Crochet Courage the Cowardly Dog – Free Pattern

05/22/2025

This handcrafted crochet Courage the Cowardly Dog keychain perfectly captures the lovable and nervous pink pup from the cult classic cartoon. With his wide, expressive eyes, floppy ears, and iconic snout, this amigurumi version is full of personality and nostalgia.

Crochet Courage the Cowardly Dog – A Mini Hero in Yarn

Despite his constant fear, Courage is always ready to protect those he loves and now, he can guard your keys too. This small but expressive crochet figure is made with soft yarn and careful stitching to recreate his cartoon look with incredible charm and detail.

Pattern Here

Introduction
This keychain crochet Courage the Cowardly Dog is a charming amigurumi project featuring the iconic pink dog from the animated series. With his expressive eyes, brown ears, and black nose, this mini keychain is a perfect accessory for fans and a delightful crochet challenge.

Materials Needed

Worsted weight yarn in pink, brown, black, and white
Crochet hook (size G/4mm recommended)
Yarn needle
Stitch markers
Scissors
Fiberfill (for stuffing)
Black safety eyes (6mm) or black yarn for embroidery
Keyring with chain (approximately 1 inch diameter)

Abbreviations

ch = chain
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
rnd = round
inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
dec = decrease (sc 2 sts together)

Instructions

Crocheting the Body

Using pink yarn, make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: 6 sc into the ring, pull tight, join with sl st. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, inc in each st around, join. (12 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, inc, sc in next st, repeat from * to * around, join. (18 sts)
Rnd 4-7: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join. (18 sts)
Rnd 8: Ch 1, dec, sc in next st, repeat from * to * around, join. (12 sts)
Start stuffing with fiberfill.
Rnd 9: Ch 1, dec around, join. (6 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Crocheting the Head

Using pink yarn, make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: 6 sc into the ring, join. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, inc in each st around, join. (12 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, inc, sc in next st, repeat around, join. (18 sts)
Rnd 4-5: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join. (18 sts)
Attach safety eyes between Rnd 3 and 4, 4 sts apart, with a slightly worried expression.
Using black yarn, embroider the nose and mouth details.
Rnd 6: Ch 1, dec, sc in next st, repeat around, join. (12 sts)
Stuff with fiberfill.
Rnd 7: Ch 1, dec around, join. (6 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing to the body.

Crocheting the Ears (Make 2)

Using brown yarn, ch 5.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, turn. (4 sts)
Row 2-3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (4 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing to the head.

Crocheting the Arms (Make 2)

Using pink yarn, make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: 6 sc into the ring, join. (6 sts)
Rnd 2-3: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join. (6 sts)
Stuff lightly.
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Crocheting the Legs (Make 2)

Using pink yarn, make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: 6 sc into the ring, join. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, inc in each st around, join. (12 sts)
Rкd 3-4: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join. (12 sts)
Rnd 5: Ch 1, dec, sc in next 2 sts, repeat around, join. (9 sts)
Stuff lightly.
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Assembly

Sew the head to the body, aligning the face with the front.
Attach the ears to the top of the head, slightly angled outward.
Sew the arms to the sides of the body, just below the head.
Attach the legs to the bottom of the body, positioning them for a standing pose.
Attach the keyring chain to the top of the head, securing it with a few stitches.
Weave in all loose ends.

Tips

Use a smaller hook for tighter stitches to maintain the mini size and prevent stuffing from showing.
Adjust the eye embroidery to enhance the worried expression for authenticity.