Crochet Amigurumi Elephant Keychain Pattern

Sling a cute crochet elephant on your keychain! This easy pattern creates a tiny, charming accessory or delightful gift. Perfect for daily charm!

Crochet Elephant Keychain Pattern

Ever thought you could sling an elephant on your keychain? Yes, you can with this Crochet Elephant Keychain Pattern! This charming crochet project creates a tiny elephant that’s perfect for a keychain or a cute bag accessory. With its round body, big floppy ears, and a long trunk, this little elephant is sure to make you smile. The finished product is not only a fun craft but also makes a delightful gift that anyone would treasure. Get ready to add a touch of handmade charm to your daily accessories!

Why Love This Pattern?

This crochet pattern for a cute little elephant keychain is certainly delightful for various reasons:

1. Detailed and Thorough Instructions:
   • The video provides comprehensive step-by-step guidance, starting from the necessary materials to the intricate details of the crochet stitches.
2. Adorable Finished Product:
   • The finished elephant keychain is charming and adorable, making it a perfect gift or personal accessory.
3. Learning Opportunity:
   • For beginners, it’s a great way to learn useful crochet techniques such as making a magic ring, single crochets, and invisible decreases.
4. Customization:
   • The pattern allows for customization with different yarn colors and embellishments like bows and safety eyes.

How To Crochet Elephant Keychain

Materials:

• Crochet Hook: 2mm
• Yarn: Charity Double Knit, color Silver Grey (100% acrylic, 100g, approx. 233m) and a small amount of light pink yarn for the bow.
• Stuffing: Polyester stuffing
• Safety Eyes: Approximately 0.4mm
• Jump Ring and Keychain
• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors
• Jewelry Pliers
• Stitch Marker
• Hot Glue Gun

Head:

1. Magic Ring:
   • Wrap yarn around your finger three times.
   • Form an X and hold it with your pinky.
   • Insert hook under the first two loops, yarn over, pull through and chain 1 to secure.
2. Round 1:
   • Work 6 single crochets into the Magic Ring.
3. Round 2:
   • Increase Round: 2 single crochets in each stitch around (12 stitches total).
4. Round 3:
   • 1 single crochet in the next stitch, 2 single crochets in the next. Repeat (18 stitches total).
5. Round 4:
   • 1 single crochet in the next two stitches, 2 single crochets in the next. Repeat (24 stitches total).
6. Rounds 5 - 9:
   • 1 single crochet in each stitch around (24 stitches total per round).
7. Attach Safety Eyes:
   • Place eyes on row 5, with 6 stitches in between. Secure with hot glue.
8. Round 10:
   • 1 single crochet in the next two stitches, decrease the next two together. Repeat (18 stitches total).
9. Round 11:
   • 1 single crochet in the next stitch, decrease the next two together. Repeat (12 stitches total).
10. Stuff Head: Stuff firmly with polyester stuffing.
11. Final Round:
    • Decrease around, 6 stitches total, close the ring.

Body:

1. Magic Ring:
   • Work 6 single crochets into the Magic Ring.
2. Round 1:
   • 2 single crochets in each stitch around (12 stitches).
3. Round 2:
   • 1 single crochet in the next stitch, 2 single crochets in the next. Repeat (18 stitches).
4. Round 3:
   • 1 single crochet in the back loops only (18 stitches).
5. Rounds 4 - 9:
   • 1 single crochet in each stitch around, using both loops (18 stitches).
6. Round 10:
   • 1 single crochet in the next stitch, decrease the next two together. Repeat (12 stitches).
7. Finish and Stuff: Slip stitch, then stuff with polyester stuffing.
8. Attach Head to Body:
   • Sew the head onto the body using a tapestry needle.

Legs (Make 2):

1. Magic Ring:
   • 6 single crochets into the Magic Ring.
2. Round 1:
   • 2 single crochets in each stitch (12 stitches).
3. Round 2:
   • 1 single crochet in the back loops only (12 stitches).
4. Rounds 3 - 4:
   • 1 single crochet in each stitch around (12 stitches).
5. Round 5:
   • Decrease in each stitch around (6 stitches).
6. Finish and Stuff: Close with a slip stitch and stuff lightly.

Arms (Make 2):

1. Magic Ring:
   • 6 single crochets into the Magic Ring.
2. Round 1:
   • 1 single crochet, 2 single crochets in the next. Repeat (9 stitches).
3. Round 2:
   • 1 single crochet in back loops only (9 stitches).
4. Round 3:
   • 1 single crochet around (9 stitches).
5. Round 4:
   • 1 single crochet, decrease next two together. Repeat (6 stitches).
6. Finish and Stuff: Close with a slip stitch and stuff lightly.

Ears (Make 2):

1. Foundation:
   • Chain 6, single crochet twice in the second chain, 1 single crochet next 3, and 3 single crochet in last chain.
2. Round Back:
   • Work into the other side of the chain, 1 single crochet in next 3, then 1 more single crochet in the first stitch.
3. Further Rounds:
   • Increase every few stitches to create the ear shape, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Trunk:

1. Magic Ring:
   • 6 single crochets into the Magic Ring.
2. Rounds 2 - 6:
   • 1 single crochet in each stitch around (6 stitches).
3. Round 7:
   • 1 single crochet, increase (9 stitches).
4. Round 8:
   • 1 single crochet in each stitch around (9 stitches).
5. Finish: Stuff lightly, leaving a small gap unsnuffed in the middle.

Assembly:

• Attach the arms and legs to the body with a tapestry needle.
• Attach the ears to the side of the head.
• Sew the trunk onto the head just below the eyes.
• Attach the keychain and jump ring.
• Add a pink bow by chaining a small length and sewing it to the top of the trunk.

This pattern will help you create a cute little crochet elephant keychain. Feel free to adjust the colors or add your unique twists!