How To Crochet Banana Keychain Free Pattern For Beginners
This amigurumi banana keychain crochet pattern is a fun and beginner friendly project that creates a cute and playful accessory. The pattern guides you through making a soft banana fruit with a realistic peel that opens into flaps, giving it extra character and charm.
Crochet Banana Keychain
It is perfect for keychains, bag charms, gifts, or small handmade items to sell. You can easily customize the size, facial expression, or colors to match your style, making this crochet banana keychain both versatile and enjoyable to create.
Materials
- Yellow yarn for the peel and stem
- Cream or off white yarn for the banana fruit
- Crochet hook suitable for yarn
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Small safety eyes or black yarn for embroidery
- Keychain ring
For Banana Fruit
- Round 1 start with a magic ring and crochet 6 single crochet
- Round 2 work 2 single crochet in each stitch around for 12 stitches
- Rounds 3 to 12 work 1 single crochet in each stitch around for 12 stitches
- Lightly stuff the fruit as you continue working
- Round 13 work 1 single crochet then decrease around for 8 stitches
- Round 14 decrease in every stitch for 4 stitches then fasten off and weave in the end
Banana Peel Base
- Round 1 make a magic ring and crochet 6 single crochet
- Round 2 work 2 single crochet in each stitch around for 12 stitches
- Round 3 work 1 single crochet and 1 increase repeat around for 18 stitches
- Rounds 4 to 7 work 1 single crochet in each stitch around for 18 stitches
Banana Peel Flaps
- Rows 1 to 4 work 6 single crochet turn and chain 1
- Row 5 work 1 decrease 2 single crochet and 1 decrease for 4 stitches
- Row 6 work 1 decrease twice for 2 stitches
- Row 7 work 1 decrease then fasten off
- Repeat the same steps for the remaining two sections to make three peel flaps
Stem
- Attach yellow yarn to the center top of the peel base
- Chain 5 or 6 depending on desired stem length
- Slip stitch back along the chain and secure to the base to form a loop
Assembly
- Attach safety eyes or embroider a simple face on the banana fruit before fully closing
- Insert the banana fruit into the peel base and secure it with a few stitches or glue
- Attach the keychain ring to the stem loop
