About This Heart Keychain Amigurumi Pattern
This pattern makes a tiny crochet heart keychain worked in two identical halves joined together. The heart measures approximately 4 cm tall when completed and is stuffed lightly for a soft rounded shape. You will work simple rounds in single crochet with increases and decreases to shape the lobes and point.
Designed for quick makes and using a 2mm hook with St. George Tango yarn. Perfect for gifts, key rings, and tiny decorations.
Why You'll Love This Heart Keychain Amigurumi Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it turns a few grams of yarn into a charming, functional keepsake. I enjoy how quickly each half works up and how satisfying the shaping is when the two halves are joined. It is a small project that still allows for practice with increases and decreases, giving great stitch definition. Making a loop for a key ring at the end makes the heart practical and gift-ready, which I always appreciate.
Switch Things Up
I love customizing this tiny heart by changing the yarn color for seasonal versions like red for Valentines or orange for autumn.
I often use different yarn weights and adjust the hook size to make larger or smaller hearts for varied gifts.
I sometimes embroider initials or tiny motifs on the front to personalize each keychain before stuffing.
I like to add a small bead or charm to the chain loop for extra sparkle and personality.
I recommend trying variegated yarn for a multicolor effect that creates visual interest with no color changes.
I sometimes make matching pairs in coordinating colors to sell as sets or give as friend gifts.
I also experiment with using metallic or textured yarns for a special occasion look that catches the light.
I like to attach a short tassel or pompom at the base of the loop for a playful finish on some versions.
I occasionally incorporate safety eyes for tiny faces if I want to make the heart into a character or emotive pendant.
I encourage you to try color-blocking the two halves in contrasting colors to create a unique, two-toned heart design.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Not leaving a long tail after finishing can make closing and creating the key ring loop difficult; leave around 25cm and use it to close and form the loop.
✗ Forgetting to stuff evenly results in a lumpy heart shape; stuff gradually and evenly while shaping, adding small amounts of fiberfill as you go.
✗ Cutting the yarn between halves will prevent you from joining them seamlessly; do not cut the yarn when you finish the second half so you can continue to join and finish.
✗ Using an incorrect hook size may change final size and tightness of stitches; use a 2mm hook as recommended or adjust yarn and hook together to match gauge and size.
