Tiny Baby Cradle Keychain Crochet Pattern
This tiny baby cradle keychain crochet pattern is a sweet handmade gift idea for baby showers, nursery keepsakes, and cute bag charms. The small cradle, soft blanket, and sleepy crochet baby make it feel special without being too detailed.
Mini Baby Cradle Keychain With A Soft Handmade Look
Use pastel cotton yarn, a BABY bead, and simple stitches to create a lightweight keychain with a cozy handmade look. It is small enough for everyday use, but still charming enough to become a thoughtful crochet gift.
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Crochet Pattern: Tiny Baby Cradle Keychain
Materials
- Fine cotton yarn
▪︎ Cream
▪︎ Soft Pink
▪︎ Light Beige
▪︎ Brown (small amount) - 1.25 mm crochet hook
- Polyester fiberfill
- Tapestry needle
- Wooden BABY bead
- Gold keyring
- Lobster clasp
- Strong sewing thread
Abbreviations
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loop Only
Baby Head
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5-R7: 24 sc (24)
R8: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Stuff lightly.
R9: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R10: dec x 6 (6)
Fasten off and embroider closed eyes.
Baby Cap
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5-R6: 24 sc (24)
Fasten off.
Baby Body
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4-R7: 18 sc (18)
Stuff lightly.
R8: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Fasten off leaving a long tail. Sew head to body.
Pink Blanket
Ch 16
R1: Starting in second chain from hook, 15 sc
R2-R12: ch 1, turn, 15 sc
Fasten off.
Pillow (Make 2)
R1: ch 7
R2-R6: 6 sc
Make two identical pieces, sew together, and stuff lightly.
Cradle Base
Ch 13
R1: Starting in second chain from hook, 11 sc, 3 sc in last ch, continue on opposite side, 10 sc, inc (26)
R2: inc, 10 sc, 3 inc, 10 sc, 2 inc (32)
R3: BLO, 32 sc (32)
R4-R9: 32 sc (32)
Fasten off.
Cradle Canopy
Ch 22
R1: Starting in second chain from hook, 21 sc
R2-R14: ch 1, turn, 21 sc
Curve and sew onto the back of the cradle.
Pink Ruffle
R1: Join pink yarn to cradle edge and work (3 dc, sl st) in every second stitch around.
Fasten off.
Hanging Heart Charm
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x 6 (12)
Shape into a small heart and attach beneath the canopy.
Crochet Beads (Make 2)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3-R4: 12 sc (12)
R5: dec x 6 (6)
Insert bead before closing.
Assembly
▪︎ Place the pillow inside the cradle.
▪︎ Position the baby on the pillow.
▪︎ Wrap the blanket around the baby.
▪︎ Sew the canopy onto the cradle.
▪︎ Attach the hanging heart charm.
▪︎ Add the crochet beads and BABY bead.
▪︎ Attach the keyring hardware.
▪︎ Shape the cradle neatly before finishing.