These adorable crochet voodoo doll, spider, and black cat keychains are perfect for adding a touch of charm to your everyday items. Whether you clip them to your keys, backpack, or even use them as small decorations, they bring a blend of creativity and Halloween spirit to your life. Each one is small, simple, and full of personality, making them great for gifts or your own collection.
Crochet Keychains Pattern
Creating these crochet keychains is an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Using a bit of yarn, embroidery thread, and a small crochet hook, these designs are brought to life. The crochet voodoo doll has unique stitched features, the spider has tiny legs, and the black cat has expressive eyes and a playful tail. It’s a great way to create something special while practicing your crochet skills.
Credit Amigurumis Castle
Materials and Tools Needed:
To create the Voodoo Doll, Spider, and Black Cat keychains, you’ll need:
- Yarn:
- Black yarn (for Spider and Black Cat)
- Walnut/tan yarn (for Voodoo Doll)
- Pink yarn (for embroidery details like cheeks)
- Gray yarn (for Spider legs and details)
- Embroidery thread (black for facial details)
- Crochet Hook: Size 1.75 mm
- Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill for the keychain bodies
- Keychain Rings
- Eyes:
- 4-5 mm black beads or screws (for Black Cat and Spider)
- 1 cm white plastic circles cut from upcycled lid (for the "background" of some eyes)
- A small button for the Voodoo Doll
- Needle: For sewing parts, embroidery details, and finishing
- Scissors
- Thread separator or stitch markers
Finished Size:
The finished keychains measure approximately 4 cm x 5 cm, depending on your yarn tension and stuffing amount.
Customization Ideas:
- You can swap yarn colors for a fun and personalized look (e.g., gray instead of black for the spider).
- Change facial expressions with different embroidery techniques (e.g., smile, frown, etc.).
- Use glow-in-the-dark thread for spooky Halloween effects.
Pattern Abbreviations & Terminology:
This pattern uses US crochet terms:
- sc: Single Crochet
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: Decrease (crochet two stitches together)
- sl st: Slip Stitch
- ch: Chain
- MR: Magic Ring
- (...): Repeat instructions in parentheses around the row
Step-by-Step Crochet Instructions
1. Black Cat Keychain
Body and Head
- Start with black yarn.
Row 1: MR, 6 sc into the ring. Pull to close the ring. (6 sts)
Row 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
Row 3: (1 sc, inc) around. (18 sts)
Row 4: (2 sc, inc) around. (24 sts)
Row 5: (3 sc, inc) around. (30 sts)
Rows 6-10: Sc in each st around. (30 sts) - Decrease Rounds:
Row 11: (3 sc, dec) around. (24 sts)
Row 12: Sc in each st around. (24 sts)
Row 13: (2 sc, dec) around. (18 sts)
Row 14-15: Sc in each st around. (18 sts) - Stuff the body as you go.
Row 16: (1 sc, dec) around. (12 sts)
Row 17: Dec around. (6 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Ears
- Attach black yarn to the top of the cat’s head.
- Count 3 sts apart for each ear.
- For each ear:
- Join the yarn, ch 3, and sc across 3 st intervals. (Form a triangle shape at the top of the head.)
- Finish with a sl st and fasten off.
Tail
- Attach yarn at the base of the back.
- Chain 10, then sl st into each chain back to the starting point.
- Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Facial Details
- Embroider whiskers and a small mouth using gray thread.
- Use beads/plastic eyes as described in the materials section for each eye.
2. Voodoo Doll Keychain
Body/Head
- With walnut/tan yarn:
Row 1: MR, 6 sc into the ring. Pull to close the ring. (6 sts)
Row 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
Row 3: (1 sc, inc) around. (18 sts)
Row 4: (2 sc, inc) around. (24 sts)
Row 5: (3 sc, inc) around. (30 sts)
Rows 6-10: Sc in each st around. (30 sts) - Decrease and Stuff:
Row 11: (3 sc, dec) around. (24 sts)
Row 12-13: Sc in each st around. (24 sts)
Row 14: (2 sc, dec) around. (18 sts)
Row 15-16: Sc in each st around. (18 sts)
Row 17: (1 sc, dec) around. (12 sts)
Row 18: Dec around. (6 sts) - Fasten off and thread the tail to close the opening. Weave in the ends.
Facial Details
- Sew a button onto one side, using black embroidery to add a cross-stitch "scar" over it.
- Use black embroidery thread to create a stitched mouth.
- Add optional blush by stitching round pink circles for cheeks.
3. Spider Keychain
Body
- With black yarn:
Row 1: MR, 6 sc into the ring. Pull to close the ring. (6 sts)
Row 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
Row 3: (1 sc, inc) around. (18 sts)
Row 4: (2 sc, inc) around. (24 sts)
Row 5: (3 sc, inc) around. (30 sts)
Rows 6-9: Sc in each st around. (30 sts) - Decrease and Stuff:
Row 10: (3 sc, dec) around. (24 sts)
Row 11: Sc in each st around. (24 sts)
Row 12: (2 sc, dec) around. (18 sts)
Row 13: (1 sc, dec) around. (12 sts)
Row 14: Dec around. (6 sts) - Fasten off and thread the tail to close the opening. Weave in the ends.
Legs
- Cut lengths of embroidery thread or gray yarn (1.5 cm each).
- Follow the diagram from the scraped transcript to count spacing for attaching legs symmetrically.
- Thread evenly through the body and secure knots for 8 legs.
Facial Details
- Use beads for small black eyes, spaced evenly.
- Add a tiny embroidered smile if desired.
Finishing Techniques
- Weave in any visible yarn tails.
- Attach keychain rings at the top of each head or body.
- Ensure the eyes and mouth are securely stitched.
- Optional: Add blush detailing or glitter for a festive look.
