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Crochet Pumbaa amigurumi keychain brings the wild charm of The Lion King to life in soft yarn form. With tusks, a snout, and expressive eyes, this figure is both detailed and delightful.
Crochet fans and Disney lovers alike will appreciate this cute and quirky version of Pumbaa for their collection or as a gift.
Skill Level: Advanced (due to shaping, color changes, and small parts)
Size: Approx. 8–9 cm (3.1–3.5 in) long
Crochet Style: Amigurumi, worked in continuous rounds
Hook Size: 2.00–2.25 mm
Yarn: DK or light worsted weight cotton yarn
- Main: Reddish brown or rust (body, head)
- Belly/Muzzle: Light beige or tan
- Hair/Mane: Black or dark brown
- Hooves: Dark brown
- Nose and Details: Pink, black, white
- Stuffing: Fiberfill
Notions: Yarn needle, stitch marker, safety eyes (6 mm), keychain ring (optional)
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single crochet
- inc – Increase
- dec – Decrease
- sl st – Slip stitch
- ch – Chain
- st(s) – Stitch(es)
- FO – Fasten off
Head & Body (Reddish Brown)
Worked as one piece from front to back:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc around (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–7. sc around (24) - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
9–11. sc around (18) - (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly - dec x6 (6), FO and close
Snout (Beige or Light Tan)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- (sc, inc) x3 (9)
- sc around (9)
- Flatten and sew to front of head
Optional: surface stitch two pink ovals for nostrils or embroider in black
Ears (Make 2 – Reddish Brown)
- Ch 4
- sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 (3), ch 1, turn
- dec, sc (2), ch 1, turn
- dec, FO
Flatten and shape, sew to top sides of head
Horns (Make 2 – White)
- MR, 4 sc (4)
2–3. sc around - FO and shape into curve
Sew next to ears on each side
Mane & Top Hair (Black or Dark Brown)
- Make a few short strands (ch 5–7, sl st back) and attach to top center of head
- Optional: Add a tuft on lower back as a tail tip
Legs (Make 4 – Reddish Brown + Dark Brown Hoof)
Start with dark brown:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- sc around
Change to reddish brown:
3–5. sc around
Stuff lightly. FO and sew to bottom of body
Tail (Reddish Brown + Black Tip)
- Ch 6, sc across (5)
- FO and add black yarn tuft on end
- Sew to rear
Eyes (White & Black)
Option 1: Use 6 mm safety eyes
Option 2 (crochet):
- White: MR, 4 sc (4), FO
- Black pupil: embroider dot or add small black felt circle
- Sew above snout
Mouth/Smile (Black Thread)
- Embroider a wide open smile beneath snout
- Optional: Add pink tongue inside smile shape
Keychain Loop (Optional)
- Ch 10, sl st into ring
- Sew to top center of mane
- Attach metal keyring
Assembly
- Sew snout, ears, horns, and eyes to head
- Attach limbs and tail to body
- Add facial embroidery and hair
- Add keyring loop (optional)