Crochet Donut Keychain Pattern Free For Beginners

This crochet donut keychain pattern is a delightful and easy project for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike. Using simple stitches and two shades of yarn, you can create a charming mini donut that’s perfect as a keychain, bag charm, or gift.

Crochet Donut Keychain

The pattern includes both the pastry base and frosting layer, allowing you to mix and match colors for a fun, customizable look. Add sprinkles or leave it plain for a sweet minimalist vibe—either way, this crochet donut is sure to brighten your day.

Materials

• 3.5mm crochet hook
• 8 ply / DK weight yarn (pastry color and frosting color)
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Toy stuffing

Abbreviations

• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• st/sts – stitch/stitches
• sl st – slip stitch
• f/o – fasten off
• inc – increase (2 single crochets in the same stitch)

Donut Base (Yarn A)

• Chain 15 and join to the first chain with a single crochet to form a ring
• Round 1: Single crochet in each stitch around (15 sts)
• Round 2: Increase in every 3rd stitch (20 sts)
• Round 3: Increase in every 4th stitch (25 sts)

• Round 4: Increase in every 5th stitch (30 sts)
• Round 5: Increase in every 6th stitch (35 sts)
• Round 6–7: Single crochet around (35 sts)
• Slip stitch, fasten off, and leave a long tail for sewing

Donut Frosting (Yarn B)

• Chain 15 and join to the first chain with a single crochet to form a ring
• Rounds 1–7: Repeat Rounds 1–7 from Part 1 (ending with 35 sts)
• Slip stitch and fasten off

 

Assembly

• Flip both donut pieces inside out
• Sew the inner rings of both parts together using the tail from Part 1
• Turn the donut right side out
• Whipstitch the outer edges together, stuffing lightly as you go

• Hide all yarn ends inside the donut
• Add sprinkles with colorful scrap yarn if desired
• Attach a keychain ring to one stitch on the donut for a cute finish