Welcome to the sweet and whimsical world of amigurumi! 🧁✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Cupcake Keychain—a delightful and portable creation perfect for adding a touch of charm to your bag, keys, or gift packages! 🎀 Whether you love stitching up miniature treats, creating textured and detailed figures, or simply want to craft an adorable cupcake that’s always within reach, this pattern will guide you through making a beautifully sculpted plush with fluffy frosting, a cute cherry on top, and a touch of handmade sweetness! 💖
This design embraces soft textures, playful colors, and tiny details to bring a fun and cheerful presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Cupcake Keychain turns out just right—ready to brighten up your accessories or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out pastel pinks, creamy whites, or vibrant sprinkles, and let’s stitch up a tiny cupcake! 🧁
🧁 Amigurumi Cupcake Keychain Crochet Pattern
Brighten up your keys, bags, or gifts with this adorable cupcake keychain! Featuring a textured swirl of frosting, a cherry on top, and a cheerful smile, this miniature amigurumi cupcake is the perfect mix of cute and sweet.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Basic stitches with optional bobble texture for frosting.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 3–3.5 inches (8–9 cm) tall using DK yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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DK weight yarn:
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Light brown (cake base)
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Pink (frosting)
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Red (cherry)
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Black embroidery thread (mouth)
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2.5 mm crochet hook
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6 mm safety eyes
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Yarn needle
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Stitch marker
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Polyester fiberfill
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Keychain ring or lobster clasp
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Optional: mini jump ring
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
bob – Bobble Stitch (5 dc in one stitch, joined at the top)
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
🍰 Cake Base (Start with light brown)
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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)
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 8 and 9, 5–6 stitches apart.
Embroider smile between eyes.
Stuff firmly.
FO, leave a long tail.
🍓 Frosting (Using pink 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)
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sc, bob repeat to end (alternating between regular sc and bobbles)
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sc around (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff lightly. -
dec x6 (6)
FO, weave tail through front loops and pull tight to close.
🍒 Cherry (Using red yarn)
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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sc around (12)
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dec x6 (6)
Stuff lightly, FO, leave long tail for sewing.
🔗 Assembly
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Sew frosting onto top of cupcake base.
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Sew cherry on top center of frosting.
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Sew or attach keychain ring to the top of the cherry using jump ring or thread loop.
🎀 Finishing Touches
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Optional: Add tiny beads to frosting as sprinkles
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Mix yarn colors for a rainbow swirl topping
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Attach to backpacks, zippers, or gift bags for extra sweetness!
This sweet little cupcake will make you smile every time you unlock your door or reach into your bag. A perfect project for stash busting or as a quick handmade gift!
