Crochet Peregrine Falcon Keychain Pattern: Hook Your Own Raptor

Soar into your next crochet project with this adorable Crochet Peregrine Falcon Keychain! Inspired by the majestic raptor, this amigurumi bird is perfect for adding a touch of nature to your keys, bag, or as a charming gift for bird lovers.

Craft Your Own Fierce Feathered Friend

This pattern is designed for intermediate crocheters, but ambitious beginners can certainly give it a try! We’ll use basic amigurumi techniques to bring this tiny, detailed falcon to life. Gather your yarn and let’s get started on creating your very own miniature bird of prey!

Pattern Here

Materials:

DK or Sport weight yarn in:
Dark Grey (for head, back, wings, tail)
Light Beige/Tan (for belly, face patch)
Bright Yellow (for feet, eye backing, beak tip)
Black embroidery floss (for eye pupils or beak detail if not using safety eyes)
Safety Eyes (approx. 6mm or 8mm, depending on desired finished size)
Crochet hook (e.g., 2.5mm or 3.0mm, suitable for your yarn weight)
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
Scissors
Keychain ring and pliers (optional)

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

Body & Head (Start with Light Beige/Tan 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-R8: sc around (4 rounds) [24]
Change to Dark Grey yarn.
R9-R12: sc around (4 rounds) [24]
R13: (2 sc, dec) x 6 [18]
Insert safety eyes between R10 and R11, about 5-6 stitches apart. Cut two small yellow circles for backing, or embroider yellow area around eyes.
R14: (sc, dec) x 6 [12]
Start stuffing firmly.
R15: (dec) x 6 [6]
FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Close the hole and weave in end.

Wings (Make 2 – Dark Grey Yarn):

Ch 6.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 sts, 3 sc in last ch. Turn and sc along other side of chain: sc in next 4 sts. [11]
R2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 4 sts, inc, sc, inc, sc in next 4 sts. [13]
R3: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st around. [13]
FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Flatten the wing.

Tail (Make 1 – Dark Grey Yarn):

Ch 5.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 sts. [4]
R2: Ch 1, turn. Dec, sc in next 2 sts. [3]
R3: Ch 1, turn. Dec, sc. [2]
FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Flatten.

Feet (Make 2 – Yellow Yarn):

Ch 3, sl st into 2nd ch from hook (toe 1). Ch 3, sl st into same 2nd ch (toe 2). Ch 3, sl st into same 2nd ch (toe 3). Sl st into next ch on main chain (base of foot).
FO, leave a short tail for tying/sewing.

Beak (Yellow and Dark Grey Yarn):

With Yellow yarn, ch 3.
Sl st into 2nd ch from hook, sc in last ch. [2]
Change to Dark Grey yarn.
Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st. [2]
FO, leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly:

Wings: Sew the flat edge of each wing to the sides of the body, just below the grey-beige color change, slightly angled upwards.
Tail: Sew the flat end of the tail to the back bottom of the body.
Feet: Using the tail, sew each foot to the very bottom center of the body. You can tie the tails together underneath for extra security.
Beak: Fold the beak piece in half lengthwise (yellow tip forward). Sew it onto the face between the eyes, just above where the beige meets the dark grey.
Facial Details: (Optional) With black embroidery floss, add small lines for nostrils or a subtle outline around the yellow eye patches if desired.
Keychain: Attach a keychain ring through a stitch at the top of the head.

Your mini Peregrine Falcon is now ready to take flight on your keys!