Free version of this pattern is available on our website. The PDF pattern has a breakdown of each row / round and extra photos.

Craft the cutest companion for your keys with our free Mini Chicken Keyring crochet pattern! This pint-sized poultry pal is quick and easy to whip up and NO SEW making it a great project for beginners or a delightful quick fix for seasoned crocheters. These mini chickens are perfect to give as gifts or as a Random Act of Crochet Kindness.

This crochet amigurumi pattern is written for beginners and neurodiverse crafters. The abbreviated instructions are followed by a breakdown in italics making it easier to understand what you need to do in each round. If you’ve had trouble reading patterns in the past, we hope that you’ll give our patterns a try!

One of the best things about this pattern is that it only uses a small amount of yarn, so get out your scraps. Just remember that the hook size will depend on your yarn thickness and tension. Using Chenille yarn and a 4mm hook, our Mini Chicken is approximately 5cm wide. The size will vary depending on yarn, hook, and tension.

Materials
Bulky Chenille yarn (Bella Baby Nippers)
Scraps of Aran weight yarn
4.0mm crochet hook or size needed for your yarn and tension
8mm Kawaii Safety Eyes (not for children under the age of 3 years)
Stitch Marker
Scissors
Tapestry needle
Polyester
Toy Filling
Keychain with Lobster Clasp