Adorable Crochet Rooster Keychain Pattern Totally Gift-Worthy

This charming crochet rooster keychain pattern is a delightful and colorful project perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike. Designed using vibrant acrylic yarn and a few simple tools, this step-by-step guide walks you through creating a mini rooster complete with a comb, beak, feathers, and tiny legs.

Crochet Rooster Keychain

Not only is it a cute and whimsical accessory, but it’s also a thoughtful handmade gift or a fun addition to your bag or keys. With opportunities to personalize colors and details, this pattern offers a mix of creativity and functionality in a compact form. Whether you’re making it for yourself or for someone special, this rooster keychain is sure to make a statement!

Materials Needed

• Acrylic yarn in five colors (including red, yellow, white, black, and orange)
• 2.5 mm crochet hook
• Thread cutter
• Key chain ring
• Sponge (for stuffing)
• Yarn needle

Body

Magic Ring:

• Start with a magic ring.

Round 1:

• Chain 3 (counts as 1 DC).
• Make 11 double crochets into the ring (12 DC total).
• Slip stitch to the top of the chain-3.

Round 2:

• Chain 3.
• Make 2 double crochets in each stitch around (24 DC total).
• Slip stitch to the top of the chain-3.

For Round 3:

• Chain 3.
• Make 2 DC in the same stitch.
• Alternate: 2 DC in one stitch, 1 DC in the next around.
• Change color at the end.

Round 4:

• Chain 2 (counts as 1 HDC).
• Make 1 HDC in each stitch around.
• Slip stitch to join.

Round 5:

• Change color.
• Chain 2.
• HDC in each stitch around.

For Round 6:

• Switch to white yarn.
• Chain 3.
• Make 2 DC in each stitch around.

Shaping the Body:

• Fold the circle in half.
• Single crochet along ¾ of the edge to join both sides.

Stuffing:

• Insert a small sponge to stuff the body.

Closing:

• Continue single crocheting the remaining open edge.
• Slip stitch and cut the yarn.

Crest (Comb)

• Attach red yarn to the top-left side of the body.
• Chain 3.
• Make a puff stitch (two loops).
• Chain 4, single crochet into the top of the first puff stitch.
• Repeat puff stitch and chain sequence 4 times.
• Chain 3 and slip stitch in the same space.
• Skip 2 stitches, then single crochet in the next 6 stitches.
• Chain 6 and slip stitch in the same space (repeat three times to create loops).
• Skip a stitch, then slip stitch.
• Cut and secure the yarn.

Beak

• Attach yellow yarn at the center of the 6 SCs under the crest.
• Chain 3, make two loops.
• In the next chain, make two loops again.
• Chain 4 and single crochet at the top.
• Chain 3, slip stitch in the same space.
• Cut and secure yarn.

Legs

• Attach yarn at the center bottom of the body.
• Chain 8.
• SC in the 4th chain from the hook.
• Chain 4, SC in the same space.
• Repeat 3 times for claw effect.
• SC along the remaining chain.
• Chain 8 again for the second leg and repeat.
• Slip stitch and cut yarn.

Feathers

• Wrap yarn (yellow and orange) around a small object 7 times.
• Cut both ends to create loops.
• Attach strands to DC stitches on the back to create tassels.
• Trim tassels evenly.

Eyes

• If beads aren’t available, use black yarn.
• Create small knots with yarn and sew them in place for eyes.

Final Touches

• Attach the keychain ring to the top.
• Weave in and secure all loose yarn ends.