Looking for a fun and unique accessory to brighten up keys or bags? These mini amigurumi alien keychains are the perfect handmade touch! Made using soft cotton yarn in pastel colors, each alien is small, squishy, and full of personality – ideal for gift-giving, craft fairs, or just treating yourself. 🌈
✨ Why You’ll Love Them
- Handmade with love using premium cotton yarn
- Super lightweight and portable
- Designed with a single big safety eye (or embroidered)
- Pastel color options – pink, green, blue, yellow, purple
- Makes a cute gift or personal accessory
- Perfect for keychains, bags, backpacks, or even car mirrors!
🧶 Quick Pattern Overview – How to Crochet a Mini Alien Keychain
Materials:
- Cotton yarn (pastel colors: pink, blue, green, yellow, purple)
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- 5–6 mm safety eye (or black yarn for embroidery)
- Stuffing (polyfill)
- Keyring
- Yarn needle & scissors
Head & Body (worked as one piece):
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring
Rnd 2: inc in all sts (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rnd 4–6: sc around (18)
Rnd 7: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Insert safety eye between Rnd 3–4.
Stuff firmly.
Rnd 8: dec x6 (6) – fasten off and sew the hole closed.
Arms (Make 2):
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR
Rnd 2–3: sc around (6)
Fasten off and sew to sides of body.
Legs (Make 2):
Same as arms. Attach to bottom of body.
Antenna or Ear (Optional):
Ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and back. Sew on top of the head.
Finish:
Attach a keyring to the top of the head or antenna. Done! 👽💕
📸 Step-by-Step Visual Guide
Photos above show each step of the process from start to finish — from crocheting the body to attaching the final keyring. Perfect for visual learners!
⚠️ Usage Warning
These keychains are handmade decorative items. They are not toys and not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts (safety eyes). Always supervise when gifting to children.
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