Craft Your Own Megara: Amigurumi Keychain Pattern

Are you a fan of strong, independent heroines with a witty sense of humor? Then you’ll love creating your very own Crochet Megara Keychain! This adorable amigurumi pattern is inspired by Disney’s spirited character from Hercules, perfect for adding a touch of sass to your keys or bag.

Craft Your Own Megara: Amigurumi Keychain Charm

This detailed guide will walk you through each step to bring Meg to life in miniature form. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or looking for a fun new project, get ready to hook your heroine and carry her with you wherever you go!

Pattern Here

Materials You’ll Need:

DK or Worsted weight yarn in: Skin tone (e.g., beige), Dark Red/Maroon (for hair), Light Purple (for dress), Darker Purple (for sash), Hot Pink (for headband).
2.0mm or 2.5mm crochet hook (or size appropriate for your yarn to achieve tight stitches)
6mm safety eyes
Black embroidery floss for mouth and eyebrows
Small gold beads or yellow embroidery floss for dress accents
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Yarn needle
Stitch markers
Scissors
Keychain ring with chain

Abbreviations:

MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
sl st: slip stitch
FO: Fasten off
st(s): stitch(es)
(…) x N: Repeat instructions in parentheses N times
[N]: Total number of stitches in the round

Pattern Instructions:

Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated.

Head (Skin Tone Yarn):

R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: (inc) x 6 [12]
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 [18]
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]
R5-9: sc around (5 rounds) [24]
Insert safety eyes between R7 and R8, about 5 stitches apart. Embroider eyebrows and mouth now.
R10: (2 sc, dec) x 6 [18]
Start stuffing firmly.
R11: (sc, dec) x 6 [12]
R12: (dec) x 6 [6]
FO, leave long tail for sewing. Close the hole.

Body & Dress (Start with Light Purple Yarn):

R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: (inc) x 6 [12]
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 [18]
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]
R5-7: sc around [24]
R8: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30]
R9-14: sc around [30]
FO, leave long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly.

Arms (Skin Tone Yarn – Make 2):

R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2-7: sc around [6]
FO, leave long tail for sewing. Do not stuff.

Hair (Dark Red/Maroon Yarn):

Create a flat circle base for the top of the head (e.g., 6 sc in MR, then inc rounds to fit the top of your doll’s head).
From the edge of the circle, create strands of hair using chains and slip stitches back down the chain to form curls. Vary length for natural look.
For the ponytail, create a small ball shape (e.g., 6sc in MR, inc x6, sc around a few times, dec x6), then attach several long chains for the ponytail curls. Secure with hot pink yarn wrap for the headband.

Assembly and Details:

Sew the head to the body.
Sew the arms to the sides of the body.
Attach the hairpiece securely to the head, positioning the ponytail as desired.
With darker purple yarn, crochet a long chain (approx. 20-25 ch) and sew it around the waist of the dress to form Meg’s sash.
Attach small gold beads or embroider small yellow circles onto the shoulders and front of the dress for her golden accents.
Attach the keychain ring to the top of Megara’s head or ponytail base.

And there you have it! Your very own sassy Megara keychain, ready to accompany you on all your adventures. Don’t forget to share your finished creation!