STITCH ROUND Crochet a teddy bear keychain with this amigurumi pattern
24 rounds build the head of this amigurumi teddy bear keychain, plus body, arms, ears and tail to sew together.
- Skill
- Intermediate
- Rounds
- 8 rounds
- Yarn weight
- Lace
- Hook
- 1.25 mm
- Time
- 3-5 hours
Intermediate
What the original page called it. Nothing here is graded a second time.
8 rounds
Each one gets its own line, with a box beside it to tick as you go.
Lace
What the sample was made in. Any weight works — the size moves with it.
About this pattern
This teddy bear keychain builds up from small, separate pieces that all come together at the end. The head takes 24 rounds worked from an oval chain base, and the body follows with 16 rounds worked from a magic ring. Arms, legs, ears, muzzle and tail are quicker additions, so most of the sitting time goes into those two main pieces.
The head is the trickiest part of the shaping, since the oval start means working around both sides of the initial chain before the increases take over to widen it out. Slow down through the increase rounds on both the head and body, where stitch placement determines how round and even the finished shape turns out, then ease off again through the decrease rounds that close each piece.
- Chain an oval base and build the head up through increase, even, and decrease rounds.
- Work the body separately from a magic ring, shaping it wider before narrowing it back down.
- Crochet the arms and legs as small matching pairs, leaving long tails for sewing later.
- Make the ears and muzzle as their own small pieces to attach once the head is done.
- Stuff and close every piece, then sew the head, arms, legs, ears, muzzle, and tail onto the body.
- Finish with safety eyes or bead eyes, a safety nose, and a keychain ring for hanging.
What goes wrong
- Miscounting the oval chain start Recount the 12 starting chains before working the first round, since an off count throws off the stitch numbers on both sides of the oval. Work slowly around the second side, where it is easy to skip the increase stitch.
- Cutting yarn tails too short Leave long tails on the arms, legs, ears, muzzle and tail as instructed, since these are what sew each piece onto the body. A short tail makes attachment fiddly and weak.
- Overstuffing small pieces Add fiber fill lightly rather than packing it tight, especially in the arms and legs. Overstuffed small parts distort the shape and put strain on the seams.
- Securing eyes before checking placement Hold the safety eyes or beads against the head and check the spacing from a few angles before pushing them through. Once secured, repositioning them means unpicking stitches.
Yarn, hook and the rest
Copied from the source pattern's own materials list.
Yarn
- Mohair or cotton yarn
Hook
- 1.25mm crochet hook
Eyes
- Black beads or safety eyes
Nose
- Plastic safety nose
Embroidery Floss
- Embroidery floss (pink for cheeks, black for muzzle details)
Tools
- Sewing needle, scissors
Stuffing
- Fiber fill
Hardware
- Keychain ring
Progress tracker
0 of the 8 rounds on this page are ticked.
The pattern, round by round
Kept in the order and the wording the source used. Tick a round as you finish it; the ticks stay on this device.
Creating the Head
Start by making 12 chains to form an oval base. This technique allows you to work on both sides of the initial chain, creating a rounded three-dimensional shape.
Round 1
Beginning from the 2nd chain from hook, work 10 single crochets, then 3 single crochets in the last stitch. Turn and work along the opposite side: 9 single crochets, then increase. You should have 24 stitches total.
Rounds 2-8
Continue following the increase pattern to gradually expand the head shape, reaching 60 stitches at the widest point.
Rounds 9-21
Work even rounds with 60 single crochets to create the main body of the head.
Rounds 22-24
Begin decreasing to close the head, reducing from 60 stitches down to 24 stitches. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Crafting the Body
Round 1
Start with 6 single crochets in a magic ring.
Rounds 2-6
Increase systematically to reach 36 stitches.
Rounds 7-12
Work even rounds with 36 stitches.
Rounds 13-16
Decrease gradually back to 24 stitches, then slip stitch to close.
Making the Arms (Create 2)
Work 7 single crochets in a magic ring for 5 rounds to create small, proportionate arms. Leave long tails for attachment.
Creating the Ears (Make 2)
Start with 5 single crochets in a magic ring, then increase to 10 stitches in the second round. These small ears will add character to your bear.
Forming the Muzzle
Begin with 6 single crochets in a magic ring, increase to 12, then to 18 stitches over three rounds to create the snout area.
Constructing the Legs (Make 2)
Start with 5 chains and work in an oval pattern similar to the head, but on a smaller scale. Create small, sturdy legs that will give your bear a proper sitting position.
Adding the Tail
Work 6 single crochets in a magic ring, increase to 12, then decrease back to 8 stitches for a cute, small tail.
Join
Step 1Once all pieces are complete, it’s time to bring your Amigurumi Teddy Bear to life:
Step 2Stuff all pieces lightly with fiber fill before closing completely
Step 3Attach the head to the body using the long tails and secure stitching
Step 4Position and sew the arms at shoulder level
Step 5Attach the legs at the base of the body
Step 6Sew on the ears at the top of the head
Step 7Add the muzzle to the center front of the head
Step 8Attach the tail at the back
Step 9Install safety eyes or sew on bead eyes
Step 10Add the nose and embroider facial features
Step 11Attach the keychain ring securely to the top of the head
Finish
- Weave in every loose end from the head, body, arms, legs, ears, muzzle and tail before assembly starts.
- Stuff each piece lightly with fiber fill so the shapes stay soft rather than tight before closing them off.
- Sew the head onto the body first, then attach arms, legs, ears, muzzle and tail before adding safety eyes and looping on the keychain ring.
Bigger or smaller
- Smaller or larger by round
- Add or remove one of the even rounds on the head or body, where the stitch count holds steady, to lengthen or shorten that section without changing the shaping rounds.
Photographs of this one
Every photograph on this page was taken by whoever published the pattern, and they are printed in the order the source listed them.
FAQs
Asked and answered
These answers came from whoever first published the pattern, kept word for word.
Can bead eyes replace safety eyes on this pattern?
Yes, the materials list both black beads and plastic safety eyes as options. Beads are sewn on by hand, which is a safer choice if the keychain is meant for a young child.
Why does the pattern call for such a small hook?
A 1.25mm hook keeps the stitches tight and small, which is what gives this bear its compact keychain scale. A larger hook would loosen the fabric and let the fiber fill show through.
Does it matter whether mohair or cotton yarn is used?
Either works, since both are listed as suitable for this pattern. Mohair gives a softer, fuzzier finish, while cotton keeps stitch definition crisper and is easier to see while working the small parts.
When should the keychain ring be attached?
Attach it last, once the head, body, arms, legs, ears, muzzle and tail are all sewn together and stuffed. Securing it early makes the final assembly steps harder to manage.