Up, up, and crochet away! 🦸♂️🧶 The Amigurumi Superman Keychain is a mighty little project packed with heroic charm and handmade flair. With his iconic red cape, bold blue suit, and signature curl, this mini Man of Steel is ready to guard your keys, backpack, or gift bag with super-powered style. Whether you’re a lifelong DC fan or just love crafting character-inspired cuties, this keychain is a fun way to celebrate your inner superhero.
Quick to stitch and full of personality, this pattern is perfect for customizing with embroidered details, tiny accessories, or even a glittery cape for extra flair. It’s a great stash-buster and an ideal gift for comic book lovers, kids, or anyone who could use a little heroic boost in their day. Whether he’s flying solo or joining a team of amigurumi heroes, the Superman Keychain is sure to save the day—one loop at a time! 💥🔑

🦸♂️ Amigurumi Superman Keychain Crochet Pattern
Turn your favorite superhero into an adorable crochet keychain! This Superman doll features his iconic blue suit, red cape, yellow belt, chest emblem, and signature hairstyle with the curl in front. Small enough to carry around but detailed enough to wow any comic fan.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Requires amigurumi basics, color changes, simple embroidery, sewing small parts, and cape attachment.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 10–12 cm (4–5 in) tall with 2.5 mm hook and DK yarn.
🧶 Materials
- DK or sport-weight cotton yarn:
- Beige (skin)
- Black (hair, eyebrows)
- Blue (suit)
- Red (boots, shorts, cape, emblem)
- Yellow (belt, emblem details)
- Crochet hook: 2.5 mm
- Black safety eyes (6 mm)
- Keyring with chain
- Sewing needle & scissors
- Polyfill stuffing
- Fabric glue (optional, for emblem attachment)
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR = magic ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
dec = decrease (sc2tog)
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
FO = fasten off
🧵 Pattern
👤 Head (Beige)
- MR 6 sc (6)
- inc ×6 (12)
- (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
6–12. sc around (30)
👉 Insert safety eyes between Rnds 8–9, 6 sts apart. - (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
- (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Stuff firmly. - dec ×6 (6) FO, close.
💇 Hair (Black)
Crochet a hair cap:
- MR 6 (6)
- inc ×6 (12)
- (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
6–8. sc around (30), FO.
👉 Sew onto head. Embroider sideburns + iconic front curl using chain stitch.
👕 Body (Start in Blue)
- MR 6 (6)
- inc ×6 (12)
- (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5–8. sc around (24) - Switch to red (shorts): sc around (24)
- sc around (24)
- Switch to blue: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
- (sc, dec) ×6 (12) Stuff firmly. FO.
🦵 Legs (Make 2 – Blue → Red boots)
Start with red (boots):
- MR 6 (6)
- inc ×6 (12)
3–4. sc around (12) - Switch to blue: sc around (12)
6–8. sc around (12)
FO, stuff lightly.
Sew to bottom of body.
💪 Arms (Make 2 – Beige → Blue)
Start with beige (hands):
- MR 6 (6)
- sc around (6)
- Switch to blue: sc around (6)
4–8. sc around (6) FO.
Stuff lightly, sew to sides of body.
🥾 Boots Cuffs (Red, optional)
Ch 12, join.
Rnd 1: sc around (12) FO.
Sew on top of boots for layered look.
🟡 Belt (Yellow)
Ch 28, sc across (27). FO.
Wrap around waist, sew ends. Add small oval buckle in yellow.
🟥 Superman Emblem
Base Shield (Red):
- Ch 6, work 1 sc in 2nd ch, hdc, 2 dc, hdc, sc.
- Ch 1, rotate, work along other side. FO.
Letter “S” (Yellow):
Using surface embroidery or chain stitch, create stylized “S” across shield.
Sew emblem to chest.
🧣 Cape (Red)
- Ch 21.
- Rows 1–14: sc across (20).
- Dec each end for 2 more rows to taper. FO.
Sew to back under neckline. Add folds with loose stitching.
🙂 Face Embroidery
- Black yarn: embroider eyebrows.
- Black thread: small smile.
🔗 Keychain Attachment
- Insert metal chain into top of head before fully closing last rnd.
- Secure tightly with extra stitches around ring to prevent pullout.
🎀 Assembly Order
- Attach legs to bottom of body.
- Sew arms to sides.
- Add belt & emblem.
- Sew cape at neckline.
- Attach head to body.
- Finish hair, curl, and face details.
🎉 Final Sentences
Your Superman Amigurumi Keychain is complete! With his iconic red cape, chest emblem, yellow belt, and heroic hairstyle, this mini Superman is the perfect pocket-sized hero. Attach it to your keys, bag, or gift it to a superhero fan — he’s always ready to save the day in handmade style! 🦸♂️✨

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