Welcome to the adorable and portable world of amigurumi! ๐ฑโจ Today, Iโm excited to share my free crochet pattern for a Cat Keychainโa tiny and charming creation perfect for cat lovers, cute accessories, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and miniature plush designs! ๐ธ Whether you love stitching up playful little animals, creating textured and detailed figures, or simply want to add a sweet cat keychain to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with tiny ears, soft paws, and a touch of feline charm! ๐
This design embraces pastel hues, rounded shapes, and delicate details to bring a joyful and heartwarming presence to your crochet projects! ๐งถ๐พ Iโve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Cat Keychain turns out just rightโready to dangle from your bag, keys, or become a treasured handmade gift! ๐ So grab your hooks, pick out soft grays, warm creams, or playful pinks, and letโs stitch up an irresistibly cute cat keychain! โจ
๐ฑ Amigurumi Cat Keychain Crochet Pattern
Add a touch of purr-sonality to your keys or bags with this adorable Amigurumi Cat Keychain! With its minimal facial details and sweet rounded shape, this project is purr-fect for quick gifts, craft fairs, or simply making your own feline friend on the go! ๐บ
โจ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate โ Simple shapes and basic assembly.
๐ Finished Size
Approximately 3.5โ4 inches (9โ10 cm) tall using DK yarn and a 2.5 mm hook (without keyring loop).
๐งถ Materials
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Yarn (DK weight):
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Main Color (Mustard Yellow)
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Accent Color (Light Pink โ inner ears)
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Small amount of Black (whiskers and nose)
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2.5 mm crochet hook
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8 mm safety eyes (x2)
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Keyring and loop hardware
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Polyfill stuffing
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
๐งต Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR โ Magic Ring
sc โ Single Crochet
inc โ Increase
dec โ Decrease
ch โ Chain
sl st โ Slip Stitch
FO โ Fasten Off
BLO โ Back Loops Only
๐ฑ Head
With main color:
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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)
6โ11. sc around (30) -
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
โ Insert safety eyes between Rounds 7 and 8, 5 stitches apart
โ Embroider whiskers and nose -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
โ Stuff firmly -
dec x6 (6), FO and close
๐พ Body
With main color:
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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)
5โ10. sc around (24) -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
โ Stuff -
dec x6 (6), FO and close
Sew head to body securely.
๐ Ears (Make 2)
With main color:
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MR, 4 sc (4)
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(1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
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(2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
FO, leave tail for sewing.
Inner Ear (Optional โ Make 2):
With light pink:
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MR, 4 sc, sl st to join, FO
Sew inside ear.
Attach ears to top sides of head.
๐พ Front Legs (Make 2)
With main color:
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MR, 5 sc (5)
2โ4. sc around (5)
FO, do not stuff. Flatten and sew to front of body, with a curved posture.
๐ Keychain Loop
With matching yarn:
Ch 12โ14, sl st back across
Attach securely to top of head
Add keyring through loop
๐ชก Assembly Tips
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Use pins to position limbs and ears before sewing
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Embroider whiskers and nose lightly with black yarn
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Optional: Add a drop of glue to secure keyring
This cute and minimal kitty is sure to make every key jingle a little sweeter. Make one for every bag, or gift them to fellow cat lovers! ๐งถ๐