Free Chibi Polar Bear Keychain Crochet Pattern (Beginner)

The chibi polar bear keychain crochet pattern is a small project with simple shapes that fit comfortably in your hand. It’s approachable for anyone who likes making miniature amigurumi.

Getting the assembly right matters to keep the proportions balanced. Watching how each part aligns helps keep a clean, consistent look throughout the finished piece.

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What you need for the chibi polar bear keychain crochet pattern

• White yarn (head, body, arms, ears, muzzle)
• 2.5 mm crochet hook
• 2 black 6 mm safety eyes
• Stuffing
• Keyring
• Black embroidery thread (nose, mouth)
• Yarn needle
• Stitch marker
• Scissors

Pick smooth, tightly spun white yarn to keep stitches defined and avoid fuzziness on small details.

Abbreviations (US terms)

• MR = magic ring
• sc = single crochet
• inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• dec = decrease (sc 2 together)
• ch = chain
• FO = fasten off

Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round. The number in brackets is the stitch count at the end of the round.

The pattern, round by round

Head (White)

• R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
• R2: inc x6 (12)
• R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
• R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
• R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
• R6-R8: sc around (30)
• Insert 2 black 6 mm safety eyes between R6 and R7, 5 stitches apart.
• R9: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
• R10: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
• R11: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
• Stuff firmly.
• R12: dec x6 (6)
• FO, weave in end.

Body (White)

• R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
• R2: inc x6 (12)
• R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
• R4-6: sc around (18)
• R7: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
• Stuff firmly.
• R8: dec x6 (6)
• FO, leave tail for sewing.

Arms (make 2) (White)

• R1: 4 sc in MR (4)
• R2-R4: sc around (4)
• FO, leave tail for sewing. Do not stuff.

Ears (make 2) (White)

• R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
• R2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
• R3: sc around (9)
• Flatten, do not stuff.
• FO, leave tail for sewing.

Muzzle (White)

• R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
• R2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
• R3: sc around (9)
• Stuff lightly.
• FO, leave tail for sewing.

Assembly

1. Sew the body to the bottom of the head, centering it.
2. Sew the arms to each side of the body, just below the head.
3. Sew the ears to the top sides of the head, slightly above eye level.
4. Sew the muzzle centered between the eyes, over R8-R9.
5. With black embroidery thread, stitch a small nose and mouth on the muzzle.
6. Attach the keyring securely to the top of the head.
7. Weave in all ends.

Tips for a neat finish

• When sewing the muzzle, use short whip stitches spaced evenly to prevent puckering and keep the surface flat.
• Pin the ears and muzzle before stitching to check symmetry from different angles under good lighting.
• Keep yarn tension steady on tiny parts like ears and arms to avoid uneven edges or warping.
• Secure the arms by stitching through both arm and body layers several times, avoiding bulky knots.
• Use a slender needle and make small, close stitches when attaching ears to reduce gaps without stretching the fabric.

Questions

Can I use a different yarn weight for this pattern? Thicker yarn will make the keychain larger and alter proportions, so you’ll need to adjust hook size and stitch counts accordingly.

How do I avoid gaps when sewing small parts like the ears? Stitch closely along edges with a fine needle, gently pulling the yarn to close gaps without distorting the shape.

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