Crochet bird keychain pattern is a delightful project perfect for crafters of all levels. This adorable keychain features a charming bird with pastel colors, making it an ideal accessory for your keys, bags, or as a thoughtful handmade gift.
Creating this crochet bird keychain pattern involves basic amigurumi techniques and a few embellishments. The bird is worked in rounds, with separate pieces for the wings, beak, and feet, which are then sewn onto the main body. The addition of safety eyes and blush accents adds to the cuteness of this little bird.
Materials Needed:
- Light blue yarn (main color)
- Pink yarn (for belly and cheeks)
- White yarn (for belly)
- Brown yarn (for beak and feet)
- Black safety eyes (6mm)
- Crochet hook (size 3mm)
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Keychain ring with clasp
- Fiberfill stuffing
Stitches Used:
- Chain (ch)
- Slip stitch (sl st)
- Single crochet (sc)
- Increase (inc)
- Decrease (dec)
- Magic ring (mr)
Instructions:
Body:
- With light blue yarn and 3mm hook, start with a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc in the magic ring. (6 sc)
- Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc, repeat around. (18 sc)
- Round 4: 2 sc, inc, repeat around. (24 sc)
- Round 5-10: sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
- Round 11: 2 sc, dec, repeat around. (18 sc)
- Insert safety eyes between Rounds 7 and 8, about 5 stitches apart.
- Round 12: 1 sc, dec, repeat around. (12 sc)
- Stuff the body firmly with fiberfill.
- Round 13: dec around. (6 sc)
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Belly:
- With white yarn and 3mm hook, start with a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc in the magic ring. (6 sc)
- Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc, repeat around. (18 sc)
- Switch to pink yarn.
- Round 4: 2 sc, inc, repeat around. (24 sc)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Sew the belly onto the front of the body.
Wings (Make 2):
- With light blue yarn and 3mm hook, ch 6.
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (5 sc)
- Row 2-4: ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across. (5 sc)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Sew the wings onto each side of the body.
Beak:
- With brown yarn and 3mm hook, ch 2.
- Round 1: 4 sc in the second ch from hook. (4 sc)
- Round 2: sc in each sc around. (4 sc)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Sew the beak between the eyes.
Cheeks (Make 2):
- With pink yarn and 3mm hook, start with a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc in the magic ring. (6 sc)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Sew the cheeks below the eyes.
Feet (Make 2):
- With brown yarn and 3mm hook, ch 5.
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (4 sc)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Sew the feet to the bottom of the body.
Assembly:
- Attach the keychain ring with clasp to the top of the bird.
- Weave in all ends.
This crochet bird keychain pattern is a charming and fun project that makes for a lovely accessory or a heartfelt gift. Enjoy crafting this adorable little bird!
