This is a free crochet pattern of a low-sew penguin keychain.

Difficulty: Beginner. There's only one piece to sew on, but the pattern does require you to change yarn colours for the head.

Finished plush size: Approx. 3cm tall

Disclaimer: You can sell, or use the finished item as a gift, but please don’t sell, distribute or claim the pattern as your own. Also, I don’t recommend giving this item to a child under 3 years of age, due to a choking hazard.

Once you've finished, be sure to post it on social media, as long as you credit me (Instagram: @laurascraftedcollectibles)! Good luck!

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Abbreviations

Note: This pattern is done with the U.K. abbreviations. Please carefully check the list below.

U.K. Abbreviations	US/Canada Abbreviations
ss (slip stitch)	sl st (slip stitch)
dc (double crochet)	sc (single crochet)
htr (half treble)	hdc (half double crochet)
tr (treble)	dc (double crochet)

Other abbreviations

st, sts (stitches)

ch (chain)

inc (increase (make 2 stitches in one stitch))

dec (decrease)

yo (yarn over)

mr (magic ring)

FO (fasten off)

( ) (amount of rounds/rows, notes)

[ ] (go from [... to ...])

Materials

Crochet hook size: 2.50mm

Yarn colours:

• Stylecraft Special DK: Black (100g) x1
• Stylecraft Special DK: White (100g) x1
• Stylecraft Special DK: Silver (100g) x1

Other materials required:

• Stitch marker
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Tapestry Needle (for sewing/embroidery)
• Keychain Ring

Let's get started!

Head/Body

Note: This piece is done in continuous rounds (except for rounds 9-10). I recommend you use a stitch marker to keep track of where you start each round.

Start on the head with black

Round 1: 5dc in mr (5 sts)

Round 2: [inc] x5 (10 sts)

Round 3: [dc, inc] x5 (15 sts)

Round 4: [dc, inc, dc] x5 (20 sts)

Note: Prepare to change yarn colours on rounds 5-8. Always make sure you insert your hook into the final st of the current colour. For example, on your last st before the colour change, pull through the last 2 loops with your new yarn colour. You end that st with one loop of the new colour on the hook, but it should still appear to the old colour.

When you get to the bolded text, crochet in white yarn

Round 5: 6dc, 3dc, 2dc, 3dc, 6dc (20 sts)

Round 6: 6dc, 4dc, dc, 4dc, 5dc (20 sts)

Round 7: 6dc, 9dc, 5dc (20 sts)

Round 8: 6dc, 10dc, 4dc (20 sts)

Change to silver

Start of body

Round 9: ss, ch, dc, inc, [4dc, inc] x3, 2dc (24 sts (Note: The ch st does not count)

Add more or unravel sts, depending on your tension

5tr bobble st: yo, insert the hook in the st, yo, pull through 1 loop, yo, pull through 2 loops, leaving 2 loops on the hook. Repeat this step 4 more times, until you have 6 loops on the hook. Yo one more time and pull through all 6 loops.

Round 10: skip over ss, dc in ch, 6dc, make 5tr bobble, 11dc, make 5tr bobble, 4dc (24 sts)

Rounds 11-12 (2 rounds): 24dc (24 sts)

Add more or unravel sts, depending on your tension

Note: To change yarn colour with the bobble stitch, yo with your next yarn colour, before pulling through all the loops on the hook.

When you get to the bolded text, crochet in citron yarn

Round 13: 8dc, make 5tr bobble, 11dc, make 5tr bobble, 3dc (24 sts)

Continue with silver

Round 14: [dc, dec, dc] x6 (18 sts)

Stuff firmly at this point

Round 15: [dc, dec] x6 (12 sts)

Round 16: [dec] x6 (6 sts)

FO, sew opening to close

Embroidery Details

Eyes: With black, embroider 2 dots on rounds 6-7 of the head, 5 sts apart

Beak: With citron, embroider a line on round 7 of the body between the eyes. It should be 3 sts long.

Keychain Strap

Note: This piece is done in rows. That means you go back and forth.

2ch with black

Rows 1-3 (3 rows): skip 1st ch from the hook, dc, ch, turn (1 st)

Row 4: skip 1st ch from the hook, dc (1 st)

FO, leave a long tail for sewing

Insert through the loop of the keychain ring

Sew both ends of the strap onto round 1 of the head, creating a loop that the keychain ring is attached to

Congratulations! You've finished crocheting your low-sew penguin keychain. Enjoy your new accessory!

If you have any questions about this pattern, please don't hesitate to contact me. You can find my details, by clicking here.