Zombie Amigurumi Keychain: A Fun Crochet Accessory for Halloween

by Crafts Ideas 10/07/2024

The Zombie Amigurumi Keychain is a spooky and playful crochet project, perfect for Halloween. With its green skin, big eyes, and tattered clothes, this zombie is a cute way to add a touch of Halloween spirit to your keys or bag.

How to Make Your Own Zombie Amigurumi Keychain

Creating your own Zombie Amigurumi Keychain is easy and enjoyable. Using simple crochet stitches, you can make this mini zombie and customize it with fun details like scars and facial expressions. This Zombie Amigurumi Keychain is a fantastic handmade gift for Halloween lovers or a unique addition to your amigurumi collection!

Pattern Here

Materials:

Green yarn (for the zombie’s skin)
Brown yarn (for the shirt)
Blue yarn (for the pants)
Black yarn (for the shoes and hair)
White yarn (for the eyes)
Red yarn (for mouth and details)
Small black beads or black embroidery thread (for eye and eyebrow details)
Polyester fiberfill (for stuffing)
Keychain ring
2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook (depending on your yarn size)
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
Scissors

Abbreviations:

MR: Magic ring
ch: Chain
sc: Single crochet
inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
sl st: Slip stitch
st(s): Stitch(es)
FO: Fasten off

Head (Green Yarn):

Round 1: Make a magic ring (MR), 6 sc in the ring. (6 sts)
Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
Round 3: 1 sc, inc repeat around. (18 sts)
Round 4: 2 sc, inc repeat around. (24 sts)
Rounds 5-8: Sc in each stitch around. (24 sts)
Round 9: 2 sc, dec repeat around. (18 sts)
Begin stuffing the head with fiberfill.
Round 10: 1 sc, dec repeat around. (12 sts)
Round 11: Dec in each stitch around. (6 sts)
FO and leave a long tail for sewing.

Body (Brown Yarn for Shirt, Blue Yarn for Pants):

Round 1: Make a MR with brown yarn, 6 sc in the ring. (6 sts)
Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
Rounds 3-5: Sc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
Switch to blue yarn for the pants.
Rounds 6-8: Sc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
Begin stuffing the body with fiberfill.
Round 9: Dec repeat around. (6 sts)
FO and leave a long tail for sewing.

Arms (Make 2 – Green Yarn):

Round 1: Make a MR, 5 sc in the ring. (5 sts)
Rounds 2-5: Sc in each stitch around. (5 sts)
Lightly stuff the arms.
FO and leave a long tail for sewing. Attach the arms to the sides of the body.

Legs (Make 2 – Black Yarn for Shoes, Blue Yarn for Pants):

Round 1: With black yarn, make a MR, 6 sc in the ring. (6 sts)
Round 2: Sc in each stitch around. (6 sts)
Switch to blue yarn for the pants.
Rounds 3-6: Sc in each stitch around. (6 sts)
Lightly stuff the legs.
FO and leave a tail for sewing. Attach the legs to the bottom of the body.

Eyes (Make 2 – White Yarn):

Round 1: Make a MR, 6 sc in the ring. (6 sts)
FO and leave a long tail for sewing. Attach the eyes to the front of the head. Use black beads or embroidery thread to add small black pupils in the center of each eye.

Hair (Black Yarn):

Cut several short pieces of black yarn (about 1 inch each) for the hair.
Attach each piece to the top of the head using the latch hook method. Trim the yarn pieces for a short hair look.

Face Details (Red and Black Yarn):

Mouth: Use red yarn to embroider a small mouth just below the eyes. You can add some red thread at the side of the mouth for a “bloody” detail.
Eyebrows: Use black yarn or embroidery thread to add arched eyebrows above each eye.

Keychain Attachment:

Attach the keychain ring securely to the top of the zombie’s head using a yarn needle. Make sure the ring is attached firmly by sewing several times around the chain.

Assembly:

Head to Body: Sew the head securely to the body.
Arms and Legs: Attach the arms to the sides of the body and the legs to the bottom.
Eyes and Face Details: Attach the eyes to the front of the head and add facial details with red and black yarn for expression.

Final Touches:

Ensure all parts are securely sewn, and adjust stuffing as needed.
Trim any excess yarn and shape the hair, arms, and legs for a neat finish.

Congratulations! Your Zombie Amigurumi Keychain is now complete. This spooky yet adorable zombie is perfect as a Halloween accessory or a gift for fans of quirky crochet projects!