Creepy Crochet Monster Keychain Free Pattern For Beginners

This crochet monster keychain pattern is a quick and creative project designed to turn simple stitches into a bold, expressive character. Featuring a rounded amigurumi body, a cute open mouth with layered lips, and braided yarn hair, this little monster is full of personality.

Crochet Monster Keychain

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The compact size makes it ideal for keychains, backpack charms, or handmade gifts, while the clear step-by-step construction allows easy customization in colors, facial expressions, and accessories.

Materials

Yarn: Milk cotton yarn
Purple (body)
Light orange (mouth and hair)
Hook: 2.5 mm crochet hook
Accessories: Scissors, stitch marker, googly eyes, keychain ring

Body (Purple Yarn)

Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc. Close ring, sl st to first stitch.
Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12 sc). Sl st, ch 1.
Round 3: 1 sc, 2 sc in next stitch repeat around (18 sc).
Rounds 4–6: 18 sc around to build height.

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Round 7 (Mouth Opening):

Work 5 sc
Ch 8, skip 8 stitches
Work 5 sc in remaining stitches

Round 8:

5 sc
8 sc along the chain
5 sc (18 sc total)
Round 9: 18 sc around
Round 10: Decrease evenly using sc2tog (about 6 decreases) to close bottom

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Step 2: Mouth (Light Orange Yarn)

Attach yarn around the mouth opening.

Round 1: 8 sc on one side, 2 sc in each corner, 8 sc on the other side, 2 sc in corners
Round 2: Increase in corner stitches for a pouty effect
Round 3: Sc around, working 4 sc in each corner area to add volume
Round 4: Decrease at corners to pull lips inward, sl st and fasten off