Hello, fellow crafters! If you are looking for a quick, adorable, and practical project, you are going to love making this Crochet Frog And Duck Keychain. These little amigurumi cuties work up fast and make wonderful handmade gifts, bag charms, or craft fair best-sellers.
Whether you choose to make a bright green frog with big, bubbly eyes or a soft yellow duck with a tiny orange beak, this beginner-friendly guide walks you through everything you need to know to bring your new tiny animal friends to life!
Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: Sport or DK weight cotton yarn in green and white (for the frog), yellow and orange (for the duck). Cotton provides great stitch definition and structure.
- Crochet Hook: Size 2.0mm or 2.5mm (use a smaller hook than recommended on your yarn label to prevent stuffing from showing).
- Notions: Polyester fiberfill stuffing, scissors, a yarn needle, and stitch markers.
- Eyes: 6mm safety eyes or black embroidery floss for stitching sleepy or happy eyes.
- Hardware: Keychain ring with a short chain attachment.
Abbreviations & Pattern Notes
- US Terminology
- MR: Magic Ring
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single Crochet
- inc: Increase (work 2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: Invisible Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
- sl st: Slip Stitch
- Rnd: Round
- Note: Work in continuous rounds without joining unless otherwise stated. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round.
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
- Main Body (Frog: Green yarn / Duck: Yellow yarn):
- Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in a MR (6)
- Rnd 2: [inc] around (12)
- Rnd 3: [sc 1, inc] around (18)
- Rnds 4–7: sc in each st around (18)
- Rnd 8: [sc 1, dec] around (12)
- Stuff the body firmly with fiberfill.
- Rnd 9: [dec] around (6). Fasten off, leaving a tail to weave closed.
- Frog Eyes (Make 2 with Green yarn):
- Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in a MR (6)
- Rnd 2: sc in each st around (6). Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
- Duck Beak (Orange yarn):
- Work a small oval: ch 3, sc in second ch from hook, work 2 sc in the last ch, turn to other side and sc 1. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
- Assembly & Hardware:
- Sew the frog’s eye bumps securely onto the top of the head. Attach safety eyes or embroider details just below the eyes.
- Sew the small orange beak onto the center of the duck’s face.
- Securely attach the keychain ring to the top center of the head using reinforced, tight stitches with your yarn needle.
Finishing & Helpful Tips
- Maintain Tight Tension: Keep your stitches snug so the polyester stuffing doesn’t peek through the gaps.
- Child-Safe Features: If gifting this keychain to a young child, opt for embroidered eyes and securely fastened yarn features instead of plastic safety eyes.
- Even Stuffing: Add your fiberfill in small pinches, using the back of your crochet hook to push stuffing into the corners for a smooth, even shape.
- Reinforce the Keychain: Pass your sewing needle and yarn through the keychain ring loop multiple times and knot securely to ensure it withstands daily use on a bag or set of keys.
Watch the Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
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