Crochet Animal Jibbitz & Accessories Pattern
Add cute handmade charm to your accessories with these crochet animal jibbitz made from fluffy blanket yarn. The project uses one simple round face pattern that can be turned into animals like bears, rabbits, ducks, or frogs. Small details like ears, beaks, eyes, and blush cheeks make each animal look adorable. These mini crochet animals can be used as shoe charms, keychains, phone grips, or small decorative accessories.
Crochet Animal Jibbitz & Accessories Pattern
The designer of this pattern is @mongleinae. She makes themed crochet pouches and little decorations that are always elegant and gift-ready. In one word, she is among the most CREATIVE crochet designers whose work I have covered so far. Just take a look at her octopus pouch!
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Step by Step Pattern:
Materials List
Yarn: Velvet or Chenille yarn (main colors), small amounts of pink (blush) and black/orange (details).
Hooks: 4.0mm (Size 7/0) for the head and 3.0mm (Size 5/0) for smaller details.
Eyes: 8mm button or safety eyes.
Accessories: Jibbitz backs, Griptok bases, or brooch pins.
Tools: Stitch markers, yarn needle, scissors, and strong adhesive/glue gun.
Abbreviation List
MR: Magic Ring
Ch: Chain
Sc: Single Crochet
Inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
Dec: Decrease (sc 2 together)
Sl st: Slip stitch
Dc: Double Crochet
1. Basic Head Pattern
Use the 4.0mm hook. This base is used for all animals.
R1: MR, 8 Sc. (8)
R2: 8 Inc. (16)
R3: (1 Sc, 1 Inc) × 8. (24)
R4: (1 Sc, 1 Dec) × 8. (16)
R5: 8 Dec. (8)
Finish: Flip the piece so the tail is inside. Fasten off and use a needle to weave through the remaining 8 stitches to pull the hole closed.
2. Animal Features
The Bear
Ears (Make 2): MR, 5 Sc. Do not join with a slip stitch. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Muzzle: Use the 3.0mm hook. MR, 6 Sc. Sl st to the first stitch. Embroider a small triangle nose and a “Y” shape for the mouth.
Assembly: Sew the muzzle to the center, eyes on either side, and ears on top.
The Rabbit
Ears (Make 2): MR, Ch 3, 1 Dc, Ch 3, Sl st into the ring. Pull the MR tight to create an elongated petal shape.
Assembly: Sew the long ears to the top of the head. Embroider a small pink or black “X” for the nose.
The Duck
Beak: Use the 3.0mm hook and orange yarn. MR, 6 Sc. Sl st to join. Flatten the circle and sew it to the face, stitching only the sides to make it pop out.
Hair: Join yarn at the top of the head. (Ch 4, Sl st in the same stitch) repeat twice to create two small tufts.
The Frog
Eye Lids (Make 2): Use the 4.0mm hook. MR, 4 Sc. Do not join.
Assembly: Sew these green lids to the top of the head. Attach the black eyes directly onto or underneath the lids. Embroider a wide, curved “V” for a smile.
3. Assembly & Mounting
Blush: For all animals, sew two small horizontal pink lines just below the eyes.
Mounting: Apply glue to the narrow side of the jibbitz base. Press it firmly into the center-back of the crochet head and allow it to dry fully before use.
Video Tutorial:
