Inspired by the popular Jellycat plush aesthetic, this tutorial guides you through creating a mini pumpkin keychain with an charming face and dangling boots. The design features a ribbed orange pumpkin body, a tiny green stem, dark safety eyes, a stitched smile, and dangling corded legs ending in little brown shoes. Serving as a whimsical seasonal accessory, the finished plush pumpkin works perfectly as a bag charm, desk companion, or festive autumn key ring ornament.
Crochet Mini Little Buddy Pumpkin
Difficulty Level
Beginner to Intermediate
Why this difficulty:
While basic single crochets and continuous rounds form the main structure, shaping the pumpkin ribs using long yarn indents requires precise tension control. Additionally, assembling small details like the stem, dangling corded legs, and facial features requires careful positioning and neat hand-sewing skills.
Pattern Abbreviations
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MR: Magic ring
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ch: Chain
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sc: Single crochet
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inc: Increase (two single crochets in the same stitch)
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dec / inv dec: Invisible decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
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sl st: Slip stitch
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BLO: Back loop only
Materials
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Orange yarn (pumpkin body)
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Green yarn (stem)
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Brown yarn (dangling shoes/feet)
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Black thread or thin yarn (for embroidered smile)
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3.0 mm crochet hook
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Safety eyes
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Keychain ring / hardware
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Stitch marker, tapestry needle, and scissors