Crochet Ray Fish Keychain Design - Fun and Stylish Accessory

Create your own charming ray fish keychain with this delightful crochet pattern that brings a playful touch to your accessories. Perfect for adding a splash of personality to your keys or bags, this design blends simplicity with a whimsical twist, making it a fun project for anyone who loves crochet.

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Crochet Ray Fish Keychain Design

This crochet ray fish design features intricate details like curved fins and a textured body, crafted using 4-ply cotton yarn and a 2.5mm hook. The layered approach and symmetrical shape give it a realistic yet artistic appeal. With its clever use of front loop-only stitches and a carefully crafted tail, this keychain is both eye-catching and easy to personalize. Choose bold or soft colors to match your style, making it a unique addition to your handmade collection.

Credit Ada's Handmade

Step-by-Step Crochet Pattern:

Materials:

• 2.5mm crochet hook
• 4-ply cotton yarn (white and blue as specified)

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Instructions:

Base Pattern - Round 1 to Round 5:

1. Round 1 (R1):
   • Create a magic loop.
   • Crochet 8 single crochet (SC) into the magic loop.
   • Pull yarn to tighten the loop.
   • Slip stitch (SL ST) into the first stitch.
   • Chain (CH) 1.
2. Round 2 (R2):
   • Work 1 increase (INC) in each stitch around (INC x 8 = 16 SC).
     (An "INC" means 2 single crochets in the same stitch.)
   • Slip stitch into the first stitch, then chain 1.
3. Round 3 (R3):
   • Alternate 1 single crochet (SC) and 1 increase (INC) around the round
     (SC, INC) x 8 = 24 SC.
   • Slip stitch into the first stitch, then chain 1.
4. Round 4 (R4):
   • Alternate 3 single crochet (SC) and 1 increase (INC) around the round
     (3 SC, INC) x 6 = 30 SC.
   • Slip stitch into the first stitch, then chain 1.
5. Round 5 (R5):
   • Alternate 9 single crochet (SC) and 1 increase (INC) around the round
     (9 SC, INC) x 3 = 33 SC.
   • Slip stitch into the first stitch.

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Shaping the Design - Round 6:

• Round 6 uses front loop only for the stitches.
• Begin:
  1. Crochet 2 double crochet (DC) in the next stitch.
  2. Crochet 1 treble crochet (TC) in the next stitch.
  3. Crochet 1 double crochet (DC) in the next stitch, followed by a slip stitch in the same stitch.
  4. Crochet 1 single crochet (SC) in the next 2 stitches.
• Continue:
  1. Crochet 2 half-double crochet (HDC) in the next stitch.
  2. Crochet 2 double crochet (DC) in the next stitch.
  3. Crochet 1 treble crochet (TC) in the same stitch.
  4. Crochet 1 treble crochet (TC) in the next stitch.
  5. Crochet 1 double treble crochet (DTC) in the same stitch.
  6. Crochet 2 double treble crochet (DTC) in the next stitch.
• Midpoint:
  1. Crochet 1 double treble crochet (DTC) in the next 2 stitches.
  2. Crochet 2 double crochet (DC) in the next stitch.
  3. Crochet 1 half double crochet (HDC) in the next stitch.
• Reverse Order for Other Half:
  Reverse the stitches to create symmetry:
  • Start with: HDC, DC, DTC, DTC × 2, TC, DC × 2, etc.
    (Work backward from the midpoint to re-create the first half.)

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Finishing Details:

1. Chain 10.
2. Slip stitch into the next stitch.
3. Work 4 slip stitches and 5 single crochet (SC).
4. Slip stitch to close the round, chain 1, and cut the yarn.

Blue Yarn Section:

The same steps for the white yarn design apply here but with blue yarn. At the end:

1. Chain 10.
2. Work 4 single crochet (SC) and 5 half-double crochet (HDC).
3. Slip stitch to finish, chain 1, and leave a long tail for sewing.

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Final Assembly:

Use the long tails to sew the blue and white crocheted pieces according to the design in the YouTube video.

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Video Tutorial