Crochet Pattern: Gingerbread Man Keychain

Crochet Pattern: Gingerbread Man Keychain

Materials Needed:

• Yarn:
  • Main Body: Light brown (gingerbread color, worsted-weight cotton or acrylic yarn)
  • Details: White, green, and red yarn
• Hook Size: 2.5mm or 3mm
• Notions:
  • Black safety eyes (0.2–0.3 inches in diameter)
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Tapestry needle
  • Scissors
  • Keychain ring with clasp
• Optional: Stitch marker for tracking rounds

Abbreviations:

• ch: Chain
• sc: Single crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
• sl st: Slip stitch
• MR: Magic ring
• st: Stitch(es)
• FO: Fasten off

Gauge:

Tight amigurumi-style stitches. Adjust hook size if your fabric is too loose.

Pattern Steps:

1. Head and Body (worked as one piece)

Head:

1. Start with brown yarn and a magic ring.
   Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
   Round 2: Inc in each st (12)
   Round 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18)
   Round 4: (2 sc, inc) around (24)
   Round 5–9: Sc around (24)
   Insert safety eyes between Rounds 6 and 7, about 6 stitches apart. Embroider the cheeks with red yarn under the eyes.
   Round 10: (2 sc, dec) around (18)
   Round 11: (1 sc, dec) around (12)

Body:

1. Stuff the head firmly with fiberfill.
   Round 12: (1 sc, inc) around (18)
   Round 13: (2 sc, inc) around (24)
   Round 14–17: Sc around (24)
   Round 18: (2 sc, dec) around (18)
   Round 19: (1 sc, dec) around (12)
   Round 20: Dec around (6)
   FO, weave in the tail, and stuff the body firmly.

2. Arms (make 2)

1. With brown yarn, start with a magic ring.
   Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
   Round 2: (1 sc, inc) around (9)
   Round 3–5: Sc around (9)
   Round 6: Switch to white yarn. Sc around (9)
   FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly and sew to the sides of the body.

3. Legs (make 2)

1. With brown yarn, start with a magic ring.
   Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
   Round 2: (1 sc, inc) around (9)
   Round 3–5: Sc around (9)
   Round 6: Switch to white yarn. Sc around (9)
   FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly and sew to the bottom of the body.

4. Bowtie

1. With green yarn, ch 7.
   Row 1: Sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (6)
   Row 2–3: Sc in each st across (6)
   FO, leave a long tail. Wrap the tail around the center to pinch and shape into a bowtie. Sew it under the face.

5. Buttons (make 2)

1. With white yarn, make a magic ring.
   Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
   FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Use red yarn to embroider a small cross in the center. Sew the buttons vertically on the torso.

6. Trims

• Use white yarn and shell stitch to create scalloped edges for the hands, feet, and bottom of the body.
  For each edge: Attach white yarn, (sc, skip 1 st, 3 dc in the next st, skip 1 st) around. FO and weave in the ends.

7. Smile

• Use white yarn and a tapestry needle to embroider a wide curved smile just below the eyes, using chain stitches.

Final Assembly:

1. Attach a keychain ring to the top of the head.
2. Make sure all parts are securely sewn and ends are woven in.

Customization Tips:

• Change yarn colors to personalize the design (e.g., blue bowtie, pink cheeks).
• Add embellishments like beads or embroidery to give it extra flair.

Enjoy your adorable gingerbread keychain! Perfect for gifting or decorating your holiday season. 🧡