Add a pocket-sized dose of cuteness to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Mini Teddy Bear Keychain pattern! With its tiny paws, round ears, and sweet stitched smile, this little bear is the perfect companion for your keys, bags, or gift boxes. Whether you’re crafting a quick present, stocking up for a market stall, or just want a fast and fun project, this mini teddy is sure to bring joy with every stitch. 🧶🐻🔑
Designed for charm and portability, this pattern invites you to play with soft yarns, expressive features, and fun extras like a tiny bow, scarf, or heart-shaped patch. Customize your bear with different colors, add a name tag, or even make a matching pair for besties! Whether it’s dangling from a backpack or tucked into a surprise gift, this Mini Teddy Bear Keychain is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little handmade hug to take wherever you go. 💖✨🎁
🧸 Mini Teddy Bear Keychain Crochet Pattern
This tiny teddy bear keychain is the perfect palm-sized companion. With its soft beige fur, wide oval muzzle, tiny embroidered smile, and adorable blue overalls with miniature buttons, this little friend adds a touch of sweetness wherever it goes. Whether clipped to a bag, backpack, or set of keys, it’s a delightful handmade treasure.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner–Intermediate
Includes small pieces, color changes, and simple joining techniques.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 3.5–4 inches (9–10 cm) tall using DK yarn and a 2.25–2.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- DK or Sport weight yarn in:
- Light brown (main bear)
- White (muzzle)
- Light blue (overalls)
- Dark brown (nose & mouth embroidery)
- 6 mm safety eyes
- 2.25–2.5 mm crochet hook
- Polyfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Keyring
- 2 small wood-style buttons (optional)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR — Magic Ring
sc — Single Crochet
inc — Increase
dec — Decrease
sl st — Slip Stitch
ch — Chain
FO — Fasten Off
🐻 Head
Using light brown:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc ×6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5–8. sc around (24) - (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 6–7, about 5 stitches apart.
- (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
- dec ×6 (6)
FO and close tightly.
Stuff firmly.
🐾 Ears (Make 2)
Using light brown:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc ×6 (12)
- sc around (12)
FO, flatten slightly, and sew to the upper sides of the head.
🐶 Oval Muzzle
Using white:
- MR, 6 sc
- (inc, 1 sc) ×3 (9)
- (1 sc, inc, 1 sc) ×3 (12) — creates an oval
- sc around (12)
FO.
Sew centered low on the face, slightly overlapping Round 8.
Embroider:
- A small wide triangle nose in dark brown
- A short curved smile
- Add soft blush with fabric paint or eyeshadow
🧍 Body (Joined With Legs)
Legs (Make 2)
Using light brown:
- MR, 6 sc
- (1 sc, inc) ×3 (9)
3–4. sc around (9)
Change to blue: - sc (9)
- sc (9)
Do not close the second leg.
Join Legs & Build Body
Join legs:
- Hold both legs side-by-side
- From the last stitch of Leg 2, ch 2
- Attach to Leg 1 with sc into any stitch
- Continue around both legs + across the chain
You now have 22 stitches total (9 + 2 + 9 + 2).
Body Rounds
Using blue:
1–4. sc around (22)
5. (5 sc, dec) ×3 + 1 sc (19)
6. sc around (19)
Switch to light brown:
- (4 sc, dec) ×3 + 1 sc (16)
- sc around (16)
- (2 sc, dec) ×4 (12)
- sc around (12)
Stuff firmly as you go.
FO, leaving tail for sewing head.
🤲 Arms (Make 2)
Using light brown:
- MR, 6 sc
2–7. sc around (6)
Lightly stuff lower half only.
FO and sew to the sides of the body, slightly below the neckline.
👖 Overalls Bib & Straps
Front Bib Panel
Using light blue:
- Ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook (6)
- ch 1, turn, sc (6)
- ch 1, turn, sc (6)
FO and sew centered to the chest.
Straps (Make 2)
Using light blue:
- Ch 5
- FO
Attach one end behind the shoulders, cross over the body, and sew the ends to the upper corners of the bib.
Sew 2 small wooden-style buttons where straps meet the bib.
🔗 Keychain Loop
Using light blue:
- Ch 3–4
- FO
- Fold and stitch tightly to top of the head
Slide keyring through loop.
😊 Assembly
- Sew the head to the body firmly
- Attach arms symmetrically
- Shape the ears slightly with your fingers
- Smooth overalls and adjust straps
- Add soft blush for a sweet expression
💛 Finishing Touches
Your mini teddy bear keychain is now ready to travel everywhere with you. With its tiny overalls, oval muzzle, and gentle little smile, it brings warmth and charm to any day. This bear is quick to make, wonderfully giftable, and irresistibly lovable.
