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Looking for a fun and unique crochet project? This charming crochet beer mug keychain is perfect for craft beer enthusiasts, novelty gift lovers, or anyone who enjoys whimsical amigurumi accessories. With its bubbly foam top and cute embroidered face, this miniature beer mug is sure to bring smiles wherever it goes. Best of all, it’s small enough to complete in just a few hours!
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Materials You’ll Need to Make a Crochet Beer Mug
To create your own crochet beer mug keychain, gather the following yarn:
- White sport weight cotton yarn (for the foam)
- Butter Yellow sport weight cotton yarn (for the beer)
- Gray sport weight cotton yarn (for the handle and cup base)
- Black thread for embroidering facial features
- White thread for eye highlights
Tools & Notions
- 2mm crochet hook
- Sewing needle or tapestry needle
- Hypoallergenic polyester stuffing
- Scissors
- Keychain attachment (optional, for keychain use)
Finished Size
When crocheted with sport weight cotton yarn and a 2mm hook, your finished crochet beer mug will measure approximately 6 cm (2.3 inches) tall—the perfect pocket-sized companion!
Stitch Abbreviations
- Ch – Chain
- Sl – Slip Stitch
- Sc – Single Crochet
- BL – Back Loop
- FL – Front Loop
- Inc – Increase
- Dec – Decrease
- Rnd – Round
- St – Stitch
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making a Crochet Beer Mug
Beer Top (Foam Base)
Start with white yarn:
- Round 1: 6sc in a magic ring
- Note: Rounds 2-6 are worked in back loops only (BL)
- Round 2: BL 6inc (Total: 12 sts)
- Round 3: BL (1sc, 1inc) repeat 6 times (Total: 18 sts)
- Round 4: BL (2sc, 1inc) repeat 6 times (Total: 24 sts)
- Round 5: BL (3sc, 1inc) repeat 6 times (Total: 30 sts)
Cup (Beer Body)
- Round 6: 30 BLsc
- Change to Butter Yellow yarn and fasten off the white
- Round 7: 30sc
- Round 8: (9sc, 1inc) repeat 3 times (Total: 33 sts)
- Round 9: (10sc, 1inc) repeat 3 times (Total: 36 sts)
- Rounds 10-16: 36sc (7 rounds of even stitching)
- Round 17: (10sc, 1inc) repeat 3 times (Total: 33 sts)
- Round 18: (9sc, 1dec) repeat 3 times (Total: 30 sts)
- Round 19: BL (3sc, 1dec) repeat 6 times (Total: 24 sts)
- Round 20: (2sc, 1dec) repeat 6 times (Total: 18 sts)
- Stop here and add stuffing material
- Round 21: (1sc, 1dec) repeat 6 times (Total: 12 sts)
- Cut the yarn and fasten off
Cup Base
- Join gray yarn to the remaining front loops of Round 18
- Crochet 30 single crochets in the front loop only (30 FLsc) to form the bottom rim of the cup
- Cut the yarn and fasten off
Beer Foam (Decorative Top)
- Introduce white yarn in the first remaining front loop of Round 2 of the beer top
- Make 3 chains and join with a slip stitch in the next front loop
- Repeat this process (ch 3, sl st) throughout all remaining front loops at the top
- When you reach the last round with front loops (Round 6), create the “sliding foam” effect:
- – Make 8 chains in one stitch and join with a slip stitch
- – In the next stitch, make 10 chains and join with a slip stitch
- Continue making 3 chains and joining with slip stitches until the end
- Cut the yarn and fasten off, leaving a small tail
- Using a tapestry needle and the leftover yarn, secure the longer chains to the cup by sewing them in place to create the sliding foam effect
Handle
With gray yarn:
- Round 1: 6sc in a magic ring
- Rounds 2-12: 6sc (11 rounds of even stitching)
- Cut the yarn and fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing
Assembly and Finishing Touches For Crochet Beer Mug
- Attach the handle: Sew the handle onto the opposite side of the sliding foam, positioned between Rounds 8 and 17
- Embroider the eyes: Using black thread, embroider two eyes on Round 11, leaving 4 stitches between them
- Add the mouth: Embroider a tiny mouth one round below the eyes, approximately 2 stitches wide
- Eye highlights: With white thread, embroider one short line on the outer side of each eye for a sparkly effect
- Keychain attachment: If desired, attach a keychain ring on top of the beer foam
Wrapping Up Your Crochet Beer Mug Project
Congratulations on completing your adorable crochet beer mug keychain! This charming little project makes a fantastic gift for craft beer lovers, a quirky bag charm, or a delightful addition to your amigurumi collection. The combination of textured foam, cheerful facial features, and perfectly proportioned handle creates an irresistible miniature accessory.
Whether you’re making this for yourself or as a thoughtful handmade gift, this beer mug pattern showcases how even simple crochet techniques can create impressive results. Don’t forget to share your finished creation with the crochet community—we’d love to see your unique take on this pattern! Tag your photos with amigurumicorner to connect with fellow crafters and inspire others to try this delightful project.
Happy crocheting, and cheers to your next creative adventure!
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