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Its Coffee Time Keychains Amigurumi Pattern

Its Coffee Time Keychains Amigurumi Pattern
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2-3 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Bite-Sized Project

Finishes in 2-4 hours—perfect for an afternoon of creative relaxation.

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Tiny Treasure

Small, sweet, and gift-worthy creations that fit perfectly in the palm of your hand with detailed charm.

About This Its Coffee Time Keychains Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates adorable miniature coffee cup keychains worked in DK yarn with a 3mm hook. Youll make a little cup body, a round coffee insert and add simple embroidered latte art for personality. The pattern includes both UK and US terms so you can follow whichever vocabulary you prefer.

Its Coffee Time Keychains Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect for small gifts, market stock or a relaxing afternoon project. Instructions include finishing, assembly and placement tips for the keychain.

Why You'll Love This Its Coffee Time Keychains Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns tiny yarn scraps into delightful, usable accessories that bring a smile. I enjoy how quickly one cup comes together, making it easy to make multiples in an evening. I also love the creative possibilities for latte art — a little embroidery totally changes the personality of each cup. The pattern is compact but thoughtful, with clear rounds and finishing instructions so you can focus on the fun parts.

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Switch Things Up

I love to change up the colours to match seasons — try autumn tones like rust and mustard or pastel shades for a spring collection.

You can make a mini version by using fingering yarn and a 2.0mm hook or a chunkier cuddly version with aran yarn and a larger hook.

I like to add beads or tiny buttons to the handle for a little extra sparkle or to personalise for gifts.

Try adding a small felt saucer glued or stitched to the base to create a coffee-and-saucer set.

Experiment with different latte art designs using contrasting embroidery yarn — swirls, hearts or leaves all look great.

I sometimes embroider a tiny initial on the side of the cup for personalised presents.

Make a matching set of three in graduated sizes to display or gift as a trio.

For durability, use embroidery thread for the latte art rather than yarn; it gives a finer, cleaner look.

If you want posable handles, add a short wire core inside the handle before closing up.

Try using variegated DK yarn for a mottled cup effect and plain coffee colour to make the coffee pop.

I often swap the keychain for a lobster clasp so the cup can hang from bags and be removed easily.

Consider making themed cups (holiday colours, team colours) and package them as sets for quick seasonal sales.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch marker when working in continuous rounds leads to lost stitch counts; mark the last stitch of each round to keep accurate counts. ✗ Overstuffing the coffee insert creates lumps that show through the rim; stuff gradually and only about three quarters of the way round before attaching. ✗ Forgetting to flip the long end of the coffee before starting the next row will make it hard to attach the keychain; always position the 20cm end to the front as instructed. ✗ Not securing ends with small stitches causes pieces to come undone with use; secure each yarn end with a couple of small stitches before weaving in and trimming.

Its Coffee Time Keychains Amigurumi Pattern

Make cute coffee cup keychains with this easy-to-follow pattern that uses DK yarn and a 3mm hook. Youll get step-by-step rounds for the cup, coffee insert and simple embroidery decorations so you can create a finished keychain in colourful shades. This pattern is perfect for making small gifts, charms or market stock with quick assembly and charming results.

Intermediate 2-3 Hours

Materials Needed for Its Coffee Time Keychains Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Hayfield Bonus (DK) Main colour – 5g
  • 02
    Hayfield Bonus (DK) Chocolate 0947 – 2g
  • 03
    Hayfield Bonus (DK) White 0961 – Oddments

— Tools Required

  • 01
    3mm Crochet Hook
  • 02
    Keychain
  • 03
    Hi-Loft Quality Toy Stuffing
  • 04
    Wool Needle (for sewing)
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Stitch marker (to mark rounds)

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— Materials (UK) :

Infos :

Hayfield Bonus (DK) Main – 5g. Hayfield Bonus (DK) Chocolate 0947 – 2g. Hayfield Bonus (DK) White 0961 – Oddments. Keychain. Hi-Loft Quality Toy Stuffing. 3mm Crochet Hook. Wool Needle (for sewing).

— Abbreviations (UK) :

Infos :

ch – chain. dc – double crochet. htr – half treble crochet. inc – 2 stitches into next stitch. htrinc – 2 half treble crochets into next stitch. 3rd loop – pick up the extra loop at the back of the previous htr row leaving the front and back loops untouched. FLO – dc into front loops only. sl st – slip stitch. f/o – fasten off by slip stitch in next stitch.

— Note :

Info :

Unless stated work in continuous rounds marking last stitch of each row with a stitch marker before proceeding with the next.

Info :

When stuffing make sure that you don’t overstuff as you don’t want the stuffing to show through when complete.

— Cup (UK) :

Row 1 :

ch2, dc6 into 2nd st from hook (alternatively dc 6sts into magic ring) (6)

Row 2 :

inc x6 (12)

Row 3 :

(htr into next st, htr inc) x6 (18) sl st to join

Row 4 :

working into the 3rd st at back of htr row, dc to end (18)

Row 5 :

(dc into next 2sts inc) x3, ch8, working through the back spine of ch, dc into 2nd ch from hook, dc into next 6ch, sl st into side of last inc st, (dc into next 2sts inc) x3 (24)

Rows 6 - 9 :

dc (24) (4 rows)

Row 10 :

dc into next 10sts, place top of handle over next 2sts and, working through BOTH LAYERS, dc into next 2sts, dc into next 12sts (24)

Row 11 :

sl st into next 24sts through front of dc’s from previous row (24)

Row 12 :

working through the sl sts on previous row: sl st into 1st sl st, ch1, dc into next 23sts (24) sl st to join

Info :

F/O leaving a 30cm end.

— Coffee (UK) :

Using Chocolate :

Row 1: leaving a 20cm end, ch2, dc 6into 2nd st from hook (alternatively dc 6sts into magic ring) (6)

Info :

Flip 20cm end to front of work before starting next row as it will be needed to attach keychain at end.

Row 2 :

inc x6 (12)

Row 3 :

(dc into next st, inc) x6 (18)

Row 4 :

(dc into next 2sts, inc) x6 (24)

Info :

F/O leaving a short end.

Info :

Using 30cm end from cup, weave through the rim on inside of cup, and come out just below the line left by the sl st row.

Info :

Secure end with a couple of small sts.

Info :

Place coffee in top of cup level to the base of rim, and using mattress st attach the coffee to the rim, inserting stuffing approximately ¾ of the way round.

Info :

Secure end with a couple of small sts. Weave end through cup and cut flush. Secure end in place with a couple of small sts.

Info :

Using 20cm end from centre of coffee, thread keychain onto needle and do 4 or 5 small back sts to secure keychain to cup. Secure end and weave in through cup before cutting flush.

Coffee Decoration :

Using white oddment and embroidery ch st, create the design you wish to make on top of cup. I have made 3 different ones to get you started. Weave all ends through cup after making sure the sts are all secure to finish.

— Materials (US) :

Infos :

Hayfield Bonus (DK) Main – 5g. Hayfield Bonus (DK) Chocolate 0947 – 2g. Hayfield Bonus (DK) White 0961 – Oddments. Keychain. Hi-Loft Quality Toy Stuffing. 3mm Crochet Hook. Wool Needle (for sewing).

— Abbreviations (US) :

Infos :

ch – chain. sc – single crochet. hdc – half double crochet. inc – 2 stitches into next stitch. hdcinc – 2 half double crochets into next stitch. 3rd loop – pick up the extra loop at the back of the previous hdc row leaving the front and back loops untouched. FLO – sc into front loops only. sl st – slip stitch. f/o – fasten off by slip stitch in next stitch.

— Note :

Info :

Unless stated work in continuous rounds marking last stitch of each row with a stitch marker before proceeding with the next.

Info :

When stuffing make sure that you don’t overstuff as you don’t want the stuffing to show through when complete.

— Cup (US) :

Row 1 :

ch2, sc6 into 2nd st from hook (alternatively sc 6sts into magic ring) (6)

Row 2 :

inc x6 (12)

Row 3 :

(hdc into next st, hdc inc) x6 (18) sl st to join

Row 4 :

working into the 3rd st at back of hdc row, sc to end (18)

Row 5 :

(sc into next 2sts inc) x3, ch8, working through the back spine of ch, sc into 2nd ch from hook, sc into next 6ch, sl st into side of last inc st, (sc into next 2sts inc) x3 (24)

Rows 6 - 9 :

sc (24) (4 rows)

Row 10 :

sc into next 10sts, place top of handle over next 2sts and, working through BOTH LAYERS, sc into next 2sts, sc into next 12sts (24)

Row 11 :

sl st into next 24sts through front of sc’s from previous row (24)

Row 12 :

working through the sl sts on previous row: sl st into 1st sl st, ch1, sc into next 23sts (24) sl st to join

Info :

F/O leaving a 30cm end.

— Coffee (US) :

Using Chocolate :

Row 1: leaving a 20cm end, ch2, sc 6into 2nd st from hook (alternatively sc 6sts into magic ring) (6)

Info :

Flip 20cm end to front of work before starting next row as it will be needed to attach keychain at end.

Row 2 :

inc x6 (12)

Row 3 :

(sc into next st, inc) x6 (18)

Row 4 :

(sc into next 2sts, inc) x6 (24)

Info :

F/O leaving a short end.

Info :

Using 30cm end from cup, weave through the rim on inside of cup, and come out just below the line left by the sl st row.

Info :

Secure end with a couple of small sts.

Info :

Place coffee in top of cup level to the base of rim, and using mattress st attach the coffee to the rim, inserting stuffing approximately ¾ of the way round. Secure end with a couple of small sts. Weave end through cup and cut flush. Secure end in place with a couple of small sts.

Info :

Using 20cm end from centre of coffee, thread keychain onto needle and do 4 or 5 small back sts to secure keychain to cup. Secure end and weave in through cup before cutting flush.

Coffee Decoration :

Using white oddment and embroidery ch st, create the design you wish to make on top of cup. I have made 3 different ones to get you started. Weave all ends through cup after making sure the sts are all secure to finish.

Assembly Instructions

  • Weave the 30cm tail from the cup through the rim on the inside and bring it out just below the slip stitch row; secure the end with a couple of small stitches.
  • Place the coffee insert into the cup so it sits level with the base of the rim and use mattress stitch to attach the coffee around approximately three quarters of the way round, inserting stuffing as you go.
  • Use the 20cm tail from the centre of the coffee to thread the keychain onto the needle, then make 4 or 5 small back stitches to secure the keychain to the coffee cup; secure and weave the end through before trimming flush.
  • For the handle, fold the chain of stitches over the two handle stitches and work through both layers as directed (Row 10), then secure with the following row and hide the join with the slip stitch round.
  • Weave and secure all loose ends with small stitches and weave them through the body of the cup so they do not show, checking the embroidery and attachments are secure before finishing.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a stitch marker to mark the last stitch of each round when working in continuous rounds to keep accurate stitch counts.
  • 💡Stuff the coffee insert lightly and check the fit in the cup frequently; overstuffing will cause the stuffing to show through the rim.
  • 💡Weave in and secure ends with a couple of small stitches rather than relying on knotting; this keeps the inside neat and prevents tails from coming undone.

This little coffee cup keychain is a sweet, pocket-sized project that uses tiny amounts of DK yarn to create big smiles. Perfect for gifts, market stalls or practice pieces, each cup can be personalised with different colours and latte art. Try a set of matching colours for friends or make a whole cafe of tiny cups to collect. ☕️🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished keychain measures approximately 3-5 cm across (cup diameter) depending on yarn tension and hook size when using DK yarn and a 3mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but the final size will change; adjust your hook size accordingly and expect a chunkier or mini result depending on yarn and hook.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and requires familiarity with working in rounds, increases, front/back loop techniques and simple embroidery for decoration.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete one keychain in about 2-3 hours, though time will vary based on experience and the amount of decoration added.