes. Let’s begin crocheting your own squishy squid companion.

Quick Overview of the Pattern:

  • This pattern features a small, no sew squid keychain with its body and tentacles crocheted directly into the design.
  • Simple shapes and basic stitches make this beginner friendly.
  • Decorative eyes and tentacles add personality to the squid, which is perfect for keychains or small gifts.

Notes:

  • Use a stitch marker to track the beginning/end of each round.
  • Maintain tight tension for small stitches to ensure balance and structural durability.
  • Follow the pattern step by step while adjusting stitch counts based on the video structure.

Skill Level:

Beginner to Intermediate – The pattern uses essential crochet techniques like single crochet (sc) stitches, increases, decreases, magic rings, and slip stitches.

Materials:

  1. Yarn: Cotton yarn (50g total) – Suggested colors: purple (body), white (eyes), black (eye detailing).
  2. Crochet Hook: 2.0 mm.
  3. Tools: Stitch marker or safety pin, scissors, yarn needle, hot glue gun for assembly.

Measurements / Sizing:

Final Dimensions: Approximately 6–8 cm tall and 2–4 cm wide. Small size makes it ideal for a keychain accessory.

Gauge:

Gauge is not essential for this toy. Tight stitches are recommended to keep the body sturdy and prevent stuffing or shape distortion.

Stitch Abbreviations:

  • CH: Chain
  • SC: Single Crochet
  • Inc: Increase (2 SC in the same stitch)
  • Dec: Decrease (combining two stitches into one)
  • Sl: Slip Stitch
  • MR: Magic Ring

The Crochet Pattern

Step 1: Squid Body Pattern

Round by Round Instructions

  1. Round 1:
    • Create a magic ring (MR). Chain 1 and work 5 SC into the ring. (Total: 5 stitches)
    • Tighten the ring and mark the first stitch to track rounds.
  2. Round 2:
    • Work 1 Increase (2 SC in each stitch) around. (Total: 10 stitches)
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  3. Round 3:
    • Repeat the sequence 1 SC, 1 Inc around. (Total: 15 stitches)
  4. Round 4:
    • Follow the sequence 1 SC, 1 Inc, 1 SC, repeating around. (Total: 20 stitches)
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  5. Round 5:
    • Work 1 SC into each stitch around the body. (Total: 20 stitches)
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  6. Round 6:
    • Work the sequence 1 SC, 1 Inc; skip the next 4 stitches and work 1 Increase into the 5th stitch. Work 2 SC, 1 Inc; repeat skip 4 stitches, Inc into 5th stitch, finishing with 1 SC. (Total: 16 stitches)
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  7. Round 7:
    • Repeat the sequence 1 SC, 1 Inc, 1 SC around. (Total: 24 stitches)
    • Adjust to the video to ensure round maintains consistent stitch count.
  8. Round 8:
    • Work 1 SC into each stitch around the body. (Total: 16 stitches)
  9. Round 9:
    • Work the sequence 2 SC, 1 Inc. Repeat 2 SC, 1 Inc, then 4 SC, 1 Inc, followed by 2 SC, 1 Inc, finishing the round with 2 SC. (Total: 20 stitches)
  10. Round 10:
    • Work 1 SC into every stitch around to keep consistency. (Total: 20 stitches)
  11. Round 11:
    • Work 4 SC, 1 Dec (using front loops only). Repeat 8 SC, 1 Dec (front loops), finishing with the remaining SC. (Total: 18 stitches)
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  12. Round 12:
    • Work the following sequence: 2 SC, skip 5 stitches, 1 SC into the 6th stitch, 3 SC, skip 5 stitches, work 1 SC into the 6th stitch, and finish with 1 SC.

Step 2: Tentacle Pattern

  1. Chain 7: Create a foundation chain for each tentacle.
  2. Skip the first chain: Begin working stitches into the second chain from the hook.
  3. Slip Stitch: Work 1 Slip Stitch (Sl) into each of the remaining 6 chains along the row.
  4. Attach Tentacle: Using the next available base stitch on the squid body, work 1 Slip Stitch (Sl) to secure the tentacle to the body.
  5. Repeat: Create 8 tentacles in total, ensuring even spacing between each tentacle for a balanced design.

Step 3: Eyes & Assembly

Eyes Construction

  1. Magic Ring: Create a magic ring using white yarn.
  2. Round 1: Chain 1, and work 5 SC into the ring (forming a small circle). Tighten.
  3. Fasten Off: Join the last stitch with a slip stitch and cut the yarn, leaving a tail for securing.
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  4. Repeat: Crochet two identical eyes following the same steps.

Final Assembly

  1. Attach Tentacles: Securely attach the tentacles to the body base using slip stitches during crocheting or sew them evenly with a yarn needle.
  2. Attach Eyes: Glue the white yarn eyes to the body using a hot glue gun. Ensure symmetry and alignment. Then, use black thread to embroider or lightly glue black detailing for the eyes.
  3. Keychain Loop: Use the top center of the squid body to sew a hanging loop. Alternatively, thread a commercial keyring through the desired attachment point.

Conclusion/Final Words:

Congratulations, You've completed your adorable no sew amigurumi squid keychain. With its lightweight, durable design and playful tentacles, this squid makes an excellent gift or personal accessory. Feel free to customize its colors, facial expressions, or tentacle arrangements for added charm. 

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