Crochet pumpkin keychains are a delightful and festive way to add a touch of autumn to your keys or bags. This crochet pumpkin keychain features a cute face and is perfect for all skill levels. Follow the pattern below to create this charming and seasonal accessory.
To create your own crochet pumpkin keychain, you will need the following materials: worsted weight yarn in orange, green, brown, black, and pink, a 3.5 mm crochet hook, safety eyes, fiberfill stuffing, a yarn needle, scissors, felt for cheeks, fabric glue, and a keychain ring. The pumpkin is crocheted in rounds and then decorated with facial features and leaves. Follow the detailed pattern below to craft this adorable pumpkin keychain.
Round 1: With orange yarn, make a magic ring. Work 6 single crochets (sc) into the ring. Pull tight and join with a slip stitch (sl st). (6 stitches)
Round 2: Chain 1, 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
Round 3: Chain 1, sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch around. (18 stitches)
Round 4: Chain 1, sc in the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch around. (24 stitches)
Round 5: Chain 1, sc in the next 3 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch around. (30 stitches)
Rounds 6-10: Chain 1, sc in each stitch around. (30 stitches)
Round 11: Chain 1, sc in the next 3 stitches, sc2tog (single crochet two together) around. (24 stitches)
Round 12: Chain 1, sc in the next 2 stitches, sc2tog around. (18 stitches)
Round 13: Chain 1, sc in the next stitch, sc2tog around. (12 stitches)
Round 14: Chain 1, sc2tog around. (6 stitches) Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the pumpkin with fiberfill.
Stem:
Round 1: With brown yarn, make a magic ring. Work 6 sc into the ring. Pull tight and join with a sl st. (6 stitches)
Rounds 2-4: Chain 1, sc in each stitch around. (6 stitches) Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Attach the stem to the top of the pumpkin.
Leaves:
Foundation Chain: With green yarn, chain 6.
Row 1: Single crochet (sc) in the second chain from the hook, half double crochet (hdc) in the next chain, double crochet (dc) in the next chain, hdc in the next chain, sc in the last chain. Fasten off and weave in ends. Make 2 leaves and sew them next to the stem.
Face:
Attach safety eyes to the front of the pumpkin between rounds 6 and 7, about 5 stitches apart.
Using black yarn, embroider a small mouth below the eyes.
Cut small circles from pink felt and glue them below the eyes for cheeks. Allow to dry completely.
Small Pumpkin Charm:
Round 1: With orange yarn, make a magic ring. Work 6 sc into the ring. Pull tight and join with a sl st. (6 stitches)
Round 2: Chain 1, 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
Round 3: Chain 1, sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch around. (18 stitches) Fasten off and weave in ends.
Stem: Chain 3 with green yarn, sl st in each chain back. Fasten off and attach to the top of the small pumpkin.
Using black yarn, embroider a small face on the small pumpkin.
Assembly:
Attach the keychain ring to the top of the stem of the large pumpkin.
Attach the small pumpkin charm to the keychain ring.
Weave in any remaining ends to ensure a neat finish.
