patterns > Halloween Character Buddies (Bag Charms or Keychains)
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This set of four crochet Halloween keychain patterns (which can also be used as bag charms) include a black cat, a pumpkin, a Frankenstein’s monster, and a ghost. This set was originally released in 3 parts as the fourteenth Weekend Mystery Crochet Along with Underground Crafter.
These patterns are available for FREE on my blog HERE.
The free version is supported by advertising on my website. The downloadable PDF for sale on Ravelry includes the full pattern in one printable file without advertisements.
Skills Used
Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, half double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch
Crocheting in the round, increasing, crocheting flat in rows
Starting with magic adjustable ring, crocheting in the back loop, embellishing with embroidery back stitch and satin stitch (includes links to video tutorials)
Crocheting in the third loop, seaming with slip stitch, seaming with single crochet (includes video tutorials)
Seaming with whipstitch (includes link to photo tutorial)
Special stitch patterns: invdec, sc2tog (includes written instructions and link to video tutorial in pattern)
Skill Level
Easy
Finished Sizes
Black Cat Buddy: 1.5” (4 cm) diameter after stuffing.
Pumpkin Buddy: 2.5” (6.5 cm) diameter after stuffing.
Frankenstein’s Monster Buddy: 2.75” (7 cm) diameter after stuffing.
Ghost Buddy: 2” (5 cm) diameter after stuffing.
Materials
Big Twist Petite yarn (100% acrylic, 1.41 oz/40 g, 87 yd/80 m) – 1 skein each in Black (CA), Orange Bright (CB), Slime (CC), and Ivory (CD), or approximately 87 yd (80 m) each in black/dark gray, orange, green, and white/off-white in any medium weight yarn.
US Size E-4/3.5 mm crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain correct gauge.
Locking stitch markers.
Yarn needle.
Fiber filling.
Safety eyes – 4 pairs. I used 3 pairs of 6mm black round eyes and 1 pair of 12mm green cat safety eyes.
Keyring with lobster clasp – 4 sets (similar in style to these).
Gauge
Exact gauge is not critical for this pattern. Stitches should be small so fiber filling doesn’t show.
This pattern is available for FREE on my blog HERE.
The free version is supported by advertising on my website. The downloadable PDF for sale on Ravelry includes the full pattern in one printable file without advertisements.
Skills Used
Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, half double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch
Crocheting in the round, increasing
Crocheting in chain spaces, joining with a slip stitch seam (includes video tutorial)
Crocheting in the back loop (includes link to video tutorial)
Special stitch pattern: dc2tog (includes written instructions and link to photo tutorial in pattern)
Skill Level
Easy
eBook published in August 2024 by Underground Crafter