Adorable Free Crochet French Fries Keychain Pattern

Craving a fun and quick crochet project? This adorable free crochet french fries keychain pattern is the perfect bite-sized craft! Shaped like a classic fast-food red and white carton overflowing with golden fries, this tiny amigurumi keychain makes a delightful accessory for your keys, backpack, or as a handmade gift for foodies.

Why You’ll Love This Crochet French Fries Amigurumi

This mini crochet french fries container is not only incredibly cute but also a fantastic stash-buster. It uses small amounts of red, white, and yellow yarn, making it a quick weekend project. Plus, it serves as an excellent introduction to color changes and basic embroidery, resulting in a unique, high-quality accessory you can carry everywhere.

Crochet Pattern: Adorable Free Crochet French Fries Keychain Pattern

Materials

DK or Sport weight yarn in Red, White, and Yellow
2.25mm or 2.5mm crochet hook
Blue embroidery floss or thin yarn
Red embroidery thread for lettering
Fiberfill stuffing
Yarn needle and scissors
Keychain ring with clasp

Abbreviations

ch – chain
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
BLO – back loops only
FLO – front loops only
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)

Instructions

FRY CUP

Using Red yarn:

Round 1: Start with a magic ring, work 6 sc into the ring. (6)

Round 2: [inc] in each stitch around. (12)

Round 3: [sc, inc] repeat 6 times. (18)

Round 4: [2 sc, inc] repeat 6 times. (24)

Round 5: Work in BLO, sc in each stitch around. (24)

Rounds 6-7: sc in each stitch around. (24)

Switch to White yarn:

Rounds 8-11: sc in each stitch around. (24)

Switch back to Red yarn:

Rounds 12-14: sc in each stitch around. (24)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the top opening partially closed later.

EMBROIDERY & DETAILS

Before assembling, use your yarn needle and blue embroidery thread to sew two thin blue horizontal lines across the white section of the cup.

Use red embroidery thread to stitch the word “FRIES” centered between the blue lines on the white band.

INDIVIDUAL FRIES (Make 6-8)

Using Yellow yarn:

Row 1: Ch 11. Starting in the 2nd chain from hook, sc in each of the next 10 chains. (10)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Work in BLO, sc in each stitch across. (10)

Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Work in FLO, sc in each stitch across. (10)

Fold the piece lengthwise to form a square/rectangular prism shape. Slip stitch the edges closed along the long side to seal the fry. Fasten off, leaving a tail for assembly.

ASSEMBLY

1. Lightly stuff the bottom of the red and white fry cup with fiberfill.

2. Arrange your yellow fries inside the cup, making sure some stand taller than others for a natural look.

3. Use the yellow yarn tails to stitch the fries securely together and down into the cup.

4. Close the top edge of the cup slightly around the base of the fries using the red yarn tail from the cup.

5. Attach your metal keychain ring to the back rim of the red cup or through one of the center fries for stability.