How to Crochet Cat and Bear Keychains for Winter Gifting

I am back with two new, quick, no-sew, and cute projects for gifting. This time, learn how to crochet these mini cat and bear keychains with a stitch-by-stitch tutorial from Chubby Cheeks. These crochet keychains are in the shape of a cat and a bear head wearing a scarf and with kawaii embroidery faces.

Surprisingly, there are fifteen different color combinations to choose from for these keychains. You can crochet a stack of them in no time to charm up your bag. They are simple and must-haves. So, try one today!

Crochet Cat and Bear Head Keychains

You will learn a very clever way of crocheting these animal keychains without any sewing. So, if you are ready, let’s get started!

About the Designer:

The designer behind BOTH the cat and bear keychain is @ChubbyCheeks – her so creative library is currently not very large, but filled with the fluffiest and cutest projects I have ever seen.

Note: In respect of the creator’s pattern rights, there will be no provision of the written pattern. You can watch the tutorial.

01 of 02 Cat Version from Cat and Bear Keychain

From this tutorial, you will learn how to crochet the cat keychain version of the cat and bear keychain set, designed to be the easiest and quickest no-sew project you’ll ever make. It needs the same innovative no-sew construction, so you will crochet the head and scarf as you go.

It differs from the bear pattern in the ear and the mouth, and the lack of blush cheeks. There are 9 color combinations to choose from.

Color Inspiration

Here are all the color combinations you can try to crochet this set of crochet cat head keychains:

1. Head: Orange Scarf: Blue

2. Head: Yellow Scarf: Red

3. Head: White Scarf: Red

4. Head: Gray Scarf: Red

5. Head: Pink Scarf: Blue

6. Head: Light Gray Scarf: Pink

7. Head: Lavender Scarf: Yellow

8. Head: Brown Scarf: Red

Materials Needed:

The following materials are needed for crocheting these winter cats:

1. Milk cotton yarn (for the head)

2. A contrasting color yarn (for the scarf)

3. Black yarn (for embroidering the eyes)

4. 2.5 mm crochet hook

5. Stuffing (e.g., fiberfill)

6. Stitch marker

7. Tapestry needle (to hide yarn tails and embroider the face)

Complete Video Guide

02 of 02 Bear Version from Cat and Bear Keychain

Crochet the incredibly quick and easy Teddy head keychains with this tutorial, easy for even absolute beginners. This bear keychain also needs a no-sew construction of the bear head and ears, which are created in one continuous piece.

The pattern is very similar to the cat head keychain and equally fun to try. I love the brown and red bear color combo. You can choose from five others also.

Color Inspiration

Here are all the color combinations you can try to crochet this set of crochet bear head keychains:

1. Brown head + Red scarf

2. White head + Red scarf

3. Pink head + Red scarf

4. Light blue head + Red scarf

5. Orange head + Red scarf

6. Cream head + Red scarf

Materials Needed:

The following materials are needed for crocheting these bear keychains:

1. Milk cotton yarn (main color for the head)

2. 2.5 mm crochet hook

3. Stuffing material (fiberfill/poly-fill)

1. Stitch marker

2. Dark brown yarn (for eyes and nose embroidery)

3. Pink yarn (for blush embroidery)

4. Contrasting color yarn (for the scarf)

5. Tapestry needle (for hiding tails and embroidery)

Complete Video Guide