Crochet Guard Dog Keychain Amigurumi

The Crochet Guard Dog Keychain Amigurumi is not only adorable but also serves as a loyal companion to keep your keys safe! With its handmade charm and intricate crochet work, this little pup is ready to accompany you on all your daily adventures. Its small size makes it convenient to carry around, while its cute design is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you reach for your keys. Whether you're a dog lover or simply enjoy unique accessories, this keychain is a delightful addition to your collection that will surely catch the eye of anyone who sees it.

Materials

2.00 mm crochet hook or compatible with the chosen yarn
7mm safety eyes
7mm snout
Tapestry needle
Fiberfill Scissors
Pins
Black and white embroidery threads.

Yarns I used:

Brown Amigurumi Soft Yarn (7625)
Black Amigurumi Soft Yarn (8990)
Soft Pop Amigurumi Yarn (3087)

Abbreviations

AM – magic ring
BLO – Back loops only
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
dec – decrease
inc – increase

Final size with amigurumi yarn, 2.0mm hook and X stitch: 8cm

Body and Head

With brown color (7625)
1. 6sc in the MR (6)
2. 6inc (12)
3. (1sc, inc) x6 (18)
4. 1sc, inc, (2sc, inc) x5, 1sc (24)
5-8. 24sc (4 rows)
9. (3sc, inc) x6 (30)
10-11. 30sc (2 rows)
12. (1sc, 1dec) x10 (20)
Place the eyes between rows 7 and 8 with 5sc between them.

13. (2sc, 1dec) x5 (15)
14. (3sc, 1dec) x3) (12)
15. 12inc (24)
Stop on this row and start stuffing little by little.
16-22. 24sc (7 rows)
23. (2sc, 1dec) x6 (18)
24. (1sc, 1dec) x6 (12)
Finish stuffing.
25. 6dec (6)
Finish with inverted magic ring.

Muzzle

With black color (8990)
1. 6sc in the MR (6)
2. (1sc, inc) x3 (9)
3-4. 9sc (2 rows)
Insert the nose between rows 1 and 2 of the snout.
Cut the yarn and fasten off. Leave a long yarn for sewing.
Sew between rows 8 and 13.

Tongue

With pop color (3087)
Make 5ch.
In the second chain from the hook make:
1. 4sc
Cut the yarn and fasten off.

Chin

With black color (8990)
We will work with the half-moon shape.
1. 4sc in the magic ring, 1 ch and turn (4)
2. 1inc, 2sc, 1 inc, 1 ch and turn (6)
Cut the yarn and fasten off, leaving a long yarn for sewing.
Before positioning the chin, position the tongue accordingly and glue or sew it.

Ears 2

With black (8990)
Make 4ch.
In the second chain from the hook:
1. 3sc (3) just turn
2. 3sc (3) just turn
3. Skip 1sc, 2sc, turn (2)
4. Skip 1sc, inside the last stitch make 1sc, 2ch, 1 sc, finish by making 2sc on the left side, yarn over in the corner, 1sc yarn over in the corner, 2sc on the right side. Finish by making 1slst in the first stitch of this row (12).
Cut the yarn and fasten off. Leave a long yarn for sewing. Sew between rows 1 and 4.

Thighs

With brown color (7625)
1. 6sc in the MR (6)
2. 6inc (12)
3. 12sc (12)
Cut the yarn and fasten off. Sew between rows 18 and 23.

Back Legs 2x

With brown color (7625)
1. 6sc in the MR (6)
2-4. 6sc (3 rows)
Fold the piece and join the two parts with 2sc.
Cut the yarn and fasten off. Leave a long yarn for sewing.
Sew just below the thighs 

Front Legs 2x

With brown color (7625)
1. 6sc in the MR (6)
2-6. 6sc (5 rows)
Fold the piece and join the two parts with 3sc.
Cut the yarn and fasten off. Leave a long thread for sewing
Sew between rows 16 and 18.

Vest

With black color (8990)
26ch.
1. 25slst, 1 ch and turn (25)
2. 4sc, 5ch, skip 5sc, 7sc, 5ch, skip 5sc, 4sc (25)
3-4. 25sc (2 rows)
Cut the yarn and fasten off.

Tail

With black color (8890)
Make 9 ch.
1. In the second chain from the hook, go back 8 stitches.
Sew between rows 21 and 22.