Adorable Crochet Mermaid in Bathtub Keychain Free Pattern

Create a cute, tiny mermaid relaxing in her own mini bathtub keychain. This delightful amigurumi project is perfect for keys, bags, or as a whimsical gift. With its colorful details and adorable rubber duck accessory, it’s sure to bring joy to any crochet enthusiast.

Why This Mini Mermaid Keychain is a Must-Make

This pocket-sized project is great for using up yarn scraps and practicing detailed micro-crochet. Keychains are popular craft fair sellers, and this unique bathtub-mermaid design stands out with its charm. Customize the hair and tail colors to make a personalized pocket companion.

Crochet Pattern: Adorable Crochet Mermaid in Bathtub Keychain Free Pattern

Materials

Fine weight (Sport) yarn in White, Light Blue, Green, Turquoise, Skin Tone, Brown, and Yellow
1.5 mm crochet hook
Two 4mm safety eyes
Keychain ring with chain link
Polyester fiberfill stuffing
Tapestry needle and embroidery thread (black, pink, orange)

Abbreviations

MR – Magic Ring
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
sl st – slip stitch
BLO – back loop only
FLO – front loop only

Instructions

Bathtub (White & Light Blue):

With White, chain 11. Work around both sides of the chain to create an oval. R1: sc in second ch from hook, 8 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Turn to work other side: 8 sc, inc (22 sts). R2: inc, 8 sc, 3 inc, 8 sc, 2 inc (28 sts). R3: (sc, inc), 8 sc, (sc, inc) x3, 8 sc, (sc, inc) x2 (34 sts). R4-R11: sc around (34 sts). Sl st to join. Fasten off. For the water interior, crochet a matching flat oval in Light Blue and sew it inside the tub rim after stuffing. Attach 4 small crocheted white balls to the bottom for feet.

Mermaid Head & Body (Skin Tone & Turquoise):

Start with Skin Tone for head. R1: 6 sc in MR. R2: inc around (12). R3: (sc, inc) around (18). R4-R7: sc around (18). Insert safety eyes between R5 and R6. R8: (sc, dec) around (12). R9: dec around (6). Stuff head. Switch to Skin Tone for torso. R10-R12: sc around (6). Switch to Green/Turquoise for tail. R13: inc around (12). R14-R18: sc around (12). R19: (2 sc, dec) around (9). R20: sc around. R21: (sc, dec) around (6). R22-R24: sc around (6). Fasten off, leaving a tail to attach fins.

Tail Fin (Green – Make 2):

ch 7, turn. sc in second ch from hook, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc. Fasten off, sew both fins to the tip of the tail.

Hair (Brown):

R1: 6 sc in MR. R2: inc around (12). R3: (sc, inc) around (18). R4-R7: sc around (18). Sew to head. For the ponytail, chain 15, work 14 hdc back, and attach to the top of the hair cap. Tie with a Turquoise yarn strand.

Mini Rubber Duck (Yellow):

Head & Body: R1: 5 sc in MR. R2: inc around (10). R3-R4: sc around (10). R5: dec around (5). Fasten off. Embroider a tiny orange beak.

Assembly:

Embroider pink cheeks and a black mouth on the mermaid’s face. Sew the arms (chains of 6 sc) to the torso. Place the mermaid in the tub, secure with stitches, and glue the yellow duck beside her. Attach the keychain ring to the mermaid’s head.