Crochet Pikachu Keychain Pattern: Craft Your Own Pokémon Pal!

Catch ’em all… with your crochet hook! If you’re a Pokémon fan, you’ll love making this adorable Pikachu keychain. It’s the perfect project for adding a touch of fandom to your keys, bag, or even gifting to a fellow trainer!

Crafting Your Very Own Electric Pal

This detailed pattern will guide you through creating your own miniature Pikachu, complete with its iconic ears and rosy cheeks. It’s a quick and satisfying project that even beginners can enjoy! Get ready to electrify your crafting!

Pattern Here

Materials:

Yellow yarn (Worsted weight for body, ears, arms)
Black yarn (Worsted weight for ear tips, or embroidery floss for eyes/mouth)
Red yarn (Small amount for cheeks)
Safety eyes (6mm or 8mm, optional – use black embroidery floss if preferred)
Crochet hook (e.g., 3.0mm or 3.5mm, suitable for your yarn weight)
Stuffing (polyester fiberfill)
Yarn needle
Stitch marker (optional)
Scissors
Keychain ring and small pliers (for attaching)

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 (Yellow 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]
R5-8: sc around (4 rounds) [24]
R9: (2 sc, dec) x 6 [18]
R10: (sc, dec) x 6 [12] Start stuffing firmly.
R11: (dec) x 6 [6]
FO, leave a tail to close the hole. Weave tail through remaining 6 stitches and pull tight.

Ears (Make 2):

Start with black yarn.
R1: 4 sc in MR [4]
R2: sc around [4]
Switch to yellow yarn.
R3: (sc, inc) x 2 [6]
R4-6: sc around (3 rounds) [6]
FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Flatten the ear and do not stuff.

Cheeks (Make 2 – Red Yarn):

R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
FO, leave a tail for sewing.

Arms (Make 2 – Yellow Yarn):

R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2-3: sc around (2 rounds) [6]
FO, leave a tail for sewing. Lightly stuff or flatten.

Assembly:

Sew the ears to the top of the body, slightly to the sides.
Sew the arms to the sides of the body.
If using safety eyes, insert them between R6 and R7 of the body, approximately 5-6 stitches apart. Secure backs. If embroidering, stitch two small circles for eyes with black floss.
Sew the red cheeks slightly below and to the sides of the eyes.
With black embroidery floss, embroider a small ‘W’ shape for the mouth and a small triangle for the nose.
Attach the keychain ring to the very top center of Pikachu’s head.

Your adorable crochet Pikachu keychain is now complete! Enjoy your new electric companion!