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