How to Crochet Mini Acorn Amigurumi Keychain for Autumn
Want to crochet a realistic acorn amigurumi? With a stitch-by-stitch tutorial, learn how to crochet this small acorn ornament and keychain in three separate parts: the body, the cap, and the stem. This crochet acorn is easy and quick to crochet, with two versions to try: in dark brown and beige or golden and beige. Both look oh-so cute with a lovely rough texture. For hanging this mini acorn as a bag charm, there is also a little hook.
So, if you have made up your mind to crochet this quick acorn amigurumi with life-like details, continue reading this post till the end. There you will find the complete tutorial from Crochet By Hui.
About the Designer: The designer behind this life-like acorn 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. Make sure to check it at least once!
Advertisement - Continue ReadingNote: 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.
Acorn Keychain for Fall Tutorial Features
Skill Level: Beginner – Intermediate. The main techniques and stitches used to create the acorn ornament include single crochet, which is the basic stitch for the project, and single crochet increases and decreases to shape the acorn’s body. The tutorial also uses the magic ring technique to begin the project and the slip stitch to join rounds. For the acorn’s cap, the video specifies using a technique of working into the outer half-loop of the stitches to create a rough texture and shape. Sewing at the end is also needed.
Tutorial Timing: Roughly 9 minutes only (perfect for mastering the rough texture technique, which may also be useful for making amigurumi hair.)
Personalization Tips: The only personalization tip mentioned is that the length of the acorn stem can be adjusted, and two color combos can be selected: dark brown and beige, or beige and golden. As crocheters usually do, you can also embroider a face on this acorn amigurumi and crochet it using plush yarn for a big plushie.
Pattern Type: An on-screen written pattern is available if you find written instructions easy to follow along with.
Materials Needed
Gather the following crochet supplies for crocheting this mini acorn amigurumi variation:
- Four strands of milk cotton yarn, which actually refers to four-ply
- A 1.8 mm crochet hook
- Filling material like polyester fiberfill
Techniques Used
To understand the on-screen instructions and the pattern for the acorn amigurumi, follow the following crochet pattern stitch guides:
- Magic Ring: Create a foundation loop to work your first round of stitches into.
- Single Crochet: Insert your hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, and pull through both loops on the hook.
- Single Crochet Increase: Make two single crochet stitches into the same stitch to add a stitch.
- Single Crochet Decrease: Work two stitches together to reduce the number of stitches in a row.
- Slip Stitch: Insert your hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull through the stitch and the loop on your hook.
- Half Stitch (Outer Loop): Insert your hook only into the loop of the stitch that is furthest away from you.
- Chain Stitch: Yarn over and pull the yarn through the loop on your hook to create a chain.
Complete Video Guide
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