Crochet Jack O’ Lantern Keychain with Customizable Face

Aug 17, 2025 03:20 AM

Crochet Jack O’ Lantern Keychain with Customizable Face

Looking to add a touch of spooky cuteness to your keys or bags this Halloween season? Look no further than the Crochet Jack O’ Lantern Keychain with Customizable Face! This charming and handmade keychain is the perfect way to showcase your holiday spirit while keeping your essentials in check. With its customizable face, you can give your little Jack O’ Lantern a unique personality that suits your style. Handcrafted with care and attention to detail, this keychain is not only adorable but also durable, ensuring it will accompany you through many Halloween seasons to come. So, why not treat yourself or a loved one to this delightful accessory and add a fun and festive flair to your everyday items this spooky season?

Materials and Preparation

Here’s what you’ll need for the project:

Yarn:

Orange: Size 4 Medium Worsted Weight Yarn (e.g., Hobby Lobby’s “I Love This Yarn”).

Black: Size 4 Medium Worsted Weight Yarn (e.g., Uptown Worsted, Universal Yarn).

Brown: For the stem (same weight as above).

Optional Safety Eyes: Size 9mm.

Crochet Hook: Size G/4 mm Hook.

Additional Tools:

Tapestry Needle (for embroidery and weaving in ends).

Scissors.

Polyfill (for stuffing).

Optional for Keychain Version: Swivel clasp and O-ring.

Abbreviations and Notes

Here are the abbreviations used in this pattern:

CH: Chain

SC: Single Crochet

HDC: Half Double Crochet

DC: Double Crochet

SS: Slip Stitch

Notes:

This beginner-friendly tutorial focuses on two face options: embroidered or safety eyes.
The pattern features a ribbed texture achieved through working in the back loops, making it look like a real pumpkin.
To create a keychain version, you’ll use the optional swivel clasp and O-ring.
Gauge is not crucial if the same weight yarn is used consistently.

Gauge, Approximate Size, and Pattern Notes

Gauge: Not critical. Created with size 4 medium worsted weight yarn and a G/4 mm hook for best results.
Finished Size: Approximately keychain-sized; small enough to fit in your palm.

Pattern Notes:

The pumpkin is made of two identical ribbed panels sewn together.
Face options: Use the safety eyes or embroider the face using black yarn.
The stem is attached at the top center of the pumpkin.
Always keep your stitches even for a uniform texture.

Step-by-Step Pattern

Step 1: Create the Pumpkin Panels (Make 2)

Start with a Slip Knot and Chain (CH):

Use orange yarn. Create a slip knot and CH 9.

Row 1:

Skip the first CH from the hook.

Work a SC into the second CH and every CH across (8 SC total).

Rows 2–8:

CH 1, turn your work.

Work 1 SC into the back loop only of each stitch across (8 SC). This creates the ribbing texture.

Repeat this step for all rows up to Row 8.

Finish the Panel:

At the end of Row 8, your row count should equal 8. Fasten off the first panel, leaving a small tail for weaving.

Repeat: Make a second identical panel without cutting the yarn after the last row.

Crochet Jack O’ Lantern Keychain with Customizable Face

Step 2: Assemble the Pumpkin

Join the Panels:

Hold the two panels together with the wrong sides facing inward.

Attach orange yarn and join the pieces together by working 1 SC into each stitch around. Where the slip stitches from the pattern occur (4 in total), use SS.

Leave a small opening for stuffing.

Stuff the Pumpkin:

Use polyfill to stuff the pumpkin. Ensure it’s evenly filled but not overstuffed.

Close the Opening:

Continue adding SC until the panels are fully joined. Fasten off, leaving a tail for weaving in.

Crochet Jack O’ Lantern Keychain with Customizable Face

Step 3: Add the Face

You have two options for the face:

Safety Eye Option:

Attach 9mm safety eyes in the desired position. Insert the backs through the front panel to secure the eyes in place.

Position them near the top between Rows 2–3 and Rows 6–7.

If the mouth embroidery is desired, skip to the mouth steps below.

Embroidered Face Option:

Use black yarn and a tapestry needle to embroider triangle eyes, a small nose, and a zigzag or smiling mouth.

Start by stitching the eye shapes, then stitch the mouth from left to right.

Crochet Jack O’ Lantern Keychain with Customizable Face

Step 4: Create the Stem

Stem Placement:

Locate the top center of the pumpkin.

Stem Base (Round 1):

Attach brown yarn to the first single crochet at the top of the pumpkin.

CH 1, then work the following: 1 SC in the current stitch, 1 long SC (insert into the slip stitch base below), then 1 SC in the next stitch.

Rows 2–3:

Chain 1, turn. SC into each stitch across, creating a total of 4 SC.

Shape the Top:

For the final row, work SC decreases: Start a SC in the first stitch, then start a SC in the next stitch. Yarn over and pull through all loops. Repeat once more.

Chain 1 and fasten off. Weave in any ends.

Crochet Jack O’ Lantern Keychain with Customizable Face

Step 5: Add the Keychain (Optional)