Add a touch of feline charm to your everyday accessories with the Amigurumi Cat Keychain, a crochet project that’s as cute as it is practical! 🐱🧶 Featuring a slim body, rounded head, white tummy, tiny paws, and a soft tail, this little cat captures the essence of a playful companion in miniature form. Its cozy handmade texture makes it a delightful addition to your keys, bags, or even as a decorative charm.
Perfect as a gift for cat lovers, a fun bag accessory, or a whimsical handmade keepsake, this keychain is sturdy enough for daily use while remaining irresistibly adorable. Fun to stitch and easy to carry, the Amigurumi Cat Keychain is a joyful way to crochet sweetness, personality, and a sprinkle of handmade magic—one loop at a time! ✨🐾🧵
🐱 Amigurumi Cat Keychain Crochet Pattern
This tiny crochet cat is designed as a sweet everyday companion — small enough to dangle from your keys, backpack, or purse, yet detailed enough to feel like a real handmade keepsake. With its rounded head, soft tummy, tiny paws, and gentle tail curve, this little kitty has a calm, friendly personality that makes it perfect for gifts, craft fairs, and personal accessories.
Its simple construction and clean shaping create a timeless design that looks beautiful in any color combination.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner–Intermediate — small-scale shaping, color changes, and simple assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 8–9 cm (3–3.5 inches) tall
Using DK yarn and a 2.25–2.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
Yarn (DK or Sport Cotton recommended):
- Light Brown / Tan – main body
- White – belly, paws, muzzle, inner ears
- Black – whiskers and nose embroidery
Other:
- 6 mm safety eyes (or embroidered)
- Polyester stuffing
- Keychain hardware (jump ring + chain)
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
🐾 Head
Light Brown
R1: MR 6
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5–R8: sc around (24)
Insert safety eyes between R6–R7, about 6 stitches apart.
R9: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R10: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly
R11: dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
👂 Ears (Make 2)
Outer ear – Light Brown
R1: MR 5
R2: inc x5 (10)
R3: sc around (10)
FO.
Inner ear – White
R1: MR 4
R2: inc x4 (8)
FO.
Sew inner ear onto outer ear.
Fold slightly and attach to top of head.
😺 Muzzle
White
R1: MR 6
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: sc around (12)
FO.
Sew centered under eyes.
Embroider:
- Small triangle nose
- Vertical mouth line
- Three whiskers on each side
🧍 Body
Start with White (belly panel)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Switch to Light Brown
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5–R9: sc around (24)
R10: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R11: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff lightly
R12: dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
💪 Arms (Make 2)
Light Brown
R1: MR 5
R2: inc x5 (10)
R3–R6: sc around (10)
Switch to White
R7–R8: sc around (10)
Stuff lightly
FO, flatten, sew to sides of body.
🦵 Legs (Make 2)
Light Brown
R1: MR 5
R2: inc x5 (10)
R3–R6: sc around (10)
Switch to White
R7–R8: sc around (10)
Stuff lightly
FO, flatten, sew to bottom of body.
🐈 Tail
Light Brown
R1: MR 5
R2–R9: sc around (5)
Lightly stuff
FO and sew to back of body.
Curve gently downward for a relaxed hanging pose.
🔗 Keychain Loop
Light Brown
Ch 8
Sl st into first chain to form loop
FO
Sew firmly into the top of the head.
Attach jump ring through loop.
🧷 Assembly
1️⃣ Sew muzzle to head
2️⃣ Embroider face
3️⃣ Attach ears
4️⃣ Sew head to body
5️⃣ Attach arms and legs
6️⃣ Sew tail
7️⃣ Attach keychain loop
🧶 Final Touches
- Head should sit slightly forward for a cute dangling posture
- Arms hang naturally downward
- Legs sit straight for a balanced hanging look
- Tail curves softly behind
- Keep stuffing firm but flexible
🐾 Finished Result
Your finished kitty will be:
✔️ Compact and lightweight
✔️ Soft and smooth in texture
✔️ Perfectly sized for keychains and bags
✔️ Sweet and expressive
✔️ Durable for everyday use
This tiny crochet cat is more than just an accessory — it’s a little handmade companion that brings warmth and personality wherever it goes. Whether you’re gifting it to a loved one or keeping it for yourself, it’s sure to become a favorite piece you’ll reach for every day. 🧶🐱💛
