Giddy up for some pocket-sized charm with this Amigurumi Horse Head Keychain crochet pattern! Featuring a sweet little horse head with expressive eyes, a flowing mane, and a sturdy loop for attaching to bags or keys, this mini design is perfect for equestrian fans, animal lovers, or anyone who enjoys stitching up adorable accessories. Whether you’re crafting a quick gift, adding flair to your backpack, or simply indulging in a fun and fast project, this horse head is ready to trot into your heart—one loop at a time. 🧶🐴🔑
Designed for detail and portability, this pattern invites you to explore sculpted shaping, bold colorwork, and playful extras like a braided mane, tiny ears, or even a stitched-on bridle. Customize your horse with favorite colors or add a name tag for a personal touch. Whether clipped to a zipper, nestled in a gift basket, or starring in a handmade stable scene, this Horse Head Keychain Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little handmade horsepower, one loop at a time! 💖✨🏇
🐴 Amigurumi Horse Head Keychain Crochet Pattern
This adorable mini horse head keychain makes a delightful handmade accessory for bags, backpacks, and car keys. With its rounded muzzle, expressive eyes, bold red halter, and thick twisted mane, it’s a charming and quick project for any horse lover or amigurumi fan. 🐎✨
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – uses basic shaping, simple embroidery, and surface slip stitching.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 8–9 cm tall (without keychain hardware).
🧶 Materials
DK or sport-weight yarn:
- Light Gray – head & neck (≈ 15 g)
- Black – mane & eyebrow (≈ 5 g)
- Red – halter (≈ 3 g)
- White – optional eye highlight (scrap)
Tools & extras:
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
FO – fasten off
🐴 Head (Light Gray)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc × 6 → 12
- (1 sc, inc) × 6 → 18
4–6. sc around (18) - (2 sc, inc) × 6 → 24
8–11. sc around (24) - (3 sc, dec) × 4 → 20
13–14. sc around (20)
Neck Section:
15. (2 sc, dec) × 4 → 16
16–17. sc around (16)
18. (1 sc, dec) × 5 + 1 sc → 11
Stuff firmly.
19. dec around until closed. FO.
👂 Ears (Make 2 – Light Gray)
- MR, 5 sc (5)
- (1 sc, inc) × 2 + 1 sc → 7
- sc around (7)
- (1 sc, dec) × 2 + 1 sc → 5
Flatten the ear and sew to the top of the head, angled slightly outward.
👁 Eyes
Insert 6 mm safety eyes between Rounds 7–8, spaced 5–6 stitches apart.
Add the following details with black yarn:
- a short angled eyebrow
- a small curved lower eyelid
Optional: add one tiny white stitch on each eye for shine.
🖤 Nostrils
Using black yarn, embroider two tiny oval stitches on the front of the muzzle — one on each side.
🪶 Mane (Black – Twisted Cords)
Cut 10–12 strands of yarn, each 12–14 cm long.
Twist two strands together tightly to create chunky cords.
Attach cords starting just behind the ears, working down the back of the head and neck.
Trim into a soft, rounded shape.
🔴 Halter (Red)
Use surface slip stitches to create clean, smooth lines.
Noseband
sl st around Round 6 of the head.
Cheek Straps
From each side of the noseband, sl st upward to just beneath the eyes.
Crown Strap (Back Only)
sl st across the back of the head, connecting the two cheek straps behind the ears.
🔗 Keychain Loop
With gray or red yarn:
ch 6, form a loop, and sew securely between the ears.
Attach your jump ring and lobster clasp.
🧩 Finishing
- Shape the muzzle with your fingertips.
- Smooth the halter lines.
- Adjust the mane cords so they fall evenly.
- Weave in all yarn ends neatly.
Your handmade horse head keychain is ready to clip onto your favorite accessories and trot along with you everywhere you go. 🐎💖
