Score a goal with this adorable Amigurumi Soccer Player Keychain! Perfect for sports fans, this detailed crochet pattern allows you to create a miniature athlete complete with a blue jersey, shorts, and iconic number 10. It’s a fantastic gift for a soccer enthusiast or a charming addition to your own keyring or bag. Get ready to crochet your way to victory!
Craft Your Own Champion: The Joy of Amigurumi Soccer Keychains
There’s immense satisfaction in crafting a personalized item, especially one that celebrates a passion like soccer. This crochet soccer player isn’t just a keychain; it’s a tiny tribute to the spirit of the game, a handmade token of fandom. Enjoy the process of bringing this little champion to life, stitch by stitch, and delight in the finished piece’s unique charm and character.
Crochet Pattern: Score Big with This Amigurumi Soccer Player Keychain Crochet Pattern
Materials
Light Brown/Tan yarn (for skin)
Black yarn (for hair, shoes, eyes, eyebrows)
Royal Blue yarn (for jersey, shorts, and one flag stripe)
White yarn (for numbers, details, and flag stripe)
Red yarn (for flag stripe)
2.5mm crochet hook (or size suitable for yarn weight)
6mm safety eyes
Fiberfill for stuffing
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Keychain ring and swivel clasp
Abbreviations
MR: Magic Ring
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st: slip stitch
ch: chain
FO: Fasten Off
R: Round
Instructions
Head (Light Brown/Tan yarn):
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (36)
R7-R13: 36 sc (7 rounds)
Insert safety eyes between R10 and R11, about 6-7 stitches apart.
R14: (4 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (30)
R15: (3 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (24)
Stuff firmly.
R16: (2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (18)
R17: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (12)
R18: 6 dec (6)
FO, weave in tail to close hole.
Hair (Black yarn):
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (36)
Sl st to join, FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Place on top of head, aligning the increases. Sew around the edges, positioning the ‘bangs’ part slightly forward.
Body (Royal Blue yarn):
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24)
R5-R9: 24 sc (5 rounds)
Change to Light Brown yarn for neck.
R10: 24 sc (1 round)
Stuff firmly.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew body to the bottom of the head.
Arms (Make 2 – Light Brown, then Royal Blue):
Start with Light Brown yarn.
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2-R4: 6 sc (3 rounds)
Change to Royal Blue yarn.
R5-R7: 6 sc (3 rounds)
Lightly stuff the hand part. Press flat and sc 3 through both sides to close opening.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew arms to the sides of the body on R8 or R9.
Legs & Shorts (Make 2 legs, then join for shorts):
Each Leg:
Start with Black yarn.
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 3 (9)
R3: 9 sc (back loops only for a slight ridge for the shoe) (9)
R4: 9 sc (both loops)
Change to Light Brown yarn.
R5-R7: 9 sc (3 rounds)
Change to Royal Blue yarn.
R8-R11: 9 sc (4 rounds)
FO for first leg. For the second leg, DO NOT FO.
Joining Legs to form Shorts (continue with Royal Blue yarn):
Join the second leg to the first leg with a sc in any stitch of the first leg. (This creates a bridge.)
R12: Sc around both legs (18 sc) – 9 sc on first leg, 9 sc on second leg.
R13-R17: 18 sc (5 rounds)
Stuff legs and shorts firmly.
R18: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (12)
R19: 6 dec (6)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew the shorts/legs assembly to the bottom of the body.
Ears (Make 2 – Light Brown yarn):
R1: 4 sc in MR (4)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Flatten slightly and sew to the sides of the head between R8 and R10.
Details and Assembly:
Using black yarn, embroider small eyebrows above the safety eyes.
Using black yarn, embroider a small ‘v’ or straight line for the mouth.
Using white yarn, embroider the number ’10’ on the back of the royal blue jersey part of the body.
Using white yarn, embroider the number ’10’ on one of the royal blue shorts legs.
For the French flag detail on the shoulder/sleeve: Using Royal Blue, White, and Red yarn, embroider three small vertical stripes on one arm’s sleeve.
Attach the keychain ring and swivel clasp to the top of the head.
