Giddy up for some pocket-sized charm with this Amigurumi Horse Head Keychain crochet pattern! Featuring a sweet little horse head with expressive eyes, a flowing mane, and a sturdy loop for attaching to bags or keys, this mini design is perfect for equestrian fans, animal lovers, or anyone who enjoys stitching up adorable accessories. Whether you’re crafting a quick gift, adding flair to your backpack, or simply indulging in a fun and fast project, this horse head is ready to trot into your heart—one loop at a time. 🧶🐴🔑
Designed for detail and portability, this pattern invites you to explore sculpted shaping, bold colorwork, and playful extras like a braided mane, tiny ears, or even a stitched-on bridle. Customize your horse with favorite colors or add a name tag for a personal touch. Whether clipped to a zipper, nestled in a gift basket, or starring in a handmade stable scene, this Horse Head Keychain Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little handmade horsepower, one loop at a time! 💖✨🏇
🐴 Amigurumi Horse Head Keychain Crochet Pattern
This elegant horse head keychain is compact yet packed with charm — from the textured black yarn mane to the defined bridle lines and curved snout. A perfect handmade gift for horse lovers, and ideal for hanging on bags, backpacks, or keys.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Basic shaping, some surface detailing, and hair attachment.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 9–10 cm (3.5–4 in) tall using sport or DK weight yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (DK or sport weight):
- Light Gray (main head and neck)
- Black (mane, nostrils, and eye embroidery)
- Red (bridle)
- White (optional highlight thread)
- Hook: 2.5 mm
- Black safety eyes: 6 mm (or embroider with black yarn)
- Tapestry needle
- Polyfill stuffing
- Keychain ring and lobster clasp
- Stitch marker
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – decrease
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
FO – fasten off
(…) – repeat pattern within
🐴 Horse Head and Neck
Start at the nose, work upwards and slightly angle with shaping. Use Light Gray.
Round 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4–6: sc around (18)
Round 7: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Round 8: sc around (24)
Round 9: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Round 10: sc around (30)
Round 11: (4 sc, dec) x5 (25)
Round 12: sc around (25)
Round 13: (3 sc, dec) x5 (20)
Round 14–16: sc around (20)
Round 17: (2 sc, dec) x5 (15)
Stuff the snout portion firmly.
Round 18–22: sc around (15) – this will be the neck area.
Round 23: dec x3, sc in remaining (12)
Stuff firmly, FO and close.
🐎 Ears (Make 2 – Light Gray)
Round 1: MR, 4 sc (4)
Round 2: (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
Round 3: sc around (6)
Round 4: (1 sc, dec) x2 (4)
Flatten, FO and leave tail. Sew to top of head slightly angled outward.
🖤 Nostrils (Black – optional embroidery or 2 tiny rounds)
Option A – Embroidery: Stitch two small black ovals on the front sides of the snout.
Option B – Tiny rounds:
MR, 4 sc, sl st to join, FO. Make 2 and sew in place.
👁 Eyes (Black safety eyes or embroidery)
Insert 6 mm safety eyes between rounds 7 and 9, about 7 stitches apart, OR embroider small black eyes. Add small white stitches for eye sparkle.
Brows (optional): Embroider short angled lines in black above each eye.
🧶 Mane (Black Yarn)
Use black thick or twisted yarn strands. Cut ~12 strands about 6–8 cm long.
Attach using latch-knot method starting from mid-head down the back of the neck. Shape and trim as needed for full texture.
🔴 Bridle (Red Yarn)
Side Lines:
Ch 20 (adjust length). Wrap around snout and up each side of face to form a “Y” shape. Sew in place.
Nose Band:
Ch 10–12. Wrap horizontally around nose and stitch to bridle sides.
Top Band:
Chain to wrap across top of head between ears. Stitch ends to side bands.
Secure ends carefully so the bridle holds its shape.
🪝 Keychain Loop
With matching yarn, chain 6–8 stitches, fold into a loop, and sew to top of head between the ears.
Insert your jump ring and attach to a metal keyring with clasp.
✨ Final Touches
- Lightly steam-shape the neck to curve forward.
- Add a hint of blush with pink pastel or fabric-safe paint (optional).
- Weave in all ends securely.
Your Mini Horse Head Keychain is now ready to trot around on backpacks, keys, or even as a bag charm! 🐎✨
