The Crochet Bambolino Heart Keychain is a cute heart doll especially prepared for gifting as a Mother's Day present. In this post, you will find a step-by-step tutorial on how to crochet this heart amigurumi with a from Chaveiro Doce. It's perfect for decorating keys or even hanging on a car's rear-view mirror.
This keychain has adorable features like small thin arms, legs with round feet, and half-pearl eyes, making it an appealing gift. It's important to follow the step-by-step instructions carefully to get the best result which will be at the end of this post. Learn more about the bambolino heart keychain below!
Skills Used: Magic ring, single crochet (SC), increase, and decrease for shaping. Intermediate techniques such as seamless joining of parts, stitching for small parts, and working with decorative elements like embroidery and attaching keychain rings are also included.
Guide Span: 24 Minutes Only
Personalization Tips: Three color combinations are available: red and white, pink and yellow, and pink and purple. You can also crochet this bambolino heart keychain using te chenille yarn in chinky weight. Try to enhance facial expressions or add accessories (like a tiny bow or hat), or different sizes to suit your style or the recipient's preferences.
Creating the Heart
- Start with a Magic Ring:
- Work 6 single crochets (SC) into the magic ring.
- Pull the ring tight and tie off.
- Increase Rows:
- Row 2: 2 SC in each stitch (12 stitches).
- Row 3: SC and an increase alternately (18 stitches).
- Row 4: 2 SC and an increase alternately (24 stitches).
- Repetition for Heart Shape:
- Work 2 rows of SC over 24 stitches to form one side of the heart.
- Repeat the steps above to create the second part of the heart, but do not cut the thread.
- Joining the Two Parts:
- Align the two halves and join with single crochets.
- Continue working around both parts to create the full heart shape.
- Shaping and Closing:
- Gradually decrease stitches from Row 10 to Row 17 to taper the heart.
- Close the top of the heart by weaving the yarn and pulling it tight.
Arms and Legs
- Arms:
- Create a magic ring and work 6 SC.
- Add 2 rows of SC and leave a long tail for sewing.
- Legs:
- Start with a magic ring and work 6 SC.
- Increase to 12 stitches in the second row.
- Add 2 more rows of SC and taper the end with decreases to 8 stitches.
Decorative Details
- Use embroidery thread to add a small smile or other facial features.
- Attach half-pearl eyes with silicone glue.
- Place the arms and legs symmetrically on the heart using the leftover thread tails.
Final Assembly
- Insert a keychain ring at the top of the heart.
- Add extra yarn strands or knots as embellishments.
Supplies Mentioned
- Yarn: Amigurumi yarn (Tex 492).
- Crochet Hook: 2.5 mm.
- Tapestry Needle: For assembly and embroidery.
- Scissors: For cutting yarn and trimming.
- Silicone Glue: For attaching half-pearl eyes.
- Pliers: For securing keychain rings.
- Accessories: Half-pearl eyes, embroidery thread, and a keychain ring.
Main Stitch Guide
- SC (Single Crochet): Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over again, and pull through both loops on the hook.
- Inc (Increase): Make two single crochets in the same stitch to increase the stitch count.
- Dec (Decrease): Insert the hook into the front loop of the first stitch, then into the front loop of the next stitch, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over again, and pull through the remaining two loops.
