Keychain Dog Crochet Pattern - DIY Labrador Retriever Head Amigurumi Charm

Crochet an adorable keychain dog in just one evening!
This easy-to-follow amigurumi pattern lets you create a charming Labrador Retriever head that works not only as a Labrador but also as other similar breeds—just change the yarn color! Perfect for keychains, bag charms, or gifts, this project requires minimal yarn and basic crochet skills.
Why You’ll Love This Pattern:
One-Piece Head & Snout – No complicated sewing! The nose, muzzle, and head are crocheted together—just add a few stitches for the mouth.
Customizable – Works for black, chocolate, and yellow Labs (or any dog breed with a similar head shape!).
Flexible Finishing – Use plastic eyes or embroider them (tutorial included!).
Versatile Attachment – Add a keychain ring, cord, or ribbon—your choice!
And accessory – Includes a tiny scarf for extra cuteness!
Perfect For: beginners & experienced crocheters, quick gifts (friends, pet lovers, party favors!), scrap yarn projects.

Even beginners succeed:
Skills required: basic crocheting skills for amigurumi (crocheting in spiral, magic ring, chain, slip stitch, single crochet stitch, increasing and decreasing), basic sewing skills.
The pattern (pdf file) is in English (US terms), very detailed, very clear instructions and tips with lots of photos for each step (doesn't contain lessons on crocheting).

Finished size ~ 7/8 cm/ 3 inch, I used different yarns and a 2,5 or 3,5 mm crochet hooks.

Materials & Tools:

• BROWN dog – Yarn: I used – Gazzal XL Baby Cotton 50% Acrylic 50% Cotton (50 g = 105 m) brown and black (for the nose) colors and 3,5 mm crochet hook - CREAM dog – Yarn: I used – YarnArt JEANS 55% Cotton 45%Pac (50g = 160m) cream and black (for the nose) colors and 2,5 mm crochet hook - BLACK dog – Yarn: I used – YarnArt ADORE 100% Anti Pilling Acrilic (100 g = 280 m) black and black of Gazzal XL Baby Cotton 50% Acrylic 50% Cotton (50 g = 105 m) for the nose and and 3,5 mm crochet hook - A little yarn of any color for the shawl - Polyester fiberfill for stuffing - Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers or a piece of yarn, pins - 6 mm plastic eyes or you can embroider eyes - Keychain hardware or rope, cord