Fun and Easy Crochet Keychain for Beginners (Free Pattern)

Are you ready to take your crochet skills to the next (smaller) level? Are you a newbie crocheter looking to make an easy crochet keychain for beginners? Well, look no further! I’ve got the perfect free pattern to create tiny, whimsical poppets that are perfect for your backpacks, bags, purses, or keys. Keep scrolling for the easy, beginner-friendly free pattern below!
Happy wishes and cozy stitches!
This pattern is for a free easy crochet keychain for beginners pattern.
What Makes This Pattern Fun?
- Beginner-friendly- Even the newest crocheters can tackle this one! If you can crochet in the round, you can make an adorable poppet keychain.
- Quick to make- These little guys are TINY, and they work up quickly!
- Great stash buster- Got some scrap yarn laying about that you don’t know what to do with? Grab it and try out this pattern!
- Perfect handmade gift- Because they work up quickly and don’t take up a lot of space, I consider these to be perfect for gifting or for selling at markets!
- Fully customizable- From the size and color of the yarn, to the types of eyes and stitches you adorn your mini poppet with, the possibilities are endless.
Mini Poppet Folklore
Everyone knows poppets are mischievous little critters. At the best of times, they are hiding buttons, yarn needles, crochet hooks, you name it! And cramming all of that sassy character into such a tiny key chain amplifies the attitude! It is said that mini poppets are collectors of luck and, by carrying one with you wherever you go, they will collect that luck and keep it safe, just for you. One thing is absolutely certain: they love going on adventures with their humans!
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This little guy is sure to make for an adorable accessory to your key chain or bags. They also make cute and fun gifts! Please share your finished poppets with me here on Instagram. I love to see them!
Easy Crochet Keychain for Beginners
Materials Needed
- 2 mm crochet hook
- Fingering weight (#1) yarn
- Safety eye (or button)
- Sewing needle
- Black embroidery thread
- Colored embroidery thread
- Key chain hardware
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Polyester fiberfill
- Scissors
Crochet Abbreviations
- MR- Magic Ring
- Inc- Increase
- Dec- Decrease
- Ch- Chain
- Sc- Single Crochet
- Dc- Double Crochet
- St(s)- Stitch(es)
- Sl st- Slip Stitch
- Rnd(s)- Round(s)
- Hdc- Half Double Crochet
- BLO- Back Loop Only
- FLO- Front Loop Only
- FO- Fasten Off
*PLEASE NOTE*
This pattern and pictures are for personal use only. Please do not share, distribute, reproduce, publish, translate, alter, or resell this pattern in any way. You may sell the finished product as long as you credit my design.
Arms (Make 2)
| With a 2 mm hook and fingering weight (#1) yarn in any color you choose for the arms: | |
| 1. MR 6 | (6) |
| 2. I sc, inc x 3 | (9) |
| 3-7. Sc around | (9) |
| * Pinch closed, sc across the top to close (3) *FO. |

Keychain Poppet Fun Fact #1:
They are fiercely loyal companions. Once attached to a keyring, backpack, or purse, they consider it their sacred duty to accompany their human on every adventure!
Legs and Body
| With a 2 mm hook and fingering weight (#1) size yarn in any color you choose for the legs and body: | |
| 1. MR 6 | (6) |
| 2. Inc x 6 | (12) |
| 3. BLO: Sc around | (12) |
| 4-6. Sc around *FO after the first leg. Do not fasten off after 2nd leg, but continue below: | (12) |
| 7. Join to 1st leg with a sc. 11 more sc around 1st leg. 12 sc around 2nd leg. | (24) |
| 8-12. Sc around *Start stuffing. Stuff as you go. | (24) |
| In R 13, we are going to attach the arms. | |
| 13. 4 sc, 4 sc crocheting through both the stitches in Arm 1 and the body, 8 sc in the body only, 4 sc crocheting through both the stitches in Arm 2 and the body, 4 sc | (24) |
| 14. Dec x 12 | (12) |
| 15. Inc x 12 | (24) |
| 16. 1 sc, inc x 12 | (36) |
| 17-20. Sc around | (36) |
| 21. 4 sc, dec x 6 | (30) |
| 22. 3 sc, dec x 6 *Begin stuffing head firmly. Keep stuffing as you close. | (24) |
| 23. 2 sc, dec x 6 | (18) |
| 24. 1 sc, dec x 6 | (12) |
| 25. dec x 6 *FO, leaving a long tail. Pass the tail through each of the remaining 6 sts using a yarn needle. Pull tight to close, weave in end. | (6) |



Keychain Poppet Fun Fact #2:
They collect tiny bits of luck. Keychain poppets are said to gather lost luck they find along their travels and secretly tuck it into their stitches for safekeeping.
Eye Details
| With embroidery thread in your choice of color and a sewing needle: | |
| Embroider an “X” about 4 sts to the left of the safety eye or button. |

Finishing Details
| With embroidery thread in your choice of color and a sewing needle: | |
| Embroider decorative stitches across the body anywhere you like! The more the merrier, and the more crooked, the better! |

Add the Key Chain
| Add the key chain to your tiny poppet by connecting the ring to the stitches at the top of the poppet’s head. |
| Experiment with different placements too! Maybe try one hanging from the hand! |


All Done!
And that’s it!
Your poppet key chain is done and ready to be clipped to your keys, bag, or purse to accompany you on all your adventures!
The sky is the limit with this little amigurumi keychain. Try different colors, button eyes, different colored stitches, etc!
When you’re done adding all the cute and fabulous flair to your poppet, you’re all done!
Key Chain Poppet Fun Fact #3:
They trade stories with other travelling poppets. Whenever two keychain poppets cross paths, they exchange tales of road trips, grocery store adventures, and mysterious items found at the bottom of handbags. 👀




Add a Top Hat!
To add an adorable mini top hat to your crochet keychain, click the link below to follow along with that pattern! Use a 2 mm hook and fingering (#1) weight yarn to keep it sized the same as your crochet keychain.
Tiny Top Hat Fun: Amigurumi Crochet Top Hat Pattern!
And, if you’re looking for more fun patterns to try, take a look below at the Related Posts! You can make a unicorn poppet keychain or even a bear! Just be sure to use the 2 mm and fingering (#1) weight yarn to make them keychain size!
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Key Chain Poppet Fun Fact #4:
The smaller the poppet, the bigger the personality. Scholars of poppet lore have long observed that key chain sized poppets are often the most mischeivous of all.
So, which keychain poppet is your favorite? Share below!
Stay cozy,


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