Adorable Crochet Octopus Keychain Pattern Easy & Fun DIY

Crochet the cutest companion for your keys, bags, or gifts—a charming little octopus keychain! This detailed crochet pattern walks you through each step of creating an irresistibly cute octopus complete with wiggly tentacles, expressive eyes, and even its own pair of headphones.

Crochet Octopus Keychain

Whether you're crafting it for yourself, gifting it to a friend, or selling it at craft fairs, this mini octopus is sure to grab attention. With options for color customization and add-ons like facial features and accessories, this project is both fun and highly versatile.

Materials Needed

• Worsted weight yarn in multiple colors
• 3.0 mm crochet hook
• Stuffing material
• Safety eyes or glue-on eyes
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Glue (optional, for attaching parts)

Body

Row 1:

• Create a magic ring.
• Make 6 single crochets (sc) into the ring.
• Pull yarn tight and slip stitch (sl st) into the first stitch.

Row 2:

• Chain 1.
• Increase in every stitch (2 sc in each) – 12 sts total.
• Slip stitch into the first stitch.

For Row 3:

• Chain 1.
• 1 sc, 1 increase – repeat 6 times – 18 sts total.
• Slip stitch into the first stitch.

Row 4:

• Chain 1.
• 2 sc, 1 increase – repeat 6 times – 24 sts total.
• Slip stitch into the first stitch.

Row 5:

• Chain 1.
• 3 sc, 1 increase – repeat 6 times – 30 sts total.
• Slip stitch into the first stitch.

For Row 6:

• Chain 1.
• 1 sc in each stitch around – 30 sts.
• Slip stitch into the first stitch.

Rows 7-10:

• Repeat Row 6.

Row 11:

• Chain 1.
• 3 sc, decrease (front loops only) – repeat 6 times – 24 sts.
• Slip stitch into the first stitch.

For Row 12:

• Chain 1.
• 2 sc (back loops only), decrease (back loops only) – repeat 6 times – 18 sts.
• Slip stitch into the first stitch.
• Begin stuffing.

Last Row:

• Chain 1.
• 1 sc, decrease – repeat 6 times – 12 sts.
• Slip stitch and fasten off, leaving a long tail.
• Close the body using a tapestry needle through front loops.

 Tentacles

• Insert hook into the front loop of the last complete body row.
• Chain 3.
• Make 3 double crochets (dc) in the next stitch.
• Remove hook, insert it into the stitch next to the 3rd chain, pull the loop through.
• Chain 3 and slip stitch into the next stitch.
• Repeat the tentacle pattern 11 more times (12 tentacles total).
• Slip stitch into the first stitch.
• Fasten off and weave in ends.

 Eyes and Mouth

• Glue or sew eyes onto the 7th row from the top, spaced about 5 stitches apart.
• Stitch a small smile on the 8th row to create the mouth.

Headphones

Ear Pads (Make 2):

• Row 1: Magic ring, chain 2, make 12 half double crochets (hdc) into the ring.
• Pull tight and slip stitch into the first stitch.
• Row 2: Chain 1, sc in each stitch using back loops only – 12 sts.
• Slip stitch into the first stitch.
• Row 3: Repeat Row 2.
• Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Headband:

• Make a slip knot and chain 12.
• Single crochet in each chain.
• Chain 1 and fasten off.

Assembly:

• Sew or glue the headband to connect the two headphone pads.
• Glue the completed headphones onto the sides of the octopus's head.