Daisy Keychain Tutorial Notes

Materials

• Yarn: 24/7 Cotton (Mercerized cotton for durability and stitch definition)
• Tools: Keychain ring, darning needle

Steps

Initial Setup

1. Slip Knot: Begin by making a slip knot.
2. Chain 55: Create a foundation chain of 55 stitches.

Row 1: Single Crochet

• Turn Chain: Turn your chain to the side.
• Single Crochet: Work a single crochet into the back bump of the second chain from the hook.
• Total Stitches: Crochet a total of 54 stitches into the back bumps.

Daisy Stitch

1. Chain 3: After completing the single crochets, chain 3 and turn your work.
2. Daisy Stitch Foundation:
   • Single Crochet 5 Together: To form the first Daisy Stitch, single crochet five stitches together, then chain 1.
   • Loop Process:
     • Insert hook in first stitch, pull up a loop.
     • Repeat for second, third, fourth, and fifth stitches.
     • Six loops on hook: Yarn over and pull through all six loops, then chain 1.
3. Repeating Daisy Stitch:
   • Anatomy: Eye of the Stitch, space between last two legs, last worked stitch.
   • Process:
     • Insert hook in the eye, yarn over, pull up a loop.
     • Insert hook between last two legs, yarn over, pull up a loop.
     • Insert hook in last worked stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop.
     • Insert hook in next two stitches, pull up a loop.
     • Pull through all six loops, then chain 1.

Completing the Crochet Work

1. End with Half Double Crochet: Finish the last stitch with a half double crochet in the same stitch.
2. Chain 1 and Turn: Single crochet into the top of the half double crochet and the eye of the daisy stitch.
3. Skip and Double Single Crochet: Skip a stitch, place two single crochets into the next eye, repeat 25 times.
4. Single Crochet Across: Chain 1, turn, and single crochet all the way across.

Finishing the Edges

1. Rotate Work: Place four single crochets along the side.
2. Slip Stitches: Rotate work, chain 1, place slip stitches across carefully to avoid curving.
3. Final Rotation: After slip stitches, rotate and place five single crochets along the edge.

Assembly

1. Prepare for Assembly: Leave a long tail for weaving.
2. Insert Keychain: Place the keychain in the split ring, fold work with wrong sides facing.
3. Sew Ends Together: Use a darning needle to stitch the ends together securely.
4. Secure Ring: Move ring to seam, sew back and forth below the ring to ensure stability.
5. Finish: Weave in loose ends and trim tails.

Final Touches

• Review Stitch: Admire the Daisy Stitch before completing.
• Secure Keychain: Ensure the keychain is fastened well.

Conclusion

• Final Remarks: Tutorial ends with instructions on weaving in ends.
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