Free Crochet Crazy Donut Keychain Amigurumi Pattern

Wide googly eyes a wobbly tongue and a squishy round shape turn a plain sweet into a silly little character in this crochet crazy donut keychain. It’s the kind of goofy make that gets a laugh every time someone spots it on your keys.

This quirky amigurumi takes the classic donut ring and adds two big white eyes tiny ears a curly tail and a cheeky tongue peeking out of the hole. Worked in single crochet it’s quick to finish and clips onto keys backpacks or zipper pulls. All you need are beginner-friendly stitches, some scrap yarn and a few supplies. It’s perfect for handmade gifts, party favors, yarn swaps and craft fair stock.

Skill Level

Beginner to confident beginner. If you can make a magic ring and work basic increases and decreases, you’re ready. The only slightly new move is working in the back loops, and the steps below walk you through it.

Time: About two to three hours for your first donut, including the small parts and sewing. With practice, it comes together in under 90 minutes.

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight acrylic or cotton. You’ll need about 10 g of red for the body and a small scrap of white for the eyes and tongue. Scraps of purple, pink, yellow and blue are optional for sprinkles.
• Hook: 3.0 mm. A hook smaller than the yarn label suggests keeps the stitches tight, so the stuffing stays hidden.
• Safety eyes: Two black 6 mm eyes with washers
• Stuffing: A small handful of polyester fiberfill
• Tools: Tapestry needle, sharp scissors and one stitch marker
• Hardware: A split ring, lobster clasp or small carabiner

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch – chain
• sl st – slip stitch
• sc – single crochet
• inc – 2 sc in the same stitch
• dec – single crochet 2 together
• BLO – back loop only
• MR – magic ring

Work in a continuous spiral without joining rounds, and move your stitch marker up as you go. Stitch counts are in parentheses at the end of each round.

Watch the Video Tutorial

Seeing the donut get folded and closed makes the last step much easier to understand. The full walkthrough is below.

Step-by-Step Crazy Donut Pattern

Step 1: Crochet the Donut Top

With red, chain 12 and join with a sl st to the first chain, making sure the chain isn’t twisted. This ring becomes the donut hole.

• Round 1: sc in each chain around (12). Place your marker in the first stitch.
• Round 2: inc in each stitch around (24)
• Round 3: (sc, inc) 12 times (36)

The top of your donut is now a flat ring with an open center.

Tip: If the ring ruffles or curls, your increases are probably bunching up. Shift each increase so it sits evenly between the ones below, and keep your tension steady.

Step 2: Build the Donut Body

• Round 4: BLO sc in each stitch around (36). The rim folds down to form the outer edge.
• Rounds 5–6: sc in each stitch around (36). These rounds make the side wall.
• Round 7: (sc, dec) 12 times (24). The donut begins curving underneath.
• Round 8: dec 12 times (12)

Stop here and leave the piece open, because the face goes on before stuffing. The back loop round in Round 4 gives a crisp edge, so the donut looks plump instead of pancake-flat.

Step 3: Make the Eyes, Tongue, Ears and Tail

Eyes (make 2, white):

• Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
• Round 2: inc in each stitch (12)
• Round 3: (sc, inc) 6 times (18)
• Sl st, fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

Tongue (white):

• Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
• Round 2: inc in each stitch (12)
• Round 3: sc in each stitch around (12)
• Round 4: (sc, dec) 4 times (8)
• Stuff lightly, fasten off and leave a long tail.

Ears (make 2, red): Ch 6. Sc in the 2nd chain from the hook and across (5). Ch 1, turn, sc across (5). Fasten off and leave a tail.

Tail (red): Ch 9. Sc in the 2nd chain from the hook and across (8). Fasten off and leave a tail. It will curl a little on its own.

Step 4: Add the Eyes

Push the post of a safety eye through the center of a white eye disc, then through the donut top between Rounds 2 and 3. Repeat with the second eye, leaving a small gap between them. Lock each washer from the inside through the open end. Do this now, because once the donut is stuffed and closed you can’t reach the washers. Sew around the edge of each white disc with its tail to hold it flat.

Tip: Point the black eyes slightly in different directions. Uneven, wandering eyes are what make the donut look “crazy.”

Step 5: Stuff, Close and Assemble

1. Stuff: Add small pinches of fiberfill, pressing it into the outer wall first and then the underside. The donut should feel firm but still squishy.
2. Close: Fold the open end inward so the 12 stitches of Round 8 meet the 12 stitches of Round 1 around the hole. Whip stitch or slip stitch them together all the way around.
3. Tongue: Sew the tongue’s base to the inner edge of the hole so it peeks out below the eyes.
4. Ears: Fold each ear in half and stitch its base to the top of the rim, a little apart.
5. Tail: Sew one end to the opposite side, so it sticks out like a little stalk.

Step 6: Add the Keychain Loop

Join red yarn to a rim stitch near one ear. Ch 14, then sl st back into the same stitch to make a sturdy loop, and slide your split ring or clasp through it. Weave in all ends, trim any fuzz, and give the donut a gentle squeeze to shape it.

Helpful Beginner Tips

• Keep your stitches tight: Small hooks make the dense fabric amigurumi needs. If you can see stuffing through the gaps, go down a hook size.
• Always use a stitch marker: Spiral rounds have no visible start, so clip a marker in the first stitch and move it up every round.
• Stuff in small pinches: One big wad leaves lumps and stretches the stitches. Push stuffing into tight corners with the blunt end of your hook.
• Weave ends in deep: Loose tails can peek out and tug free after a few weeks of daily use.

Customization Ideas

• Colors: Pink with sprinkles, chocolate brown or bright purple all work with the same pattern.
• Sprinkles: Embroider short straight stitches in yellow, blue and pink across the top.
• Extra details: Add blush cheeks or a tiny crochet bow for a fresh personality.
• Sizes: Fingering yarn with a 2.0 mm hook makes a charm-sized donut. Chunky yarn with a 5.0 mm hook makes a big bag buddy.

Crazy Donut Flavor and Face Combos

Half the fun of this pattern is giving every donut its own flavor and attitude. Mix and match these combos to fill a whole “donut shop” of characters.

• Strawberry Sprinkle: A pink donut with rainbow sprinkles, cross-eyed, and a long tongue sticking way out.
• Chocolate Grump: A brown donut with the eyes angled inward and small embroidered frown brows.
• Blueberry Surprise: A purple donut with both eyes looking up and a tiny round “o” mouth instead of a tongue.
• Lemon Zinger: A yellow donut with one eye bigger than the other for a winking look.
• Minty Mischief: A mint green donut with chocolate chip French knots and a sideways tongue.

For the perfect breakfast pairing, add the crochet coffee cup keychain. The watermelon keychain and blueberry keychain are more fun food charms, and the crochet candy bag keeps the sweet theme going.

Gift and Packaging Ideas

Slip a finished donut into a clear treat bag, tie it with baker’s twine, and add a handwritten tag. You can also clip several colors onto a card, like a mini donut box. For party favors, hang one from each paper bag handle and let guests pick their favorite.

FAQs

What is the best yarn for this donut?

Smooth worsted weight cotton or acrylic works well. Cotton shows the stitches clearly, while acrylic is soft, affordable and comes in bright donut-friendly colors.

How do I make the donut firm?

Use a hook one or two sizes smaller than the yarn label suggests, and pack the stuffing in small amounts until the donut springs back when squeezed without stretching the stitches.

Can I sell donuts made from this pattern?

Yes, small-batch sales of finished handmade items are fine. A link back to this pattern page is always appreciated.

Is it safe for young children?

For kids under 3, embroider the black pupils instead of using safety eyes, and keep the keychain hardware away from little ones.

One Silly Donut, Endless Smiles

You’ve made a squishy, wide-eyed donut that’s ready to ride along on your keys. The pattern is simple, but the personality is all yours, so tilt those eyes and pick bold colors. Share a photo of your donut in the comments, then grab another scrap of yarn and start the next flavor.