This little biscuit keychain is one of the happiest things you can make in an evening. It is a tiny square biscuit with a wavy edge, a little smiling face and dangly arms and legs, and it clips onto your keys, your bag or a zipper pull. It is also a great beginner project: it is mostly single crochet, worked in small rounds, and the whole video tutorial is only five minutes long.
Watch the video, then use the written steps below. They are the video’s own subtitles, word for word, so you can follow along at your own pace.
What You’ll Need
Yarn: the video uses a fine baby yarn, size 2 (sport weight), in a warm biscuit brown, plus a little cream or white for the arms and legs. Any size 2 cotton or baby yarn works, and a keychain is a perfect way to use up leftovers.
Hook: the one recommended on your yarn label. A smaller hook gives tighter stitches, which helps a keychain keep its shape.
You’ll also need: a tapestry needle for joining the pieces and sewing on the limbs, a scrap of dark yarn for the eyes and smile (or two small beads), craft glue for the final assembly, and a keyring or clip.
Shop the supplies: size 2 baby yarn · crochet hook set · tapestry needles · keychain rings · fabric glue
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Watch the Video Tutorial
Step-by-Step: The Video Subtitles
These are the video’s subtitles, copied word for word. The headings match the chapters on YouTube, so you can jump straight to that part of the video.
Introduction & Project Overview (0:00)
Today we’re crocheting this small square biscuit pendant.
This adorably silly little biscuit is just too cute, right?
Quickly get your crochet hook ready.
And let’s start making it together.
We are now using Sherrill’s Dream Baby Yarn, size 2.
Round 1: Magic Ring, 8 Single Crochets (SC) (0:14)
Round 1: Start with a magic ring.
Pull the yarn through, chain one (this does not count as a stitch).
Crochet 8 single crochets into the ring.
Tighten the ring.
Slip Stitch (Join) & Chain 1 (0:38)
Slip stitch into the first single crochet.
Chain one.
Round 2: (1 SC, 1 Triple Increase “W”) x4 (0:41)
Crochet Round 2.
First stitch: single crochet.
Second stitch: crochet a W stitch (triple increase).
Which means crochet 3 single crochets into one stitch.
These two stitches form one group.
Repeat for 4 groups.
Join & Chain 1 (1:03)
Slip stitch into the first single crochet.
Chain one.
This is needed for every round.
This won’t be repeated later.
Round 3: (2 SC, 1 Triple Increase “W”, 1 SC) x4 (1:11)
Round 3: First stitch: single crochet.
Second stitch: single crochet.
Third stitch: W stitch (triple increase).
Which means crochet 3 single crochets into one stitch.
Fourth stitch: single crochet.
These four stitches form one group. Crochet 4 groups.
Round 5: (3 SC, 1 Triple Increase “W”, 2 SC) x4 (1:37)
Round 5: First stitch: single crochet.
Second stitch: single crochet.
Third stitch: single crochet.
Fourth stitch: W stitch (triple increase).
Fifth stitch: single crochet.
Sixth stitch: single crochet.
These six stitches form one group.
Repeat for 4 groups.
Round 6: Special Edge Stitch Pattern (SC, HDC, Slip Stitch) (2:08)
Round 6: First stitch: single crochet.
Second stitch: half double crochet.
Still in the second stitch, slip stitch.
Demonstrating once more: Third stitch: single crochet.
Fourth stitch: half double crochet.
Still in the fourth stitch, slip stitch.
Repeat this pattern until the end.
Finishing the Piece & Closing the Back (2:42)
After finishing, cut the yarn directly.
Turn to the back side.
Using a tapestry needle, pick up the front loop from each side and whip stitch together.
Making 3 Total Pieces (2:54)
You need to crochet 3 pieces total.
Creating the Arms & Legs (Ch 6) (2:58)
The chain made from the starting chain does not count as a stitch.
Chain 6 for the arms and legs.
Leave a tail and cut the yarn.
Head: Round 1: Magic Ring, 6 SC (3:13)
Start with a magic ring.
Pull the yarn through, chain one.
Crochet 6 single crochets into the ring.
Tighten the ring, slip stitch into the first single crochet.
Chain one.
Head: Round 2: (1 SC, 1 Increase) x3 (Attaching arms while working) (3:34)
First stitch: single crochet.
Add the arm, hold it in place and crochet over it.
Second stitch: increase (2 single crochets in one stitch).
Which means crochet 2 single crochets into one stitch.
These two stitches form one group. Crochet 3 groups.
Slip stitch into the first single crochet.
Chain one.
Head: Round 3: (1 SC, 1 Decrease) x3 (4:03)
First stitch: single crochet.
Pick up the front loop only of the second and third stitches.
Combine them to crochet a decrease (sc2tog).
These three stitches form one group. Crochet 3 groups.
Slip stitch into the first stitch.
Leave a tail and cut the yarn.
Closing the Head (4:24)
Skip one stitch, pick up half a stitch to close the opening.
Assembling the Pendant: Attaching the Hanging Cord (4:38)
Sew the hanging cord onto the middle piece.
Sewing on the Arms and Legs (4:43)
Sew the arms to the left, right, and bottom.
Adding the Facial Expression (4:49)
Make the facial expression on one piece first.
Just knot the yarn ends at the back.
Final Assembly with Glue (4:54)
Finally, apply glue and stick them together.
Biscuit Keychain Tips
- Mark the first stitch. A stitch marker in the first single crochet makes the slip-stitch join easy to find, especially in dark brown yarn.
- Face first, then glue. Knot the face yarn at the back of the front piece before assembly, so the knots end up hidden inside.
- Use glue sparingly. A thin layer is enough. Too much soaks through and leaves shiny patches on the front.
- Make a batch. Once you have made one, the next takes a fraction of the time, and they make lovely little gifts and craft-fair pieces.
More Keychains to Crochet
If you enjoyed this one, try the Easy Crochet Keychain Tutorial, the DIY Colorful Crochet Keychain, the Cute Crochet Owl Keychain, or browse 5 WOW Crochet Keychain Ideas. For more little characters, see our free amigurumi crochet patterns.
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Happy hooking!
