Craft your very own pocket-sized safari friend with this adorable crochet rhino keychain pattern! Perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike, this amigurumi project is quick to make and uses minimal yarn. Attach it to your keys, bag, or give it as a charming handmade gift. Get ready to bring a touch of the wild to your everyday!
Craft Your Own Adorable Safari Companion
This cute rhino keychain is more than just an accessory; it’s a tiny piece of handmade art that brightens your day. Imagine the smiles it will bring as a unique gift for animal lovers, or as a sweet addition to your own collection. It’s a fantastic way to practice your amigurumi skills and create something truly special and personalized.
Small amount of Black embroidery floss or thin yarn
2.5mm (C) Crochet Hook
6mm Black Safety Eyes
Fiberfill Stuffing
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Marker
Scissors
Keychain Ring
Abbreviations
MR: Magic Ring
sc: Single Crochet
inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 together)
sl st: Slip Stitch
ch: Chain
st(s): Stitch(es)
FO: Fasten Off
Instructions
Body/Head (Grey Yarn)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: [inc] x6 (12)
R3: [sc, inc] x6 (18)
R4: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24)
R5: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30)
R6-R10: sc in each st around (30) (5 rounds)
R11: [3 sc, dec] x6 (24)
R12: sc in each st around (24)
R13: [2 sc, dec] x6 (18) Start stuffing firmly, continue stuffing as you go.
R14: sc in each st around (18)
R15: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24)
R16-R18: sc in each st around (24) (3 rounds)
Insert 6mm safety eyes between R16 and R17, approximately 5 stitches apart.
R19: [sc, dec] x8 (16)
R20: [dec] x8 (8) Finish stuffing.
FO, weave tail through remaining 8 sts and pull tight to close.
Legs (Make 4 – Grey Yarn)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2-R4: sc in each st around (6) (3 rounds)
FO, leave long tail for sewing.
Ears (Make 2 – Grey Yarn)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: [sc, inc] x3 (9)
R3: sc in each st around (9)
FO, leave long tail for sewing. Pinch the base together to flatten.
Horn (White Yarn)
R1: 4 sc in MR (4)
R2: [sc, inc] x2 (6)
R3: sc in each st around (6)
FO, leave long tail for sewing.
Tail (Grey Yarn)
Ch 5.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 ch.
FO, leave long tail for sewing.
Assembly
1. Attach Legs: Sew the four legs to the underside of the body, evenly spaced (e.g., between R5 and R8 of the body).
2. Attach Ears: Sew the flattened ears to the top of the head, between R17 and R18, slightly behind the eyes.
3. Attach Horn: Sew the horn to the front of the head, centered just below the eyes, around R18-R19.
4. Attach Tail: Sew the tail to the back of the body, around R8-R9.
5. Embroider Mouth: Using black embroidery floss or a thin strand of black yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider a small curve below the safety eyes for the mouth.
6. Attach Keychain: Securely attach a keychain ring to the top of the head, slightly to the back.
