FREE PATTERN | Crochet Starfish
Looking for another cute bag or backpack charm? Look no further! Our simple, adorable and totally customizable crochet starfish keychain pattern is here, and it’s totally free.
There are literally endless options for colours with this cute starfish and you can make it in any size, small keychain or jumbo charm.
So, let’s gather some supplies and get started.
SUPPLIES:
Colour A: Size 4 Chenille yarn in any colour.
US E-4 (3.5mm) crochet hook
Keychain clip (can be purchased on Amazon)
Stitch marker, or scrap piece of yarn
Fibre fill
Darning needle
Scissors
Fabric pins
NOTES:
Different tension may create different results, this pattern is created with a tighter tension.
This project should be worked in a continuous spiral. Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning and end of each row.
You can use any weight of yarn for this pattern, just be sure to adjust to the appropriate hook size and remember the size of your finished product will be different.
If you’re putting eyes on your starfish, I recommend 6mm safety eyes.
ABBREVIATIONS:
mr: magic ring
sc: single crochet
slst: slip stitch
inc: increase (2 stitches in one stitch)
dec: decrease (crochet 2 stitches together)
[sc_, inc] x _ : Repeat the pattern in parentheses the number of times specified, increasing the stitch count.
[sc_, dec] x _ : Repeat the pattern in parentheses the number of times specified, decreasing the stitch count.
This work is copyrighted. Please do not alter this pattern in any way. You may not use any photos or written content in this pattern as your own. You may sell your work created using this pattern, but you must credit Double Dutch Crochet Co. as the original designer, including a link back to our original work. Copyright 2026.
PATTERN
Head/Body
Rnd 1: mr, sc 8
Rnd 2: [inc] x8 (16)
Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x8 (24)
Rnd 4: sc 23, inc (25)
Rnd 5 (Creating spaces for spikes): ch 4, sc in the 5th sc, [ch 4, sc in the 5th from the stitch] x3, ch 4, sc in the 5 th from the stitch (25) This creates 5 distinct holes/chain spaces for your starfish arms.
Rnd 6: sc 23, dec (24)
Rnd 7: [sc, dec] x8 (16)
Start Stuffing
Rnd 8: [dec] x8 (8)
Arms x5
Rnd 1-3: sc 8 (3 rounds)
Rnd 4: [sc 2, dec] x2 (6)
Rnd 5: sc 6
Start Stuffing
Rnd 6: [sc, dec] x2 (4)
Attach keychain clip to your starfish.
And that’s it!
You can get the full video tutorial on our YouTube below!
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This work is copyrighted. Please do not alter this pattern in any way. You may not use any photos or written content in this pattern as your own. You may sell your work created using this pattern, but you must credit Double Dutch Crochet Co. as the original designer, including a link back to our original work. Copyright 2026.
