Free Monster Keychain Crochet Pattern
This free monster keychain crochet pattern features a cheerful blue creature with playful purple spots and tiny horns. Its friendly look may remind some crocheters of the lovable movie monsters many of us grew up with, while still keeping its own unique personality.
A Pocket-Sized Friend You’ll Want To Take Everywhere
Small enough for a keyring yet packed with character, this playful monster makes a fun handmade gift for backpacks, keys, and project bags. The bright colors and cute expression help it stand out as a tiny crochet companion.
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Crochet Pattern: Tiny Monster Keychain
Materials
• Yarn
‣ Turquoise
‣ Purple
‣ Light Gray
‣ Black embroidery thread• 2.5 mm crochet hook
• 8 mm safety eyes
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Keychain ring and chain
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
Abbreviations
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
(…) x n – repeat the instructions in parentheses n times
Head
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (inc) x 6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6-R10: 30 sc (5 rounds)
Insert safety eyes between R8-R9 with 6 sts between them.
R11: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R12: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Stuff lightly.
R13: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
FO, leave a tail.
Body
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (inc) x 6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5-R8: 24 sc (4 rounds)
R9: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Stuff firmly.
R10: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
FO, leave a tail.
Arms (Make 2)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2-R5: 6 sc (4 rounds)
Lightly stuff.
Flatten and close with 3 sc.
FO, leave a tail.
Legs (Make 2)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (inc) x 6 (12)
R3-R4: 12 sc (2 rounds)
R5: (4 sc, dec) x 2 (10)
Stuff lightly.
FO, leave a tail.
Horns (Make 2)
Using gray yarn:
R1: 4 sc in MR (4)
R2: (sc, inc) x 2 (6)
R3-R5: 6 sc (3 rounds)
FO, leave a tail.
Large Spot
Using purple yarn:
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (inc) x 6 (12)
FO.
Small Belly Spot
Using purple yarn:
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
FO.
Small Side Spots (Make 4)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
FO.
Assembly
• Sew head to body.
• Sew arms to the sides of the body.
• Sew legs to the lower front of the body.
• Attach horns to the top of the head.
• Sew the large purple spot to the belly.
• Sew the small purple spot beneath it.
• Attach remaining spots to the sides and legs as shown in the image.
• Embroider a smiling mouth with black thread.
• Attach the keychain chain at the top center of the head.
• Weave in all ends.
Finished size: approximately 9–10 cm (3.5–4 inches) tall without the keychain ring.