Add a splash of cozy charm to your accessories with this stunning Crochet Teapot Keychain Pattern. Perfect for tea enthusiasts and miniature lovers, this tiny teapot features intricate floral overflows, a beautifully shaped spout and handle, and delicate embroidered polka dots. It is an incredibly rewarding scrap-buster project that makes an unforgettable handmade gift.
Designing Your Miniature Crochet Flower Teapot
Creating miniatures requires a bit of patience, but the results are absolutely magical. This design utilizes basic stitches combined with smart color changes to shape the teapot, base, lid, handle, and spout. Finish it off with simple embroidery for the polka dots and a bouquet of tiny crochet flowers, making this tiny teapot keychain a true work of art.
Sport weight or lace yarn in Light Blue, Pastel Yellow, Light Pink, Orange, and Green
White embroidery floss for the polka dots
1.5 mm or 2.0 mm crochet hook
Polyester fiberfill stuffing
Metal keychain clasp with split ring
Yarn needle and scissors
Abbreviations
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
sl st – slip stitch
dc – double crochet
BLO – Back Loops Only
FLO – Front Loops Only
Instructions
Teapot Body (in Light Blue yarn):
Rnd 1: Start with a magic ring, work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc. (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6. (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6. (36)
Rnd 7-14: sc in each stitch around. (36)
Rnd 15: (4 sc, dec) x 6. (30)
Rnd 16: (3 sc, dec) x 6. (24)
Rnd 17: (2 sc, dec) x 6. (18)
Stuff the body firmly with fiberfill.
Rnd 18: (1 sc, dec) x 6. (12)
Rnd 19: 6 dec. (6)
Fasten off, weave in ends, and close the remaining opening.
Embroidering Polka Dots:
Using white embroidery floss and a sewing needle, sew small straight stitches or French knots evenly spaced across the blue teapot body to form delicate polka dots.
Base Rim (in Yellow yarn):
Join Yellow yarn to the bottom center loops (approx. around Rnd 3-4 of the body).
Working in the front loops of the body rounds, work 18 sc in a circle to create a flat, stabilizing base ring. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Spout (in Yellow yarn):
Rnd 1: 4 sc in magic ring. (4)
Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) x 2. (6)
Rnd 3: sc in each stitch around. (6)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 2. (8)
Rnd 5-6: sc in each stitch around. (8)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff. Sew to the side of the teapot.
Handle (in Yellow yarn):
Ch 12.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each chain across. (11)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Sew in an arch shape to the opposite side of the teapot.
Lid (in Yellow and Blue yarn):
Rnd 1: With Yellow yarn, 6 sc in magic ring. (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc. (12)
Switch to Light Blue yarn.
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6. (18)
Rnd 4: sc in BLO around. (18)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Sew the lid securely to the top of the teapot.
Tiny Flowers (Make 3-4 in pink/orange/yellow):
In a magic ring, work: (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st into ring) x 5. Pull ring tight. Fasten off, leaving a tail for assembly.
Leaves (Make 3-4 in green):
Ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next, hdc in last. Fasten off, leaving a tail.
Assembly:
Arrange the tiny flowers and leaves on top of the teapot, spilling around the edges of the lid. Sew them down securely.
Attach the metal keychain ring securely to the yellow top button of the lid.
