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Fans of retro gaming will love this Mario crochet keychain! Designed with iconic red and blue colors, this tiny handmade figure is perfect for carrying your favorite video game character wherever you go.
Why This Mario Crochet Keychain is a Must-Have
Handcrafted with precision, this keychain is a nostalgic and fun way to show your love for classic video games. Attach it to your bag, keys, or backpack!
Mario Crochet Keychain Pattern
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Size: Approx. 3-4 inches (7-10 cm) tall
Materials Needed:
- Yarn:
- Light Beige (Head, Hands)
- Red (Hat, Shirt)
- Blue (Overalls)
- White (Gloves, Eyes)
- Black (Eyebrows, Mustache, Eyes)
- Brown (Shoes, Hair)
- Yellow (Buttons)
- Hook: 2.0 mm or 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
- Keychain ring
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
Abbreviations (US Terms):
- MR – Magic ring
- SC – Single crochet
- HDC – Half double crochet
- DC – Double crochet
- INC – Increase (2 SC in the same stitch)
- DEC – Decrease (SC2tog)
- Sl st – Slip stitch
- Ch – Chain
- FO – Fasten off
Head (Light Beige Yarn):
- MR, 6 SC (6)
- INC in each stitch (12)
- (SC, INC) * 6 (18)
- (SC 2, INC) * 6 (24)
5-8. SC in each stitch (24) - (SC 2, DEC) * 6 (18)
- (SC, DEC) * 6 (12)
- DEC around (6)
Stuff firmly, FO, and close the hole.
Hat (Red Yarn):
- MR, 6 SC (6)
- INC in each stitch (12)
- (SC, INC) * 6 (18)
- (SC 2, INC) * 6 (24)
- SC in each stitch (24)
- (SC 3, INC) * 6 (30)
- Sl st around to shape the brim (30)
FO, leaving a tail. Attach to the head, tilting slightly forward.
“M” Embroidery (White Yarn):
- Using white yarn, embroider an “M” on the front of the hat.
Body (Red for Shirt, Blue for Overalls):
- MR, 6 SC (6)
- INC in each stitch (12)
- (SC, INC) * 6 (18)
4-5. SC in each stitch (18) (Red Yarn)
6-8. Switch to Blue Yarn, SC in each stitch (18) - (SC, DEC) * 6 (12)
Stuff the body, FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Legs (Make 2 – Blue Yarn):
- MR, 6 SC (6)
2-4. SC in each stitch (6)
FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
Shoes (Make 2 – Brown Yarn):
- MR, 6 SC (6)
- INC in each stitch (12)
- SC in each stitch (12)
- (SC 4, DEC) * 2 (10)
FO, leaving a tail for sewing. Attach the shoes to the legs.
Arms (Make 2 – Red Yarn for sleeves, White Yarn for gloves):
- Start with White Yarn: MR, 5 SC (5)
- SC in each stitch (5)
- Switch to Red Yarn, SC in each stitch (5)
4-6. SC in each stitch (5)
FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
Overalls Details (Blue Yarn):
- Chain 8, SC across to create the overall straps. Attach to the top of the blue part of the body.
- Using yellow yarn, embroider two buttons on the front of the overalls.
Mustache (Black Yarn):
- Embroider a thick mustache using black yarn just under the eyes.
- Make small black stitches for eyebrows above the eyes.
Hair (Brown Yarn):
- Attach small brown yarn strands to the sides and back of the head.
Assembly:
- Sew the head to the body.
- Attach the arms to the sides of the body.
- Sew the legs to the lower part of the body and attach the shoes.
- Place the hat on the head and sew in place.
- Attach the overall straps and embroider yellow buttons.
- Embroider the mustache, eyebrows, and hair.
- Attach the keychain ring at the top of the hat.
Your Mario crochet keychain is now complete! Perfect for any Super Mario fan!