Woof & Stitch – My Puppy Dog Keychain is Here! 🐾

💌 Warm Storytelling Introduction

Sometimes you just need a little pup in your pocket — and that’s exactly how this crochet puppy dog keychain was born 🐶 One rainy afternoon, I picked up some yarn and thought, “What if I made a floppy-eared friend that fits in the palm of my hand?”

The result? This tiny doggo that’s equal parts cute, cuddly, and incredibly fun to make. Whether it’s for a gift, a bag charm, or just to bring a smile to your day — this project is full of joy in every stitch!

🧵 Project Overview – What It Is & Who It’s For

This PDF pattern is perfect for intermediate beginners and beyond. If you’ve worked in the round and love amigurumi-style shaping, this puppy dog keychain is going to steal your heart 🧶 You’ll end up with a soft, lightweight charm that’s ideal for kids, bags, keys, or gifts!

📸 Cover Image

🧵 Close-Up Charm – The Texture Details

With floppy ears, a round little nose, and soft stitched eyes, this pup is bursting with character 🐾 I used warm beige and chocolate tones for a classic doggy look, but you can customize your puppy in any color you like — pink poodle, dalmatian dots, or even rainbow pup? Go wild!

📌 Materials You’ll Need

This pup doesn’t ask for much — just a few cozy supplies 🐕

• DK or worsted weight yarn (2 colors)
• 3.0mm or 3.5mm crochet hook
• Stuffing (polyfill)
• Yarn needle
• Keyring and jump ring
• Optional: tiny safety eyes or embroidery thread

🪡 Techniques Used – Don’t Worry, It’s Easy!

You’ll use simple shaping and stitching techniques — great practice if you love mini amigurumi!

• Magic Ring – to start the round head & ears
• Single Crochet (sc) – smooth, dense texture
• Increase/Decrease – for shaping round parts
• Whipstitch & Assembly – sew together with love 💕

🎨 Creative Styling & Use Ideas

Attach it to your purse or backpack for instant cuteness. Make a litter of pups as birthday party favors 🎉 Use pastel colors for baby shower gifts, or classic black-and-white for a Boston Terrier vibe. The possibilities are as endless as your love for dogs 🐶💖

✨ Hand Trendy Pro Tips

🐾 Want a floppy look? Use looser tension and soft yarn 🌈 Mix and match ear colors for extra personality 🎁 Stitch a name tag onto the back for a custom pet charm!

💬 Behind the Design – The Heart Part

This pup came to life during a cozy weekend where all I wanted was to crochet something tiny and cheerful. I’ve always loved dogs, and turning that love into a miniature keychain felt like such a joy! Now this little buddy follows me everywhere — and I hope it follows you, too 💞

🎁 Matching Patterns You’ll Love

If you love this pup, you’ll adore the Floral Crochet Bag Keychain — it pairs beautifully and adds that extra handmade flair to your bag or keys 🌸🐶

🛍️ Final Words & Call-to-Action (CTA)

If you're ready to stitch your own furry little friend, this crochet puppy keychain PDF pattern is waiting! It's fun, quick, and guaranteed to make tails wag — whether you’re gifting or keeping 🐶