Strut your stuff with this Amigurumi Rooster Keychain crochet pattern! Bursting with barnyard charm and bold personality, this tiny rooster is the perfect pocket-sized project to brighten your day. With its colorful comb, cheerful beak, and fluffy tail feathers, this little clucker is ready to perch on your keys, backpack, or gift bag. Whether you’re a beginner looking for a quick win or a seasoned crocheter adding to your farmyard flock, this pattern is a fun and feathery way to show off your skills. 🐓🧶🔑
Designed for playful detail and portability, this pattern invites you to mix vibrant yarns, expressive features, and fun extras like tiny legs, a loop for hanging, or even a mini egg accessory. Customize your rooster with bold reds, sunny yellows, or pastel hues for a whimsical twist. Whether it’s a quirky gift, a craft fair favorite, or a cheerful charm for your own collection, this Rooster Keychain is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little handmade crow of delight! 💖✨🌞
🐓 Amigurumi Rooster Keychain Crochet Pattern
Add a bold and playful charm to your bag or keys with this vibrant amigurumi rooster keychain! Featuring striking red, yellow, and blue hues, this little rooster stands out with its detailed comb, fluffy tail, and cartoonish eyes. Perfect as a gift, backpack buddy, or just to brighten your day!
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Shaping, color changes, and small parts involved.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 3.5–4 inches (9–10 cm) tall using DK yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (DK weight):
- Color A: Navy Blue (Body & Tail)
- Color B: Golden Yellow (Beak, Feet, Neck)
- Color C: Bright Red (Comb, Wattle, Wings)
- Color D: White (Eyes)
- Color E: Black (Pupil – embroidery or felt)
- Crochet hook: 2.5 mm
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Polyfill stuffing
- Keychain ring and lobster clasp
- Scissors
- Small amount of black felt or embroidery thread for pupils
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in next st)
- dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- FO – Fasten Off
- BLO – Back Loops Only
🐔 Body (Color A – Navy Blue)
Work in continuous spiral.
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–10. sc around (30) - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- sc around (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- sc around (18)
Stuff firmly - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
FO, close hole, weave in ends.
🐣 Head (Color B – Yellow)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18) - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff lightly - dec x6 (6)
FO, leave tail for sewing.
🔥 Comb (Color C – Red)
Ch 7, starting in 2nd ch from hook:
- sc, (hdc, sl st) in next ch, sc, (hdc, sl st), sc, sl st.
FO, sew on top of head.
🐥 Wattle (Color C – Red)
Make 2 small teardrop shapes:
- MR, 4 sc (4)
- inc x4 (8)
- sc around (8)
- (1 sc, dec) x2 (6)
FO, sew under beak.
🧠 Eyes (Make 2 – Color D: White)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
FO, sew onto head. Add black felt or embroidery pupil in center.
🧡 Beak (Color B – Yellow)
- MR, 4 sc (4)
- sc around (4)
- (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
FO, sew onto head.
🟡 Neck Feathers (Color B – Yellow)
Ch 10. In each ch, sl st and ch 3, sl st into same ch (repeat across).
FO and sew between head and body.
🪽 Wings (Make 2 – Color B inner, Color C outer)
- MR, 6 sc in Color B (6)
- (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
- switch to Color C, (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
- sc around (12)
FO, flatten and sew to sides.
🌀 Tail Feathers (Color A – Navy Blue)
Make 3 curled chains of different lengths (Ch 12, 15, 18):
- In each ch, work 2 sc per ch to create curl.
Sew to back of body in a fan shape.
🦶 Feet (Make 2 – Color B)
Ch 4, turn and sc in each.
Ch 4 again, sc in each, join with sl st. Make 3 toes.
FO, sew beneath body.
🔗 Keychain Attachment
Sew a loop of yarn at the top of the rooster’s back. Attach metal ring and lobster clasp securely.
💡 Finishing Touches
- Adjust wings and tail into shape.
- Use a pin or hot glue to secure any loose parts.
- Personalize by stitching initials or adding beads!
🎨 Customization Ideas
- Try pastel colors for a softer look.
- Add a tiny bell or embroidered heart on the body.
- Use glow-in-the-dark yarn for a fun twist!
This cheerful rooster keychain is sure to bring a smile wherever it goes! Whether you’re making it as a gift or for yourself, it’s a fun and feathery addition to any collection. 🧵🐓✨
