Cute Mini Crochet Popcorn Machine Keychain Pattern

Bring the magic of the carnival right to your keys with this adorable Mini Crochet Popcorn Machine Keychain! This vintage-style popcorn cart amigurumi pattern is perfect for intermediate crocheters looking for a fun, detailed project. With its bright colors and retro details, this miniature popcorn maker makes a delightful gift or unique accessory for your backpack.

Why You’ll Love Crafting This Miniature Carnival Keepsake

This crochet project is a wonderful way to practice structural amigurumi techniques, such as using plastic canvas inserts to keep perfect right angles. Adding the tiny textured popcorn stitches and embroidered lettering allows you to showcase your detailed embroidery and stitching skills, resulting in a show-stopping keychain that looks incredibly professional.

Crochet Pattern: Cute Mini Crochet Popcorn Machine Keychain Pattern

Materials

Sport weight yarn in Red, White, Yellow, and Black
Embroidery floss in Beige
2.0 mm crochet hook
Polyester fiberfill stuffing
Plastic canvas sheet (for structure)
Two gold brad pins (for wheel hubs)
Keychain ring
Yarn needle and scissors

Abbreviations

MR – Magic Ring
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
sl st – slip stitch
BLO – back loop only
FLO – front loop only
pop – popcorn stitch (4 dc in same st)

Instructions

Red Cabinet Base:

Using red yarn, chain 11.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn (10 sts).

Row 2-8: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn (10 sts).

Now, work in rounds around the rectangle to build the sides of the cabinet.

Rnd 9: Ch 1, working in BLO, sc around all four sides of the rectangle (36 sts).

Rnd 10-18: Sc in each st around (36 sts). Sl st to first st and fasten off. Cut a small rectangular piece of plastic canvas to fit inside the bottom and walls to help maintain the sharp box shape.

Cabinet Legs (Make 2):

Using red yarn, start with a MR.

Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR.

Rnd 2-4: Sc around (5 sts). Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew onto the bottom of the cabinet base (opposite side of the wheels).

Glass Chamber Pillars (White):

Using white yarn, join with a slip stitch to one of the front corners of the red cabinet base.

Pillar 1: Ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 5 chs. Sl st back into the base. Repeat for all four corners to create the upright pillars.

Crochet Popcorn Filling:

Using yellow and cream yarn, create a small ball of popcorn to place inside the glass chamber.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR.

Rnd 2: [Sc, pop stitch in next st] repeat around. Stuff lightly and sew to the top of the red cabinet, inside the white pillars.

Roof (Red & Canopy):

Using red yarn, chain 11.

Row 1-8: Repeat the base instructions to create a matching top rectangle.

Rnd 9: Working around the outer edge, work sc around all four sides (36 sts).

Rnd 10: Working in BLO, sc in each st around.

Change to white and red yarn to make the striped canopy. Alternate [3 sc in Red, 3 sc in White] around, working 3-dc shells in the FLO to create the scalloped canopy edge.

Black Wheels (Make 2):

Using black yarn, start with a MR.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR.

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12 sts).

Rnd 3: [Sc, inc] around (18 sts). Fasten off. Attach to the bottom sides of the red cabinet using gold brads or rivets for a realistic look.

Assembly and Details:

Embroider the word ‘POPCORN’ using beige embroidery thread on the front red panel of the cabinet. Sew the canopy and roof to the top of the four white pillars. Finally, attach the keychain ring firmly to the top loop of the red roof.