FREE PATTERN | Crochet Whale Keychain
Are you ready for a whale-y cute pattern? Ok I just had to throw in a cringe pun, but seriously we are so excited about this little cutie! It’s a mini version of our existing Wally Whale crochet pattern that you can use to create an adorable little whale keychain or crochet bag charm!
This free, written crochet pattern is super beginner friendly and works up really quick. If you’re looking for fast makes for your craft or market table (hello holiday market season!) then this one is for you. They’d look so cute in the booth, or on a bag—or both!
So, let’s gather some supplies and get started.
SUPPLIES:
Colour A: Size 4 Chenille yarn in white (3yds/12g)
Colour B: Size 4 Chenille yarn in blue (3yds/12g)
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.
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 2025.
PATTERN
Head/Body
*Colour A*
Rnd 1: mr, sc 8 (8)
Rnd 2: [inc] x8 (16)
Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x8 (24)
Rnd 4-10 (7 rounds): sc 24 (24)
Rnd 11: [dec] x12 (12)
Use the invisible decrease by grabbing the FLO of each stitch.
Start Stuffing.
Place eyes on rounds 7 and 8 with ~7 stitches in between.
Rnd 12: [dec] x6 (6)
Tie off, gather stitches to close.
Side Fins x2
*Colour B*
Place a fabric pin on the side of the whale on round 4 (at the colour change), 1 stitch behind the eye.
Create a slipknot. Insert hook into the stitch beside your marker, slst to join.
Ch 4. Sk first stitch. Slst in remaining 3 stitches. Slst in next stitch over.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Repeat on the other side.
Tail Fins
*Colour B*
Find your desired placement, centered on the back of the head. Mark your placement with fabric pin.
Create a slipknot. Insert hook into the stitch beside your marker, slst to join.
Ch 4. Sk first stitch. Slst in remaining 3 stitches.
Insert your hook into center stitch under marker, slst to join.
Ch 4. Sk first stitch. Slst in remaining 3 stitches.
Insert into next stitch. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Water Spout
*Colour A*
Create a slipknot. Insert hook into the center of the top of the head, slst to join.
Ch 4. Sk first stitch. Slst in remaining 3 stitches.
Insert into same stitch on the head, slst.
Repeat two more times to create 3 water streams.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Attach keychain clip to your whale.
And that’s it!
You can get the full video tutorial on our YouTube below!
We hope you enjoyed this free crochet whale keychain pattern. If you made one of these cuties, let us know in the comments how it went! Stay up to date with everything Double Dutch by subscribing to our newsletter and check back here often
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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 2025.
