Give your keys personality with this free crochet snake keychain pattern, that stands out with fun details, curiosity, and delights everyone.

Bright colors swirl together to form a tiny snake with a friendly face and playful curves that catches everyone's eye. This cheerful yarn keychain is made by following a Crochet Snake Keychain pattern, turning scraps into a useful and pretty accessory for keys, school bags, or purses. A little snake hanging from your keys helps you spot them fast and keeps your belongings organized.

Best Free Crochet Snake Keychain Pattern for Backpacks

Friends and family often smile when they receive one as a gift because each snake shows off personal touches-from stripes to spots and unique shapes. A child may love seeing their favorite color wrapped around their backpack, while an adult might enjoy the comfort and charm it brings to daily routines. This little snake brings a bit of joy and peace through its fun appearance and gentle feel. Sharing one is an easy way to spread warmth and lift spirits, making every day a little brighter.

Amigurumi Snake Keychain Pattern

Materials

Yarn: 2mm yarn in three colors (Dark Green, Light Green, Yellow)
Crochet Hook: 2.0mm or size to match yarn
Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill or cotton
Tapestry Needle: For sewing and embroidery
Stitch Marker: To keep track of rounds
Hot Glue or Fabric Glue: For attaching eyes (optional)
Keychain Ring
Optional: Thin wire for posable body
Scissors

Abbreviations (US Terms)

sc - single crochet
inc - increase (2 sc in next stitch)
dec - decrease (single crochet 2 together)
dc - double crochet
ch - chain
MC - magic circle

Special Notes

Work in continuous rounds unless noted otherwise.
Change colors as the pattern indicates; always switch to the new color in the last yarn-over of the previous stitch.
Stuff as you go, particularly when the tube becomes narrow.
Use a stitch marker for the first stitch of each round.
Embroidery for the face is easier before final assembly.

Pattern Instructions

Head

With Dark Green Yarn:

Round 1: MC, ch 1, 6 sc into MC. (6 sts)
Round 2: 6 inc. (12 sts)
Round 3: 12 inc. (24 sts)

Round 4:

sc 5
[2 sc in next st (inc), sc 1] repeat 3 times (yarn color changes begin)
sc 6
[sc 1, inc] repeat twice
[inc, sc 1] repeat twice
sc to end

(Note: This round shapes the head. Use the Light Green where indicated for "increasing dc" or additional shaping, but if unclear, substitute with inc using sc.)

Round 5:

sc 5 (Dark Green)
Switch to Light Green:
[dc, 2 dc in next st (dc inc)] repeat three times
Switch to Dark Green:
sc 12
Switch to Light Green:
[dc inc, dc] repeat three times
sc 5 (Dark Green)

Round 6:

sc 5 (Dark Green)
sc 1 (Light Green)
4 sc dec (Light Green)
sc 12 (Light Green)
4 sc dec (Light Green)
sc 1 (Light Green)
sc 5 (Dark Green)

Round 7:

sc 2 (dark blue), dec, sc 2
Switch to Dark Green:
dec, [sc 2, dec] repeat four times, sc 2
Switch to Dark Green:
dec, sc 2, dec

Round 8:

[sc 1, dec] repeat twice (Dark Green)
Switch to Light Green:
[sc 1, dec] repeat four times, sc 1
Switch to Dark Green:
dec, sc 1, dec

Round 9:

2 dec (Dark Green)
4 dec (Light Green)
2 dec (Dark Green)

Rounds 10-14:
Repeat as Round 9 for further narrowing.

(At this point, insert optional wire for posability, and begin stuffing the head.)

Body

The snake's body is a narrow tube with changing color sections for rings/stripes.

Main Section (Continue from head):

Round 15:

2 sc (Dark Green)
4 sc (Light Green)
2 sc (Dark Green)

Round 16:

3 sc (Dark Green)
4 sc (Light Green)
1 sc (Dark Green)
1 inc (Dark Green)

Rounds 17-20:

3 sc (Dark Green)
4 sc (Light Green)
3 sc (Dark Green)

Round 21:

1 inc, 2 sc (Dark Green)
4 sc (Light Green)
3 sc (Dark Green)

Round 22:

4 sc (Dark Green)
4 sc (light green)
2 sc, 1 inc (Dark Green)

Rounds 23-30:

4 sc (Dark Green)
4 sc (Light Green)
4 sc (Dark Green)

(Continue stuffing as you go.)

Round 31:

1 dec, 2 sc (Dark Green)
4 sc (Light Green)
4 sc (Dark Green

Round 32:

3 sc (Dark Green)
4 sc (Light Green)
2 sc, 1 dec (dark blue)

Rounds 33-43:

3 sc (Dark Green)
4 sc (Light Green)
3 sc (Dark Green)

Round 44:

1 dec, 1 sc (Dark Green)
4 sc (Light Green)
3 sc (Dark Green)

Round 45:

3 sc (Dark Green)
3 sc (Light Green)
1 sc, 1 dec (Dark Green)

Rounds 46-47:

3 sc (Dark Green)
2 sc (Light Green)
3 sc (Dark Green)

Round 48:

1 dec, 1 sc (Dark Green)
2 sc (Light Green)
3 sc (Dark Green)

Round 49:

3 sc (Dark Green)
1 sc (Light Green)
1 sc
1 dec (Dark Green)
Cut off Light Green yarn.

Round 50:

6 sc (Dark Green)

Round 51:

4 sc, dec (Dark Green)

Round 52:

5 sc

Round 53:

3 sc, dec
Fasten off, use remaining yarn to sew closed any small hole remaining.

Eyes (Make 2)

With Yellow Yarn:

Round 1: MC, 5 sc (5)
Round 2: 5 inc (10)
Round 3: 10 sc (10)

With Dark Green Yarn:

Round 4: 10 sc around; finish off and leave long tail for sewing.

Pupil:

Sew a small black dot/embroider a french knot or glue a small black felt circle.

Attachment:

Sew or glue the eyes onto the head.

Mouth & Face

Use split strand of Dark Green or black yarn for mouth.
Embroider a small, straight or slightly curved line between the eyes.
For a forked tongue: use a split red yarn or embroidery thread.
Embroider nostrils with split yarn above the mouth.

Finishing

Gently shape stuffed snake.
Sew (or glue) eyes onto the head, centered and apart.
Sew on a split tongue if desired.
Pull last yarn end through the back to hide.
Attach keyring securely at tail end or crown of snake's head using yarn or a jump ring.

Conclusion, Corrections, and Tips

Conclusion:
Your finished snake keychain should have a rounded head, a narrowing body with color stripes, and embroidered facial features. This pattern uses basic shaping and lots of color changes.

Corrections:

Some rounds referred to dc increases, but for a smaller snake head, sc increases work just as well.
Adjust length by increasing or reducing the number of body rounds.
If the "wire" is used, insert before closing up head/body for poseable results.

Tips:

Color changes are seamless if you switch yarns in the last yarn-over before the new color.
Stuff as you go to keep the shape smooth.
For safety, avoid wire if making keychain for small children.
Use a keyring with a chain for easy attachment.

Easy Free Crochet Snake Keychain Pattern with Wire