Adventure Awaits: Handcrafted Indiana Jones Crochet Keychain

Here is a detailed crochet pattern to replicate the Adventurer Amigurumi Keychain. — **Crochet Pattern: Adventurer Amigurumi Keychain** This pattern will guide you through creating a charming amigurumi character, perfect for a keychain, inspired by a classic adventurer. **Skill Level:** Intermediate **Finished Size:** Approximately 4-5 inches tall (excluding keychain hardware) **Materials:** * **Yarn:** Sport weight or DK weight yarn in the following colors: * **A:** Light Beige/Cream (Skin Tone) – Approx. 20g * **B:** Light Blue/Grey (Shirt) – Approx. 5g * **C:** Medium Brown (Pants, Hat, Vest, Satchel) – Approx. 25g * **D:** Dark Brown (Boots, Hatband, Belt, Whip, Satchel Strap) – Approx. 15g * **E:** Black embroidery floss (for mouth) – Small amount * **F:** Grey/White embroidery floss (for belt buckle) – Small amount * **Crochet Hook:** 2.0-2.5mm (or size suitable for your yarn to achieve tight stitches, preventing stuffing from showing) * **Safety Eyes:** 6mm black * **Polyester Fiberfill** for stuffing * **Tapestry Needle** (for weaving in ends and embroidery) * **Stitch Markers** * **Scissors** * **Keychain Hardware:** 1 split ring and chain **Abbreviations:** * MR: Magic Ring * ch: chain * sc: single crochet * inc: increase (2 sc in the next stitch) * dec: decrease (single crochet 2 together) * sl st: slip stitch * BLO: back loop only * FO: Fasten off * st(s): stitch(es) * (…) x N: Repeat instructions in parentheses N times * [N]: Total number of stitches at the end of the round/row * CC: Change Color — **Pattern Instructions:** **Head & Body (worked in one piece)** **Head (Color A)** R1: 6 sc in MR [6] R2: (inc) x 6 [12] R3: (sc, inc) x 6 [18] R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24] R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30] R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 [36] R7-R13: sc in each st around (7 rounds) [36] *Insert 6mm safety eyes between R10 and R11, about 6-7 stitches apart. Using Black embroidery floss (Color E), embroider a small “V” shaped smile below the eyes.* R14: (4 sc, dec) x 6 [30] R15: (3 sc, dec) x 6 [24] R16: (2 sc, dec) x 6 [18] *Start stuffing the head firmly and continue to stuff as you go.* R17: (sc, dec) x 6 [12] R18: sc in each st around [12] (This forms the neck) **Body – Upper Torso (Vest & Shirt Illusion)** R19: CC to **Color C** (Medium Brown), sc in each st around [12] R20: (sc, inc) x 6 [18] R21: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24] R22: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30] R23-R24: sc in each st around (2 rounds) [30] *Now, we will create the illusion of the open shirt and vest using color changes.* R25: 12 sc in Color C, CC to **Color B** (Light Blue/Grey), 6 sc in Color B, CC to **Color C**, 12 sc in Color C [30] R26: 12 sc in Color C, CC to **Color B**, 6 sc in Color B, CC to **Color C**, 12 sc in Color C [30] R27: 12 sc in Color C, CC to **Color B**, 6 sc in Color B, CC to **Color C**, 12 sc in Color C [30] *After R27, using Color D or C yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider a small “X” detail on the light blue shirt part to mimic lacings/detail, if desired.* R28: With **Color C**, sc in each st around [30] (This round covers the ‘shirt’ as we transition to the lower body/pants.) **Body – Pants (Color C)** R29: (3 sc, dec) x 6 [24] R30: sc in each st around [24] *Divide for legs (we will work one leg, then the other):* R31: sc in next 12 sts, skip remaining 12 sts [12] (This forms the first leg opening. Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of this round and work in continuous rounds for the leg.) **Leg 1 (Color C, then Color D for boot)** R32-R36: sc in each st around (5 rounds) [12] R37: CC to **Color D** (Dark Brown), sc in each st around [12] R38: sc in each st around [12] R39: (dec) x 6 [6] FO, leaving a long tail. Close the opening by weaving the tail through the front loops of the remaining 6 stitches and pulling tight. Weave in end. **Leg 2 (Color C, then Color D for boot)** *Join Color C yarn in the 13th skipped stitch of R31 (the first unworked stitch). Make sure the legs are aligned correctly on the body.* R31 (cont.): sc in each of the 12 skipped sts [12] R32-R36: sc in each st around (5 rounds) [12] R37: CC to **Color D**, sc in each st around [12] R38: sc in each st around [12] R39: (dec) x 6 [6] FO, leaving a long tail. Close the opening. Weave in end. — **Arms (Make 2)** **Arm (Start with Color A)** R1: 5 sc in MR [5] R2: (inc) x 5 [10] R3-R5: sc in each st around (3 rounds) [10] R6: (dec, 3 sc) x 2 [8] R7: sc in each st around [8] *Lightly stuff the hand part only.* R8: CC to **Color C** (Medium Brown), sc in each st around [8] R9-R11: sc in each st around (3 rounds) [8] FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff the rest of the arm, leave it flat. Flatten the opening and sew the arms to the sides of the body at approximately R22-R23 (where the torso starts to widen). — **Hat (Color C and D)** **Hat Brim (Color C)** R1: 6 sc in MR [6] R2: (inc) x 6 [12] R3: (sc, inc) x 6 [18] R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24] R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30] R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 [36] R7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 [42] R8: sc in BLO in each st around [42] (This creates a ridge for the crown) **Hat Crown (Continue with Color C)** R9: (5 sc, dec) x 6 [36] R10-R12: sc in each st around (3 rounds) [36] R13: (4 sc, dec) x 6 [30] R14: sc in each st around [30] **Hatband (Color D)** R15: CC to **Color D**, sc in each st around [30] R16: sc in each st around [30] FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Place the hat on the character’s head, positioning it slightly tilted as desired, and sew it securely in place. — **Accessories** **Belt** * Using **Color D**, ch 28. Sl st into the first ch to form a ring, or simply sew the ends together after placing it on the body. * Sew the belt around the character’s waist at approximately R28-R29 (just above the pants). * Using **Color F** (Grey/White) embroidery floss, embroider a small square buckle onto the front center of the belt. **Shoulder Strap & Satchel** **Strap (Color D)** * Ch 35. Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. [34 sc] * FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. **Satchel (Color C)** R1: Ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc, (sc 3 in last ch). Continue on the other side of the chain: 3 sc, inc in last st. [12] R2: Sc in each st around [12] R3: (Optional flap) Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 6 sts. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. *If you made a flap, fold it over the top of the satchel. Sew the satchel to the right side of the body, just above the belt. Attach one end of the strap to the top corner of the satchel and the other end to the left shoulder, creating a diagonal band across the chest as shown in the image.* **Whip (Color D)** * Ch 25. Sl st in the 2nd ch from hook, then sc in each remaining ch across. [24 sts] * Shape the whip into a coil as seen in the picture. Use your tapestry needle and a small piece of Color D yarn to secure the coils in place by making a few stitches through them. * Sew the handle end of the whip to the character’s left hand. — **Finishing:** 1. Weave in all remaining loose ends securely. 2. Attach the keychain hardware (split ring and chain) to the top center of the hat, ensuring it’s securely fastened through a few stitches for durability. 3. Double-check that all parts are securely sewn and the character is firmly stuffed. Your Adventurer Amigurumi Keychain is now complete!