Crochet Snake Amigurumi Keychain Pattern

This project is a cute and colorful snake keychain with big, funny eyes. It is made using cotton yarn and a small crochet hook, making it a perfect size to hang on your keys or bag. The snake is a great for using up small scraps of yarn and makes a fun gift for friends.

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Crochet Snake Keychain Pattern

Terminology: US Terms

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials: Milk Cotton 125g, 2.5mm Hook, Fiberfill, Keychain ring, Embroidery thread (black/white/pink).

Part 1: Head & Body

1. Rnd 1: Magic Ring, 8 sc. Sl st to join, ch 1. [8]

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2. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. Sl st, ch 1. [16]

3. Rnd 3: (1 sc, 2 sc in next st) x 8. Sl st, ch 1. [24]

4. Rnd 4: (3 sc, 2 sc in next st) x 6. Sl st, ch 1. [30]

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5. Rnd 5: (2 sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc) x 6. Sl st, ch 1. [36]

6. Rnd 6: 1 sc in each st around. Sl st, ch 1. [36]

7. Rnd 7: (5 sc, 2 sc in next st) x 6. Sl st, ch 1. [42]

8. Rnd 8–12: 1 sc in each st around. Sl st, ch 1. [42]

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9. Rnd 13: (Working in BLO): (5 sc, sc2tog) x 6. Note: Change to white yarn for the belly section (approx. 2 repeats of the pattern). Sl st, ch 1. [36]

10. Rnd 14: (2 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc) x 6. Sl st, ch 1. [30]

11. Rnd 15: (3 sc, sc2tog) x 6. Sl st, ch 1. [24]

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12. Rnd 16: 1 sc in each st around. Sl st, ch 1. [24]

13. Rnd 17: (2 sc, sc2tog) x 6. Sl st, ch 1. [18]

14. Rnd 18–20: 1 sc in each st around. Sl st, ch 1. [18]

15. Rnd 21: (4 sc, sc2tog) x 3. Sl st, ch 1. [15]

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16. Rnd 22–24: 1 sc in each st around. Sl st, ch 1. [15]

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17. Rnd 25: (3 sc, sc2tog) x 3. Sl st, ch 1. [12]

18. Rnd 26–28: 1 sc in each st around. Sl st, ch 1. [12]

19. Rnd 29: (2 sc, sc2tog) x 3. Sl st, ch 1. [9]

20. Rnd 30–32: 1 sc in each st around. Sl st, ch 1. [9]

21. Rnd 33: (1 sc, sc2tog) x 3. Sl st, ch 1. [6]

22. Rnd 34: 1 sc in each st around. Fasten off leaving a long tail to sew the tail closed and curve the body.

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Part 2: Eyes (Make 2)

1. Rnd 1: Magic Ring, 6 sc. Sl st, ch 1. [6]

2. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. Sl st, ch 1. [12]

3. Rnd 3: (1 sc, 2 sc in next st) x 6. Sl st, ch 1. [18]

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4. Rnd 4–5: 1 sc in each st around. Sl st, ch 1. [18]

5. Rnd 6: (1 sc, sc2tog) x 6. Sl st, ch 1. [12]

6. Rnd 7: (sc2tog) x 6. [6]

7. Fasten off, stuff lightly, and sew/glue to the top of the head.

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Part 3: Accessories

1. Forked Tongue (Red): Ch 7. Sl st in 7th, 6th, and 5th ch. Ch 3. Sl st in 3rd and 2nd ch. Sl st into the base of the first fork. Sl st in remaining 4 ch. Fasten off.

2. Fangs (White – Make 2): Ch 3. Sl st in 2nd and 1st ch. Fasten off.

3. Belly Details: Use contrasting thread to stitch horizontal lines across the white belly section, spacing them 2–3 rows apart.

Assembly

• 1. Body: Pull the long tail through the center of the body to curve the tail upward.

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  2. Face: Sew the tongue and fangs at the seam between the green and white sections.

  3. Eyes: Add black pupils or safety eyes to the bulging eye pieces.

  4. Finishing: Attach the keychain ring to the top of the head.

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Video Tutorial:

Pattern In UK Terms

Part 1: Head & Body

1. Rnd 1: Magic Ring, 8 dc. ss to join, ch 1. [8]

2. Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around. ss, ch 1. [16]

3. Rnd 3: (1 dc, 2 dc in next st) x 8. ss, ch 1. [24]

4. Rnd 4: (3 dc, 2 dc in next st) x 6. ss, ch 1. [30]

5. Rnd 5: (2 dc, 2 dc in next st, 2 dc) x 6. ss, ch 1. [36]

6. Rnd 6: 1 dc in each st around. ss, ch 1. [36]

7. Rnd 7: (5 dc, 2 dc in next st) x 6. ss, ch 1. [42]

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8. Rnd 8–12: 1 dc in each st around. ss, ch 1. [42]

9. Rnd 13: (Working in BLO): (5 dc, dc2tog) x 6. Note: Change to white yarn for the belly section. ss, ch 1. [36]

10. Rnd 14: (2 dc, dc2tog, 2 dc) x 6. ss, ch 1. [30]

11. Rnd 15: (3 dc, dc2tog) x 6. ss, ch 1. [24]

12. Rnd 16: 1 dc in each st around. ss, ch 1. [24]

13. Rnd 17: (2 dc, dc2tog) x 6. ss, ch 1. [18]

14. Rnd 18–20: 1 dc in each st around. ss, ch 1. [18]

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15. Rnd 21: (4 dc, dc2tog) x 3. ss, ch 1. [15]

16. Rnd 22–24: 1 dc in each st around. ss, ch 1. [15]

17. Rnd 25: (3 dc, dc2tog) x 3. ss, ch 1. [12]

18. Rnd 26–28: 1 dc in each st around. ss, ch 1. [12]

19. Rnd 29: (2 dc, dc2tog) x 3. ss, ch 1. [9]

20. Rnd 30–32: 1 dc in each st around. ss, ch 1. [9]

21. Rnd 33: (1 dc, dc2tog) x 3. ss, ch 1. [6]

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22. Rnd 34: 1 dc in each st around. Fasten off leaving a long tail to sew the tail closed.

Part 2: Eyes (Make 2)

1. Rnd 1: Magic Ring, 6 dc. ss, ch 1. [6]

2. Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around. ss, ch 1. [12]

3. Rnd 3: (1 dc, 2 dc in next st) x 6. ss, ch 1. [18]

4. Rnd 4–5: 1 dc in each st around. ss, ch 1. [18]

5. Rnd 6: (1 dc, dc2tog) x 6. ss, ch 1. [12]

6. Rnd 7: (dc2tog) x 6. [6]

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7. Fasten off, stuff lightly, and sew/glue to the top of the head.

Part 3: Accessories

1. Forked Tongue (Red): Ch 7. ss in 7th, 6th, and 5th ch. Ch 3. ss in 3rd and 2nd ch. ss into the base of the first fork. ss in remaining 4 ch. Fasten off.

2. Fangs (White – Make 2): Ch 3. ss in 2nd and 1st ch. Fasten off.

3. Belly Details: Use contrasting thread to stitch horizontal lines across the white belly section.

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Assembly

1. Body: Pull the long tail through the centre of the body to curve the tail upward.

2. Face: Sew the tongue and fangs at the join between the green and white sections.

3. Finishing: Attach the keychain ring to the top of the head.

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