This adorable Crochet Santa Claus Keychain Pattern is the perfect festive accessory for the holiday season. With his fluffy beard, rosy cheeks, and little gift sack, this Santa amigurumi brings a cheerful touch to your keys, bags, or holiday decorations.
How to Crochet Santa Claus Keychain Pattern
Follow this easy crochet pattern to create your own Santa keychain. It’s an ideal project for holiday gifts, stocking stuffers, or as a charming decoration for your home!
Crochet Santa Claus Keychain Pattern
Materials:
Red yarn (for Santa’s suit and hat)
White yarn (for beard and trim)
Black yarn (for belt and boots)
Skin-tone yarn (for face and hands)
Pink yarn (for the nose)
Small amount of beige yarn (for the belt buckle)
2.5 mm crochet hook
6 mm safety eyes
Keychain ring
Stuffing
Tapestry needle
Abbreviations:
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
dec: decrease (sc two stitches together)
sl st: slip stitch
MR: magic ring
Head and Body
Round 1: With skin-tone yarn, MR, 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
Round 3:1 sc, inc repeat around. (18 sts)
Round 4-6: Sc around. (18 sts)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 3 and 4, and attach a small pink yarn ball for the nose.
Round 7:1 sc, dec repeat around. (12 sts)
Round 8: Dec around. (6 sts) Stuff the head and continue to the body.
Round 9: Switch to red yarn for Santa’s suit. Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
Round 10:1 sc, inc repeat around. (18 sts)
Rounds 11-14: Sc around. (18 sts)
Round 15: Switch to black yarn for the belt. Sc around. (18 sts)
Round 16: Switch back to red yarn. 1 sc, dec repeat around. (12 sts)
Round 17: Dec around. (6 sts) Stuff the body and fasten off.
Arms (Make 2)
Round 1: With skin-tone yarn, MR, 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
Round 2: Switch to red yarn. Sc around. (6 sts)
Rounds 3-5: Sc around. (6 sts) Fasten off and sew onto the sides of the body.
Legs (Make 2)
Round 1: With black yarn, MR, 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
Rounds 2-3: Sc around. (6 sts) Fasten off and sew to the bottom of the body.
Santa’s Hat
Round 1: With red yarn, MR, 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
Round 2:1 sc, inc repeat around. (9 sts)
Round 3: Sc around. (9 sts)
Round 4:2 sc, inc repeat around. (12 sts)
Round 5: Sc around. (12 sts)
Round 6:3 sc, inc repeat around. (15 sts)
Continue until the hat is the desired length, then fasten off. Attach a small white pompom to the top and sew the hat to Santa’s head.
Beard and Details
Using white yarn, attach loops around Santa’s face to create a fluffy beard.
Embroider a small mustache under the nose using white yarn.
Belt Buckle
With beige yarn, embroider a small square on Santa’s belt to resemble the buckle.
Gift Sack
Round 1: With red yarn, MR, 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
Round 2:1 sc, inc repeat around. (9 sts)
Round 3-6: Sc around. (9 sts) Fasten off and sew to Santa’s hand.
Assembly
Attach the keychain ring to the top of Santa’s hat.
Ensure all pieces are securely sewn together, and stuffing is evenly distributed.
Your festive Santa Claus keychain is now complete and ready to bring some holiday cheer wherever you go!
Note: Here is a pattern suggestion for you to create your own pattern. The end result may vary.
