Cutest Crochet Turtle Keychain Tutorial You’ll Love To Try

Looking for a charming crochet project that’s both functional and fun? This crochet turtle keychain pattern is the perfect match for crafters of all levels. With its adorable shell, flappy fins, and floral detail, it makes a cute accessory for bags, backpacks, or gift keychains.

Crochet Turtle Keychain

You’ll work in the round to form the body parts and assemble them seamlessly, creating a lovable turtle with personality. Customize the colors, add embellishments like flowers or safety eyes, and give your keychain a personal twist. Whether you're making a keepsake or a thoughtful gift, this project promises satisfaction stitch by stitch.

Head (Green Yarn)

Round 1: Magic ring with 8 single crochet (sc)
Round 2: 8 increases (16 sc total)
Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 8 (24 sc total)
Round 4: 1 sc, 1 inc, then (2 sc, 1 inc) x 7, then 1 sc (32 sc total)
Round 5: 32 sc
Round 6: (3 sc, 1 inc) x 8 (40 sc total)
Rounds 7-14: 40 sc
Round 15: (3 sc, 1 decrease (dec)) x 8 (32 sc total)
Round 16: (2 sc, 1 dec) x 8 (24 sc total)

Stuff the head

Round 17: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 8 (16 sc total)
Rounds 18-23: 16 sc

Close the opening: Fold and single crochet across 8 stitches, taking one stitch from each side

Fasten off, leaving a small tail

Front Fins (Green Yarn) – Make 2

Round 1: Magic ring with 7 sc
Round 2: 7 inc (14 sc total)
Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 7 (21 sc total)
Round 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 7 (28 sc total)
Round 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) x 7 (35 sc total)

Close the opening: Fold and single crochet across

Chain 1, turn, 4 sc
Chain 1, turn, 4 sc
Fasten off, leaving a small tail

Back Fins (Green Yarn) – Make 2

Round 1: Magic ring with 7 sc
Round 2: 7 inc (14 sc total)
Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 7 (21 sc total)
Round 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 7 (28 sc total)

Close the opening: Fold and single crochet across

Chain 1, turn, 4 sc
Chain 1, turn, 4 sc
Fasten off, leaving a small tail

Tail (Green Yarn)

Round 1: Magic ring with 6 sc
Rounds 2-5: 6 sc

Close the opening: Fold and single crochet across 2 stitches

Fasten off, leaving a small tail
Do not stuff

Carapace (Brown Yarn)

Round 1: Magic ring with 8 sc
Round 2: 8 inc (16 sc total)
Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 8 (24 sc total)
Round 4: 1 sc, 1 inc, then (2 sc, 1 inc) x 7, then 1 sc (32 sc total)
Round 5: 32 sc
Round 6: (3 sc, 1 inc) x 8 (40 sc total)
Round 7: 40 sc
Round 8: (9 sc, 1 inc) x 4 (44 sc total)
Rounds 9-11: 44 sc

Decorative edge (front loop only): Slip stitch into next front loop

(3 half double crochet (hdc) in next front loop, skip 1 stitch, sl st in next front loop) repeat around
Fasten off, leaving a small tail

Carapace Base (Green Yarn)

Round 1: Magic ring with 8 sc
Round 2: 8 inc (16 sc total)
Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 8 (24 sc total)
Round 4: 1 sc, 1 inc, then (2 sc, 1 inc) x 7, then 1 sc (32 sc total)
Round 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) x 8 (40 sc total)
Round 6: (9 sc, 1 inc) x 4 (44 sc total)
Round 7: 44 sc
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing

Assembly

Attach carapace to base: Sew together using remaining front loops and stitches of base
Attach head: Sew head to carapace base, aligning the 8 closed neck stitches
Attach front fins: Sew 4 stitches for each fin
Attach back fins: Sew 4 stitches for each fin
Attach tail: Sew 2 stitches
Stuff the body
Secure the head with extra stitches to firm it

Eyes (White Yarn) – Make 2

Round 1: Magic ring with 8 sc
Round 2: 8 inc (16 sc total)
Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 8 (24 sc total)
Slip stitch to next stitch
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing

Eye Detail (Black Yarn)

Embroider a line between rounds 2 and 3
Secure with glue
Attach eyes between rounds 5 and 12 of the head

Flower (Yellow and Pink Yarn)

Center (Yellow): Magic ring with 5 sc, close and slip stitch to first stitch, fasten off
Petals (Pink) – Make 5:
Chain 6
In 3rd chain from hook: 1 hdc
Next chain: 1 hdc
Next chain: 1 sc
Last chain: 1 sc, chain 2, 1 sc in same chain
Other side of chain: 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc
Slip stitch to first petal stitch, fasten off
Sew petals to yellow center
Glue flower to turtle’s head