Knitted lobster keychain

Isn't the knitted lobster keychain just the cutest thing ever? Its quirky design adds a fun and unique touch to your keys or bag. Imagine carrying around a tiny, cozy lobster with you wherever you go! This adorable accessory is not only a practical way to keep your keys organized but also a conversation starter that will surely bring a smile to your face every time you see it. Whether you're a fan of marine life or simply appreciate handmade crafts, the knitted lobster keychain is a delightful addition to your everyday essentials.

You will need

• Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 295m/100g), 1 ball of each:
  • Yarn A Lipstick (1246)
  • Yarn C White (1001)
  • Yarn D Camel (1420)
  • Yarn E Dark Brown (1004)
• A pair of 4mm needles
• Two 4mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) for i-cord
• Toy stuffing
• Small amount of black yarn for embroidery
• Striped ribbon, 2m
• 4 split rings

Body

Cast on 15 sts using 4mm needles and Yarn A.

Row 1 (WS) Knit.

Rows 2 to 5 Beg on a RS knit row work in st st.

Row 6 *K1, k2tog; rep from * until end. [10 sts]

Row 7 Purl.

Row 8 *K1, kfb; rep from * until end. [15 sts]

Row 9 Purl.

Row 10 *K2, kfb; rep from * until end. [20 sts]

Row 11 Purl.

Row 12 *K3, kfb; rep from * until end. [25 sts]

Rows 13 to 19 Beg on a WS purl row, work in st st.

Row 20 *K3, k2tog; rep from * until end. [20 sts]

Rows 21 to 23 Beg on a WS purl row, work in st st.

Row 24 *K2, k2tog; rep from * until end. [15 sts]

Rows 25 to 27 beg on a WS purl row, work in st st.

Row 28 *K2tog; rep from * another 6 times, K1. [8 sts]

Row 29 Purl.

Pull yarn through remaining stitches and fasten off.

Claws (Make 2)

Cast on 15 sts using 4mm needles and Yarn A.

Row 1 Cast off 6 st, K to end. [9 sts]

Row 2 Purl.

Row 3 Cast on 5 st, K to end. [14 sts]

Cast off.

Legs (Make 6)

Cast on 3 sts using 4mm DPNs and Yarn A.

Make an i-cord 5cm long.

Fasten off.

Assembling your lobster knitted keychain

From the fastened-off end of the Body, sew down the row edges on the wrong side. The seam will be the underside of the Body, leave the tail open. Turn right-side out and stuff. Sew across the tail to close it.

Attach the Legs to either side of the Body and sew the Claws to the front of the Body (using photo as a guide). Using black yarn, embroider the eyes and ridges on the back of the Lobster’s body.

Once keyring figures are fully stuffed and sewn, cut 20cm of ribbon for each keyring and fold in half. Slide a split ring onto the ribbon and sew the ribbon to the back of each keyring figure.