Welcome to the adorable and whimsical world of amigurumi! 🦙✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Llama Keychain—a charming and playful creation perfect for animal lovers, boho décor enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys crafting cute and portable plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up tiny creatures, experimenting with textured fur, or simply want to add a delightful llama to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with fluffy details, expressive eyes, and a touch of South American charm! 🌿
This design embraces soft neutrals, intricate shaping, and thoughtful details to bring a cozy and cheerful presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Llama Keychain turns out just right—ready to clip onto your bag, keys, or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out warm hues, and let’s stitch up a fantastic llama keychain! 🦙
🦙 Amigurumi Llama Keychain Crochet Pattern
Add some adorable alpaca charm to your keys or bag with this cute little amigurumi llama keychain! Its soft body, cheerful face, and fluffy top make it a perfect pocket-sized friend and gift idea for any animal lover.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Basic shaping, color changes, and assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 4.5–5 inches (11–13 cm) tall using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 2.5 mm crochet hook.
🧶 Materials
Yarn (DK or Worsted weight):
- Main Color: Cream or White
- Accent Color: Light Pink (cheeks)
- Brown (for hooves and embroidered mouth/nose)
Other Supplies:
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- 6 mm safety eyes
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Polyfill stuffing
- Keychain ring and small metal chain
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
ch – Chain
🐾 Body & Head (worked as one piece)
With cream yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–12. sc around (24) - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
14–16. sc around (18) - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
—Stuff lightly and firmly - dec x6 (6)
FO, weave in end.
🐾 Legs (Make 4)
With brown yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
Change to cream yarn:
3–5. sc around (9)
FO, leave tail for sewing. Stuff lightly and sew evenly under body.
🐾 Ears (Make 2)
With cream yarn:
- MR, 4 sc (4)
- (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
- sc around (6)
- Flatten and sl st closed
FO, sew onto top of head.
🐾 Tail
- MR, 5 sc (5)
- (1 sc, inc) x2, 1 sc (7)
- sc around (7)
FO and sew to the back.
🐾 Fluffy Hair
Cut 6–8 strands of cream yarn (about 2.5 inches each)
Attach using lark’s head knot to top center of the head
Trim and fluff.
🐾 Face Embroidery
- Add 6 mm safety eyes between Rounds 9 and 10 (approx. 5 sts apart)
- Embroider small brown nose and smile shape with a tapestry needle
- Add pink blush with small patches of light pink yarn
🔗 Keychain Assembly
- Attach a small metal chain to the top of the head using a loop
- Securely add to a keyring
💡 Customization Ideas
- Use pastel yarns or velvet yarn for texture
- Add a tiny bow or scarf for extra cuteness
- Make a matching alpaca friend in another color
Your amigurumi llama keychain is ready to trot along with you wherever you go! 🧵✨
