Looking for a fast and adorable crochet project? This tiny Pikachu keychain is simple enough for beginners and can be completed in under 45 minutes. It also makes a fun last-minute Christmas present for any Pokemon fan.

I know I previously mentioned that the Winter Gnome Pattern would be my final pattern for a while, but a dear friend contacted me about three weeks ago. She wanted me to make Pikachu keychains for several of her co-workers who have jobs connected to Pokemon. I finally had a little free time today while my toddler was napping, so I crocheted the keychains and decided it would be fun to share the pattern with you too.

This is a really simple and speedy project. Even after crocheting the individual pieces, adding the stuffing, and sewing everything together, you should be able to complete your Pikachu in less than 45 minutes.

So, if you have your yarn and hook ready, let’s get started with the pattern!

Materials you’ll need

• Sport/fine weight yarn – Kind Feather by Hobbii, 100% Acrylic, 100 g, 235 m, in yellow, red, and black.
• 10 mm safety eyes
• 3.75 mm crochet hook
• Stitch marker
• Polyester fiberfill

Pattern notes

This design is crocheted in continuous rounds, so you should not join the rounds together when you reach the end.

Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch, or use a small piece of scrap yarn instead.

Abbreviations

ch(s) – chain(s)

sc – single crochet

inc – increase = crochet 2 single crochets into the same stitch

dec – decrease = crochet 2 stitches together; use an invisible decrease unless otherwise stated

MR – magic ring

() – repeat the stitches inside the parentheses the number of times shown

FO – fasten off

Free Crochet Pikachu Keychain Pattern

Head – yellow yarn

Rnd 1: Begin with a MR and crochet 6 sc into the ring (6)

Rnd 2:Inc repeat 6 times. (12)

Rnd 3:Sc 1, inc 1 repeat 6 times. (18)

Rnd 4:Sc 2, inc 1 repeat 6 times. (24)

Rnd 5:sc 3, inc 1 repeat 6 times (30)

Rnd 6-11: sc in every stitch around (30)

Rnd 12: sc 3, dec 1 repeat 6 times (24)

Attach the safety eyes on rnd 11, keeping approximately 4-5 stitches between them. Begin filling the Pikachu head with stuffing and continue crocheting.

Rnd 13-15: sc in every stitch around.

Once you have finished the final round, close the head with a tapestry needle.

Cheeks – make 2

Using red yarn, begin with a MR and crochet 8 sc into the ring. Fasten off and keep a yarn tail long enough for attaching. Stitch each cheek beneath the safety eyes.

Mouth

Take a tapestry needle and a strand of black yarn, then embroider the mouth in a small V shape, following the example shown in the photograph below.

Ears

Use black yarn to begin.

Rnd 1: Make a MR and crochet 6 sc into the ring (6)

Rnd 2-3: sc in every stitch around (6)

FO the black yarn and change to yellow.

Rnd 4: * sc 1, inc 1 * repeat 3 times (9)

Rnd 5-10: sc in every stitch around. Fasten off, leaving a long enough yarn tail for sewing. Attach the ears to both sides of the head, positioning them around rnd 3.

To transform your finished Pikachu into a keychain, insert the crochet hook into the top of the head. Chain 20 or 25 stitches, then make a slip stitch into the same space. Grab a metal keychain ring and thread the crocheted chain through it.

And that’s it! Your adorable Pikachu keychain is finished and ready to use. Happy crocheting! If you enjoyed making this little project, share the pattern with your crochet friends and save it to your Pinterest boards for later.