Handmade Astro Boy Keychain: Perfect Anime Accessory

Here's a detailed crochet pattern to create an Amigurumi Astro Boy keychain, inspired by the provided image.

**Astro Boy Amigurumi Keychain Pattern**

This pattern creates a cute, miniature version of Astro Boy, perfect as a keychain or small collectible. It is designed for an intermediate crocheter familiar with Amigurumi techniques.

**Finished Size:** Approximately 4-5 inches tall (depending on yarn and hook size).

**Materials:**

*   **Yarn:** DK (light worsted) weight yarn in the following colors:
    *   Beige/Skin Tone (for head, arms, torso)
    *   Black (for hair, briefs, outlining)
    *   Red (for boots)
    *   Green (for brief detail)
    *   White (for brief detail, optional eye highlights)
*   **Crochet Hook:** 2.5mm or 3.0mm (or size suitable for your chosen yarn to create tight stitches)
*   **Safety Eyes:** 6mm or 8mm black safety eyes
*   **Stuffing:** Polyester fiberfill
*   **Tapestry Needle:** For sewing parts and weaving in ends
*   **Stitch Markers:** To mark the beginning of rounds
*   **Scissors**
*   **Keychain Hardware:** A split ring and a short chain

**Abbreviations:**

*   **MR:** Magic Ring
*   **ch:** chain
*   **sc:** single crochet
*   **inc:** increase (2 single crochets in one stitch)
*   **dec:** decrease (single crochet 2 together)
*   **sl st:** slip stitch
*   **st(s):** stitch(es)
*   **FO:** Fasten off
*   **(…) x N:** Repeat the instructions in parentheses N times
*   **[N]:** Total number of stitches at the end of the round

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**Instructions:**

Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round.

**1. Head (Beige/Skin Tone Yarn)**

R1: Start with MR, 6 sc [6]
R2: 6 inc [12]
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 [18]
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30]
R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 [36]
R7-13: 36 sc (7 rounds) [36]
*Insert safety eyes between R10 and R11, approximately 7-8 stitches apart. Make sure they are centered.*
R14: (4 sc, dec) x 6 [30]
R15: (3 sc, dec) x 6 [24]
R16: (2 sc, dec) x 6 [18]
*Start stuffing the head firmly and continue to stuff as you go.*
R17: (1 sc, dec) x 6 [12]
R18: 6 dec [6]
FO, leave a long tail. Use the tapestry needle to weave the tail through the front loop of the remaining 6 stitches and pull tight to close the opening. Weave in the tail.

**2. Hair Cap (Black Yarn)**

R1: Start with MR, 6 sc [6]
R2: 6 inc [12]
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 [18]
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30]
R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 [36]
R7-10: 36 sc (4 rounds) [36]
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

**3. Hair Spikes (Make 2 - Black Yarn)**

Ch 5
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Continue on the other side of the starting chain: sc in next 2 ch, sc in last ch. [9]
R2-3: 9 sc (2 rounds) [9]
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

**4. Body (Starting with Beige/Skin Tone Yarn)**

R1: Start with MR, 6 sc [6]
R2: 6 inc [12]
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 [18]
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]
R5-7: 24 sc (3 rounds) [24]
*Change to Black yarn.*
R8: 24 sc [24]
*Change to Green yarn.*
R9: 24 sc [24]
*Change to White yarn.*
R10: 24 sc [24]
*Change to Black yarn.*
R11: 24 sc [24]
*Start stuffing the body firmly and continue to stuff as you go.*
R12: (2 sc, dec) x 6 [18]
R13: (1 sc, dec) x 6 [12]
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing to the head.

**5. Arms (Make 2 - Beige/Skin Tone Yarn)**

R1: Start with MR, 6 sc [6]
R2-6: 6 sc (5 rounds) [6]
*Stuff lightly.*
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Flatten the opening before sewing.

**6. Legs / Boots (Make 2 - Starting with Black Yarn)**

R1: Start with MR, 6 sc [6]
R2-3: 6 sc (2 rounds) [6]
*Change to Red yarn.*
R4-7: 6 sc (4 rounds) [6]
*Stuff lightly.*
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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**Assembly and Finishing:**

1.  **Embroider Face:** With black embroidery floss or thin black yarn, embroider small, slightly curved eyebrows above the safety eyes. Then, embroider a small, upward-curving smile below the eyes.
2.  **Attach Hair:** Position the Hair Cap on top of the head, ensuring it covers the crown and extends slightly down the sides. Sew it firmly in place using the long black tail.
3.  **Attach Hair Spikes:** Position each Hair Spike on the sides of the head, just above where ears would be, with the point facing slightly forward and upward, creating Astro Boy's distinctive hair shape. Sew them securely in place.
4.  **Attach Body to Head:** Align the body with the head, centering the neck opening. Sew the body to the head using the long tail from the body, ensuring a secure attachment.
5.  **Attach Arms:** Sew the arms to the sides of the body, just below the neck/shoulder area, ensuring they are evenly placed.
6.  **Attach Legs:** Sew the legs to the bottom of the body (the black brief section), spacing them evenly apart.
7.  **Keychain Attachment:** Using your tapestry needle, thread the keychain split ring and chain through a sturdy stitch on the very top center of Astro Boy's head (through the hair cap). Weave the chain through a few stitches to ensure it is very secure and won't pull out with use.
8.  **Final Touches:** Weave in any remaining loose ends.

Your Astro Boy Amigurumi Keychain is now complete! Enjoy your handmade creation.