Make a Cute Crochet Puppy Keychain — Easy Amigurumi Pattern

Make a delightful, handmade accessory with this easy crochet puppy keychain pattern. Perfect for beginners who know basic single crochet, this little amigurumi pup is quick to work up and makes a charming gift or a cheerful addition to your keys or bag.

If you're looking to add a touch of charm to your keys or bag, a Crochet Puppy Keychain is the perfect accessory! These adorable keychains are handmade with care and attention to detail, making each one unique and full of character. Whether you're a dog lover or just looking for a cute and whimsical accessory, a Crochet Puppy Keychain is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you see it. So why not treat yourself or a friend to one of these delightful little companions and brighten up your day with their lovable presence!

Materials:

• Medium worsted weight yarn in 2 colours for head and ears, and white for the mouth
• Black embroidery skein
• Crochet hook 3 mm
• Beads for eyes or safety doll eyes and nose
• Fiberfill for stuffing
• Stitch marker
• Key ring

Stitches/Abbreviations Used:

[ ] - repeat instructions within parenthesis as a set as many times as directed
ch - chain
st/sts - stitch/stitches
sc - single crochet
sc2tog - single crochet 2 consecutive stitches worked together (sc decrease)

Instruction:

Head

Work in continuous rounds without joining at the end of each round. Place a stitch marker in the first st of a round to identify the beginning of the round.

Round 1: Using colour A make a magic ring, ch 1, 7 sc into ring. (7 sts)

Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (14 sts)

Round 3: Repeat [sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] around. (21 sts)

Round 4: Repeat [sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] around. (28 sts)

Round 5 to 11: Sc in each st around. (28 sts)

If using safety eyes fix the eyes at the 7th round from the top with 4 sts between the eyes.

Round 12: Sc2tog around. (14 sts)

Stuff with fiberfill.

Round 13: Sc2tog around. (7 sts). Cut off yarn leaving a long tail. Thread yarn needle through the free end of yarn and weave in through the sts to close the opening.

Ears (make 2)

Work in continuous rounds without joining at the end of each round. Place a stitch marker in the first st of a round to identify the beginning of the round.

Round 1: Using colour B make a magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc into ring.

Round 2 to 5: Sc in each st around.

Work 2 sc at the top closing the opening. Cut off yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.

Mouth

Using white ch 4, sc in 2nd and 3rd ch from hook, 3 sc in last ch, sc in next ch on the other side, 2 sc in next ch. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. (8 sc).

For nose using black thread embroider a black triangle on the mouth. You can also use safety toy nose.

Assembling

Sew the ears between the 3rd and 4th rounds from the top. Sew the mouth and beads for eyes on either side above the mouth. Attach a keyring to the top.

Tips: Use a stitch marker to keep track of rounds, stuff firmly but not overfilled for a neat shape, and weave in ends securely so the keychain holds up to daily use. Personalize with different yarn colours or eye/nose options.