How to Crochet Simple No-sew Fish Keychain (Tutorial for Beginners)

In this post, you’ll learn how to crochet some simple No-sew fish keychains perfect for beginners with a tutorial from Littlespot. This cute little fish is made entirely through crocheting, which means you won’t need to sew any pieces together. Being small and including less details it works up very fast and you can set consisting of 3 of these within an hour.

The pattern is simple to follow and uses basic crochet stitches. You can crochet these fish in two of your favorite shades while the tutor will show-off three beautiful combinations in the tutorial. You can either sell them in a craft fair or gift also as a token of your amigurumi success.

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No-sew Fish Crochet Keychain Tutorial

The fish crochet tutorial demonstrates essential crochet amigurumi skills that will help you advance in crocheting amigurumi while offering a quick crochet project. We hope you will enjoy crocheting it thanks to the instructions. Here is a quick overview of this crochet amigurumi tutorial:

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Simple Crochet Fish Keychain Pattern

Materials

  • Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in two colors (e.g., yellow and blue)
  • Hook: 3.5 mm crochet hook (or size to match your yarn)
  • Safety Eyes: 4 mm plastic safety eyes (or embroidery thread for eyes if preferred)
  • Polyester fiberfill (stuffing)
  • Tapestry needle (for sewing and weaving ends)
  • Scissors
  • Stitch marker (optional, but very helpful)

Abbreviations (US Terms)

Abbreviation Meaning
ch chain
sc single crochet
inc increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
hdc half double crochet
sl st slip stitch
st(s) stitch(es)
BLO back loop only
MR magic ring/circle

Special Notes

  • The pattern is worked in rounds unless otherwise specified; do not join rounds unless directed.
  • Always use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of the round.
  • Eyes are added after several rounds, before closing.
  • Color changes are performed at the end of a round by inserting the new yarn color before finishing the last single crochet.

Pattern

Fish Keychain

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  1. Magic Ring:
    • With Color A (e.g., yellow), make a magic ring (MR).
    • Round 1: 6 sc into MR. (6 sts)
    • Pull the ring tight to close.
  2. Round 2:
    • (1 sc, inc) repeat around (i.e., sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) – repeat this pattern 3 more times, for a total of 9 sts.
    • Use a stitch marker to mark the first st.
  3. Round 3:
    • (2 sc, inc) repeat around (12 sts)
  4. Round 4:
    • (3 sc, inc) repeat around (15 sts)
  5. Color Change:
    • Before completing the last st of Round 4, switch to Color B (e.g., blue).
    • Tie a double knot on the inside with the color change for security.
    • Cut off Color A.
  6. Round 5:
    • (4 sc, inc) repeat around (18 sts)
  7. Round 6:
    • (5 sc, inc) repeat around (21 sts)
  8. Rounds 7-8:
    • Sc in each st around (21 sts per round)
  9. Insert Safety Eyes:
    • Between Rounds 6 and 7, approximately 6–7 stitches apart, place and secure 4 mm safety eyes.
  10. Stuffing:
    • Add a small amount of stuffing to the fish face to hold its shape.
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Closing & Shaping the Fish Face

  1. Closing the Face:
    • Fold the work in half so the opening’s edges meet (you should have two sides with 10–11 stitches each).
    • Working through back loop only (BLO) of both sides, sc 4 across to close one edge.

Fish Fins

  1. First Fin:
    • Ch 1, then, in next st (BLO), 4 hdc into the same stitch.
    • Repeat 4 hdc into the next st for the second fin.
  2. Continue:
    • Ch 1 after the last fin, and sc in next 3 sts (BLO, closing the seam of the face).
  3. Finishing:
    • Ch 1, fasten off, and weave in ends securely with a tapestry needle.
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Conclusion

You’ve now completed a charming, simple crochet fish face – perfect for gifts, decorations, or as a playful addition to any project! Experiment with different yarn colors to create a variety of fishy friends.

Pattern Correction

  • Increase Rounds Correction: Ensure that for each increase round, you’re increasing evenly:
    • R2: (1 sc, inc) around (9 sts)
    • R3: (2 sc, inc) around (12 sts)
    • R4: (3 sc, inc) around (15 sts)
    • R5: (4 sc, inc) around (18 sts)
    • R6: (5 sc, inc) around (21 sts)
    • If your stitch count differs, double-check each round’s repeats.

Tips

  • When changing colors, always bring in the new color before the final yarn-over of the previous stitch for a smooth transition.
  • Use a stitch marker for the first stitch of each round to maintain consistency.
  • Adjust eye placement and fin size to suit your preference.
  • For a keychain version, attach a jump ring or keychain through any stitch at the top.

@From Little Spot 

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