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Free Crochet Cat And Heart Keychain Pattern Fiberfill Stuffing Tips

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Use your leftover yarn to make a cute pocket charm with this easy Free Crochet Cat And Heart Keychain Pattern that takes less than an hour from start to finish.

If you love cute things, you will absolutely fall in love with how a tiny handmade kitten hugging a bright plush heart looks hanging from a school bag. I found that using this free crochet cat and heart keychain pattern is the absolute best way to turn random yarn scraps into a beautiful accessory that looks like a miniature stuffed toy.

The look is so sweet, featuring a little stitched face, pointed ears, and two paws gripping the bottom section. Plus, it is super lightweight and only measures about 14 centimeters long, so it never feels bulky when I carry it around.

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I use this handy item to keep my school locker keys safe and to spot my backpack INSTANTLY in a crowded hallway. The top has a secure loop, so you can clip it right onto a zipper, a gym bag, or a pencil pouch. One of my favorite parts is how easy it is to change the appearance to match your own style.

You can use two different colors for the ears, pick a bright pink or red for the heart, or stitch the eyes to look EXACTLY like your own pet cat. Because it only takes a tiny bit of string and some fluffy stuffing, it is a great way to practice stitching without spending money. Honestly, making these is SO FUN and they make amazing gifts for friends.

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Crochet Cat Head & Heart Keychain Pattern

Create a charming crocheted cat head keychain with a little heart—a quick and easy project ideal for using up yarn scraps. This adorable pattern is fully customizable: change the ears and embroidery to make a cat, dog, or bear. Add a keychain clasp for a perfect accessory or small gift.

Skill Level & Terminology

Skill Level: Beginner
Terminology: US crochet terms used throughout.

Materials & Tools

  • Cotton yarn in small quantities (suggested: two or more colors for ears/heart/paws)
  • 2 mm crochet hook
  • Yarn/tapestry needle
  • Fiberfill/polyfill stuffing
  • Key ring or carabiner (optional)
  • Sewing pins
  • Scissors
  • Hot glue gun (optional, for assembly security)
  • Black yarn or embroidery thread for face details

Gauge

Gauge is not critical for this project. Your keychain's size may slightly differ depending on your yarn and tension. Experiment and adjust hook or yarn if needed.

Abbreviations

Abbreviation Meaning
MC Magic Circle
ch chain
sc single crochet
inc increase (2 sc in 1 st)
dec decrease (sc2tog)
hdc half double crochet
dc double crochet
sl st slip stitch
st(s) stitch(es)
FO fasten off

Special Stitches

  • Magic Circle (MC): Create an adjustable loop to start working in rounds.
  • Single Crochet Decrease (sc2tog/dec): Insert hook into next st, YO, pull up loop, insert into following st, YO, pull up loop, YO and pull through all 3 loops on hook.

Finished Size

  • Total length (with chain): Approx. 14 cm/5.5"
  • Cat Head: About 4-5 cm wide
  • Heart: Slightly smaller than head

Note: Sizes will vary with yarn and hook choice.

Pattern

Below is a detailed, step-by-step pattern. Each section is followed by a simple explanation for new crocheters.

Cat Head

  1. Round 1:
    • MC, ch 1 (does not count), 8 sc in MC, pull tight. (8)
  2. Round 2:
    • Inc in each st around. (16)
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  3. Round 3:
    • *1 sc, inc*. Rep around. (24)
  4. Round 4:
    • Sc in each st around. (24)
  5. Round 5:
    • *2 sc, inc*. Rep around. (32)
  6. Rounds 6-7:
    • Sc in each st around. (32)
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  7. Round 8:
    • 8 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 10 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 8 sc. (36)
  8. Rounds 9-10:
    • Sc in each st around. (36)
  9. Round 11:
    • 8 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 8 sc. (32)
  10. Round 12:
    • *2 sc, dec*. Rep around. (24)
  11. Round 13:
    • *1 sc, dec*. Rep around. (16)
  12. Round 14:
    • Dec around (count 8 decreases). (8)
  13. FO, leaving long tail. Stuff firmly. Using a yarn needle, weave tail through last 8 sts and pull to close. Secure and weave in end.
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If you're not comfortable with the pattern format:
Start with a magic circle. Work rounds with increases to widen the shape, then a few rounds without increasing. Add some increases for cheeks, a few more plain rounds, then shape by decreasing back to a closed circle, and stuff before closing.

Cat Ears (Make 2)

  1. Attach yarn to head where desired.
  2. Row 1:
    • In next st, 1 sc, in next st 1 hdc, in next st 1 dc.
  3. Row 2:
    • Sl st down side of ear, ch 1, FO with long tail to secure/hide tails on reverse.

For non-pattern readers:
Make simple triangle ears: a single crochet, a half double, then a double—in side-by-side stitches.

Face Embroidery

  • Use black yarn or embroidery floss.
  • Stitch eyes (simple upside-down Vs or lines), nose, and whiskers as desired.

Non-pattern:
Sew on a simple cat face with thread or yarn. Get creative!

Heart (Work 2 Halves, Then Join)

Heart Half (Make 2):

  1. Round 1:
    • MC, ch 1, 6 sc in MC. (6)
  2. Round 2:
    • Inc around. (12)
  3. Round 3:
    • *1 sc, inc*. Rep around. (18)
  4. Round 4:
    • Sc in each st around. (18)

Only FO one half; leave the other on hook.

Joining Halves:

  1. Hold the two halves wrong sides together.
    • Work 18 sc around first half, then 18 sc into the second half, joining both.
    • (36 sc total)

Heart Shaping:

  1. Next Rnd:
    • Sc in each st around. (36)
  2. Next Rnd:
    • *4 sc, dec*. Rep (6 times). (30)
  3. Next Rnd:
    • Sc in each st around. (30)
  4. Next Rnd:
    • *3 sc, dec*. Rep around. (24)
  5. Next Rnd:
    • Sc around. (24)
  6. Next Rnd:
    • *2 sc, dec*. Rep around. (18)
  7. Next Rnd:
    • Sc in each st around. (18)
  8. Next Rnd:
    • *1 sc, dec*. Rep around. (12)
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    • Stuff heart.
  9. Last Rnd:
    • Dec around (6 times). (6)
    • FO with tail. Sew opening closed.

For non-pattern users:
Make two small circles, join them, increase and then decrease to shape a heart, stuffing as you go.

Paws (Make 2)

  1. Round 1:
    • MC, ch 1, 6 sc in MC. (6)
  2. Round 2:
    • Inc in each st. (12)
  3. Round 3:
    • Sc in each st. (12)
    • FO, leave a tail.
  4. Pinch paw flat and sc or sl st through both sides to close. Ch 1, FO, long tail for sewing.

Simple version:
Make a little disc, squash and sew it shut flat.

Keychain Chain Attachment

  • With head color, ch 30 (or as long as desired).
  • Attach ends to top of head and to keychain clasp.

Simpler:
Make some chains and sew them to the top for a hanging loop.

Assembly & Finishing

  1. Sew head to heart using yarn needle and matching yarn. Pin in place as needed.
  2. Sew (or glue) paws to bottom of heart.
  3. Attach or glue ears securely.
  4. Embroider face as described above.
  5. Sew chain to head & keyring.
    Hide all ends.
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Simple explanation:
Sew or glue the heart, head, ears, paws, and chain together. Embroider the face and any other details at the end.

Closing Note

You’ve now completed your own crocheted cat head keychain with a little heart! This customizable, beginner-friendly project is perfect for gifts—or for your own keys or bags.
Use the basic structure to create other animals by changing ears and colors.

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