This cute gingerbread man crochet keychain is a delightful accessory that’s perfect for the holiday season or as a sweet year-round charm. With its adorable smile, frosting details, and colorful “sprinkles,” this gingerbread man will make a wonderful gift or decoration for your keys or bag.
How to Crochet a Gingerbread Man Keychain
This easy-to-follow crochet pattern will guide you through creating a tiny gingerbread man amigurumi keychain. It’s a fun project for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Here’s everything you need to get started!
Small colorful yarn scraps or felt (for the buttons and sprinkles)
2.5 mm crochet hook
6 mm safety eyes
Black embroidery thread for the mouth
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: Start with brown 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 4-7: Sc around. (18 sts)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 4 and 5, and embroider the mouth using black thread.
Round 8:1 sc, dec repeat around. (12 sts)
Round 9: Dec around. (6 sts) Stuff the head and continue to the body.
Round 10: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
Round 11:1 sc, inc repeat around. (18 sts)
Rounds 12-14: Sc around. (18 sts)
Round 15:1 sc, dec repeat around. (12 sts)
Round 16: Dec around. (6 sts) Stuff the body and fasten off.
Arms (Make 2)
Round 1: MR, 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
Rounds 2-4: Sc around. (6 sts) Fasten off and sew onto the sides of the body.
Legs (Make 2)
Round 1: MR, 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
Rounds 2-4: Sc around. (6 sts) Fasten off and sew to the bottom of the body.
Icing Details
Using white yarn, embroider a wavy line on each arm, leg, and across the neck area to represent the icing.
Add small pink circles to the cheeks with pink yarn, using the tapestry needle.
Buttons and Sprinkles
Use small pieces of colorful yarn or felt to make buttons on the gingerbread man’s body. Sew or glue them in place.
For the sprinkles on the head, create small French knots or attach tiny colorful yarn balls using the tapestry needle.
Assembly
Attach the keychain ring to the top of the gingerbread man’s head.
Make sure all parts are securely sewn together and the stuffing is well distributed.
Your gingerbread man keychain is now complete and ready to spread some joy! It’s a sweet accessory that adds a playful touch to your keys or holiday decor.
Note: Here is a pattern suggestion for you to create your own pattern. The end result may vary.
