Festive Striped Heart Keychain: An Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Add a touch of handmade charm to your keys or bag with this adorable Festive Striped Heart Keychain! This amigurumi project is perfect for crocheters of all levels looking for a quick and delightful make. Featuring classic red and white stripes and a sweet holly detail, it’s an ideal gift or a lovely way to celebrate love and joy.

Craft Your Own Whimsical Holiday Keepsake

There’s nothing quite like the warmth of a handmade gift, and this crochet heart keychain delivers just that. Whether you’re making it for a loved one, a holiday stocking stuffer, or simply to brighten your own day, this pattern allows you to create a beautiful, personalized accessory that carries a special touch of affection and festive spirit.

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Crochet Pattern: Festive Striped Heart Keychain: An Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in Red
Worsted weight yarn in White
Worsted weight yarn in Dark Green
Small amount of Red embroidery floss or thinner yarn (for berries)
3.0mm crochet hook (or size suitable for your yarn)
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker
Keychain hardware

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc two stitches together)
st(s): stitch(es)
FO: Fasten Off
rnd: round

Instructions

Get ready to crochet a charming heart keychain that’s perfect for gifting or keeping!

Heart (make 1)

The heart is worked in continuous rounds. You will make two lobes first, then join them to form the main heart body.

First Lobe (make 1)

Using Red yarn:
Rnd 1: Make a MR, 6 sc into MR. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
Rnd 3: (Sc in next st, inc) x 6. (18 sts)
Rnd 4: Sc in each st around. (18 sts)
Change to White yarn:
Rnd 5: Sc in each st around. (18 sts)
Change to Red yarn:
Rnd 6: Sc in each st around. (18 sts)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing later.

Second Lobe (make 1)

Repeat Rnd 1-6 exactly as for the First Lobe. DO NOT FO the second lobe.

Joining Lobes and Body

Rnd 7 (Join Lobes): Continue from the second lobe. Sc in each of the 18 sts of the second lobe, then sc in each of the 18 sts of the first lobe. (36 sts) (You will crochet around both lobes in this round, effectively joining them.)
Rnd 8: Sc in each st around. (36 sts)
Change to White yarn:
Rnd 9: Sc in each st around. (36 sts)
Change to Red yarn:
Rnd 10: (Sc in next 4 sts, dec) x 6. (30 sts)
Rnd 11: Sc in each st around. (30 sts)
Change to White yarn:
Rnd 12: (Sc in next 3 sts, dec) x 6. (24 sts)
Rnd 13: Sc in each st around. (24 sts)
Change to Red yarn:
Rnd 14: (Sc in next 2 sts, dec) x 6. (18 sts)
Start stuffing the heart firmly with fiberfill.
Rnd 15: Sc in each st around. (18 sts)
Change to White yarn:
Rnd 16: (Sc in next st, dec) x 6. (12 sts)
Continue stuffing until the heart is fully shaped and firm.
Rnd 17: Sc in each st around. (12 sts)
Change to Red yarn:
Rnd 18: (Dec) x 6. (6 sts)
FO, leaving a long tail. Weave the tail through the front loop of each remaining stitch and pull tight to close the opening. Weave in ends.

Holly Leaves (make 2)

Using Dark Green yarn:
Ch 8.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next st, dc in next 3 sts, hdc in next st, sc in last st. (7 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in 1st st, hdc in next st, dc in next 3 sts, hdc in next st, sc in last st. (7 sts)
FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Holly Berries (make 3)

Using Red embroidery floss or thinner red yarn:
Rnd 1: Make a MR, 4 sc into MR. (4 sts)
Rnd 2: Sc in each st around. (4 sts)
FO, leaving a tail. Weave the tail through the front loop of each remaining stitch and pull tight to close. Leave tail for sewing.

Assembly

Using your tapestry needle, sew the two green leaves onto the top center of the heart.
Sew the three small red berries onto the center of the leaves, arranging them clustered together.
Attach the keychain hardware to the top center of the heart, above the leaves.
Weave in all remaining loose ends.