If you’re looking for a quick, quirky, and oh-so-cute crochet project, this Pink Monster Keychain is exactly what you need. With its one googly eye, fuzzy charm, and perfectly portable size, this little creature is ready to guard your keys, backpack, or crochet bag!
Whether you’re a beginner looking to try amigurumi or a seasoned hooker who just loves monsters, this pattern works up in no time and makes a great handmade gift or craft fair item.
Why You’ll Love This Project:
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💗 It’s pink. It’s a monster. What’s not to love?
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🧵 Beginner-friendly and quick to make
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🎁 Perfect as party favors, stocking stuffers, or just-because gifts
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🔑 Turns any boring keyring into a statement of handmade cuteness!
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No-sew design
Customize Your Creature:
Add arms, fangs, bows, or even multiple eyes if you’re feeling rebellious. Monsters don’t follow rules — they just want to be loved!
Grab the Pattern:
🛒 You can find the full Pink Monster Keychain Crochet Pattern PDF at Pink Monster Keychain Crochet Pattern – complete with step-by-step instructions and photos.
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Finished measures approximately 5.5” tall (including legs).
Materials:
Worsted weight yarn
30 yards pink
A few yards white
1 yard red
Crochet hook size G (4.0 mm)
Safety eyes or googly eyes
Fiberfill
STITCHES:
Invisible decrease: https://youtube.com/shorts/0NC5nXyDvwI?feature=share
Ultimate finish: https://youtu.be/jVpTr8mId3I
Directions:
BODY:
Rnd 1: With pink yarn, ch 2. Sc 6 in second ch from hook. Do not join.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (12 sc).
Rnd 3: *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 4: *1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 5: *1 sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat around (30 sc).
Rnds 6-13: Sc in each st.
Rnd 14: *Dec, sc in next 3 sc,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 15: Sc in each st.
Insert 8” length of keychain at Rnd 1. If using safety eyes, insert at Rnds 7-8. Embroider mouth in red at Rnds 13-14. If desired, embroider several freckles across cheeks. Stuff firmly.
Rnd 16: *Dec, sc in next 2 sc,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 17: *Dec, sc in next sc,* repeat around (12 sc). Finish stuffing.
Rnd 18: Dec around (6 sc). Join with sl st. Close with ultimate finish.
LEGS: (Make 2)
Attach pink yarn at bottom in Rnd 16.
*Work 5 fsc, [ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch, sc in next ch, sl st in bottom of 5th fsc] 3 times, sc in opposite side of 5 fsc, *sl st in adjacent st on Rnd 17. Sk center ring and sl st in next st of Rnd 17. Repeat * to * for second leg, sl st in adjacent st of Rnd 16.
LEFT ARM:
Attach pink yarn at side in Rnd 11, work 4 fsc, [ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch, sl st in bottom of 4th fsc] 3 times, sc in opposite side of 4 fsc, *sl st in adjacent st on Rnd 10.
RIGHT ARM:
Attach pink yarn at side in Rnd 10, work 4 fsc, [ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch, sl st in bottom of 4th fsc] 3 times, sc in opposite side of 4 fsc, *sl st in adjacent st on Rnd 11.
ANTENNAE: (Make as many as you would like)
Attach pink yarn to top of head with sl st, ch 5, 3 sc in 2nd ch, sl st in next 3 ch, sl st in same st as starting sl st. Fasten off. Glue (or sew) googly eyes to center of 3-sc cluster.
CROWN:
Attach pink yarn in Rnd 7 on left side, sc in same sp, 5 dc in Rnd 5, sc in Rnd 3, 5 dc in Rnd 1, sc in Rnd 3, 5 dc in Rnd 5, sc in Rnd 7, sl st in same sp.
Glue (or sew) googly eyes to center of each 5-dc cluster.
Weave in all ends.
PDF download: Pink Monster Keychain Crochet Pattern
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