This delightful mini crochet Minion keychain encapsulates the playful spirit of the mischievous characters known from popular culture, all within a compact and cuddly amigurumi design. Sporting the Minion’s signature yellow skin and blue overalls, this handcrafted accessory showcases the joy and creativity inherent in crochet work. The one-eyed Minion is complete with his characteristic goggled eye, bringing a sense of animation and life to the piece.
In crafting this keychain, the crochet artist has used vibrant yellow and blue yarns to honor the Minion’s traditional color scheme. The black details for the gloves, boots, and goggle straps are precisely crocheted, ensuring that the overall aesthetic is coherent and instantly recognizable. The white and brown of the eye adds depth and a playful touch, making it a standout feature. Not only does this keychain make a practical accessory, but it also serves as a miniature homage to beloved animated characters and the intricate art of amigurumi crochet.
Materials:
- Yellow, blue, black, grey, and white yarn
- Crochet hook, size 2.5mm
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Safety eyes or black embroidery floss for the eye
- Yarn needle for sewing
- Black thread for mouth and hair
- Keychain ring
Stitches and Techniques:
- Magic ring (mr)
- Single crochet (sc)
- Increase (inc) – Make 2 sc in the same stitch
- Invisible decrease (dec) – Decrease using front loops only
- Slip stitch (sl st)
Body (Yellow Yarn):
- Start with a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc into mr (6 sts).
- Round 2: Inc in each st around (12 sts).
- Round 3: [1 sc, inc] * 6 (18 sts).
- Round 4: [2 sc, inc] * 6 (24 sts).
- Rounds 5-12: Sc around (24 sts for 8 rounds).
- Start stuffing with fiberfill. Continue to stuff as you work.
- Round 13: [2 sc, dec] * 6 (18 sts).
- Round 14: [1 sc, dec] * 6 (12 sts).
- Round 15: Dec around (6 sts). Fasten off, leaving a tail for closing the hole.
Overalls (Blue Yarn):
- Chain enough to fit around the body, join to form a ring.
- Round 1: Sc around in back loops only (number of sts is the same as your chain).
- Round 2-3: Sc around.
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to the body.
Eye (Grey, White, and Black Yarn):
- With grey yarn, start with a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc into mr (6 sts).
- Change to white yarn, Round 2: Inc in each st around (12 sts).
- Sew or glue a safety eye in the center of the white circle or embroider an eye with black yarn.
- Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing to the body.
Goggles (Black Yarn):
- Chain a length that fits around the head.
- Join with a sl st and sc around for two rounds.
- Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Arms (Black and Yellow Yarn) – Make 2:
- With black yarn, start with a magic ring.
- Round 1: 4 sc into mr (4 sts).
- Change to yellow yarn, Round 2-4: Sc around (4 sts for 3 rounds).
- Stuff lightly if needed, fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Feet (Black Yarn) – Make 2:
- Start with a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc into mr (6 sts).
- Round 2: Sc around (6 sts).
- Flatten and do not stuff. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Assembly:
- Sew the overalls to the body.
- Attach the eye to the front of the body on top of the overalls.
- Sew the goggles around the head, positioning them over the eye.
- Sew the arms to the sides of the body.
- Sew the feet to the bottom of the body.
- Use black thread to embroider a mouth and hair.
- Attach the keychain ring to the top of the head.
Customize by adding more details if you like, such as a pocket or a logo on the overalls, or by using different facial expressions. Enjoy your crochet project!
