Add a burst of citrusy charm to your accessories with this Amigurumi Lemon Keychain crochet pattern! 🍋✨ With its bright yellow hue, 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, leaf accents, and even tiny accessories like a miniature blossom or a smiley expression to enhance its charm. Choose classic yellows and greens for a traditional citrus 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 lemon 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 Lemon Keychain – Free Crochet Pattern
This adorable amigurumi lemon keychain is the perfect fruity addition to your bag or keyring! It’s a fast and satisfying project that makes a great handmade gift or craft fair item.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner – Simple increases, decreases, and basic shapes.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 3.5 inches (9 cm) long using worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (Worsted or DK weight):
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Yellow (lemon body)
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Green (leaf and stem)
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2.5 mm crochet hook
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Keychain ring or lobster clasp
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Yarn needle
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Stitch marker
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Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase (2 sc in 1 stitch)
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dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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FO – Fasten Off
🍋 Lemon Body
With yellow yarn:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–12. sc around (30) -
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
– Stuff firmly with fiberfill -
dec x6 (6)
FO and close. Weave in tail.
🍃 Leaf
With green yarn:
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ch 7
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Starting in 2nd ch from hook: sc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc (6)
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ch 1, rotate to work along the other side of the chain: sc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc (6)
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sl st to first sc to join. FO, leaving tail for sewing.
Shape into a pointed leaf.
🌿 Stem Loop
With green yarn:
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ch 7
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sl st in each ch (6)
FO, leaving long tail to attach both the leaf and the lemon body. Tie securely.
🧷 Assembly
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Sew the leaf to one side of the chain loop.
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Attach the loop to the top of the lemon using the long tail.
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Slip the loop onto a metal keyring or lobster clasp.
💡 Optional Ideas
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Embroider a cute face for extra charm.
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Add a dab of citrus-scented oil on the stuffing to make it scented.
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Make a whole fruit collection: lemon, orange, lime!
This quick and zesty lemon keychain is sure to brighten anyone’s day. It’s the perfect pick-me-up for your keys, backpack, or as a sweet summer gift. 🍋💛
