Handmade Crochet Keychain Pattern – Cute & Easy Gift Idea

Crochet is more than yarn and hooks — it’s a way of carrying little pieces of happiness with us. This free crochet keychain pattern, part of the “To Nice To Tunis Crochet Fish” collection, is a sweet and simple project that beginners will love. Whether you make it as a personal keepsake or as a thoughtful handmade gift, this crochet fish is small enough to fit in your pocket yet meaningful enough to travel with you everywhere. It’s not just a keychain, it’s a piece of handmade storytelling.

Crochet Fish Pattern (Amigurumi Keychain or Decoration)

Materials You’ll Need

Yarn A, yarn B (your chosen colors / cotton or acrylic works best)
Crochet hook (size appropriate for yarn)
Polyfill stuffing
Yarn needle
Keychain ring (optional)

Stitches Used and Abbreviations (US Terms)

mc = magic circle
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
dc = double crochet
FPdc = front post double crochet
BPdc = back post double crochet
FPdc2tog = front post double crochet 2 stitches together (decrease)
V = (dc, ch 1, dc) in same stitch
I've used FPdc & BPdc stitches before and explained how to do these stitches in the 3-in-1 crochet bag pattern. If you've never used it before, do not hesitate to check out this link. It's free!

Written Instructions

With A, make a magic circle.

Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in ring, ch 1, 3 dc in ring, ch 1, dc in ring, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3.

Round 2: Ch 3, FPdc in next st, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st (V-stitch), FPdc in next 3 sts, V in next st, FPdc in next st, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3.

Round 3: Ch 3, FPdc in next 2 sts, V in next st, FPdc in next 5 sts, V in next st, FPdc in next 2 sts, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3.

Round 4: Ch 3, FPdc in next 3 sts, V in next st, FPdc in next 7 sts, V in next st, FPdc in next 3 sts, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3.

With B,
Round 5: Ch 3, BPdc in next 4 sts, dc in next 2 sts, BPdc in next 9 sts, dc in next 2 sts, BPdc in next 4 sts, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3.

Rounds 6–7: Ch 3, FPdc in next 10 sts, FPdc in next st, FPdc in next 10 sts, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3.

Round 8: Ch 3, FPdc2tog, FPdc in next 6 sts, FPdc2tog, FPdc in next st, FPdc2tog, FPdc in next 6 sts, FPdc2tog, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3.

Round 9: Ch 3, FPdc2tog, FPdc in next 4 sts, FPdc2tog, FPdc in next st, FPdc2tog, FPdc in next 4 sts, FPdc2tog, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3.

Round 10: Ch 3, FPdc2tog, FPdc in next 2 sts, FPdc2tog, FPdc in next st, FPdc2tog, FPdc in next 2 sts, FPdc2tog, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3.

Round 11: Ch 3, FPdc2tog, FPdc2tog, FPdc in next st, FPdc2tog, FPdc2tog, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3.

Round 12: Ch 3, 2 FPdc in next st, ch 1, 2 FPdc in next st, dc in next st, 2 FPdc in next st, ch 1, 2 FPdc in next st, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3.

Round 13: Ch 3, FPdc in next 2 sts, V in next st, FPdc in next 2 sts, dc in next st, FPdc in next 2 sts, V in next st, FPdc in next 2 sts, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3.

Round 14: Ch 3, FPdc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, FPdc in next 3 sts, dc in next st, FPdc in next 3 sts, V in next st, FPdc in next 3 sts, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3.

Finishing

Stuff the body lightly with polyfill.
Fold the piece in half.
Close the opening by working single crochet stitches evenly across the edge.
Weave in ends.
Attach to a keychain ring or sew onto a bag/couffin as decoration.

Once finished, your little crochet fish becomes more than an accessory — it’s a handmade treasure that carries memories of your time, your hands, and your creativity. These fish are fun to make, easy to gift, and bring a smile wherever they go. Share your finished projects with #sweetsamdesign and #ToNiceToTunisCrochetFish to join the community of makers who are bringing this crochet journey to life, one fish at a time.