Unique Crochet Pirate Keychain

Fun and Easy Tutorial Unique Crochet Pirate Keychain

Crochet pirate keychains are a charming and unique way to add a personal touch to your keys or bags. These little treasures feature an endearing pirate character, complete with a hat, an eye patch, and a small parrot perched on its shoulder. Perfect for crafters of all skill levels, this crochet pirate keychain pattern offers a delightful project that is both enjoyable and rewarding. Whether you’re looking to enhance your own accessories or create a thoughtful gift, this pattern is a fantastic choice. Its playful design and easy-to-follow instructions ensure that you’ll have a fun and satisfying crafting experience. The finished keychain not only serves as a practical accessory but also as a whimsical decoration that reflects your creativity and love for pirates.

To create your own crochet pirate keychain, gather these essential materials: worsted weight yarn in various colors including skin tone, black, red, brown, yellow, green, and white. You’ll also need a 4.0 mm crochet hook, safety eyes, fiberfill stuffing, a yarn needle, scissors, and a keychain ring. The pirate keychain is made by crocheting several individual parts, which are then assembled to complete the character. Begin by following the detailed pattern provided below, which will guide you through each step of crafting this delightful and whimsical pirate keychain. This project offers a fun and rewarding crafting experience, resulting in a personalized accessory that’s perfect for adding a touch of nautical charm to your keys or bags.

Crochet Pirate Keychain Pattern

Head:

Round 1: With skin tone yarn, make a magic ring. Work 6 single crochets (sc) into the ring. Pull tight and join with a slip stitch (sl st). (6 stitches)
Round 2: Chain 1, 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
Round 3: Chain 1, sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch around. (18 stitches)
Rounds 4-9: Chain 1, sc in each stitch around. (18 stitches)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 4 and 5, about 4 stitches apart.
Round 10: Chain 1, sc in the next stitch, sc2tog (single crochet two together) around. (12 stitches)
Round 11: Chain 1, sc2tog around. (6 stitches) Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the head with fiberfill.

Body:

Round 1: With brown yarn, make a magic ring. Work 6 sc into the ring. Pull tight and join with a sl st. (6 stitches)
Round 2: Chain 1, 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
Round 3: Chain 1, sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch around. (18 stitches)
Rounds 4-7: Chain 1, sc in each stitch around. (18 stitches)
Round 8: Chain 1, sc in the next stitch, sc2tog around. (12 stitches)
Round 9: Chain 1, sc in each stitch around. (12 stitches) Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the body with fiberfill.

Hat:

Round 1: With black yarn, make a magic ring. Work 6 sc into the ring. Pull tight and join with a sl st. (6 stitches)
Round 2: Chain 1, 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
Round 3: Chain 1, sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch around. (18 stitches)
Round 4: Chain 1, sc in the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch around. (24 stitches)
Round 5: Chain 1, sc in the next 3 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch around. (30 stitches)
Round 6: Chain 1, sc in each stitch around. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Eye Patch:

Foundation Chain: Chain 10 with black yarn.
Row 1: Single crochet (sc) in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Beard:

Foundation Chain: Cut several strands of red yarn (about 2 inches each). Attach them to the bottom of the head using a latch hook method to create the beard.

Parrot:

Round 1: With yellow yarn, make a magic ring. Work 6 sc into the ring. Pull tight and join with a sl st. (6 stitches)
Round 2: Chain 1, 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
Round 3: Chain 1, sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch around. (18 stitches)
Rounds 4-6: Chain 1, sc in each stitch around. (18 stitches)
Round 7: Chain 1, sc in the next stitch, sc2tog around. (12 stitches)
Round 8: Chain 1, sc2tog around. (6 stitches) Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the parrot with fiberfill.
Wings and Tail: Chain 6 with green yarn, sc in each chain. Fasten off and sew onto the parrot.