Crochet Adorable Monkey Keychain with Banana
Crocheting the adorable monkey keychain with a banana is such a delightful project to take on! The charming design is bound to bring a smile to your face every time you see it dangling from your bag or keys. The combination of the cute monkey and the tiny banana adds a whimsical touch to your accessories. It's not only a fun craft but also a wonderful way to showcase your creativity. Go ahead and get ready to feel a wave of happiness every time you catch a glimpse of your crocheted monkey keychain with a banana!
Materials You’ll Need
Yarn Colors:
- Brown (Yarnart Jeans #40 or similar) for the monkey’s body
- Cream/beige (Yarnart Jeans #03 or similar) for the monkey’s face
- Yellow (Alize Cotton Gold #110 or similar) for the banana
- Green (Yarnart Jeans #62 or similar) for the bottom banana tip
- Brown (Yarnart Jeans #70 or similar) for the top banana tip
Hooks:
- 2mm hook for the monkey (US size B/1)
- 1.75mm hook for the banana
Other supplies:
- Yarn needle
- Stuffing
- Keychain ring with chain
- Black embroidery thread for eyes and nose
Abbreviations
- Magic ring (MR)
- Single crochet (sc)
- Half double crochet (hdc)
- Increase (inc) – 2 sc in same stitch
- Decrease (dec) – sc2tog
- Slip stitch (sl st)
- Bobble stitch (bob)
The Monkey
Head & Body
Make a magic ring, 6 sc into ring (6)
Inc in each stitch around (12)
[1 sc, inc] repeat 10 times (30)
11 sc, bobble, 6 sc, bobble, 11 sc (32) – Skip the chain on the bobble when counting 5-8. 30 sc for 4 rounds (30)
10 sc, bobble, 9 sc, bobble, 9 sc (30)
[1 sc, dec] repeat 10 times (20)
Inc in each stitch around (40)
18 sc Brown, 5 sc Cream, 17 sc Brown (40)
17 sc Brown, 8 sc Cream, 15 sc Brown (40)
17 sc Brown, 9 sc Cream, 14 sc Brown (40)
17 sc Brown, 9 sc Cream, 14 sc Brown (40)
18 sc Brown, 8 sc Cream, 14 sc Brown (40)
19 sc Brown, 2 sc Cream, 3 sc Brown, 2 sc Cream, 14 sc Brown (40)
Stuff the body firmly as you work
Bobble Stitch Instructions
Work 4 unfinished dc in one stitch (you’ll have 5 loops on hook)
Yarn over and pull through all loops
Chain 1
Skip this chain when working the next round
Ears (make 2)
6 sc in magic ring (6)
Inc in each stitch around (12)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing
Sew ears to head around rounds 15-17
Tail
Attach yarn to back between rounds 5-6
Chain 8
Starting in 2nd chain from hook, work 7 sc back down the chain
Slip stitch to body
Fasten off and weave in ends
The Banana
Main Banana
Chain 18
Starting in 2nd chain from hook: 2 sl st, 13 hdc, 2 sl st (17)
Rows 2-11: ch 1, 2 sl st, 13 hdc, 2 sl st (work 10 rows total)
Fold the piece in half and join edges: 2 sl st, [2 sc, dec] 3 times, sc, 2 sl st
Stuff lightly as you go
Banana Tips
Bottom tip (green): Attach green yarn to bottom, work 7 sc around, pull tight, fasten off
Top tip (brown): Attach brown yarn to top, work 3 sc in rounds for 3 rounds, fasten off and pull tight
Finishing Touches
Embroider eyes and nose on the monkey’s face using black thread
Attach keychain to the banana
Sew the banana to the monkey’s paw if desired
Some Helpful Tips
Use a stitch marker to keep track of your rounds
The color changes create the monkey’s cute face – count the first stitch with new color as the beginning of that section
Stuff firmly but not too tightly for the best shape
This pattern works with any similar weight yarns you have in your stash!
This little monkey keychain makes an adorable gift or a fun addition to your own keys. Happy crocheting!