Add charm to your daily essentials with a vibrant Crochet Corn Cob Keychain Pattern that’s both fun and functional, perfect as gifts or personal accessories!

The Corn Cob Keychain stands as both a delightful accessory and a practical creation, embodying a charming nod to rural beauty. Bringing to mind the vibrant fields of corn that symbolize warmth and countryside charm, this crochet pattern results in a piece that is perfect for adding personality to your everyday essentials. With vivid colors and intricate details, this keychain design is a functional piece that doubles as a decorative keepsake for bags, keys, or even as gifts. Lightweight and compact, it’s a handy companion holding your keys while reflecting creativity and an eye-catching playful design.

Brighten Bags & Keys with This FREE Crochet Corn Cob Keychain Pattern!

FREE Crochet Corn Cob Keychain Pattern

Materials List

• Yarn:
  • Yellow (corn) – 100% cotton, DK/sport or light worsted, similar thickness to green
  • Green (leaves) – same weight as yellow
  • Beige/tan (hat) – can be slightly thicker
  • Pink (for cheeks) – scrap yarn
  • Red (hat detail) – scrap yarn
  • Black (mouth/eyebrows) – embroidery thread or fine cotton
• Hook: 2.0 mm crochet hook
• Polyester fiberfill (stuffing)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle (thin, sharp tip preferred)
• Pins (for placement)
• Stitch marker
• 5 mm safety eyes
• Lighter (to melt eye back for safety)
• Key ring & pliers (for assembly)

Key Abbreviations (US Terms)

Abbr.	Meaning
MR	Magic ring
ch	Chain
sc	Single crochet
dc	Double crochet
inc	Increase (2 sc or dc in same stitch)
dec	Decrease (single crochet 2 together)
sl st	Slip stitch
FLO	Front loop only
BLO	Back loop only

Special Notes

• This pattern is written in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise.
• Safety: Always supervise if giving to a child under 3 as small parts may present hazard.
• Use the same thickness for yellow and green yarns for a balanced and neat amigurumi.
• The hat may use a slightly thicker yarn for a “straw hat” feeling.

Pattern

1. Corn Body

Yarn: Yellow
Hook: 2.0 mm

R1: MR, 6 dc in MR (6)
R2: Inc in each st around (2 dc per st) (12)
R3: 1 dc, inc around (18)
R4: 8 dc, inc, repeat once (20)
R5–13: 1 dc in each st around (20, for 9 rounds)

Insert safety eyes between rounds 10 and 11, spaced 2 stitches apart.

(Trim and secure the eye backs. Optionally, use lighter to safely melt and flatten safety backs for a more secure fit.)

R14: 8 dc, dec, repeat once (18)
R15: 1 dc in each st around (18)

Stuff with fiberfill.

R16: 1 sc, dec, repeat 6 times (12)

R17: 1 sc in each st around (12)

Finish stuffing as needed.

Closing:

• Cut thread with a long tail.
• Thread yarn onto tapestry needle, weave through FLO of each stitch. Pull tight to close hole. Weave in and secure tail.
• Shape the corn body as you finish.

2. Leaves

Yarn: Green
Hook: 2.0 mm

First Side

R1: MR, 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: BLO, 1 dc in each st around (6 dc)
R3: Working under both loops, inc in each st around (12 sc)
R4: 1 sc, inc around (18 sc)
R5: 8 sc, inc, repeat once (20 sc)

First Leaf Flap:

• Ch 1, turn.
• 9 dc in next 9 sts. Ch 1, turn, skip 1 st, 8 dc in next 8 sts.
• Ch 1, turn, skip 1 st, 7 dc in next 7.
• Ch 1, turn, skip 1, 6 dc.
• Ch 1, turn, skip 1, 5 dc.
• Ch 1, turn, skip 1, 4 dc.
• Ch 1, turn, skip 1, 3 dc.
• Ch 1, turn, skip 1, 2 dc.
• At tip, ch 1, turn, skip 1, 1 hdc at tip. Fasten off.

Second Side:

• Attach green yarn to other side; repeat the above shaping for the second flap/leaves.
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Fasten off and weave in ends.

3. Hat

Yarn: Beige

R1: MR, 6 sc in MR (6)
To finish round: Pull closed, make a sl st, ch 1.
R2: Inc in each st around (12 sc)
(Closing the round as above: join, ch 1.)
R3: BLO, 1 sc in each st (12 sc)
(Closing the round as above.)
R4: 1 sc in each st around (12 sc)
R5: FLO, 3 dc in each st around to create a ruffled hat brim.

Sl st to join. Cut a long tail for sewing.

Brim detail (Red):
Thread tapestry needle with red yarn.
Starting where you joined and finished the hat, make surface “stitches” going up and down in the front loops all around the brim for a Fest Junina “straw hat” effect.
Secure and weave in ends.

4. Face Embroidery

Mouth/Eyebrows: Embroider mouth and optional eyebrows with fine black embroidery thread.
Cheeks: Use pink yarn to make small stitches for blush, just under each eye.

5. Assembly

Sew leaves to corn

• Position leaves around the mid-point or slightly offset from the top. Sew only the bottom part; leave tips free for a realistic effect.

Sew hat onto top of corn

• Use pins to place first, hiding any yarn ends.
• Sew using overcast or whipstitch, using back loops of the hat’s last round.
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Attach keyring:

• Use pliers/rings to secure to the hat at center top.
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Pattern Corrections

• Ensure you’re using sc for increases and closing, but dc for body/leaves as shown in the transcript. If you want a firmer toy, use sc instead of dc throughout body and leaves.
• Always place safety eyes before final closing and stuffing.

Tips

• Always check stitch counts—stitch markers at round start/end are recommended.
• Use a tapestry needle with a small/pointed end for precise sewing.
• If your hat is too loose or tight, adjust by going up or down a hook size or adding/removing a stitch per segment.
• Fasten and hide all ends securely inside the amigurumi for a neat finish.
• Practice “invisible decrease” when shaping for a neater look.
• Add a drop of fabric glue inside after knotting embroidery ends for durability (optional).
• If giving to children, always double-secure safety eyes.

Conclusion

This adorable Corn Keychain is a perfect festive project for Brazil’s Festa Junina or fun everyday use. With approachable techniques, cute details, and easy assembly, this pattern is suitable for advanced beginners comfortable with amigurumi and sewing small parts. Customize with different shades or fun faces.