Dino Family Keychains Crochet Pattern

These dino keychains are slim, flat-looking dinosaurs with long necks, spikes along the back and a contrasting tummy, in the same body shape that you can scale into a plush toy. They are made in fine cotton with a tiny 1.25 mm hook, and with the materials in the pattern each dinosaur is about 10 cm (4 inches) long. The pattern includes instructions for a larger plush version.

A 12-page photo pattern for dino keychains in several colors, with a plush version.

What's included

• A 12-page PDF with photos for the main stages
• Instructions for the tail, the head, the legs, the body, the eyes, the spikes (bigger and smaller) and the tummy
• A guide to assembly, with a keychain fastener
• Notes on making a plush dinosaur with bulky yarn and a 3.5 mm hook
• An abbreviations list (MR, ch, sl st, sc, inc, dec, 3 sc inc)
• Skill level: Intermediate

Display and gift ideas

Clip it to a bag, a backpack or a set of keys. Make a set for a family or for the friends of a dino fan.

Who this pattern is for

This pattern is rated intermediate. You need to be able to work with a very small hook and sew small parts.

Tips for making it

• Sew the eyes on the sides of the head, slightly lower than the middle.
• Fold the neck and mark the center, so the head sits straight.
• Use the loops of the tummy to sew it neatly under the body.

Why you'll love this pattern

The dinosaurs are tiny and charming, and each one works up quickly.

For personal use. Please don't share or resell the PDF. No physical item is included.