Add a pop of retro sweetness to your keys with this adorable mini crochet gumball machine keychain! This tiny amigurumi project combines simple crochet stitches with a clear plastic globe to create a realistic, pocket-sized novelty. It’s a fast, fun stash-buster that makes a perfect handmade gift, party favor, or charming accessory for any bag.
Why You’ll Love Crafting This Cute Miniature Gumball Machine
This mini crochet gumball machine is the ultimate fun-sized project for makers of all levels. Using scraps of colorful yarn, you can quickly whip up tiny gumballs and assemble a unique piece of eye-candy. It perfectly combines classic crochet techniques with mixed media, giving you a sturdy, professional-looking accessory that is guaranteed to spark conversations wherever you go.
Crochet Pattern: Cute Mini Crochet Gumball Machine Keychain Free Pattern
Materials
Fingering weight yarn in red, white, and various bright scraps (blue, green, yellow, pink)
Round 3: [dec] three times. Fasten off, weave in ends.
White Top Cap:
Round 1: In a magic ring, work 6 sc. [6]
Round 2: [inc] in each st around. [12]
Round 3: [sc, inc] 6 times. [18]
Round 4: [2 sc, inc] 6 times. [24]
Round 5: Working in BLO, sc in each st around. [24]
Round 6: Sc in each st around. Sl st to first st, fasten off leaving a tail.
Red Base:
Round 1: In a magic ring, work 6 sc. [6]
Round 2: [inc] in each st around. [12]
Round 3: [sc, inc] 6 times. [18]
Round 4: [2 sc, inc] 6 times. [24]
Round 5: Working in BLO, sc in each st around. [24]
Rounds 6-9: Sc in each st around. [24]
Round 10: [3 sc, inc] 6 times. [30]
Rounds 11-12: Sc in each st around. [30]
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Details and Assembly:
Dispenser Flap: Ch 4, starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across. Sew this tiny flap to the lower front of the red base.
Coin Slot & Turn Knob: Use black embroidery floss to sew a small horizontal line above the flap. Sew a small silver bead directly above the black line to act as the coin-turn knob.
Assembly: Fill your clear plastic globe with the multi-colored gumballs. Use hot glue or jewelry glue to attach the red base to the bottom of the globe, and the white cap to the top. Finally, attach the keychain loop securely to the center of the white cap.
