Crochet Amigurumi Owl Keychain: Easy Pattern for Beginners

Looking for a quick and charming crochet project? This delightful Amigurumi Owl Keychain pattern is perfect for adding a touch of handmade cuteness to your keys, bag, or as a thoughtful gift. With its big eyes and tiny form, this little owl is sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face!

Hoot-Hoot! Crochet Your Own Adorable Owl Keychain!

This pattern is designed to be beginner-friendly, using basic stitches and clear instructions. Grab your hook and yarn, and let’s create something truly special!

Pattern Here

Materials Needed:

Worsted weight yarn in brown (for body, head, and ears)
Worsted weight yarn in cream or light beige (for eye whites)
Small amount of orange or dark brown yarn (for beak)
Crochet hook (e.g., 3.0mm or 3.5mm, suitable for your yarn weight)
Safety eyes (10mm or 12mm)
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Yarn needle
Stitch marker (optional, but recommended)
Scissors
Keychain ring

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:

Body (Brown Yarn):

Work in continuous rounds.

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]
R6-10: sc around (5 rounds) [30]
R11: (3 sc, dec) x 6 [24]
R12: (2 sc, dec) x 6 [18]
Start stuffing firmly.
R13: (sc, dec) x 6 [12]
FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Do not close completely yet.

Eye Base (Make 2, Cream/Light Beige Yarn):

R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: (inc) x 6 [12]
FO, leave a tail for sewing.

Beak (Orange/Dark Brown Yarn):

ch 3
sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch.
FO, leave a tail for sewing.

Ears (Make 2, Brown Yarn):

ch 2
sc in 2nd ch from hook.
FO, leave a tail for sewing.

Assembly:

Attach safety eyes to the center of the cream eye bases.
Sew the eye bases onto the front of the owl’s body, slightly above the center.
Sew the beak directly below and between the eyes.
Stuff the owl body fully and close the remaining hole by weaving the tail through the front loops of the remaining 12 stitches and pulling tight.
Sew the small ear pieces on top of the head, slightly above and to the sides of the eyes.
Attach the keychain ring to the top of the owl’s head, securely sewing it through a few stitches.
Weave in all remaining ends.

Congratulations! You’ve just created an adorable little hooting friend. Enjoy your new owl keychain!