Crochet Dinosaur Head Keychain

Hey there, fellow crochet addicts! Are you ready to dive into a fun and charming project? Today, we’re all about crafting a crochet dinosaur keychain that’s adorable and rockin’ some headphones! Yes, you heard that right—a crochet dinosaur with headphones!

I’m super excited to share this freestyle crochet adventure with you. It’s all about letting your creativity roam free while making something delightful. And the best part? I’ve got a free crochet dinosaur pattern ready for you to download and get started right away!

Stay tuned as we explore more related patterns and unleash our inner crochet dino-masters. Let’s get started!

Introduction

To help you make this crochet dinosaur perfectly, here are the abbreviations and stitch terminology used in this pattern:

  • MR: Magic ring/ Magic circle
  • Ch: Chain stitch
  • Sc: Single crochet stitch
  • Inc: Single crochet increase stitch
  • Dec: Single crochet decrease stitch
  • BLO: Back loop only
  • FLO: Front loop only
  • Dc: Double crochet stitch
  • Inc(dc): Double crochet increase stitch
  • Dec(dc): Double crochet decrease stitch
  • Ss: Slip stitch

If you’re new to crochet, these abbreviations and stitch terminology might be unfamiliar to you. But don’t worry! Each of these stitches is easy to learn and can be used to create a wide variety of amigurumi designs.

If you’re interested in learning more about crochet and amigurumi, check out my post about basic stitches for beginners. This post provides a step-by-step guide to the most common crochet stitches, including chain stitches, single crochet stitches, and half double crochet stitches.

If you’re looking for more in-depth instruction, consider signing up for one of my amigurumi courses for beginners. These courses cover all the basics of amigurumi, from choosing the right yarn and hook to creating complex designs. With these courses, you’ll be able to take your amigurumi skills to the next level and create even more adorable designs!

I used sport weight yarn with colors: green, dark green, gray, purple, black, and white. Other tools and materials: hook 2.3 mm, scissors, pins, needles, stuffings, and pair of safety eyes (8 mm)

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Pattern

[Copyright Notice] This pattern was written, designed, and copyright held by, Lennutas. You are not permitted to copy, share, edit, upload or redistribute this pattern in any way, this includes making video tutorials or translating into other languages. Personal use only.

Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this project offers a perfect blend of fun and creativity. So, grab your crochet hooks and yarn, and let’s embark on this headphone-wearing fun journey together!

Start with green yarn

  • ch 7, and stitches are now working on both sides of the foundation chain
  • 1: inc into the 2nd chain from the hook, 4sc, {4sc}, 4sc, inc (16)
  • 2: 2inc, 4sc, 4inc, 4sc, 2inc (24)
  • 3: [inc, 3sc]*6 (30)
  • 4: [inc, 4sc]*6 (36)
  • 5: 36sc (36)
  • 6: [inc, 5sc]*6 (42)
  • 7: 42sc (42)
  • 8: [inc, 6sc]*6 (48)
  • 9: 5sc, dec, 2sc, dec, 7sc, dec, 2sc, dec, 24sc (44)
  • 10: 5sc, dec, sc, dec, 6sc, dec, sc, dec, 23sc (40)
  • 11: 4sc, inc, [2sc, inc]*4, 23sc (45)
  • 12: 5sc, inc, [3sc, inc]*4, 23sc (50)
  • 13: 50sc (50)
  • 14: 7sc, inc, 4sc, inc, 5sc, inc, 4sc, inc, 26sc (54)
  • 15-17 (3 rounds): 54sc (54)
  • 18: 8sc, [dec, 4sc]*4, 22sc (50)
  • 19: 50sc (50)
  • 20: 8sc, [dec, 3sc]*4, 22sc (46)
  • 21: 46sc (46)
  • 22: 8sc, [dec, 2sc]*4, 22sc (42)
  • 23: 2sc, [dec, 4sc]*4, 16sc (38)
  • 24: 38sc (38)

* Place the safety eyes between rounds 11 and 12 with 6 stitches apart.

  • 25: 2sc, [dec, 3sc]*4, 16sc (34)
  • 26-27 (2 rounds): 34sc (34) 
  • 28: [4sc, inc]*3, 19sc (37)
  • 29: 6sc, inc, 9sc, inc, 20sc (39)
  • 30: BLO [dec, 11sc]*3 (36)
  • 31: [dec, 4sc]*6 (30)
  • 32: [dec, 3sc]*6 (24)

Start stuffing.

  • 33: [dec, 2sc]*6 (18)
  • 34: [dec, sc]*6 (12)

End stuffing.

  • 35: 6dec (6)

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Mounting part (for sticking to the wall)

Work in row, ss into the 1st stitch of each row and ch 2 to make the next row.

Join gray yarn into the 1st remaining loop on round 29, put round 35 facing you and do:

  • 1: FLO [inc(dc), 12dc]*3 (42)
  • 2: 42dc (42)
  • 3: [dec(dc), 5sc]*6 (36)

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

Fold and sew row 3 of the mounting part to round 33 of the head.

crochet dinosaur head

Nose (x2)

Use green yarn

  • 1: 6sc into MR (6)
  • 2: 6sc (6)

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

Spike (x2)

Use dark green yarn

  • 1: 6sc into MR (6)
  • 2: [inc, sc]*3 (9)
  • 3: [inc, 2sc]*3 (12)

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

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Headphone

Part 1

Start with purple yarn

  • 1: 6sc into MR (6)
  • 2-5 (4 rounds): 6sc (6)

Change to gray yarn

  • 6-22 (17 rounds): 6sc (6)

Change to purple yarn

  • 23-27 (5 rounds): 6sc (6)

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff.

Part 2 (x2)

Start with gray yarn

  • 1: 6sc into MR (6)
  • 2: 6inc (12)

Change to purple yarn

  • 3: [inc,sc]*6 (18)
  • 4: [inc, 2sc]*6 (24)
  • 5-6 (2 rounds): 24sc(24)

Change to gray yarn

  • 7: 24sc (24)

Turn upside down

  • 8: ch 1, FLO 24sc (24)

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

crochet dinosaur head

ASSEMBLY

  • Use black yarn to embroider the eyebrows at round 14.
  • Use white yarn to embroider the highlight on the side of the eyes.
  • Sew the nose to the head at round 4.
  • Sew the spikes to the head from round 17 to round 33.
  • Sew parts 2 of the headphone to the head from round 12 to round 20, stuff before close.
  • Sew part 1 of the headphone to part 2.
crochet dinosaur head

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