Add a pop of color and a dash of sweetness to your accessories with the Amigurumi M&M Keychains, a playful crochet treat thatβs as fun to make as it is to show off! π¬π These bite-sized buddies come in vibrant candy colors with cheerful embroidered faces and a classic βMβ stitched front and center. Whether you’re crafting them as party favors, backpack charms, or a quirky gift for a fellow chocolate lover, theyβre sure to bring smiles wherever they go.
This pattern is perfect for quick projects and stash-busting fun. Mix and match yarn shades to create your own rainbow of M&Ms, add blushy cheeks or tiny arms for extra personality, and stitch up a whole handful to share. Whether you’re making one or a dozen, the M&M Keychains are a sweet way to celebrate creativity, color, and the joy of handmade charmβone stitch at a time! π§Άπ

π¬ Amigurumi M&M Keychains Crochet Pattern
Bring a pop of fun and color to your keyring with these adorable amigurumi M&M keychains! Each one is designed to capture the playful personality of the classic candy mascots β yellow, red, and blue β complete with their iconic oval eyes, embroidered expressions, white gloves, chunky shoes, and bold m logo.
Whether you want to gift them, sell them at craft fairs, or keep them for yourself, these little candies are guaranteed to brighten your day!
β¨ Skill Level
Intermediate β basic amigurumi knowledge, embroidery, and color changes required.
π Finished Size
Approx. 9β10 cm tall (without keychain loop).
π§Ά Materials
- Yarn (Sport or DK cotton)
- Red, Yellow, Blue (for bodies)
- Beige (arms/legs)
- White (shoes, gloves, eyes, βmβ)
- Black (eyebrows, pupils, smiles)
- Pink or red (tongue for Yellow)
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Safety eyes OR embroidery for pupils (6β8 mm if using plastic)
- Yarn needle
- Keychain ring + chain
- Stuffing
π§΅ Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR β Magic Ring
- sc β single crochet
- inc β increase (2 sc in 1 st)
- dec β decrease (sc 2 together)
- st β stitch
- ch β chain
- sl st β slip stitch
π« Body (make 1 per M&M)
Use Red, Yellow, or Blue yarn depending on the character.
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- inc around [12]
- (sc, inc) Γ 6 [18]
- (2 sc, inc) Γ 6 [24]
- (3 sc, inc) Γ 6 [30]
6β12. sc around [30] β β¨ Add 2 extra rounds for a taller oval shape - (3 sc, dec) Γ 6 [24]
- (2 sc, dec) Γ 6 [18]
- (sc, dec) Γ 6 [12]
- dec around [6] β close, fasten off, stuff well
π¬ Arms (make 2)
Beige + White for gloves.
- MR with beige, 6 sc [6]
2β5. sc around [6]
Switch to white.
6β7. sc around [6]
FO, leave tail for sewing.
π¬ Legs (make 2)
Beige + White for shoes.
- MR with white, 6 sc [6]
- inc around [12]
- (sc, inc) Γ 6 [18]
- sc around [18]
- (sc, dec) Γ 6 [12] β shape shoe
Switch to beige.
6β9. sc around [12]
FO, stuff lightly.
π Eyes (Oval for photo-accuracy, make 2)
Use white.
- Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2, 3 sc in last st, continue on other side, sc 2, inc in last [10]
- sc around, inc at ends to keep oval [14]
FO, leave tail.
- Pupils: Embroider or sew small black ovals, adding white highlight stitch.
βοΈ Facial Features
Each character has unique details:
- Yellow
- Eyes: Big and wide, pupils centered.
- Eyebrows: High & arched.
- Mouth: Wide smile embroidered in black, with red tongue.
- Red
- Eyes: Half-lidded, embroider eyelids in red yarn over the whites.
- Eyebrows: Angled downward in middle.
- Mouth: Smirk, embroidered in black.
- Blue
- Eyes: Half-lidded, eyelids in blue yarn.
- Eyebrows: Straight, confident.
- Mouth: Relaxed smile, embroidered in black.
π βmβ Logo
- Option 1: Embroider with white yarn using surface embroidery.
- Option 2: Cut from felt and glue/sew on.
β¨ Surface crochet gives the crispest βmβ like in the photo.
π Assembly
- Sew arms to sides at mid-body.
- Sew legs to bottom.
- Sew oval eyes to face, add pupils, eyelids, and eyebrows.
- Embroider mouth based on chosen character.
- Add βmβ logo on center.
- Attach chain to top with small loop (ch 6, join with sl st on body top).
π¨ Personality Variations
- Yellow: goofy and cheerful.
- Red: bold and witty.
- Blue: cool and laid-back.
Make one or all three for a colorful set!
π Final Thoughts
These amigurumi M&M keychains are playful, colorful, and guaranteed to make anyone smile. With their iconic eyes, bold expressions, chunky shoes, and the famous βmβ, they look just like the real characters in the photo.
Theyβre perfect as gifts, stocking stuffers, or even as fun bag charms. Once you make one, youβll want the whole candy crew!