Create your own pocket-sized companion with this adorable free crochet dog keychain pattern. Perfect for dog lovers, this mini golden retriever amigurumi features a sweet collar and a tiny bouquet of flowers. It makes an excellent handmade gift or a charming accessory for your keys or backpack.
Why You’ll Love This Miniature Amigurumi Dog Project
This quick and engaging crochet project is perfect for using up scrap yarn. In just a few hours, you can craft a highly detailed, charming puppy keychain. It is an ideal craft fair bestseller and a thoughtful handmade gift that brings joy to anyone.
Crochet Pattern: Adorable Crochet Dog Keychain Free Pattern
Materials
Fingering weight yarn in Golden Yellow, Blue, Green, Pink, and Light Blue
2.0 mm crochet hook
6 mm safety eyes
Black embroidery thread
Fiberfill stuffing
Keychain ring and jump ring
Yarn needle and scissors
Abbreviations
MR: Magic Ring
sc: Single crochet
inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
ch: Chain
sl st: Slip stitch
Instructions
Head:
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc in each st around (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5-9: sc in each st around (24)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 7 and 8, spaced 5 stitches apart.
R10: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R11: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12). Stuff head firmly.
R12: dec x6 (6). Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Muzzle:
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc in each st around (12)
R3: sc around (12). Fasten off. Embroider a small black nose and mouth. Sew muzzle to the head between the eyes.
Ears (Make 2):
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3-5: sc in each st around (9)
R6: (1 sc, dec) x3 (6). Flatten and sew ears to the sides of the head.
Body:
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc in each st around (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4-9: sc in each st around (18)
R10: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12). Stuff firmly.
R11: dec x6 (6). Fasten off. Sew head to the body.
Legs (Make 4):
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2-5: sc in each st around (6). Fasten off, leaving a tail. Sew legs to the bottom of the body.
Tail & Collar:
Tail: Ch 6, sc in second ch from hook and each remaining ch. Sew to the back of the body.
Collar: In blue, ch 15. Fasten around neck with a slip stitch.
Mini Bouquet:
Using green yarn, chain 5 for stems. Crochet tiny puff stitches in pink, blue, and yellow to form small flowers. Sew the bouquet securely to the muzzle.
Assembly:
Attach the jump ring and keychain to the top of the dog’s head. Weave in all loose yarn ends.
