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Crochet minion keychain pattern in single crochet rounds

Amigurumi keychain worked in single crochet (UK: double crochet) rounds, with US and UK stitch terms given throughout.

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Crochet minion keychain pattern in single crochet rounds

Skill: Intermediate
Time: 4-6 hours
Yarn weight: Worsted
Hook: 2.5 mm

Intermediate

What the original write-up called it. Nothing here is graded again.

Worsted

What the sample was worked in. Any weight works; the size moves with it.

4-6 hours

What the original page reckoned. Your own pace is the one that matters.

About this pattern

A small amigurumi keychain worked in single crochet (UK: double crochet), built from three separate pieces: a 19-round yellow body, a 3-round white-and-grey eye disc, and a 44-stitch black strap worked flat. Pieces are shaped with a magic circle start and standard increases and decreases, then joined with hot glue and hand embroidery rather than sewing. A 2.5 mm hook, cotton yarn in four colours, stuffing, and a keychain ring complete the project.

This keychain belongs to the amigurumi family, built almost entirely from single crochet (UK: double crochet) worked in joined rounds. The small scale and dense fabric are typical of the technique, which relies on a tight stitch to hold stuffing in place and keep shaping crisp even at a few centimetres across. The yellow body, the white-and-grey eye piece, and the black strap are each worked as separate components before assembly.

Materials

Len Mil Coton 50g yarn (yellow, white, gray, black)
2.5 mm crochet hook
Scissors
Yarn needle
Stuffing
Hot glue
Keychain ring

The list is the pattern's own wording.

Instructions

Every round is printed as the pattern wrote it, brackets and all. Open the key beside a round to see only the short forms that round uses.

Main Body (Yellow Yarn)

Round 1
Magic circle, ch 1, 6 SC. Join with SS.
Key3
ch
chain
sc
single crochet
ss
slip stitch
Round 2
Ch 1, 1 inc in each st (12 SC). Join with SS.
Key5
inc
increase
ch
chain
st
stitch
sc
single crochet
ss
slip stitch
Round 3
Ch 1, 1 SC, 1 inc around (18 SC). Join with SS.
Key4
inc
increase
ch
chain
sc
single crochet
ss
slip stitch
Round 4
Ch 1, 1 SC, 1 inc, 1 SC around (24 SC). Join with SS.
Key4
inc
increase
ch
chain
sc
single crochet
ss
slip stitch
Round 5
Ch 1, 3 SC, 1 inc around (30 SC). Join with SS.
Key4
inc
increase
ch
chain
sc
single crochet
ss
slip stitch
Round 6
Ch 1, 2 SC, 1 inc, 2 SC around (36 SC). Join with SS.
Key4
inc
increase
ch
chain
sc
single crochet
ss
slip stitch
Rounds 7–14
Ch 1, 1 SC in each st around (36 SC). Join with SS.
Key4
ch
chain
st
stitch
sc
single crochet
ss
slip stitch
Round 15
Ch 1, 2 SC, 1 dec, 2 SC around (30 SC). Join with SS.
Key4
dec
decrease
ch
chain
sc
single crochet
ss
slip stitch
Round 16
Ch 1, 3 SC, 1 dec around (24 SC). Join with SS.
Key4
dec
decrease
ch
chain
sc
single crochet
ss
slip stitch
Round 17
Ch 1, 1 SC, 1 dec, 1 SC around (18 SC). Join with SS. Stuff the body firmly.
Key4
dec
decrease
ch
chain
sc
single crochet
ss
slip stitch
Round 18
Ch 1, 1 SC, 1 dec around (12 SC). Join with SS.
Key4
dec
decrease
ch
chain
sc
single crochet
ss
slip stitch
Round 19
Ch 1, 6 dec (6 SC). Join with SS. Pull a long loop, cut yarn. Weave through front loops of last 6 stitches to close and fasten off.
Key4
dec
decrease
ch
chain
sc
single crochet
ss
slip stitch

(White and Gray Yarn)

Round 1
White Magic circle, ch 1, 6 SC. Join with SS.
Key3
ch
chain
sc
single crochet
ss
slip stitch
Round 2
White Ch 1, 1 inc in each st (12 SC). Join with SS.
Key5
inc
increase
ch
chain
st
stitch
sc
single crochet
ss
slip stitch
Round 3
Gray Switch to gray yarn, ch 1, 1 SC, 1 inc around (18 SC). Join with SS. Pull loop, cut yarn. Weave in tail.
Key4
inc
increase
ch
chain
sc
single crochet
ss
slip stitch

Goggle Strap (Black Yarn)

Start Start: Slip knot, ch 45.

Row 1
Turn, skip 1st ch, 1 SC in each ch (44 SC). Cut yarn, tie ends. Weave in tails to wrong side.
Key2
ch
chain
sc
single crochet

Making up

Step 1Attach Strap: Hot glue the strap around rounds 8–9 of the body.
Step 2Attach Eye: Hot glue the eye to the center of the strap.
Step 3Add Mouth: Use black yarn to embroider a smile below the eye.
Step 4Finish: Attach the keychain ring to the top of the head.

Notes from the pattern

The 2.5 mm hook keeps the cotton yarn dense and firm, which matters for hiding stuffing; work stitches evenly rather than loosely so gaps don't open up between rounds.
Each round is joined with a slip stitch rather than worked as a continuous spiral, so mark the joining stitch if losing track of round starts becomes an issue.
Stuff the body firmly as instructed at round 17, before the final decrease rounds close the top; the strap's hot-glue placement around rounds 8-9 refers only to where it sits on the finished head, not to a separate stuffing stage.

The essentials

Rounds: 16
Parts: 3
Level: Intermediate
Time: 4-6 hours
Hook: 2.5 mm
Yarn: Worsted

Stitches you will use

Magic circle Starts both the main body and the eye piece; pull the centre closed firmly so no gap shows once stuffed.
Increasing and decreasing in joined rounds Shapes the head across its 19 rounds; recount stitches at the end of each round to keep the increase and decrease sequence on track.

Troubleshooting

The head cups or curls inward instead

This usually means the stitch count has drifted from the increase pattern or the tension is too tight; check the count against each round and ease off tension slightly.

The black strap twists or won't lie

The 44-stitch row was worked too loosely or unevenly; keep tension consistent across the row and press it lightly flat before gluing it in place.

Substituting yarn

Acrylic, worsted weight: A close size match to the cotton yarn listed, easier to source in bright colours, with slightly less drape but good stitch definition; no hook change needed.
Cotton-acrylic blend, sport or fingering weight: Produces a smaller finished keychain; drop to roughly a 2 mm hook and stuff more firmly to stop the thinner fabric from showing gaps.
Wool or wool blend, worsted weight: Gives a softer feel with more give in the fabric, which can blur stitch definition; a slightly larger hook and a lighter hand with stuffing usually compensate.

Washing and care

As the pattern uses cotton yarn throughout, hand wash the finished keychain in cool water if needed and avoid soaking the glued strap and eye joins.
Reshape the body gently while still damp and leave it to air dry flat; store away from direct heat, since hot glue can soften if left near a warm surface.

The photographs taken while this was being made

Every one was taken by whoever published the pattern, in the order the source listed them.

FAQs

Questions

Can the strap and eye be sewn on instead of glued?

Yes, a yarn needle can be used to whip-stitch the strap and eye in place instead of hot glue. This gives a slightly softer join and avoids the need for glue altogether.

How much of each yarn colour is needed?

The materials list gives 50g balls in yellow, white, grey, and black without specifying exact grams used. Given the small scale of the pieces, a single ball of each colour is enough for several keychains.

Are the rounds worked in a continuous spiral?

No, each round in this pattern is joined with a slip stitch rather than spiralled continuously. This makes it easier to track round counts but means a small seam is visible at each join.

Can the facial features or colours be changed?

Yes, the source intro notes that colours and facial expressions can be customised. The construction stays the same regardless of the shades chosen.

Where does the stuffing go in relation to the strap?

Stuffing is worked into the body before the strap is glued around rounds 8-9. Filling firmly at this stage keeps the shape rounded once the strap is attached.

These answers came from whoever first published the pattern, kept word for word.