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If you’re a fan of Sanrio, especially the sweet and lovely Kuromi, then this blog post is made just for you! In this post, I’ll be sharing a free pattern on how to crochet a no-sew Kuromi Keychain. It’s super cute, quick to make, and perfect to carry around everywhere.

What I love about this project is how simple it is: no sewing needed, just pure crochet fun! You can whip up a Kuromi in no time, and even try out different yarns or colors to give her a little personal twist. These keychains make adorable gifts for friends, fun accessories for your bag, or lovely items to prepare for a craft fair!!!

Watch the free BEGINNER FRIENDLY tutorial along with the written pattern so you won’t miss a single step!!! It’ll make your crochet time super easy and fun!

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Are you ready? Before we jump in, let’s go over some common questions to help you get started.

Things To Know Before You Start

1. Choose The Yarn You Love

You can use any type of yarn you love, like cotton, plush, velvet, and so on paired with the right hook size. Different yarn thickness will change the size of your crochet piece: thinner yarn makes smaller piece, thicker yarn makes bigger piece.

2. My Crochet Method

My crochet method – I use the Yarn Under and the pieces are worked in Spiral Round (Continuous Round) Method.

3. Tension Differences

I crochet with a very tight tension. So, if you use the same yarn and hook size as me but your crochet piece turns out bigger or longer, that’s totally normal! You can adjust by adding or removing rounds where the stitch count stays the same.

For example, in the pattern:

Rounds 5 to 12: 30sc (8 rounds)

But if your tension is looser and 8 rounds make your crochet piece look too stretched or long, you can reduce 1 to 3 rounds to get the perfect shape.

4. Safety First for Little Ones

If you’re making this as a gift for a baby or young child, I recommend embroidering the details like the eyes, nose, and mouth instead of using plastic safety parts. Embroidered features are much safer for little ones 🙂

Now that you’ve read the tips, let’s move on to the Materials you’ll need!!!

Materials

1. Yarn. I used Bulky (weight 5) yarn.

– Less than 10 grams of White yarn for the Head.

– Less than 10 grams of Purple yarn for the Ears and Hood.

– Pink yarn to embroider the Nose.

2. Crochet hook suitable with your yarn. I used a 4mm crochet hook.

3. Safety eyes. I used 8mm.

4. Tapestry needle.

5. Markers.

6. Scissors.

7. Pins.

8. Stuffing.

9. Tweezers (optional)

Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR: magic ring

st/sts: stitch/stitches

ch: chain stitch

slst: slip stitch

sc: single crochet stitch

hdc: half double crochet

dc: double crochet stitch

inc: increase stitch

dec: decrease stitch

FLO: crochet through front loops only Tutorial link

(…)*x: repeat the instructions in brackets x times

Finished Size

The finished Kuromi Keychain measures approximately 9cm (3.5 inches) tall. Size may vary depending on crochet tension and materials (yarn & hook) used.

Pattern Instructions

Crochet the Head

With White yarn,

Round 1. 6sc in a MR (6)

Round 2. 6inc (12)

Round 3. (1sc, 1inc)*6 (18)

Round 4. (2sc, 1inc)*6 (24)

Round 5. (3sc, 1inc)*6 (30)

Rounds 6 to 9. sc around (30) (4 rounds)

Insert the eyes between rounds 7 and 8, 6sts apart.

Check the tutorial for detailed instructions on How to insert the eyes.

Round 10. (3sc, 1dec)*6 (24)

Round 11. (2sc, 1dec)*6 (18)

Stuff the Head firmly.

Round 12. (1sc, 1dec)*6 (12)

Round 13. (1sc, 1dec)*4 (8)

Fasten off. Weave the yarn tail through the front loops of the last round and pull it tight to close off the piece. Hide the yarn tail inside.

Crochet the Ear

With Purple yarn,

Round 1. 5sc in a MR (5)

Round 2. sc around (5)

Round 3. FLO 5inc (10)

Round 4. (4sc, 1inc)*2 (12)

Rounds 5 and 6. sc around (12) (2 rounds)

Round 7. FLO (1sc, 1dec)*4 (8)

Flatten the ear. Fold the top opening flat and crochet the two edges together with 4sc. Fasten off. Make 2 pieces.

Check the tutorial for detailed instructions on How to close the Ears.

Crochet the Hood

With Purple yarn,

Round 1. 6sc in a MR (6)

Round 2. 6inc (12)

Round 3. (1sc, 1inc)*6 (18)

Round 4. (2sc, 1inc)*6 (24)

Round 5. (3sc, 1inc)*6 (30)

Rounds 6 to 9. sc around (30) (4 rounds)

Round 10. 10sc, 4sc-ear, 2sc, 4sc-ear, 10sc (30)

Check the tutorial for detailed instructions on Round 10.

Round 11. sc around (30)

Round 12. (2sc, 1dec)*3, 1sc, 1hdc, 1dc, [2ch, 1slst into the 2nd bump from the hook], 1dc, 1hdc, 1sc, (1dec, 2sc)*3 (24)

Check the tutorial for detailed instructions on Round 12.

Fasten off and sewing the finishing loop for a neat look. Hide all the yarn tails.

Check the tutorial for detailed instructions on How to sew the finishing loop and hide the yarn tails.

Finish the cute Kuromi

– Put the Head into the Hood.

– Embroider the Nose between Rounds 7 and 8.

From Sophie Tinie 🎀

Thanks so much for stopping by and checking out my crochet pattern! I hope it brings you a little spark of joy and inspires you to pick up your hook 😊

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I can’t wait to see the adorable pieces you create. If you have a question, feel free to drop a comment, I’d love to hear from you!

Wishing you happy stitches and lots of creative fun 💗