How to Crochet a Perry The Platypus Keychain Free Pattern
Make your keys stand out with this free crochet Perry the Platypus keychain pattern that's fun, easy, and perfect for fans of quirky collectibles.
Bringing a beloved character to life in a small, useful form adds fun and charm to everyday items, and Dollmaker's clear instructions make this process simple and enjoyable. Using soft yarn and basic stitches worked in continuous rounds, this pattern helps create a neat and strong shape that feels just right to hold or attach to keys and bags.
Free Crochet Perry The Platypus Keychain Pattern with Step-by-Step Tutorial
The design's most attractive feature is its faithful and playful representation of the character, including a flat bill, expressive eyes, and a wide tail, all shaped carefully to capture its unique look. Its compact size makes it perfect as a keys, adding a personal and cheerful touch to things you carry every day. The vibrant colors chosen for the figure help it stand out and bring warmth to the accessory.
The making technique begins with magic rings and uses increases and decreases to smoothly form each part before stuffing and joining them neatly. This ensures the keychain stays firm and durable while remaining lightweight. Overall, this project offers not only a delightful accessory but also a satisfying and relaxing experience.
Perry the Platypus Crochet Keychain Pattern
This pattern provides detailed instructions to crochet a miniature Perry the Platypus keychain, measuring approximately 6cm. With its iconic features-including a hat, tail, and bubble stitch feet-this keychain amigurumi is a charming and compact project that highlights subtle construction details.
Skill Level
Intermediate
This pattern is ideal for crocheters comfortable with working in rounds, switching yarn colors, and assembling multiple smaller parts. The design incorporates shaping techniques such as bubble stitches and using back loop only (BLO) or front loop only (FLO) stitches.
Materials Required
- Yarn Colors:
- Agua Fuerte: Main body and arms
- Mandarina: Feet, beak
- Calabaza: Tail
- Tabaco: Hat
- Crochet Hook: 2.5mm
- 8mm Safety Eyes: For Perry's face
- Fiberfill (Siliconized stuffing): For stuffing the body and arms
- Yarn Needle: For sewing parts
- Scissors: To trim loose yarn ends
Special Stitches Used
- Magic Ring (MR): An adjustable loop used to start crocheting in the round.
- Increase (Inc): Two single crochets (sc) worked into the same stitch to widen a piece.
- Decrease (Dec): Combining two single crochets into one stitch to narrow a piece.
- Bubble Stitch: Worked using 5 double crochets (dc) into the same stitch, completed by pulling through all loops on the hook.
- Back Loop Only (BLO): Crochet into the back loop of a stitch, leaving the front loop unworked for texture.
- Front Loop Only (FLO): Crochet into the front loop of a stitch, leaving the back loop unworked for texture.
Stitch Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Description |
|---|---|
| MR | Magic Ring |
| sc | Single Crochet |
| dc | Double Crochet |
| Inc | Increase (2 sc in the same st) |
| Dec | Decrease (combine 2 stitches into 1) |
| BLO | Back Loop Only |
| FLO | Front Loop Only |
| ch | Chain |
| sl st | Slip Stitch |
Useful Tips
- Consistent Stitch Tension: Ensure tight and uniform stitches to avoid gaps where fiberfill may show through.
- Mark Your Rounds: Use a stitch marker or scrap yarn to identify the starting point of each round when crocheting in the round.
- Color Transitions: Securely weave ends when switching yarn colors for a clean finish.
- Assembly Accuracy: Pin parts (such as the hat, tail, and arms) in place before sewing to ensure alignment and symmetry.
Pattern Instructions
Body (Agua Fuerte)
R1: Begin with a MR and crochet 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
R2: Work 6 Inc around. (12 sts)
R3: (1 sc, 1 Inc) repeat 6 times. (18 sts)
R4: (2 sc, 1 Inc) repeat 6 times. (24 sts)
R5: (3 sc, 1 Inc) repeat 6 times. (30 sts)
R6: (4 sc, 1 Inc) repeat 6 times. (36 sts)
R7-R14: Crochet 36 sc evenly in each round. (36 sts per round)
R15 (Feet with Bubble Stitch):
- Work 14 sc in Agua Fuerte.
- Switch to Mandarina and crochet a 5-dc bubble stitch for the first foot, followed by 5 sc (Agua Fuerte).
- Switch back to Mandarina and crochet another 5-dc bubble stitch for the second foot.
- Finish the round with 13 sc in Agua Fuerte. (36 sts)
R16: Crochet 36 sc evenly. (36 sts)
R17: (4 sc, 1 Dec) repeat 6 times. (30 sts)
R18: (3 sc, 1 Dec) repeat 6 times. (24 sts)
R19: (2 sc, 1 Dec) repeat 6 times. (18 sts)
R20: (1 sc, 1 Dec) repeat 6 times. (12 sts)
R21: Work 6 Dec. Fasten off and secure the final stitch with a yarn needle. (6 sts)
Beak (Mandarina)
R1: Chain 5, then crochet 10 sts around the chain (working on both sides). (10 sts)
R2: (Inc, 4 sc, Inc, 4 sc) to create an oval shape. (12 sts)
Arms (Agua Fuerte) - Make 2
R1: Create a MR and crochet 8 sc into the ring. (8 sts)
R2-R3: Crochet 8 sc evenly for two rounds. (8 sts per round)
Hat (Tabaco)
R1: Create a MR and crochet 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
R2: 6 Inc (12 sts).
R3: (1 sc, 1 Inc) repeat 6 times. (18 sts)
R4: (2 sc, 1 Inc) repeat 6 times. (24 sts)
R5: Work 24 sc in BLO for texture. (24 sts)
R6: Crochet 24 sc evenly. (24 sts)
R7 (FLO): (3 sc, 1 Inc) repeat 6 times. (30 sts)
R8: (4 sc, 1 Inc) repeat 6 times. (36 sts)
Tail (Calabaza)
R1: Chain 5, then crochet 10 sts around the chain (on both sides). (10 sts)
R2: (4 sc, 1 Inc) repeat twice. (12 sts)
R3: Crochet 12 sc evenly. (12 sts)
R4: (4 sc, 1 Dec) repeat twice. (10 sts)
Assembly Instructions
- Attach the Beak:
- Sew the Mandarina beak below the eyes in the center of the face. Adjust for symmetry.
- Insert Safety Eyes:
- Place 8mm safety eyes evenly spaced between Rounds 10 and 11 of the body.
- Attach Arms:
- Sew the Agua Fuerte arms securely onto the inner sides of the body.
- Position the Hat:
- Place the Tabaco hat on top of the head, ensuring proper alignment, and sew it into place.
- Attach the Tail:
- Sew the Calabaza tail to the back of the body horizontally for balance.
Finishing Touches
Once all parts are attached, weave in loose ends and securely fasten any remaining threads. Adjust stuffing as needed to finalize the shape. Use quick-dry glue to attach smaller embellishments (if desired).
Conclusion
This Perry the Platypus keychain amigurumi is a fun and whimsical project that combines vibrant colors and charming details like the hat and bubble stitch feet. Its compact size makes it an ideal gift or accessory, showcasing creativity and crochet skill in an adorable design.