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Amigurumi Penguin Keychain – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Penguin Keychain – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Add a touch of adorable charm to your accessories with this Amigurumi Penguin Keychain crochet pattern! This tiny, lovable penguin is perfect for bringing a bit of winter magic wherever you go. With its round shape, cute little flippers, and cheerful expression, this crochet penguin captures the essence of coziness in every stitch. Whether you’re crafting for animal lovers, adding a playful accent to your bag or keys, or simply enjoy making small and delightful amigurumi designs, this pattern lets you create a miniature penguin bursting with personality! 🐧✨

Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different shades of blue, gray, or even pastel tones for a unique twist. Add embroidered details, tiny accessories like a scarf or earmuffs, or even stitch up a whole flock of penguins for a fun display! Whether gifted as a charming keepsake, displayed as a cute accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Penguin Keychain is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade cuteness to every stitch! 🧶💖

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🐧 Amigurumi Penguin Keychain Crochet Pattern

Bring a frosty friend with you everywhere! This adorable penguin keychain features a bright orange belly, soft grey body, and a cheerful red scarf. It’s the perfect handmade gift for winter lovers or keychain collectors.

✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Involves simple color changes, shaping, and small accessories.

📏 Finished Size
Approx. 3.5–4 inches (9–10 cm) tall using sport-weight cotton yarn and a 2.0–2.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (sport or light DK cotton):

    • Color A – Dark Grey (main body, wings)

    • Color B – White (face patches, belly border)

    • Color C – Orange (belly, beak, feet)

    • Color D – Red (scarf)

  • 6–8 mm safety eyes

  • Crochet hook: 2.0–2.5 mm

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch marker

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Keychain ring and jump ring

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off

🧠 How to Change Colors Smoothly

To change colors:

  1. When you reach the last stitch before the color change, insert hook and yarn over as if making a normal sc.

  2. Pull up a loop – you now have two loops on your hook.

  3. Drop the current color, pick up the new color, and pull through both loops to complete the stitch.

  4. Crochet over the yarn tails for a few stitches to secure.

This method prevents visible “jogs” and creates a clean line where the colors meet.

🐧 Head & Body (Work top-down, in continuous spiral)

Start with Color A (dark grey):

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  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)

Color Change Section – White + Orange Belly Patch:
11. sc 10 in Color A
12. Switch to Color B: sc 5
13. Switch to Color C: sc 10 (center of the belly)
14. Switch back to Color B: sc 5
15. Switch to Color A: sc 10

Repeat Rounds 12–15 for 3 more rows. Make sure to carry the unused yarn behind the stitches or crochet over it for neat transitions. Use tight tension when switching.

Continue with Color A only:
16–18. sc around (30)
19. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
20. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
– Insert safety eyes between Rounds 9 and 10, approx. 6–7 stitches apart
– Stuff firmly
21. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
22. dec x6 (6)
FO, close, and weave in.

🧡 Beak (Color C)

  1. MR, 4 sc (4)

  2. sc around (4)
    FO, leave a tail and sew between the eyes.

🖐 Wings (Make 2 – Color A)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
    3–5. sc around (9)
    FO, flatten (no stuffing), and sew to each side of the body.

🦶 Feet (Make 2 – Color C)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–4. sc around (12)

  3. (1 sc, dec) x4 (8)
    FO, stuff lightly, and sew to the bottom of the body.

🧣 Scarf (Color D)

  1. Ch 26

  2. sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (25)
    FO, wrap and tie around the neck, securing with a few stitches beneath the beak.

🔗 Keychain Loop

  1. Ch 6

  2. Sl st to first ch to form a loop

  3. FO, sew securely to top of the head

  4. Attach your jump ring or chain through the loop

✂️ Finishing Touches

  • Optional: add small blush stitches on cheeks

  • Weave in all ends cleanly

  • Gently reshape the penguin with your hands

💡 Customization Ideas

  • Use pastels for a baby penguin look

  • Add a Santa hat or earmuffs for a festive twist

  • Swap the scarf with a tiny bow for extra cuteness

This amigurumi penguin keychain is a perfect little companion for winter days — adorable, squishy, and ready to waddle into your heart! 🧣❄️


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