Add a touch of fruity fun to your accessories with this Amigurumi Banana Keychain crochet pattern! 🍌✨ With its bright yellow peel, adorable shape, and playful design, this project is perfect for adding a cheerful touch to your keys, bags, or gifts. Whether you’re crafting for a fruit-themed décor piece, a fun present, or simply love food-inspired amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a refreshing addition to your collection.
Designed for crocheters of all skill levels, this pattern allows for customization in facial details, peel accents, and even tiny accessories like a miniature smile or a tiny leaf to enhance its charm. Choose classic yellows and greens for a traditional banana look or experiment with pastel hues for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed as part of a keychain collection or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi banana keychain is sure to brighten anyone’s day. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this zesty creation to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🍌 Amigurumi Banana Keychain Crochet Pattern
Brighten your day with this adorable Amigurumi Banana Keychain! With its sweet peeled banana design, expressive face, and handy clip attachment, it’s the perfect project for gifting, decorating bags, or just adding a touch of fruit-flavored fun to your keys! 🍌🔑✨
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Basic shaping, facial details, and peel attachment.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 4–5 inches (10–13 cm) tall using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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DK or worsted weight yarn:
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Yellow (Banana peel exterior)
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White or light cream (Banana body and peel interior)
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Brown (Top stem and tip)
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Orange or pink (Mouth embroidery)
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2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook
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6 mm safety eyes
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Polyfill stuffing
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Keychain ring and clasp
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Yarn needle
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Stitch marker
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Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
🍌 Banana Body (White or light cream)
MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rounds 4–18: sc around (18)
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 10–11, about 6 stitches apart
Embroider a small smile below eyes using orange or pink yarn
Round 19: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly
Round 20: dec x6 (6)
FO and close
🍌 Banana Tip (Brown)
MR, 6 sc
Round 2: sc around (6)
FO and sew to the bottom of the banana.
🌿 Banana Top (Brown Stem)
MR, 6 sc
Round 2: sc around
Ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and back to base
Repeat to make 2–3 little curly stems
FO and sew to the top of the banana.
🍌 Banana Peel Sections (Make 3 – Yellow outside, White inside)
Outer (Yellow):
Ch 11
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (10)
Row 2–12: sc across
FO
Inner (White):
Repeat same pattern
Sew the yellow and white panels together back-to-back (wrong sides in), leaving one end open to attach to the banana.
After completing 3 peels, sew the tops of each to the upper edge of the banana body, spacing them evenly around the top. Let them curl downward naturally.
🔑 Keychain Attachment
Using a loop of yarn, thread through the center of the brown stem and secure to the jump ring or lobster clasp.
Optional: Reinforce with a small dot of glue for durability.
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Shape peel pieces gently for a curved effect
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Weave in all ends
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Adjust peel folds to reveal banana face
This cheerful little banana makes a delightful companion to carry with you! Whether you’re adding fruity flair to your backpack, purse, or keys, this banana buddy is sure to bring a smile. 🍌😊🔑
