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Amigurumi Parrot Keychain – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Parrot Keychain – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the vibrant and playful world of amigurumi! 🦜✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a Parrot Keychain—a charming and colorful mini companion perfect for adding a tropical touch to your keys, bags, or backpacks! 🌿 Whether you love crafting tiny bird-inspired designs, enjoy making expressive and decorative pieces, or simply want to stitch up a cheerful parrot to carry with you, this pattern will guide you through creating a beautifully detailed plush keychain with bright feathers, a curved beak, and adorable charm! 💛

This design embraces bold colors, compact shaping, and fun details to bring a lively touch to your crochet collection! 🧶🌺 I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Parrot Keychain turns out just right—ready to perch on your accessories or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out vibrant greens, sunny yellows, or bright blues, and let’s stitch up a delightful little parrot friend! ✨
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🦜 Amigurumi Parrot Keychain Crochet Pattern

Add a splash of tropical color to your bag or keys with this charming Amigurumi Parrot Keychain! Inspired by a blue-and-yellow macaw, this little parrot sits proudly on a wooden ring and features vibrant feathers, a detailed beak, and playful expression. Perfect as a gift or decorative charm, this birdie is fun to make and sure to turn heads!

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Includes shaping, color changes, and simple accessory attachment.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 5–6 inches (13–15 cm) tall using sport or DK weight yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (Sport or DK weight):

    • Yellow (Body)

    • Blue (Wings and tail)

    • White (Face)

    • Brown (Beak and feet)

    • Black or dark brown (Eye area)

  • Crochet hook: 2.5 mm

  • 6 mm safety eyes

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch markers

  • Wooden ring (2–2.5 inches in diameter)

  • Keychain hardware or lobster clasp with jump ring

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring

  • sc – Single Crochet

  • inc – Increase

  • dec – Decrease

  • sl st – Slip Stitch

  • ch – Chain

  • FO – Fasten Off

🐦 Head & Body (worked in one piece)

With yellow yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–10. sc around (30)
    Switch to blue yarn
    11–18. sc around (30)

  6. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  7. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  8. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  9. dec x6 (6)
    FO and stuff firmly. Weave closed.

🧼 Face Patch

With white yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. sc around (12)
    FO. Sew onto front of head.

Attach safety eyes through face patch, spacing them evenly (around Rounds 7–8 of head).

🐤 Eye Accents

With black or dark brown yarn:

  • Embroider small curved lines behind and around eyes for eye patch detail.

🪶 Wings (Make 2)

With blue yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
    3–6. sc around
    Flatten and FO. Do not stuff. Sew to sides of body.

🦜 Tail (Feathers, Make 3)

With blue yarn:

  1. Ch 8

  2. sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 6 (7)

  3. sc across (7)

  4. dec, sc 3, dec (5)

  5. dec, sc 1, dec (3)

  6. dec x1, sc 1
    FO. Sew all three feathers together at the base and attach to back bottom of body.

Optional center feather can be yellow for contrast.

🐾 Feet (Make 2)

With brown yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc
    2–4. sc around

  2. Ch 2, skip 1, sl st into next (to create a toe)
    FO. Leave long tail for sewing.

Attach to front base of body and secure around wooden ring. Use hot glue for extra hold if needed.

🪵 Wooden Ring Perch

  • Insert feet around the ring and stitch them securely underneath the parrot’s belly.

  • Add a dab of glue on the underside for extra durability.

  • Optionally, sew the bottom of the parrot to the top of the ring to hold upright.

🔗 Keychain Attachment

  • Use a jump ring to attach the top of the head to a keychain clasp.

  • Optionally crochet a small loop at the top (ch 6, sl st to form loop) to attach hardware.

✂️ Finishing Touches

  • Shape wings and tail to flair outward slightly

  • Tuck in and trim all yarn ends

  • Optional: Add a dab of blush with pastel or fabric marker for extra charm

💡 Customization Ideas

  • Make in red/green/yellow for a scarlet macaw

  • Use glitter yarn for a festive version

  • Add a name tag charm for personalized gifting

This tropical buddy is ready to perch on your bag, keys, or craft shelf—handmade with love and personality! 🧶🌴


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