Looking for a sweet, stash-busting weekend project? This Mini Amigurumi Strawberry Keychain takes less than 30 minutes to make and is the ultimate quick-gift pattern.
Whether you attach it to your keys, tote bag, or backpack, this tiny berry adds a cheerful pop of handmade charm wherever you go.
Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight cotton or acrylic yarn (#4) in Bright Red, Leaf Green, and small scraps of White or Yellow for embroidered seeds.
- Crochet Hook: 3.0 mm or 3.25 mm (US D/3).
- Keyring: Standard metal split ring or lobster clasp with chain.
- Fiberfill: Small handful of polyester stuffing.
- Notions: Yarn needle, stitch marker, and sharp scissors.
Pattern Notes & Abbreviations (US Terms)
- Skill Level: Beginner friendly.
- Finished Size: Approximately 2 inches (5 cm) tall.
- Construction: The berry is worked in continuous rounds from the tip up to the crown, lightly stuffed, closed flat, and topped with a leafy sepals cap.
- Abbreviations:
- MR: Magic Ring
- CH: Chain
- SC: Single Crochet
- INC: Increase (2 SC in same stitch)
- DEC: Invisible Decrease (SC 2 together)
- HDC: Half Double Crochet
- SL ST: Slip Stitch
- FO: Fasten Off
Step-by-Step Pattern
1. The Strawberry Body
Using Red Yarn (worked in continuous rounds):
- Rnd 1: 4 SC in a MR (4)
- Rnd 2: (SC, INC) x 2 (6)
- Rnd 3: (SC, INC) x 3 (9)
- Rnd 4: (2 SC, INC) x 3 (12)
- Rnd 5: (3 SC, INC) x 3 (15)
- Rnd 6: (4 SC, INC) x 3 (18)
- Rnds 7–8: SC in each stitch around (18)
- Rnd 9: (SC, DEC) x 6 (12)
- Firmly stuff the berry with polyfill at this stage.
- Rnd 10: DEC x 6 (6)
- FO, cut yarn leaving a small tail. Thread through front loops, pull shut, and weave the end inside.
2. The Leafy Top (Sepals)
Using Leaf Green Yarn:
- Rnd 1: 5 SC in a MR, SL ST to first SC to close circle (5)
- Rnd 2 (Leaves): *(CH 4, starting in 2nd chain from hook: SL ST, SC, HDC, then SL ST into the next SC of the base circle)*. Repeat from * 4 more times until you have 5 pointed leaves.
- FO, leaving an 8-inch yarn tail for attaching.
Assembly & Finishing Touches
- Embroider the Seeds: Thread your tapestry needle with white or light yellow yarn. Make small, scattered vertical stitches around the red body to resemble tiny strawberry seeds. Knot securely and hide thread ends inside the body.
- Attach the Leaves: Position the leafy cap squarely over the top of the strawberry. Use the green tail to sew the center down securely. Tack each leaf point down with a tiny stitch if you prefer them flat, or leave the edges free for a natural look.
- Add the Keyring: Sew or clip your keyring loop right through the top center of the green leaf cap, making sure it passes through the dense stitches of the strawberry body for maximum durability.
Your charming Mini Amigurumi Strawberry is ready to brighten your keys! Snap a photo and share your finished creations with us using #MyCozyHook.