This adorableCrochet Pikachu Keychain Tutorial is the perfect project for Pokémon fans! Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or just starting out, this amigurumi keychain is a fun and rewarding project.
How to Crochet Pikachu Keychain Tutorial
Creating this cute Pikachu requires basic amigurumi techniques such as single crochet and working in rounds. The final result is a perfect keychain or gift for a friend who loves Pokémon.
Crochet Pikachu Keychain Tutorial
Materials:
Yellow, black, and red worsted weight yarn
Crochet hook size 2.5 mm
Fiberfill stuffing
2 black safety eyes (6 mm)
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Stitch marker
Keychain ring
Abbreviations:
MR: magic ring
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
dec: decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
sl st: slip stitch
Body
Start with yellow yarn:
Round 1: MR, 6 sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12)
Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18)
Round 4-8: Sc around (18)
Round 9: 1 sc, dec around (12)
Stuff with fiberfill.
Round 10: Dec around (6), fasten off and weave in ends.
Head
Using yellow yarn:
Round 1: MR, 6 sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12)
Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18)
Round 4-6: Sc around (18)
Round 7: 1 sc, dec around (12)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 4 and 5.
Stuff the head with fiberfill.
Round 8: Dec around (6), fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Ears (Make 2)
Start with black yarn:
Round 1: MR, 6 sc in the ring (6)
Round 2-3: Sc around (6)
Change to yellow yarn.
Round 4-5: Sc around (6), fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Arms (Make 2)
Using yellow yarn:
Round 1: MR, 6 sc in the ring (6)
Round 2-3: Sc around (6), fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Feet (Make 2)
Using yellow yarn:
Round 1: MR, 6 sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: Sc around (6), fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Cheeks (Make 2)
Using red yarn:
Round 1: MR, 6 sc in the ring (6), fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Tail
Using yellow yarn:
Ch 9, sc in the 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in the next 7 ch (8)
Ch 1, turn, sc across, fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Assembly
Sew the head to the body.
Attach the ears, arms, and feet to the body.
Sew the red cheeks below the eyes.
Attach the tail to Pikachu’s back.
Using black yarn, embroider Pikachu’s mouth and nose.
Attach the keychain ring to the top of Pikachu’s head.
Now you have a cute and portable Pikachu keychain to show off your love for Pokémon!
Note: Here is a pattern suggestion for you to create your own pattern. The end result may vary.
