Easy & Adorable Crochet Lion Amigurumi Keychain Pattern
Roaring adorable accessory with crochet Cute Lion Keychain Amigurumi, perfect for adding a playful touch to your keys or gifting to friends!
This delightful pattern offers a fun and user-friendly way to crochet a stylish accessory that stands out. Perfect for both crocheting newbies and crochet veterans, this pattern leads you through creating a small yet mighty lion, ideal for jazzing up your keys, bags, or even as a unique gift for friends and family.
Crochet Lion Keychain Amigurumi
Its compact design and captivating details make it a must-have for those who love blending creativity with functionality. Simply follow the clear instructions and enjoy the rewarding experience of making something special and handmade.
Tip:
Opt for vibrant colors to bring out the lion’s lively personality, and remember to secure your stitches tightly to maintain the keychain’s durability.
Materials Needed:
- Yarn (double knit) in cognac, camel, and beige
- Pins and darning needles
- Scissors
- 10 mm safety eyes
- Stuffing
- Keychain rings
- 2 mm crochet hook
- Pliers for keychain assembly
Instructions:
Setup and Row 1:
- Chain 6 stitches.
- Starting from the second chain from the hook, make 4 single crochet stitches.
- In the last chain, make 3 single crochet stitches to turn the corner.
- Continue with 3 single crochets along the other side of the chain; make an increase in the last chain.
- You should have 12 stitches at the end.
Row 2:
- Perform 1 increase and 3 single crochets.
- Make 3 increases and then 3 single crochets.
- Finish with 2 increases to bring your total to 18 stitches.
Row 3:
- Follow this sequence: 2 single crochet stitches, 1 increase – repeat six times.
- You should have 24 stitches at the end of the row.
- Finish the last stitch neatly for an invisible close.
Nose:
- Make a slip knot with cognac yarn.
- Pull up a loop and create a small triangle using triple crochets.
- Perform several stitches including double crochet and slip stitches forming the nose.
Ears:
Setup and Row 1:
- Start with a magic ring and make 6 single crochets into the ring.
Row 2:
- Increase all stitches resulting in 12 stitches.
Rows 3 & 4:
- Make 12 single crochet stitches for each row.
- Fold the ear in half and crochet the sides together (6 stitches).
Mane:
- Using cognac yarn, make a slip knot and attach it to a designated front loop from a previous row.
- Create loops by chaining 5 stitches and attaching with a single crochet into the next front loop, repeat around.
Body (Head):
- Start with a magic ring and follow a series of increases and single crochets (similar process as used for the snout, scaled appropriately for the head size).
- Attach the safety eyes between designated rows, lining them up with the ears.
- Attach the ears by crocheting them into place alongside rows on the head.
- Continue with rounds of single crochets till you reach the desired size of the head, decreasing toward the bottom to close it off.
- Attach the snout by sewing it onto the face.
Finishing:
- Attach the keychain link by opening a link with pliers, slipping it through a stitch at the top of the head (preferably between the ears), and closing securely.
- Finish off all loose ends and add stuffing to the lion’s head.
