Bring mythical charm to your keys with this cute crochet phoenix keychain! This pocket-sized firebird is quick to make and perfect for utilizing scrap yarn. With its bright orange body and fiery wings, it makes an eye-catching accessory.
Why You’ll Love Crafting This Miniature Firebird
This easy phoenix amigurumi is designed for crocheters of all skill levels. It works up fast using basic stitches and minimal materials. Add a keychain ring to transform this legendary creature into a portable charm for bags, keys, or gifts.
Insert safety eyes between R5 and R6, leaving 4 sts space.
R8: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Stuff head and fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Body:
Using Orange yarn.
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4-6: 18 sc (18)
R7: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Stuff the body firmly. Fasten off.
Wings (Make 2):
Start with Red yarn.
Row 1: Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch. Change to Orange yarn.
Row 2: Ch 3, sc in 2nd ch, sc 1, sl st to the red piece to join. Change to Yellow yarn.
Row 3: Ch 3, sc in 2nd ch, sc 1, sl st to join. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Assembly and Details:
Sew the head to the body.
Sew the wings to the sides of the body.
Embroider a small beak between the eyes using Yellow yarn.
For the crest: Attach Orange yarn to the top of the head, ch 4, sl st back. Repeat twice to create three small feather loops.
For the tail: Attach three strands of Red, Orange, and Yellow yarn to the back of the body, brush out the yarn slightly to create a feathery look, and trim to length.
