Sprinkle your day with joy by using this free crochet pineapple keychain pattern and easily add tropical charm to your keys bags or gifts.
Bright yellow and topped with playful green leaves a pineapple charm is an eye-catching way to bring happiness wherever you go. Hanging from your keys purses or backpacks this cheerful little accessory brings smiles and a pop of tropical color to your day. A Crochet Pineapple Keychain pattern gives anyone the chance to make their very own piece of sunshine—no reading skills or fancy language needed.
Crochet Pineapple Keychain – Step-by-Step Free Pattern
This sweet pineapple is made with simple loops and stitches making it comfortable to hold and tough enough for everyday life. Friends and family will love getting one as a lucky charm and it’s also easy to keep track of your keys when something so bright is attached. The design is small light and safe for kids or adults alike. Each finished pineapple keychain feels special with its happy shape and friendly look turning an ordinary day into something brighter. With just a hook and some yarn you can fill your world with tiny pineapple smiles again and again.
Amigurumi Pineapple Keychain Pattern
Materials
- Yarn:
- Yellow (body and arms/legs)
- Brown (feet)
- Dark green (leaves)
- Black (embroidery features)
- Hook: 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
- 9 mm Safety eyes (or preferred size)
- Tapestry/Sewing needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker (optional)
- Keychain ring (optional, for finishing as a keychain)
Abbreviations (US Terms)
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MR | magic ring |
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| inc | increase (2 sc in 1 st) |
| dec | decrease (sc 2 sts together) |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| hdc | half double crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
| FO | fasten off |
Special Notes
- Work rounds in a continuous spiral unless otherwise specified.
- Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.
- Place safety eyes between rounds 10–11, about 3 stitches apart.
Pattern
Pineapple Body
With yellow yarn
- MR, 6 sc into ring (6)
- 2 sc in each st around (12)
- (Sc in next st, inc in next st) — repeat around (18)
- (Sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st) — repeat around (24)
- (Sc in next 3 sts, inc in next st) — repeat around (30)
6–14. Sc in each st around (30, 9 rounds)
- Insert safety eyes between rounds 10 and 11 about 3 sts apart.
- Begin stuffing as you approach round 14.
Decrease rounds:
- (Sc in next 3 sts, dec) — repeat around (24)
- (Sc in next 2 sts, dec) — repeat around (18)
Finish stuffing before closing.
- FO, leaving tail to sew closed. Sew rem opening shut and weave in tail.
Pineapple Leaves (Make 10)
With dark green yarn
For each leaf:
- Ch 9.
- Skip first ch, sl st in next ch.
- Sc in next ch.
- Hdc in next ch.
- Dc in each of next 5 chs.
- FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Repeat steps for a total of 10 leaves. (You may join a new leaf to the piece after each is made, forming a leafy crown.)
Small Leaf & Petal Assembly
- After all leaves are made, join them at the top of the pineapple, sewing each leaf securely to the center circle.
- Ensure leaves are evenly spaced around the top.
- Weave in all yarn ends securely.
Feet (Make 2)
With brown yarn
- MR, 6 sc into ring (6)
- 2 sc in each st around (12)
- Sc in each st around (12)
- Add a small amount of stuffing for firmness.
- FO, leaving tail.
With yellow yarn:
- Join to foot, ch 6, FO with a long tail for sewing (forms leg).
Repeat for the second foot/leg.
Arms (Make 2)
With yellow yarn
- Ch 6, FO, leaving a tail for sewing (each arm is a simple chain).
Make two arms.
Assembly
- Attach feet/legs: Sew the brown feet to the bottom of the pineapple, aligning at the third round (from the base).
- Attach arms: Sew each arm to the body, placing them at round 8 from the base.
- Sew on the leaf bundle: Distribute leaves neatly at the top, sewing only the base of each leaf for a three-dimensional look.
- Embroider the mouth using black yarn or thread between the eyes.
- Weave in all ends.
- (Optional): Attach a keychain ring using a sturdy loop at the top.
Conclusion
You’ve created a delightful amigurumi pineapple perfect as a keychain or decorative item. This piece brings together essential amigurumi skills including working in the round, basic shaping, and creative assembly.
Pattern Corrections & Tips
- Correction: Keep stitch count even—use a marker and count after each round.
- Tip: Stuff the body firmly, but not so much as to stretch the stitches.
- Tip: Attach the eyes and embroider the mouth before closing the final round for best placement and convenience.
- Tip: Arrange the leaves before final sewing to check spacing visually.
















