This adorable crochet scarecrow keychain is a delightful celebration of fall and handmade charm. Crafted with earthy tones of brown and beige yarn, the design includes traditional scarecrow features such as straw-like yarn fringes, stitched smile, and a patched outfit that adds a rustic touch. Its expressive eyes and pointed hat with a tiny yellow accent give it a playful character perfect for seasonal décor, gift-giving, or accessorizing your bag with autumnal vibes. Small, sturdy, and full of personality, this piece captures the essence of handmade Halloween and harvest joy.
Whether you’re decorating for Halloween, looking for a Thanksgiving favor, or searching for a cozy gift for a friend who loves all things autumn, this scarecrow keychain fits the bill. It’s light enough to be used as a bag charm, and detailed enough to impress any crochet enthusiast. The added loops of yarn on the sleeves and base resemble hay sticking out, giving the piece a realistic and textured finish. A charming balance of spooky and sweet, this miniature character is a creative homage to the harvest season.
Finished Size: Approx. 10–12 cm tall (4.0–4.7 in) Skill Level: Intermediate Crochet Terms: US Terminology Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B) Yarns Used:
Beige (skin tone) – fingering or sport weight cotton
Dark brown – for body, legs, arms
Light yellow – for straw details
Orange – for nose and patch
Yellow – for flower
Black – for smile and eyes (or safety eyes 6mm)
MATERIALS
2.25 mm crochet hook
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
Safety eyes (6 mm)
Polyfill stuffing
Small metal keyring
Scissors
Fabric glue (optional)
ABBREVIATIONS
MR: Magic Ring
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in same st)
dec: decrease (sc 2 sts together)
sl st: slip stitch
ch: chain
BLO: back loop only
FLO: front loop only
FO: fasten off
HEAD (Beige)
MR, 6 sc [6]
inc x6 [12]
(sc, inc) x6 [18]
(2 sc, inc) x6 [24] 5–9. sc in each st [24]
(2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
(sc, dec) x6 [12] Insert safety eyes between rows 6–7, about 6 stitches apart. Stuff.
dec x6 [6] FO and close.
BODY (Dark Brown)
MR, 6 sc [6]
inc x6 [12]
(sc, inc) x6 [18]
(2 sc, inc) x6 [24] 5–9. sc in each st [24]
(2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
sc in each st [18]
(sc, dec) x6 [12]
sc in each st [12] FO. Stuff lightly.
LEGS (Make 2 — Dark Brown)
MR, 6 sc [6]
(sc, inc) x3 [9] 3–6. sc in each st [9] FO, stuff lightly. Sew to bottom of body.
ARMS (Make 2 — Dark Brown)
MR, 6 sc [6] 2–5. sc in each st [6] FO. Stuff lightly and sew to sides of the body.
STRAW ACCENTS (Light Yellow)
Cut 6–8 small strands (~4–5 cm).
Fold and sew/glue into ends of arms and bottom of shirt.
Use 6 more to attach under head (neck straw).
HAT (Dark Brown)
MR, 6 sc [6]
inc x6 [12]
(sc, inc) x6 [18]
(2 sc, inc) x6 [24] 5–6. sc in each st [24]
BLO – (3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
sc in each st [30] FO and sew to head.
Optional: Embroider yellow flower and small patch with orange.
FACE DETAILS
Embroider nose (orange triangle)
Sew mouth using black thread (wide curve)
Add patch on side of body with orange yarn
Glue keyring at top of hat or sew on small loop
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