Oh, my stars! This one, folks, has a special place in my heart – and I bet it will in yours too. Let me introduce you to a delightful Totoro keychain crochet pattern. If you’ve ever longed to carry a tiny bit of magic with you everywhere you go… well, my dear, this is it.
The first time I laid my eyes on Totoro, I was smitten – deeply and irrevocably. Crocheting this little fella? It’s like reliving the wonder of childhood adventures – all wrapped up in a tiny, keychain-sized package! And the best bit? It’s so darn easy to make, even if I do say so myself.
You see, there’s something undeniably enchanting about having a miniature Totoro dangling from your keys or bag – a constant reminder of simpler times, wonder, and sheer joy. So, what are you waiting for?
Embark on this little adventure with me, and let’s bring some magic to your everyday!
Designer: Svetafirefly
Materials
- Yarn 100% cotton 50g/220 in: grey, beige. white. black
- 1.3 mm crochet hook
- Sewing needle
- Scissors
- Holofiber
- Keychain carabiner
Abbreviations
Sl st – slip stitch
Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
()* – number of repetitions
[] – total number of stitches in a round
Body
Crochet with a grey yarn the ridgt side out in spiral.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 7-14: 36 sc (36) (8 rounds)
Rnd 15: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
Rnd 16-20: 30 sc (30) (5 rounds)
Rnd 21: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 22: 24 sc (24)
Rnd 23: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Stuff body.
Rnd 24: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 25: 3 dec
Cut off the yarn, fasten the end of the yarn and hide.
Ears x2
Crochet with a grey yarn the right side out in a spiral.
Leave the end of the yarn for sewing.
Rnd 1: 9 ch in a ring
Rnd 2-6: 9 sc (9) (2 rounds)
Rnd 7: 2 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec (7)
Rnd 8: 7 sc (7)
Rnd 9: 1 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec (5)
Rnd 10: dec
Cut off the yarn, fasten the end of the yarn and hide.
Stuff the detail.
Abdomen
Crochet with a beige yarn the right side out in a spiral.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6, sl st (30)
Cut off the yarn, leaving the end of the yarn for sewing.
Embroider a pattern with a gray yarn.
Tail
Crochet with a grey yarn the right side out in a spiral.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)
Rnd 4-5: 15 sc (15) (2 rounds)
Cut off the yarn, leaving the end of the yarn for sewing.
Stuff the detail.
Eyes x2
Crochet with a white yarn the right side out in a spiral.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring, sl st
Cut off the yarn, leaving the end for sewing.
Embroider the pupil in the center of the detail with a black yarn.
Assembly
- Sew on the ears and abdomen to the body.
- Embroider the nose with a black yarn.
- Sew on the ears and tail to the body.
- Sew on a carabiner.
