Hello Kitty Crab Keychain Crochet Pattern That Everyone Will Love

This charming Hello Kitty Crab Crochet Pattern brings two adorable worlds together Hello Kitty’s sweetness and the cuteness of a tiny crab. Perfect as a keychain, car charm, or small desk companion, this amigurumi project uses simple stitches and bright colors to create a delightful collectible.

Crochet Hello Kitty Crab Keychain

The pattern is beginner-friendly, making it great for anyone who loves kawaii-style crochet. You can easily customize the bow or crab color to match your favorite palette, turning each piece into a personal and creative keepsake.

Materials

• Yarn: Milk cotton yarn in White, Red, Pink, and Black
• Hook: 2.0 mm
• Accessories: Fiberfill, safety eyes, stitch marker, tapestry needle, hot glue gun

Kitty Face (White Yarn)

• R1: MR, ch 1, 6 sc into MR. Join with sl st. (6)
• R2: Ch 1, inc in every st. Join with sl st. (12)
• R3: Ch 1, 1 sc, inc, repeat 6 times. Join with sl st. (18)
• R4: Ch 1, 1 sc, inc, 1 sc, repeat 6 times. Join with sl st. (24)
• R5: Ch 1, 3 sc, inc, repeat 6 times. Join with sl st. (30)
• R6–R9: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (30)
• R10: Ch 1, 3 sc, dec, repeat 6 times. Join with sl st. (24)
• R11: Ch 1, 1 sc, dec, 1 sc, repeat 6 times. Join with sl st. (18)
• R12: Stuff with fiberfill. Ch 1, 1 sc, dec, repeat 6 times. Join with sl st. (12)
• R13: Ch 1, dec around. Join with sl st. (6)
• Fasten off and close the hole with a tapestry needle.

Crab Shell or Body (Red Yarn)

• R1: MR, ch 1, 6 sc into MR. Join with sl st. (6)
• R2: Ch 1, inc in every st. Join with sl st. (12)
• R3: Ch 1, 1 sc, inc, repeat 6 times. Join with sl st. (18)
• R4: Ch 1, 1 sc, inc, 1 sc, repeat 6 times. Join with sl st. (24)
• R5: Ch 1, 3 sc, inc, repeat 6 times. Join with sl st. (30)
• R6–R12: Ch 1, sc in each st. Join with sl st. (30)
• R13: Insert the finished Kitty Face inside. Ch 1, 3 sc, dec, repeat 6 times. Join with sl st. (24)
• Fasten off and weave in ends.

Crab Claws and Eyes

Large Claws (Make 2)

Piece 1:

• R1: MR, ch 1, 6 sc into MR. Join with sl st.
• R2: Ch 1, sc in each st. Join with sl st. Fasten off.

Piece 2:

• R1: MR, ch 1, 6 sc into MR. Join with sl st.
• R2: Ch 1, sc in each st. Join with sl st. Do not cut yarn.

Joining:

• R3: Sl st to join pieces. Ch 1, sc around both halves (12). Join with sl st.
• R4: Ch 1, (2 sc, dec, 2 sc, 2 sc, dec, 2 sc). Join with sl st. (10)
• Lightly stuff and fasten off.

Small Legs or Claws (Make 4)

• R1: MR, ch 1, 5 sc into MR. Join with sl st. (5)
• R2–R3: Ch 1, sc in each st. Join with sl st. (5)
• Fasten off and cut yarn.

Eyes or Eyestalks

• Small Eyes: MR, 5 sc into MR. (5)
• Large Eyes (Base): MR, 8 sc into MR. (8)
• Fasten off all pieces.

Kitty Bow (Pink Yarn)

• Ch 2.
• Into the first ch: 2 hdc, ch 2, sl st in same ch (first loop).
• Ch 2, 2 hdc, sl st in same ch (second loop).
• Fasten off and tie the center to form the bow.

Assembly

• Embroider the Kitty Face using black yarn for eyes and nose.
• Attach large claws and small legs to the sides of the crab body.
• Glue or sew the bow on top of the Kitty Head.
• Add eyestalks or eyes to the top of the crab shell.
• Secure all parts neatly and trim excess yarn.