Piranha Plant Key Cozy A Pattern by Sheila Toy Stromberg
Pattern Notes: This key cozy is worked mainly in once piece. Work is initially set up in the round, but is actually worked in turned rows after the initial set up. A white edging is then added for the plant's lips. Leaves for a base are optional. The key cozy has an opening at the base so you can slip your key in and a hole for your key ring to go through. Be sure to check your gauge, as it's pretty important in this project! You don't want a key chain that won't fit your key! Finished measurements: 1" wide and 1" tall unstretched. This should fit very snug on a standard size house key. If you are making this for a larger key, you will have to adjust the gauge. Hook: Us Size 3/2.1 mm. Yarn: Size 3 -5 (light fingering) weight crocheting thread in 3 colors, 50 yard main color, 15 yard each contrast colors. Gauge: 10 single crochets and 11 rows = 1" square Notions: Tapestry needle. Ch- Chain St/Sts- Stitch(es) Sc- Single crochet Slst- Slip stitch Sc2Tog- Single crochet 2 together HDC- Half-double crochet Sc3Tog- Single crochet 3 together Dc4Tog- Double crochet 4 together Sc9Tog- Single crochet 9 together
Main Body:
1. Using the Magic Loop method and main color, Ch 1 in center of loop. Sc 9 in center of loop. Pull loop tight. Turn. (9 sts) Note: Do not join work in the round! You will be working in turned rows now and will not join the round for the remainder of the pattern. 2. Ch 1. 2 Sc in the 1st st. Sc in the next 2 sts. 2 Sc in the next st. Sc in the next st. 2 Sc in the next st. Sc in the next 2 sts. 2 Sc in the last st. Turn. (13 sts) 3. Ch 1. 3 Sc in the 1st st. Sc in the next 3 sts. 2 Sc in the next st. Ch 4. Skip 3 sts. 2 Sc in the next (the 4th) st. Sc in the next 3 sts. 3 Sc in the last st. Turn. (16 sts and 1 [Ch 4] space) 4. Ch 1. Sc in the 1st st. Sc in the next 7 sts. 6 Sc in the [Ch 4] space. Sc in the next 8 sts. Turn. (22 sts) 5. Loosely Slst 7 sts. Ch 7. Skip the next 8 sts. Slst in the next (the 9th) st. Slst in the next 6 sts. Turn. (14 sts and 1 [Ch 7] space) 6. Work this entire row in the back loops only. Ch 1. Sc in 1't st. Sc in the next 6 sts. 8 Sc in the [Ch 7] space. Sc in the next 7 sts. Turn. (22 sts) 7. Ch 1. Sc3Tog in the first 3 sts. Sc in the next 3 sts. Sc2tog. Ch 3. Skip 6 sts. Sc2Tog (the 7th and 8th st). Sc in the next 3 sts. Sc3Tog. Turn. (10 sts and 1 [Ch 3] space) 8. Ch 1. Sc2tog in the first 2 sts. Sc in the next 2 sts. Sc2Tog (the 2nd st decreased will be in the [Ch 3] space). 1 Sc in the [Ch 3] space. Sc2Tog (the 1st st decreased will be in the [Ch 3] space). Sc in the next 2 sts. Sc2Tog. Turn. (9 sts) 9. Sc9Tog. Fasten off.
Edging:
1. This round is worked entirely in the row ends to create the lips. Join on with white at the center of the [Sc9Tog]. Ch 1. Sc in the center of the [Sc9Tog]. HDC in the next 2 row edges. Dc4Tog on outer edge (this will bridge around the corner to the other side). HDC in the next 2 row edges. Sc in the center of the Magic Loop. HDC in the next 2 row edges. Dc4Tog on outer edge. HDC in the next 2 row edges. Join round with a Slst in the 1st st. Fasten off. 2. Weave in all ends. Using white thread, work a few white French Knots on the body of the work.
Leaves (optional):
1. Using green thread, (Ch 5. Slst in the 2nd Ch from the hook. Sc and HDC in the next Ch. 2 HDC in the next Ch. Sc in the last Ch.) Join the leaf to the body of the keychain in the 3rd Sc of the loop. Sc in the next st also. Repeat from ( to). Cinch leaves up by SIst in the last Sc of the 1st leaf. Fasten off. 2. Repeat for back side of keychain (if desired). Sew leaves down on body of work to secure them. Weave in all ends.
Please note that this pattern and photos herein are copyrighted by Sheila Toy Stromberg. Do not sell this pattern, items made by following it in part or whole, or distribute. If you have any questions, feel free to email me at: Sheila.toy@hotmail.com.
