Absolutely! Here’s a detailed guide on how to make Autumn’s BEST Crochet Project for Beginners: A Pumpkin Keychain 🎃. This is a cute, quick, and satisfying little project that’s perfect for fall—and ideal for those just starting with crochet.

🎃 Autumn’s BEST Crochet Project for Beginners: Pumpkin Keychain!

🍂 Why Make a Pumpkin Keychain?

Pumpkin keychains are the perfect fall craft: they’re small, adorable, and practical. You can attach them to your keys, backpacks, or gift them to friends. Best of all—they’re beginner-friendly!

🧶 Supplies You’ll Need:

• Worsted weight yarn (in orange for the pumpkin, green or brown for the stem)

• 3.5mm to 4.0mm crochet hook

• Yarn needle (for sewing)

• Stuffing (fiberfill or yarn scraps)

• Scissors

• Keyring or lobster clasp (optional but recommended)

🧵 Crochet Stitches & Terms (US Terms):

• MR – Magic Ring

• SC – Single Crochet

• INC – Increase (2 SC in the same stitch)

• DEC – Decrease (SC two stitches together)

• FO – Fasten Off

🎯 Pattern Instructions:

🥄 Step 1: Pumpkin Base

1. Magic Ring, 6 SC into ring (6)

2. Round 2: INC in each stitch (12)

3. Round 3: (SC, INC) around (18)

4. Round 4: (2 SC, INC) around (24)

5. Rounds 5-8: SC around (24) — this makes the body plump

6. Round 9: (2 SC, DEC) around (18)

7. Round 10: (SC, DEC) around (12)

8. Stuff the pumpkin with filling

9. Round 11: DEC around (6)

10. FO, leave a long tail.

🌱 Step 2: Shape the Pumpkin

Use the yarn needle and long tail to wrap the yarn vertically around the pumpkin 6 times, pulling slightly to form “pumpkin ribs.” Tie securely at the bottom and weave in ends.

🌿 Step 3: Add the Stem

1. With green or brown yarn, attach to top center.

2. Chain 3, then SL ST back down into base.

3. FO, weave in ends.

🔑 Step 4: Attach Keychain

• Sew or slip your pumpkin onto a metal jump ring or lobster clasp.

• Use the tail yarn or a small ring to connect it.

💡 Tips for Beginners:

• Use cotton yarn if you want a firmer texture.

• Practice your magic ring—this skill is key in amigurumi.

• Don’t overstuff—it should be firm but not bulging.

• Want a mini version? Use thinner yarn and a smaller hook!

🍁 Variations to Try:

• Use white yarn for a “ghost pumpkin”

• Embroider a tiny face for a jack-o’-lantern

• Add a cinnamon stick as a stem (if not using it as a keychain!)

🎉 You Did It!

Now you have an adorable little pumpkin keychain—handmade and full of autumn charm. These make great:

• Stocking stuffers

• Teacher gifts

• Craft fair items

• Cute fall decor!

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