Welcome to your next favorite quick project! This adorable Crocheted Long Dog Keychain pattern is playful, practical, and full of personality. Whether you are looking for a fun stash-buster or a charming handmade gift, this little pup stitches up fast and is wonderfully customizable.
Using basic amigurumi techniques, you will shape a sweet head, a wonderfully long body, and floppy ears. Best of all, you can easily adjust the body length to make your dog extra silly and long, or nice and compact!
Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: Sport, DK, or light worsted-weight yarn in your choice of main color (approx. 30–40 yards), plus small amounts for ears/accents and black for facial embroidery.
- Crochet Hook: 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm (use a smaller hook than recommended on the yarn label to keep stitches tight and prevent stuffing from showing).
- Notions: Polyester fiberfill for stuffing, a yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, and a metal split ring or lobster clasp for the keychain.
Abbreviations & Pattern Notes
- MR: magic ring
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- inc: single crochet increase (2 sc in one st)
- dec: single crochet decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
- st/sts: stitch/stitches
- FO: fasten off
- Note: Work in continuous rounds without joining unless otherwise specified. Use a stitch marker to track the first stitch of each round.
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
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Head:
Rnd 1: Make an MR, 6 sc in ring (6 sts).
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12 sts).
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) 6 times (18 sts).
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) 6 times (24 sts).
Rnds 5–7: Sc in each st around (24 sts). -
Neck Transition:
Rnd 8: (2 sc, dec) 6 times (18 sts).
Rnd 9: (1 sc, dec) 6 times (12 sts). Stuff the head firmly now. -
Long Body:
Rnds 10–22: Sc in each st around (12 sts). (Tip: Add or subtract rounds here to change the dog’s length!) Stuff the body gradually as you go. -
Body Closure:
Rnd 23: (1 sc, dec) 4 times (8 sts). Add a final pinch of stuffing.
Rnd 24: Dec 4 times (4 sts). FO, leaving a tail. Thread through remaining loops, pull tight to close, and weave in the end. -
Ears (Make 2):
Ch 7. Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, work: 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. -
Legs (Make 4):
Join yarn to the underside of the body. Ch 6, then starting in the 2nd ch from hook, work 5 sc back toward the body. FO and secure ends. Repeat for front and back legs.
Finishing & Helpful Tips
- Stuffing: Use small amounts of fiberfill rather than one large chunk. This keeps the long body flexible and prevents stretching between stitches.
- Facial Details: Use black embroidery thread to stitch a cute little nose, mouth, and sleepy eyes on the face before attaching the ears.
- Ear Placement: Sew the upper edges of the ears to the sides of the head just behind the eyes, letting them hang down naturally for maximum cuteness.
- Keychain Attachment: Securely attach your metal split ring or lobster clasp through the top of the head or right behind the ears using sturdy thread or a small anchored loop.
Watch the Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
Prefer visual guidance? Follow along with the complete video tutorial below: