Crochet Bear Heart Keychain Free Pattern Perfect For Gifting

This heart-bear keychain crochet pattern is a charming and heartfelt project that's perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Combining the cuteness of a teddy bear with the universal symbol of love—a heart—this keychain makes an ideal handmade gift for loved ones, friends, or even yourself.

Crochet Heart Bear Keychain

The step-by-step instructions guide you through crafting a plush little bear head, tiny ears, a stitched-on nose, and an adorable heart held close. It's a great stash-buster project, customizable with your favorite yarn colors and ideal for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or just because. Attach it to a bag, backpack, or keyring and carry a little love wherever you go.

Bear Head

• Round 1: Make a Magic Ring and crochet 6 SC.
• Round 2: Make 6 increases (2 SC in each stitch).
• Round 3: (1 SC, 1 INC) around.
• Round 4: (2 SC, 1 INC) around.
• Rounds 5-8: SC in each stitch (24 SC).
• Round 9: (2 SC, 1 DEC) around.
• Round 10: (1 SC, 1 DEC) around.
• Stuff the head with fiberfill.
• Final Round: Make 6 decreases.
• Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail to close and attach the keychain.

Bear Ears

First Ear:

• Insert hook from round 4 to round 2 of the head.
• Make 1 chain and crochet 6 SC.
• Pull yarn to secure.

Second Ear:

• Insert hook from round 2 to round 4 of the head.
• Make 1 chain and crochet 6 SC.
• Cut and tidy the yarn.

Facial Features

• Eyes: Attach safety eyes or glue felt eyes on the fifth row of the head.
• Nose: Embroider a small nose using black milk cotton yarn.

Heart

First Half:

• Make a Magic Ring and crochet 6 SC.
• Slip stitch, chain 1.
• Make 6 increases.
• Slip stitch, chain, and cut the yarn.

Second Half:

• Repeat steps for first half, but do not cut the yarn.

Joining:

• Join the second half to the first with a slip stitch.
• SC in the same stitch and continue around both halves for 24 SC.
• Slip stitch to the first SC.

Shaping the Heart:

• (6 SC, 1 DEC) repeat 3 times, slip stitch.
• (5 SC, 1 DEC), slip stitch, chain.
• (1 SC, 1 DEC), slip stitch.
• (3 SC, 1 DEC).
• (2 SC, 1 DEC).