Crochet Mini Dinosaur Keychain Pattern: Adorable Amigurumi Dino

Create your own pocket-sized companion with this free crochet mini dinosaur keychain pattern! This adorable little dino is incredibly quick to make and is perfect for using up leftover sage green and cream yarn. Whether you are looking for a fun weekend project or craft fair bestsellers, this sweet amigurumi keychain is sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face.

Why Crochet Keychain Dinosaurs are the Ultimate Quick Gift

These tiny amigurumi dinosaurs are fantastic stash busters that require very little yarn and time. Because they work up in under an hour, they make wonderful, heartfelt gifts for friends, kids, or teachers. Plus, adding a simple keychain clasp transforms a cute stuffed toy into a highly functional accessory that adds personality to any backpack, purse, or set of keys.

Crochet Pattern: Crochet Mini Dinosaur Keychain Pattern: Adorable Amigurumi Dino

Materials

Sport weight yarn in Sage Green and Cream/Off-White
2.25 mm (Size B-1) crochet hook
5mm black safety eyes
Fiberfill stuffing
Keychain ring with clasp
Tapestry needle and scissors

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
ch: Chain
sc: Single Crochet
inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: Decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st: Slip Stitch
st(s): Stitch(es)
F/O: Fasten Off

Instructions

Head (in Sage Green):

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)

R2: 6 inc (12)

R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

R5-R7: 24 sc (24)

R8: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

R9-R11: 30 sc (30)

Insert safety eyes between R8 and R9, leaving about 6 stitches between them. Embroider a small white curve on the outer edge of each eye using cream yarn.

R12: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

R13: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

R14: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

Stuff the head firmly.

R15: 6 dec (6)

F/O and weave in ends.

Body (in Sage Green):

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)

R2: 6 inc (12)

R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

R5-R9: 24 sc (24)

R10: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

R11: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

Stuff firmly and F/O, leaving a long tail for sewing to the head.

Legs (make 2, in Sage Green):

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)

R2: (2 sc, inc) x2 (8)

R3: 8 sc (8)

F/O, leaving a tail for sewing.

Arms (make 2, in Sage Green):

R1: 5 sc in MR (5)

R2-R3: 5 sc (5)

F/O, leaving a tail for sewing.

Tail (in Sage Green):

R1: 4 sc in MR (4)

R2: (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)

R3: (2 sc, inc) x2 (8)

R4: (3 sc, inc) x2 (10)

R5: 10 sc (10)

F/O, leaving a tail for sewing.

Spikes (in Cream):

To make the spikes, join Cream yarn at the top of the head. We will crochet directly down the center of the head, back, and tail. Sl st in the first space, *ch 2, dc in the same space, ch 2, sl st in the next space* repeat this sequence down the spine to create 5-6 spikes along the back.

Assembly:

Sew the head onto the body securely.
Sew the legs to the bottom of the body so the dinosaur can sit or stand stably.
Sew the arms to the sides of the body just below the neck.
Sew the tail to the back lower half of the body.
Embroider small decorative French knots (spots) on the sides of the dinosaur’s body and tail using Cream yarn.
Securely attach the keychain ring to the top center of the head.

Crochet Mini Dinosaur Keychain Pattern: Adorable Amigurumi Dino

Why Crochet Keychain Dinosaurs are the Ultimate Quick Gift

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