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Looking for a handmade gift for a friend who is obsessed with Jellycat? This pretzel crochet project might be exactly what you need. It is cute, simple, and has that soft, playful charm that makes Jellycat-inspired pieces so lovable.
This crochet pretzel is perfect whether you are making a small keepsake, a crochet keychain, or just adding to your collection of crochet amigurumi. If you enjoy making crochet soft toys or experimenting with crochet food pattern, this one is a fun and satisfying project to try.
Abbreviations Used
To get started, here are the crochet abbreviations I will be using in this crochet guide.
| MR | Magic Ring |
| CH | Chain |
| SL ST | Slip Stitch |
| SC | Single Crochet |
| V | Single Crochet Increase |
| A | Single Crochet Decrease |
| TA | Half Double Crochet Decrease |
| DC | Double Crochet |
| FV | Double Crochet Increase |
| FW | 3 Double Crochet in 1 stitch |
Materials Needed
Before we begin, gather the following materials:
- Cotton Crochet Yarn (color used: khaki, brown)
- Crochet Kit (3.0 mm Hook + Yarn Needle + Yarn Snips + Stitch Markers)
- Glue Gun
- Safety Eyes
I have consolidated everything here if you would like more information on where I get my crochet supplies.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Next, I will walk you through the process step by step. I have divided this crochet pretzel pattern into three sections:
- Legs
- Pretzel
- Putting It Together
1: Legs
First, you will need to make two legs.
1: 5 CH, go back 2 chains, V, 2 SC, W, 3 SC, SL ST
2: CH, 2 V, 2 SC, 3 V, 2 SC, V, SL ST
3: CH, 4 SC, TA, 3 FA, TA, 2 SC, SL ST
4: CH, 3 SC, TA, (3 DC), TA, SC, SL ST
5 to 7: CH, 7 SC, SL ST
After that, sew it closed. Leave a long tail for sewing.
2: Pretzel
Next, move on to the main part of this crochet pretzel jellycat design. This section is straightforward, but it can feel a bit tedious since it has many rows.
A helpful tip: use stitch markers to track your rows so you don’t have to recount every time.
1: MR, 6 SC, SL ST
2 to 8: CH, 6 SC, SL ST
9: CH, 5 SC, V, SL ST
10: CH, 7 SC, SL ST
11: CH, 3 SC, V, 3 SC, SL ST
12 to 44: CH, 8 SC, SL ST
45: CH, 4 (SC, V), SL ST
46 to 55: CH, 12 SC, SL ST
56: CH, 4 (SC, A), SL ST
57 to 89: CH, 8 SC, SL ST
90: CH, 6 SC, A, SL ST
91: CH, 7 SC, SL ST
92: CH, 3 SC, A, 2 SC, SL ST
93 to 100: CH, 6 SC, SL ST
Finally, sew it closed.
3: Putting It Together
Lastly, let’s assemble everything.
First, sew the legs onto the pretzel. Don’t cut off the excess yarn, just hide it inside the legs and pretzel.
Then, sew the mouth and glue the eyes into place.
After that, glue the ends of the pretzel to form the classic pretzel shape. Work one side at a time for better control.
If you want it to extra secure, you can also crochet in the middle where the breadsticks touch.
And there you have it!
Extra Tips
If you want to make this a crochet amigurumi, you can leave it as it is.
However, if you want to turn it into a crochet pretzel keychain, simply attach a metal keychain. Alternatively, you can crochet a chain strap and secure it to one side of the pretzel.
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