Looking for a cute and easy plush crochet project? Try this free amigurumi beaver keychain pattern, perfect for beginners and intermediate crocheters! Designed by the talented @nataly.toys13, this DIY crochet tutorial lets you create an adorable beaver using plush yarn like Himalaya Dolphin Baby or YarnArt Dolce.
This pattern includes step-by-step instructions to crochet a soft toy animal, ideal as a handmade gift, bag charm, or keychain accessory. The head and body are crocheted in one piece, while the tail is made separately. Paws and teeth are added using bobble stitches, giving a textured, realistic look.
🔧 Crochet Pattern Details:
Materials Needed:
- Plush yarn: light brown & dark brown (e.g., Himalaya Dolphin Baby, YarnArt Dolce)
- Crochet hook: 4–4.5 mm
- Safety eyes and nose for amigurumi
- Polyester stuffing for soft toys
- Stitch markers, sewing needle, scissors
- Keychain hardware or chain
- Pins for assembly
🔤 Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms):
- MR – magic ring
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase
- dec – decrease
- (…) x n – repeat n times
🧸 Free Plush Beaver Crochet Pattern Instructions
Tail:
1. Ch 2, 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook 2. (1 sc, inc) x 2 (6) 3. 6 inc (12) 4. (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18) 5–7. 18 sc 8. (4 sc, dec) x 3 (15) 9. (3 sc, dec) x 3 (12) 10. (2 sc, dec) x 3 (9) 11–12. Fold flat and work 4 sc across both edges
Body:
1. 6 sc in MR 2. 6 inc (12) 3. (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18) 4. (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Join Tail & Add Legs:
5. 4 sc with tail, 6 sc, puff stitch (leg, black), 6 sc, puff stitch (leg), 6 sc 6–7. 24 sc 8. Add arms with puff stitch in black, shaping body 9. (5 sc, dec) x 3 (18) 10. Add puff stitches (arms) between 10th and 14th sc
Insert Teeth (white yarn)
Ch 2, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook – repeat twice Place between puff stitches and tie inside the head
Finish Head & Add Ears:
11. 10 sc, triple dec, 5 sc (16) 12. 16 sc 13. (2 sc, dec) x 4 (12) 14. Add ears: Ch 2, 1 hdc in 2nd ch, sl st back 15. 6 dec, fasten off, weave in ends
🌟 Why This Free Amigurumi Keychain Pattern Is a Must-Try:
- Perfect beginner crochet project
- Uses soft, chunky yarn for plush toys
- Great for handmade gift ideas
- Quick & easy crochet pattern for kids’ gifts
- Ideal for craft fairs, Etsy shops, or DIY crochet business
Tutorial by @nataly.toys13
Your handmade beaver keychain is complete!
