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.
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.
