Craft your own miniature vintage vibes with this adorable crochet gumball machine keychain. This fun project combines simple stitches with a clear plastic globe and colorful beads for a realistic, nostalgic look.
Why This Miniature Crochet Project is a Must-Make
This quick stash-buster is perfect for intermediate crocheters. It makes an eye-catching accessory for keys or backpacks and serves as a unique handmade gift that brings retro charm to your daily life.
Crochet Pattern: Mini Crochet Gumball Machine Keychain Free Pattern
Materials
Fingering weight yarn in Red, White, Yellow, and Black
2.0 mm crochet hook
Clear plastic craft globe (30mm diameter)
Tiny colorful wooden beads
Fiberfill stuffing
Keychain ring
Craft glue and tapestry needle
Abbreviations
MR – Magic Ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
BLO – back loop only
st – stitch
sl st – slip stitch
Instructions
Base (in Red Yarn):
Rnd 1: Begin with 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: [inc] in each st around (12)
Rnd 3: [1 sc, inc] x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: Working in BLO, sc in each st around (24)
Rnd 6-10: sc in each st around (24)
Rnd 11: [2 sc, dec] x 6 (18)
Stuff the base firmly with fiberfill.
Switch to White Yarn.
Rnd 12: sc in each st around (18)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for assembly.
Top Cap (in Red Yarn):
Rnd 1: Begin with 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: [inc] in each st around (12)
Rnd 3: [1 sc, inc] x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: sc in each st around (24)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finial (in Yellow Yarn):
Rnd 1: Begin with 5 sc in MR (5)
Rnd 2: sc in each st around (5)
Fasten off, leaving a tail to sew to the center of the Red Cap.
Assembly:
Fill the clear plastic craft globe with small colorful beads.
Glue the red cap securely to the top of the globe, and the white rim of the base to the bottom of the globe.
Using black yarn, embroider a small square for the dispenser door and a horizontal line for the coin slot on the front of the red base.
Attach the keychain ring securely to the yellow finial at the top.
