Adorable Crochet Rooster Keychain Free Pattern

Create your own miniature farm companion with this easy-to-follow crochet rooster keychain pattern. This project is perfect for beginners and makes a wonderful handmade gift or a cute accessory for your keys and bags.

Materials Needed

Yarn scraps in various colors (main body color, red, yellow, and accent colors for the tail)
Crochet hook size appropriate for your chosen yarn
Fiberfill stuffing
2 small beads or safety eyes for the eyes
Keychain ring and attachment hardware
Yarn needle and scissors

Abbreviations (US Terms)

ch: chain
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
tr: treble crochet
sl st: slip stitch
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
MR: magic ring

The Body (Main Part)

Work in continuous rounds.

Round 1: 6 sc in MR.
Round 2: inc in each st around (12 sc).
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18 sc).
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24 sc).
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30 sc).
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36 sc).
Round 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42 sc).
Round 8: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48 sc).
Rounds 9-12: sc in each st around (48 sc).
Round 13: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42 sc).
Rounds 14-16: sc in each st around (42 sc).
Round 17: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36 sc).
Rounds 18-19: sc in each st around (36 sc).
Round 20: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30 sc).
Rounds 21-22: sc in each st around (30 sc).
Round 23: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24 sc).
Rounds 24-25: sc in each st around (24 sc).
Round 26: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18 sc).

Stuff the body firmly with fiberfill, making sure not to overstretch the stitches.

Change yarn color to Red.

Round 27: sc in each st around (18 sc).
Round 28: Fold the piece in half and crochet through both layers: 9 sc.

The Comb

Continuing from the top of the head (Round 28):

Petal 1: ch 13. Starting from 3rd ch from hook: 10 tr in one st, 10 sc across the chain, sl st into the head.
Petal 2: ch 12. Starting from 3rd ch: 10 tr in one st, 9 sc across the chain, sl st into the head.
Petal 3: ch 11. Starting from 3rd ch: 10 tr in one st, 8 sc across the chain, sl st into the head.
Petal 4: ch 10. Starting from 3rd ch: 10 tr in one st, 7 sc across the chain, sl st into the head.
Petal 5: ch 9. Starting from 3rd ch: 10 tr in one st, 6 sc across the chain, sl st into the head.
Petal 6: ch 8. Starting from 3rd ch: 7 hdc in one st, 5 sl st across the chain, sl st into the head.
Petal 7: ch 7. Starting from 3rd ch: 7 hdc in one st, 4 sl st across the chain, sl st into the head.
Petal 8: ch 6. Starting from 3rd ch: 7 hdc in one st, 3 sl st across the chain, sl st into the head.
Petal 9: ch 5. Starting from 3rd ch: 7 hdc in one st, 2 sl st across the chain, sl st into the head.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

The Wings (Make 2)

Use the main body color.

Row 1: ch 4.
Row 2: starting from 2nd ch: 3 sc, ch 1, turn.
Row 3: dec, 1 sc, ch 1, turn.
Row 4: dec, ch 1, turn.
Row 5:
- ch 9, starting from 3rd ch: 10 tr in one st, 6 sl st across chain, sl st in same st.
- ch 11, starting from 3rd ch: 10 tr in one st, 8 sl st across chain, sl st in same st.
- ch 9, starting from 3rd ch: 10 tr in one st, 6 sl st across chain, sl st in same st.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

The Tail (Make 1)

Use main body color for the base and accent colors for the feathers.

Row 1: ch 4.
Row 2: starting from 2nd ch: 3 sc, ch 1, turn.
Row 3: dec, 1 sc, ch 1, turn.
Row 4: dec, ch 1, turn.

Change to accent colors for the feathers:

Feather 1: ch 9, from 3rd ch: 10 tr in one st, 6 sl st across chain, sl st in same st.
Feather 2: ch 11, from 3rd ch: 10 tr in one st, 8 sl st across chain, sl st in same st.
Feather 3: ch 13, from 3rd ch: 10 tr in one st, 10 sl st across chain, sl st in same st.
Feather 4: ch 11, from 3rd ch: 10 tr in one st, 8 sl st across chain, sl st in same st.
Feather 5: ch 9, from 3rd ch: 10 tr in one st, 6 sl st across chain, sl st in same st.

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

The Beak (Make 1)

Use yellow yarn.

Row 1: 4 sc in MR, ch 1, turn.
Row 2: inc, 2 sc, inc, ch 1, turn.
Row 3: inc, 4 sc, inc, ch 1, turn.
Row 4: inc, 6 sc, inc, ch 1, turn.
Row 5: inc, 8 sc, inc, ch 1.
Row 6: 12 sc.

Fold the piece in half and crochet 6 sl st across the edge to close. Fasten off.

The Wattle (Make 1)

Use red yarn.

Row 1: ch 8.
Row 2: starting from 3rd ch: 7 hdc in one st, 5 sl st across chain.
Row 3: ch 6.
Row 4: starting from 3rd ch: 7 hdc in one st, 3 sl st across chain.

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

The Feet (Make 2)

Use red yarn.

Row 1: ch 16.
Row 2: starting from 2nd ch: 6 sl st across.
Row 3: ch 6.
Row 4: starting from 2nd ch: 6 sl st across.
Row 5: ch 6.
Row 6: starting from 2nd ch: 15 sl st across.

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Assembly Instructions

Beak: Sew the beak to the front of the body, centered under the comb.
Eyes: Attach the beads or safety eyes on either side of the beak.
Wattle: Sew the red wattle directly underneath the beak.
Wings: Sew the wings to the sides of the body.
Tail: Sew the colorful tail to the back of the rooster.
Feet: Sew the feet to the bottom of the body.
Final Touch: Attach the keychain hardware to the top of the head near the comb.