Crochet Minion Keychain Pattern To Keep Them Along All The Day

Create your very own mischievous Minion in crochet form with this adorable keychain pattern! Perfect for fans of the beloved yellow characters, this beginner-friendly amigurumi guide walks you through each step from forming the iconic round body to attaching the goggle and eye.

Crochet Minion Keychain

The finished Minion makes a fun and functional accessory for backpacks, purses, or gift tags. With simple stitches and minimal sewing, this project is both quick and satisfying. Customize colors, facial expressions, or even add tiny limbs for a personalized twist on this crowd-pleasing favorite!

Materials

Len Mil Coton 50g yarn (yellow, white, gray, black)
2.5 mm crochet hook
Scissors
Yarn needle
Stuffing
Hot glue
Keychain ring

Main Body (Yellow Yarn)

Round 1: Magic circle, ch 1, 6 SC. Join with SS.
Round 2: Ch 1, 1 inc in each st (12 SC). Join with SS.

Round 3: Ch 1, 1 SC, 1 inc around (18 SC). Join with SS.
Round 4: Ch 1, 1 SC, 1 inc, 1 SC around (24 SC). Join with SS.
Round 5: Ch 1, 3 SC, 1 inc around (30 SC). Join with SS.
Round 6: Ch 1, 2 SC, 1 inc, 2 SC around (36 SC). Join with SS.
Rounds 7–14: Ch 1, 1 SC in each st around (36 SC). Join with SS.
Round 15: Ch 1, 2 SC, 1 dec, 2 SC around (30 SC). Join with SS.
Round 16: Ch 1, 3 SC, 1 dec around (24 SC). Join with SS.
Round 17: Ch 1, 1 SC, 1 dec, 1 SC around (18 SC). Join with SS.

Stuff the body firmly.

Round 18: Ch 1, 1 SC, 1 dec around (12 SC). Join with SS.
Round 19: Ch 1, 6 dec (6 SC). Join with SS.
Pull a long loop, cut yarn. Weave through front loops of last 6 stitches to close and fasten off.

(White and Gray Yarn)

Round 1 (White): Magic circle, ch 1, 6 SC. Join with SS.
Round 2 (White): Ch 1, 1 inc in each st (12 SC). Join with SS.
Round 3 (Gray): Switch to gray yarn, ch 1, 1 SC, 1 inc around (18 SC). Join with SS.