Ever wondered how to create something both adorable and useful with your crochet skills? Here’s a fun Crochet Worry Worm Keychain idea that’ll make you smile!
Tiny accessories often become the most memorable handmade creations, and this crochet keychain is a perfect example. Its playful spiral body and cheerful expression turn a simple design into something that instantly stands out. With several head variations included, there’s plenty of room to create a version that matches your favorite style.
The crochet design combines a curly worm body with a small stuffed head and a secure keychain loop, creating a lightweight accessory that’s easy to carry anywhere. From pumpkin-inspired details to candy corn and tricolor options, each variation brings a different look while following the same easy-to-follow crochet process. The creative color changes and charming finishing touches make this pattern especially fun to explore.
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Pattern at a Glance
Design: Crochet Worry Worm Keychain
Design Type: Amigurumi Keychain
Skill Level: Beginner-Friendly
Construction: Curly body, separate head, keychain loop, then assembly
Variations Included: Pumpkin, Cat, Candy Corn, and Tricolor
Before You Gather Your Supplies
Materials & Tools
- Orange, Yellow, Beige, Red, and Black yarn
- Crochet hook 2.75mm
- 5 mm safety eyes
- Fiberfill
- Keychain ring
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Before You Begin
- Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated.
- Use a stitch marker if needed.
- Insert the safety eyes between Rounds 5 and 6 with 3 stitches between them.
- Lightly stuff the head before the decrease rounds.
- The keychain loop is made with chains and attached to the head.
Stitch Guide
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec = decrease (sc2tog or invisible decrease)
- dc = double crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- MR = magic ring
Worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise noted. Use a stitch marker if needed.
General Notes
- Eyes placement: Insert 5 mm safety eyes between Rounds 5 and 6, with 3 sc stitches between them.
- Stuffing: Lightly stuff the head before you begin the decrease rounds.
- Keychain loop: Made from a chain strand and attached to the head.
How This Pattern Comes Together (Pattern Overview & Making Process):
This crochet pattern begins with the worm’s curly body. A foundation chain is worked first, followed by multiple double crochet stitches in each chain, causing the strand to curl naturally into a spiral shape. Once finished, the body is set aside until assembly.
The head is crocheted separately in continuous rounds using a basic amigurumi shape. The pattern includes a standard pumpkin version along with candy corn and tricolor variations that use different color changes throughout the rounds. Safety eyes are added before the head is lightly stuffed and closed, while optional cat ears can be made and attached for an alternate look.
To complete the keychain, a chain loop is created and secured to the top of the head for attaching the keyring. The curly body is then sewn to the bottom of the head, optional details are attached, and all yarn ends are woven in. The result is a compact keychain with several fun character variations to choose from.
Step-by-Step Crochet Instructions
1. Curly Worm Body
- Ch 32.
- Skip the first 2 ch (these act as turning chains).
- Work 3 dc in each ch across, for a total of 30 chains:
- (3 dc in next ch) Repeat until you’ve worked into 30 chains.
This will naturally curl into a spiral strand. Fasten off, leaving a tail long enough for sewing to the head later.
2. Pumpkin Head (Basic Head Shape)
Use orange yarn (or start in another color if desired).
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
Round 2: 6 inc. [12]
Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) × 6. [18]
Rounds 4–7 (4 rounds): 18 sc. [18]
- Attach safety eyes between Rounds 5 and 6, spaced 3 sc apart.
Lightly stuff the head.
Round 8: (1 sc, 1 dec) × 6. [12]
Round 9: 6 dec. [6]
Fasten off, sew the opening closed, and weave in ends.
Optional: Cat Ears (for Cat Variation)
Make 2 ears.
Each ear:
- Ch 3.
- Skip 1 ch, then:
- 1 sl st in next ch
- 1 hdc in next ch
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Attach ears:
- Sew ears to the head around Rounds 3–4 on top of the head.
3. Candy Corn Head Variation
Colors:
- Round 1–2: base color (often white)
- Round 3: orange
- Rounds 4–7: yellow
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
Round 2: 6 inc. [12]
Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) × 6. [18] – change to orange.
Rounds 4–7: 18 sc. [18] – change to yellow at Round 4.
- Insert eyes between Rounds 5 and 6, 3 sc apart.
- Lightly stuff.
Round 8: (1 sc, 1 dec) × 6. [12]
Round 9: 6 dec. [6]
Fasten off and close.
4. Tricolor Head Variation
Colors:
- Round 3: beige
- Rounds 4–7: red
- Round 8–9: black
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
Round 2: 6 inc. [12]
Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) × 6. [18] – in beige.
Rounds 4–7: 18 sc. [18] – change to red.
Place eyes between Rounds 5 and 6, 3 sc apart. Stuff.
Round 8: (1 sc, 1 dec) × 6. [12] – change to black.
Round 9: 6 dec. [6]
Fasten off and close.
5. Attachment Loop (for Keychain)
- Join yarn at the top of the head or use an existing tail.
- Ch 20.
- Attach the end of the chain back to the head (sl st to a nearby stitch) to form a loop.
- Fasten off and weave in securely.
Attach your keychain ring through this loop.
Putting It All Together
- Sew the curly worm body securely to the bottom of the head.
- Attach the cat ears if you’re making the cat variation.
- Create and secure the chain loop for the keychain ring.
- Weave in all yarn ends neatly to complete the design.
Make It Your Own
- Make a pumpkin version using an orange head and add a small green stem.
- Create a cat version by sewing on the optional ears and choosing darker colors.
- Try the candy corn version with white, orange, and yellow color changes.
- Crochet the tricolor version using beige, red, and black for a festive look.
Conclusion
This crochet worry worm keychain is a quick and enjoyable pattern that turns a few simple supplies into a charming handmade accessory. Whether you choose the classic pumpkin design, the playful cat version, the colorful candy corn, or the tricolor variation, each style adds its own unique personality. Once the body, head, and keychain loop are assembled, you’ll have a lightweight accessory that’s perfect for your keys, backpack, purse, or as a thoughtful handmade gift. Enjoy making your favorite version and have fun customizing it with the colors and details included in the pattern.
