How to Crochet Mini Persimmon Keychain for Autumn
Persimmon is one of the most appealing fall harvest crochet projects, though a bit underrated. So, in this post, learn how to crochet a mini persimmon keychain in any of the fall colors with a stitch-by-stitch tutorial for beginners. This amigurumi persimmon has three main parts: the body, the leaf, and the hanging rope of which the body is the most detailed, thanks to the clever pattern. Whether for selling at fall crafts fairs or using as your bag’s charm and a part of a Thanksgiving centerpiece, it is a super versatile project!
So, if you have decided to crochet this detailed Persimmon for beginners, continue reading his post till the end. It is worth crocheting this autumn!
About the Designer: The designer behind this smiling girl doll amigurumi is @CrochetByHui – Like An_design Crafts, she has excelled at amigurumi designing. From chibi dolls and mermaids to animal keychains like dolphins and mice with a lot of creative and unique variations, her library is a top, though underrated, amigurumi library. What sets this channel apart is the creator’s commitment to making these projects accessible to absolute beginners. She also has made a whole playlist of crochet fall and Halloween projects, so check them for sure!
Note: In respect for the creator’s pattern rights, there will be no provision of the written pattern. You can watch the tutorial with on-screen written instructions at the end of this post.
Crochet Miniature Persimmon Tutorial
Skill Level: Intermediate. The Persimmon tutorial uses basic to advanced no-sew and other crochet techniques and stitches. It begins with a magic ring and then moves into spiral crocheting. The shape of the persimmon is formed by a combination of increases and decreases. The leaf is crocheted using long-long crochet stitches, while the hanging rope is a simple chain stitch.
Tutorial Timing: Approximately 15 minutes ONLY (you can use the same pattern to crochet a realistic pumpkin amigurumi by working in the rounds and omitting the upper leaf. So, the tutorial is worth the time!)
Personalization Tips: While the video doesn’t offer specific personalization tips, you can easily customize this crochet fall harvest persimmon keychain by using the dark orange and orange and even the yellow or the red, too. For the pumpkin pattern, you can add a curly vine and a simple leaf!
Pattern Type: An on-screen written pattern is available if you find written instructions easy to follow along with.
Materials Needed
Gather the following suggested tools and materials for crocheting this mini persimmon fruit keychain project:
- 2ply milk cotton yarn
- 1.8 mm crochet hook
- Colors: orange and brown
- Filler or polyster fibrefill stuffing
Techniques Used
Learn the following crochet techniques for crocheting this Persimmon bag charm:
- Chain Stitch (ch): Yarn over and pull through the loop on the hook to create a foundation chain.
- Single Crochet (sc): Insert the hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over again, and pull through both loops.
- Single Crochet in Back Loop Only (BLO): Insert the hook into the back loop only and complete a single crochet stitch for a ribbed texture.
- Slip Stitch (sl st): Insert the hook, yarn over, and pull through both the stitch and the loop on the hook to join or finish.
- Increasing Stitches: Work two single crochet stitches into the same stitch to expand the round.
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Single Crochet Decrease (sc dec): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop; insert into next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop; yarn over, pull through all loops.
How is it done?
The project is broken down into three main parts—the body, the leaf, and the hanging rope—and utilizes techniques such as spiral crocheting, increases, and decreases to create the desired shape. The video demonstrates how to assemble the pieces and finish the project neatly.
