A crochet unicorn keychain is a small project with a big payoff: a pocket-sized bit of magic for your keys, bag, or gift box. Unicorns are one of those motifs that never really go out of style — kids love them, fantasy fans love them, and they make wonderful quick gifts and craft-fair makes.
Below are 10 free crochet unicorn keychain patterns, each one free to read on the designer’s own website. A few are written specifically as keychains, and a few are mini unicorns you can finish with a keyring. I checked every link: each pattern is genuinely free to access, with no purchase needed to read the instructions — except one video tutorial, where the written PDF is sold separately and I say so clearly.
If you are new to amigurumi, start with one of the beginner-friendly patterns below, use a hook one size smaller than your yarn label suggests, and keep your stitches snug so the stuffing stays hidden.
Quick Picks: Which Unicorn Keychain Should You Make First?
| Pattern | Style | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Little Crochet Farm Unicorn | Classic mini unicorn, curly mane | Beginners, first unicorn |
| Flausch Einhorn Unicorn | Rainbow chain mane, video included | Rainbow lovers, visual learners |
| CrochetPatterns.in Unicorn | Beginner-friendly, sparkly horn | Beginners |
| CrochetEverything Mini Unicorn | Mini floral unicorn, video included | Visual learners, floral details |
| Craftorator Unicorn | Tiny 7 cm unicorn, easy | Quick gifts, scrap yarn |
| Wayward Pineapple Floatie | Unicorn floatie, keychain option | Summer gifts, beach bags |
| Lovey Dovey Yarns Mini Unicorn | Mini unicorn, joined legs | Minis, stash busting |
| PenguinHobbies Cute Unicorn | Small amigurumi unicorn | Small toys, keyring finish |
| Red Ted Art Unicorn | Little unicorn toy | Bag charms, kids’ gifts |
| Cute Pony Keychain (YouTube) | Video tutorial, pony with wings | Video learners |
1. Little Crochet Farm Unicorn Keychain
This is a lovely first unicorn: a classic mini amigurumi unicorn with a curly mane, a small collar, and embroidered eyes. The designer describes it as beginner-friendly, and the finished unicorn measures about 3 inches (7.5 cm) tall. The full written pattern with a step-by-step photo tutorial is free on the website; an ad-free PDF is also offered for purchase if you prefer to print.
Get the free pattern — Little Crochet Farm
2. Flausch Einhorn Rainbow Unicorn Keychain
This unicorn’s standout feature is its rainbow mane and tail, made from simple crocheted chains in seven colours. The full written pattern is free on the designer’s blog, and there is also a video tutorial with English subtitles if you prefer to watch each step. It is a great stash-buster: the mane is the perfect place to use up short lengths of colourful yarn.
Get the free pattern — Flausch Einhorn
3. CrochetPatterns.in Unicorn Keychain
A beginner-friendly unicorn keychain with a sparkly horn, a soft pink face, and a flowing yarn mane. The complete pattern is written out on the page, including materials (a 2 mm hook, 6 mm safety eyes, and a keyring) and round-by-round instructions. A good pick if you want everything on one page with no downloads.
Get the free pattern — CrochetPatterns.in
4. CrochetEverything Mini Unicorn Amigurumi Keychain
This mini unicorn comes with flowers, leaves, and curly hair tendrils around its horn — a sweet, dressed-up version of the classic mini. The page includes a full written pattern plus an embedded video tutorial, and the instructions finish by showing how to attach the keyring through the horn tip. If you enjoy following along on video, this one is for you.
Get the free pattern — CrochetEverything
5. Craftorator Unicorn Keychain Amigurumi
A tiny unicorn — about 7 cm (2.75 inches) tall and wide — with a striped horn, blush cheeks, and a bead-chain attachment. The pattern is rated easy by the designer and the full instructions are free on the page, from the one-piece head and body through the ears, cheeks, and colourful horn. One of the quickest makes on this list.
Get the free pattern — Craftorator
6. Wayward Pineapple Mini Unicorn Floatie
Not your usual unicorn: this one is a tiny unicorn pool floatie, about 3 inches wide and tall, with a rainbow tail and a little ring float. The pattern is written for beginners, uses DK-weight yarn with a 2.75 mm hook, and includes optional keychain instructions — the designer lists the split ring, chain, and jump ring you need. A fun choice for summer bags, beach gifts, and anyone who likes a unicorn with a twist.
Get the free pattern — Wayward Pineapple Creations
7. Lovey Dovey Yarns Mini Unicorn
A mini unicorn with joined legs, so the body starts right from the second leg with no separate sewing for the legs. The full pattern is free on the page, worked with a 3.5 mm hook and medium-weight yarn. Finish it with a jump ring and split ring at the top of the head to turn it into a keychain, or leave it as a pocket-sized toy.
Get the free pattern — Lovey Dovey Yarns
8. PenguinHobbies Cute Unicorn
A small amigurumi unicorn with a full written pattern on the page, including head shaping, ears, horn, and legs. The head is worked with simple single-crochet rounds, which keeps the shaping easy to follow. Add a keyring through a sturdy top stitch and it becomes a bag charm; without one, it is a sweet desk or shelf mini.
Get the free pattern — PenguinHobbies
9. Red Ted Art Unicorn
A little crochet unicorn toy with a full free pattern on the page, including a mane, tail, horn, and ears. It is written in a friendly, step-by-step style that suits confident beginners. Make it in your favourite colours, add a keyring to the top of the head, and it works beautifully as a bag charm or a small gift for a unicorn fan.
Get the free pattern — Red Ted Art
10. Cute Pony Keychain Video Tutorial
Prefer to learn by watching? This free YouTube tutorial walks you through a cute pony keychain with a rainbow mane, a unicorn horn, little wings, and a tail, step by step — from the head and body through assembly and turning it into a keychain. Note: the video itself is free to watch; the complete written PDF pattern is sold separately on the designer’s Etsy shop and website.
Watch the free video tutorial — YouTube
How to Choose Your Unicorn Keychain Pattern
All ten patterns above are free to read, so the best choice comes down to how you like to learn and what you want the finished charm for:
- First amigurumi? Start with the Little Crochet Farm unicorn, the CrochetPatterns.in unicorn, or the Wayward Pineapple floatie — all three are described by their designers as beginner-friendly or easy.
- Learn by video? The Flausch Einhorn pattern and the CrochetEverything pattern both include video tutorials, and the pony keychain is a full follow-along video.
- Quick gift? The Craftorator unicorn is tiny and quick, and the rainbow-chain mane on the Flausch Einhorn unicorn is a fast way to use scrap yarn.
- Something different? The unicorn floatie is the most unusual pick on the list — a great conversation starter on a beach bag.
Tips for a Neat Unicorn Keychain
- Go down a hook size. Using a hook one size smaller than your yarn label suggests gives tight stitches that hide the stuffing.
- Stuff firmly, in stages. Add stuffing as you go, especially in the head, so the unicorn keeps its shape instead of flopping.
- Attach hardware securely. Thread a jump ring through several stitches at the top of the head — not just one loop — and close it tightly with pliers. For bag charms that get daily use, a sewn yarn loop through the jump ring adds extra security.
- Keep safety eyes child-safe. If the keychain is for a young child, embroider the eyes with yarn instead of using plastic safety eyes.
- Block the mane. A light steam (held at a distance, never pressed onto acrylic yarn) can help curly manes sit neatly. Skip this step if you are unsure about your yarn’s fibre content.
More Free Keychain Patterns to Try
If unicorns put you in the mood for more minis, these roundups follow the same format — every pattern verified free:
- 10 Free Crochet Dinosaur Keychain Patterns
- 10 Free Crochet Bee Keychain Patterns
- 10 Free Crochet Frog Keychain Patterns
- 10 Free Crochet Mushroom Keychain Patterns
- 25 Easy Crochet Keychain Patterns and Ideas for Beginners
- 13 Free Crochet Bag Charm Patterns You Can Make at Home
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is a crochet unicorn keychain?
The patterns on this list that state a finished size land around 3 inches (about 7.5 cm) tall — for example, the Little Crochet Farm unicorn is about 3 inches, the Craftorator unicorn is about 7 cm, and the Wayward Pineapple floatie is about 3 inches wide and tall. Sizes vary with yarn and hook, so check the pattern you choose.
What yarn is best for crochet unicorn keychains?
Use a smooth yarn that shows your stitches clearly — acrylic or cotton in a weight that matches the pattern — and a hook one size smaller than the yarn label suggests. The smaller hook gives tight stitches that keep the stuffing hidden and help the little unicorn hold its shape.
How do I attach the keychain hardware?
Thread a jump ring through several stitches at the top of the head — not just one loop — and close it tightly with pliers, then add a split ring or keyring. For bag charms that get daily use, a sewn yarn loop through the jump ring adds extra security. Some patterns, such as the CrochetEverything mini unicorn, show how to attach the keyring through the horn tip.
Are these patterns really free?
Yes. Each pattern linked here is free to read on the designer’s own website, with no purchase needed to read the instructions. The one exception is the YouTube pony tutorial: the video itself is free to watch, but the complete written PDF pattern is sold separately.
Can I sell finished unicorn keychains I make from these patterns?
That depends on the individual designer’s terms. Many designers allow selling finished items made from their free patterns, often with credit, while others restrict sales. Check the terms on each pattern page before selling finished unicorn keychains.
