No-Sew Crochet Mushroom Keychain – Free Pattern (Hidden Stash Pocket)

The no-sew crochet mushroom keychain is a delightful amigurumi project that combines a cute red spotted cap with a hollow cream stem designed to act as a secret stash pocket for small trinkets like a folded note, a coin, or spare earbuds. Worked completely in one continuous piece using amigurumi spiral rounds and simple tapestry crochet for the white dots, this charming accessory makes a wonderful quick gift for friends, teachers, and teens.

No-Sew Crochet Mushroom Keychain – Free Pattern (Hidden Stash Pocket)

Quick Facts

• Skill level: Intermediate
• Finished size: Approximately 3.5 inches tall by 3 inches wide
• Yarn: Sport weight cotton yarn in Red, White, and Cream
• Hook: 2.5 mm crochet hook (US C/2 or B/1 equivalent)
• Stitches used: Chain, single crochet, increase, invisible decrease, back loop only
• Time to make: 1 to 2 hours

Size customization tips and adjustments are included further down in this guide.

What Makes This Mushroom Keychain Special

This adorable little mushroom is built entirely without sewing needle assembly, meaning the cap and the hollow stem flow seamlessly from one another. By using a clever back-loop-only turn underneath the cap, the work pivots downward to form a hollow tube for the stem that remains open at the bottom. The white spots on the cap are worked directly into the fabric using tapestry crochet color changes, so you never have to worry about gluing or stitching felt pieces on later. A sturdy metal swivel clasp is attached securely to the top loop, turning your handmade creation into a functional, everyday bag charm.

Skill Level

• Working in continuous spiral rounds without joining
• Basic tapestry crochet color changes (carrying unused yarn)
• Making invisible decreases to avoid gaps in amigurumi
• Working in the back loops only to create sharp directional turns

Don’t worry if you are new to tapestry amigurumi—the color changes are straightforward and the step-by-step instructions below walk you through every phase.

Finished Measurements

Materials You Will Need

• Crochet Hook: 2.5 mm hook
• Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle for weaving ends, polyester fiberfill stuffing, 1 swivel keychain clasp (approx. 1.25 inches long)

Yarn Suggestions

⚠️ Note: Avoid fuzzy acrylic or novelty yarns for this project, as they hide the clean tapestry spots and make the hollow stem pouch difficult to shape. Mercerized cotton gives the crispest amigurumi finish.

Gauge

• Amigurumi Gauge: Rnds 1 to 6 of the flat circle = 1.5 inches across using a 2.5 mm hook.
• Exact gauge is not critical for amigurumi, but maintaining tight, consistent tension ensures the fiberfill stuffing does not peek through the stitches.

Abbreviations

UK Conversion Note: UK terminology uses dc for US sc, and htr for US hdc. This pattern is written in standard US terms.

Special Stitches Explained

1. Magic Ring: Wrap yarn around your index finger twice to create a loop, insert hook under both strands, pull up a loop, and secure with a chain. Work the starting stitches directly into the center of the ring.
2. Invisible Decrease (invdec): Insert hook into the front loop only of the next stitch, then immediately insert hook into the front loop only of the following stitch. Yarn over and pull through both front loops, yarn over and pull through remaining 2 loops on hook.
3. Tapestry Crochet Color Change: When switching colors for a white spot on the red cap, work the last yarn-over of the previous red stitch using the white yarn. Carry the unused red yarn loosely inside the stitches along the inside of your work until you need to switch back.

Pattern Instructions

Pattern Notes:
* Work in continuous spiral rounds. Do not join rounds or turn unless specifically instructed.
* Use a stitch marker to track the first stitch of each round.
* Stuff the mushroom cap firmly as you work the decreases, but leave the stem hollow and unstuffed so it can hold small items.

Section 1: Spotted Cap

Starting with Red yarn.

• Rnd 1: Start 6 sc in a magic ring (6 sc)
• Rnd 2: (inc) x 6 (12 sc)
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18 sc)
• Rnd 4: [Work 2 sc in Red, switch to White and work 1 sc in White, switch to Red and work 3 sc in Red] x 3 (24 sc)
• Rnd 5: [Work 1 sc in Red, switch to White and work 1 sc in White, switch to Red and work 4 sc in Red] x 3 (30 sc)
• Rnd 6: [Work 3 sc in Red, switch to White and work 1 sc in White, switch to Red and work 1 sc in Red] x 6 (36 sc)
• Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 in Red (42 sc)
• Rnd 8: sc in each st around in Red (42 sc)
• Rnd 9: (5 sc, invdec) x 6 in Red (36 sc)
• Rnd 10: Working in BLO only, (4 sc, invdec) x 6 in Red (30 sc)
• Rnd 11: (3 sc, invdec) x 6 in Red (24 sc)

✅ Checkpoint: Fasten off the red yarn, leaving a short tail. Firmly stuff the mushroom cap with polyester fiberfill before moving on to the stem. The back-loop ridge from Round 10 should create a sharp downward turn on the underside of the cap.

Section 2: Hollow Stem

Join Cream yarn to one of the exposed front loops left unworked on the underside of the cap around the center opening, or simply join directly into the remaining stitches of the cap opening.

• Rnds 12 to 13: sc in each st around in Cream (24 sc)
• Rnd 14: (2 sc, invdec) x 6 in Cream (18 sc)
• Rnds 15 to 17: sc in each st around in Cream (18 sc)
• Rnd 18: (1 sc, invdec) x 6 in Cream (12 sc)
• Rnd 19: sc in each st around in Cream (12 sc)
• Rnd 20: (invdec) x 6 in Cream (6 sc)

Fasten off, leaving a 6-inch yarn tail. Thread the tail through a tapestry needle, weave through the front loops of the final 6 stitches, and pull tightly to close the bottom of the stem securely. Weave in all remaining ends inside the hollow cavity.

Section 3: Add the Clasp

• Cut a 10-inch strand of Red yarn.
• Thread the yarn securely through the top center magic ring of the mushroom cap.
• Slide the metal swivel clasp onto the yarn loop.
• Tie a secure knot at the base of the clasp, then thread the yarn ends back down into the stuffed interior of the cap using your tapestry needle to hide them completely.

Size Customization Tips

• Making it larger: You can increase the cap diameter by continuing your increase rounds (e.g., adding a round of (6 sc, inc) x 6 to reach 48 stitches), making sure to adjust your tapestry spot placement evenly across the wider circumference.
• Making it smaller: Start with 5 sc in the magic ring instead of 6 for a more miniature keychain size.

Care Instructions

• Hand wash gently in cool water with mild wool detergent.
• Squeeze out excess water gently without wringing the shape.
• Reshape while damp and allow to air dry completely on a flat towel.

FAQ

Can I use acrylic yarn instead of cotton?

Yes, you can use acrylic yarn, but cotton yarn provides a firmer structure and cleaner stitch definition which helps the mushroom maintain its shape and keeps the hollow stem pocket sturdy on a keychain.

How do I keep the hollow stem pocket open?

Do not put any fiberfill stuffing inside the stem. The tight tension of the sport weight cotton yarn naturally keeps the tube hollow and flexible enough to tuck a rolled-up note or coin inside.

Are safety eyes required for this pattern?

No safety eyes are used in this design. The white spots on the cap are crocheted directly into the fabric using tapestry crochet, making this 100% safe for kids and gift recipients of all ages.

Happy Crocheting!

I hope you enjoyed making your very own no-sew crochet mushroom keychain! Be sure to save this pattern to your Pinterest board so you can easily find it again later, and leave a comment below to share what colors you used for your cute mushroom cap. Happy crafting!