The amigurumi barber keychain features classic barber tools and a bearded, friendly character — the ideal gift for your favorite hairstylist or barbershop owner.
Fun and Stylish Amigurumi Barber Keychain
Crocheted with precision, the amigurumi barber keychain includes a miniature barber pole and scissors, making it both adorable and instantly recognizable.
Amigurumi Barber Keychain
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Size: Approximately 11–13 cm (4.5–5 inches)
Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B)
Yarn: DK (light worsted) cotton or acrylic
Colors Needed: Skin tone, white, black, gray, brown (for hair/beard), red or blue for details
Other Materials: 6 mm safety eyes, stuffing, stitch marker, yarn needle, keyring, small scissors prop (optional)
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic ring
- SC – Single crochet
- INC – Increase (2 SC in same stitch)
- DEC – Decrease (SC 2 together)
- BLO – Back loop only
- FLO – Front loop only
- CH – Chain
- SL ST – Slip stitch
- (…) xN – Repeat instructions in parentheses N times
Head (Skin Tone)
- MR, 6 SC
- INC x6 (12)
- (SC, INC) x6 (18)
- (2 SC, INC) x6 (24)
- (3 SC, INC) x6 (30)
6–12. SC around (30) - (3 SC, DEC) x6 (24)
- (2 SC, DEC) x6 (18)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 8 and 9, spaced 6 stitches apart. Stuff firmly. - (SC, DEC) x6 (12)
- DEC x6 (6)
Fasten off and close the hole. Weave in tail.
Hair and Beard (Brown)
Hair Cap:
- MR, 6 SC
- INC x6 (12)
- (SC, INC) x6 (18)
- (2 SC, INC) x6 (24)
- (3 SC, INC) x6 (30)
- SC around
Fasten off and sew to top of head.
Beard and Mustache:
Use brown yarn.
- Embroider beard across the cheeks and chin with surface slip stitches.
- Mustache: CH 5, SL ST in each, fasten off and sew under nose.
Optional: Use short strands of brown yarn to create texture along the jawline and chin.
Body (White Shirt + Apron)
- MR, 6 SC in black
- INC x6 (12)
- (SC, INC) x6 (18)
- (2 SC, INC) x6 (24)
- Switch to white: SC around (24)
6–7. SC around - (2 SC, DEC) x6 (18)
- SC around
- (SC, DEC) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly. - SC around (12)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing the head.
Apron (Gray or Black):
CH 5, SC 5 rows. SL ST a strap across the chest and around the neck. Sew to front of body.
Arms (Make 2 – Skin + White)
Start with skin tone:
- MR, 6 SC
2–3. SC around
Change to white:
4–6. SC around
Flatten and close with 3 SC. Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing.
Legs (Black Pants and Shoes – Make 2)
- MR, 6 SC in black
2–5. SC around
Fasten off first leg. Do not cut yarn on second.
Join both legs with a CH 2, then:
6–8. SC around all stitches
Stuff lightly. Fasten off and sew to bottom of body.
Scissors Accessory (Optional – Gray or Felt)
Simple Crochet Version:
CH 5, SC across. Roll and sew into a handle.
Make 2, criss-cross and sew onto hand or apron.
Felt Version:
Cut tiny gray felt scissors and glue or sew in place.
Assembly
- Sew head onto body.
- Sew arms to sides of the body near the neck.
- Sew legs underneath body.
- Attach apron to front.
- Add beard and mustache details.
- Optionally sew scissors to hand or apron.
- Attach keyring to the top of the head or back of hair.