Mini Crochet Patrick Keychain – Free Pattern

by Crafts Ideas 04/28/2024

This mini crochet Patrick keychain is a heartwarming rendition of the beloved starfish sidekick from under the sea, translated into amigurumi form. Crafted with a vivid pink body and his signature green and purple swim trunks, this tiny crochet Patrick exudes a cheery presence. The keychain version of Patrick retains his familiar goofy grin and wide-eyed expression, making it a charming addition to any set of keys.

The crochet stitches are small and dense, creating a plush texture that’s pleasant to touch. Patrick’s eyes, with their fluffy white pompoms and small black pupils, are playfully prominent, reflecting his ever-happy demeanor. His mouth, outlined in black yarn, curves into a contented smile, complementing the two simple dots that serve as his rosy cheeks. The miniature swim trunks are carefully adorned with a crochet purple flower detail, showcasing the meticulous skill involved in amigurumi crochet. This piece is not just a cute accessory but also a celebration of the joy that crafting and character-inspired art can bring.

Pattern Here

Materials:

Pink yarn
Green yarn
Small amount of black and white yarn for details
Crochet hook (size 2.5mm or suitable for your yarn)
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Yarn needle
Safety eyes or small buttons for eyes
Keyring

Stitches and Abbreviations:

Magic ring (mr)
Chain (ch)
Single crochet (sc)
Increase (inc) – Make 2 sc in the same stitch
Decrease (dec) – sc 2 stitches together
Slip stitch (sl st)

Body (Pink Yarn):

Start with a magic ring.
Round 1: 5 sc into mr (5 sts).
Round 2: Inc in each st around (10 sts).
Round 3: [1 sc, inc] * 5 (15 sts).
Round 4: [2 sc, inc] * 5 (20 sts).
Round 5-9: Sc around (20 sts for 5 rounds).
Start stuffing with fiberfill.
Round 10: [2 sc, dec] * 5 (15 sts).
Round 11: [1 sc, dec] * 5 (10 sts). Continue stuffing.
Round 12: Dec around (5 sts). Fasten off, leaving a tail.

Shorts (Green Yarn):

Chain a length that wraps around the widest part of 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 2-4: Sc around (number of sts is constant).
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Arms (Make 2) and Legs (Make 2) with Pink Yarn:

Follow the same steps as Rounds 1-3 of the body for each limb.
For the arms, add 2 more rounds of sc after Round 3.
Leave a tail for sewing.

Eyes (White Yarn):

Start with a magic ring.
Round 1: 4 sc into mr (4 sts).
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Attach safety eyes or sew on small buttons in the center of the white circles.

Mouth (Black Yarn):

Chain an arc shape to fit the desired smile on the face.
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Shorts Detail (Green Yarn):

Embroider or crochet small flowers or shapes onto the shorts before sewing them onto the body.

Assembly:

Sew the shorts around the body.
Attach the arms and legs to the sides and bottom of the body, respectively.
Sew the eyes onto the face, just above the shorts.
Sew the mouth under the eyes.
Add additional facial features like eyebrows with black yarn if desired.
Sew the keyring to the top of the body.

Adjust the size and number of increases/decreases as needed to get the correct proportions. With these instructions, you can create a playful and colorful crochet keychain.