Why bunnies make such good keychains
A bunny is almost designed for a keychain: a small round head, two long ears, and a face that needs almost nothing to look finished. Most of the patterns below work up in an evening, use only a small amount of yarn, and are easy to turn into a gift — attach a keyring and they are ready to go. Bunnies also suit every season: they are an obvious Easter make, but a small white, grey, or pastel bunny looks right on a bag all year round.
Every pattern in this roundup is free to access online, with the full instructions on the designer’s page or in a free video tutorial. Where a designer also sells an ad-free PDF, the free version is still the one linked here. Skill levels vary — most are beginner-friendly, and the few that ask for more experience are marked honestly below.
How to choose the right bunny keychain pattern
Before you pick, decide what matters most to you:
- Speed: if you want a same-evening make, look for no-sew patterns and video tutorials — the bunny is worked in one piece, so there is almost no assembly.
- Size: a keychain bunny should stay small, roughly 2 to 4 inches tall including ears. DK or cotton yarn with a 2.5–3.5 mm hook keeps stitches tight so stuffing does not show through.
- Face: safety eyes give a clean, even look; embroidered eyes are the safer choice for gifts for very young children.
- Hardware: a split ring with a short chain survives daily use better than a jump ring alone, and a lobster clasp makes the charm easy to move between bags.
| Pattern | Best for | Format | Skill level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mommy and daughter bunny pendants | A matching pair | Written pattern | Easy |
| Bea the Bunny | A first amigurumi keychain | Written + video | Easy |
| Lavender bunny keychain | A quick scrap-yarn make | Written pattern | Easy |
| Sleepy grey bunny | A calm, embroidered face | Written + video | Easy |
| Easy ball-body bunny | True beginners | Written pattern | Easy |
| Lucky bunny in a red dress | A dressed-up gift bunny | Written pattern | Easy to intermediate |
| Miffy-style no-sew bunny | No sewing at all | Written pattern | Easy |
| Eleanor the tiny bunny | The smallest bunny here | Written pattern | Intermediate |
| Bunny amigurumi keychain | Custom colours and accessories | Written + video | Easy |
| 15-minute bunny | The fastest make | Video tutorial | Easy |
10 free crochet bunny keychain patterns
1. Mommy and daughter bunny pendants — Craft Passion
This pattern gives you two sizes in one: a larger mommy bunny and a smaller daughter bunny, both worked from the ears down into the face. It is a lovely choice if you want a matching pair — one for your keys and one as a gift — and the full instructions are written out round by round on the page. Get the free bunny pendant pattern from Craft Passion.
2. Bea the Bunny keychain — Yarn Society
Bea is a small, easy bunny worked in cotton DK yarn, about 2.5 inches tall including ears, with a step-by-step video tutorial alongside the written pattern. The pattern is written in US terms with clear stitch counts, which makes it a genuinely good first amigurumi keychain. Get the free Bea the Bunny pattern from Yarn Society.
3. Lavender bunny keychain — Modesty by Laura
A simple, quick bunny in lavender and pink worsted-weight yarn, worked in continuous rounds with safety eyes and a keychain ring. The designer is upfront that the pattern is a simple one — ideal for using up a small amount of yarn — and an ad-free PDF is also offered for those who want it. Get the free bunny keychain pattern from Modesty by Laura.
4. Sleepy grey bunny keychain — Mominastitch
This grey bunny swaps safety eyes for embroidered sleepy eyes and whiskers, which gives it a calm, cosy look and makes it a good choice for gifts for children. The pattern is written round by round with stitch counts, plus a video tutorial, and finishes with a metal keyring. Get the free sleepy grey bunny pattern from Mominastitch.
5. Easy bunny keychain amigurumi — Mominastitch
A simple ball-body bunny: one round head-and-body shape, two upright ears, and a face placed in the upper half. The designer recommends a small hook (2.5–3 mm) so the stitches stay tight — important for a keychain that gets handled every day. Get the free easy bunny keychain pattern from Mominastitch.
6. Lucky bunny keychain — Mominastitch
This bunny comes with a red dress and bow, so it feels more like a finished gift than a plain mini. It takes a little longer than the simplest bunnies here — allow 2 to 4 hours — but the stitches themselves are simple, and the pattern includes full round-by-round instructions for the head, ears, and body. Get the free Lucky bunny pattern from Mominastitch.
7. Miffy-style no-sew bunny — Sophie Tinie
A no-sew bunny with a simple, character-style face: rosy embroidered cheeks and a small felt or embroidered nose. Because the body is worked in one piece, there is no sewing-up stage at all — a real advantage if assembly is the part of amigurumi you like least. Get the free no-sew bunny pattern from Sophie Tinie.
8. Eleanor the tiny bunny — Kristi Tullus
Eleanor is the smallest bunny in this roundup: about 9.5 cm from head to toe (13 cm including ears) in DK yarn with a 2.5 mm hook. The designer rates it intermediate, since it includes some more detailed shaping, but the free pattern is fully written out on the page with a fuzzy-yarn variation if you want an extra-cuddly version. Get the free Eleanor the tiny bunny pattern from Kristi Tullus.
9. Bunny amigurumi keychain — The Newlywed Pilgrimage
A beginner-friendly bunny worked in lightweight yarn with a 3 mm hook, with a video tutorial walking through each step. The design is easy to personalise — change the yarn colours, add a bow, or adjust the accessories — so it works well if you are making several for different people. Get the free bunny amigurumi keychain pattern from The Newlywed Pilgrimage.
10. 15-minute bunny — Sweet Softies
The fastest bunny in this roundup: a no-sew mini worked in about 15 minutes, with a full step-by-step video tutorial. It is listed in Sweet Softies’ free keychain roundup alongside their bunny puff and other pocket-sized patterns, so it is a good starting point if you want to batch-make several charms in one sitting. Find the 15-minute bunny tutorial via Sweet Softies.
Turning a mini bunny into a keychain that lasts
A bunny that lives on keys gets pulled, dropped, and squashed, so a few finishing choices matter more than they do for a shelf toy. Use a hook one size smaller than the yarn label suggests, so the fabric is dense and the stuffing stays hidden. Stuff firmly but not so hard that the stitches stretch open. Attach the keyring through a sturdy point — a short chain looped through the top of the head, or a jump ring worked into the last rounds — rather than a single strand of yarn. And if the bunny is for a child, embroider the eyes instead of using safety eyes.
If you enjoy small animal keychains, you may also like our frog keychain patterns, strawberry keychain patterns, and the general roundup of easy crochet keychain patterns for beginners. For a different use of the same minis, see free crochet bag charm patterns.
What is the easiest crochet bunny keychain pattern for a beginner?
Bea the Bunny and the easy ball-body bunny are the most beginner-friendly picks here: both use basic stitches, include stitch counts, and come with video guidance. Start with one of those if this is your first amigurumi keychain.
How long does a crochet bunny keychain take to make?
Most of these patterns take one evening, roughly 1 to 3 hours. The 15-minute bunny is the exception — it is a deliberately tiny, no-sew design — while the dressed Lucky bunny takes closer to 2 to 4 hours.
What yarn and hook should I use for a bunny keychain?
DK or light worsted cotton yarn with a 2.5 to 3.5 mm hook works well: the stitches stay tight, the bunny holds its shape, and the finished charm stays small enough for keys. Avoid chunky yarn unless you want a bag charm rather than a keychain.
Are these bunny keychain patterns really free?
Yes. Each pattern linked above is free to access online — either as a full written pattern on the designer’s site or as a free video tutorial. A few designers also sell an optional ad-free PDF, but the free version is the one linked here.
Can I sell bunny keychains made from these patterns?
That depends on the designer. Many free patterns allow selling finished items in small quantities with credit to the designer, while others restrict it. Check the terms on the pattern page before selling anything you make.
