Five-Legged Micro Alien Keychain by Claire Olivia Golden

Five-Legged Micro Alien Keychain

Crochet
March 2026
4.0 mm (G)
25 yards (23 m)
With all five legs outstretched, approximately 5” (13 cm) in diameter and 1.5” (4 cm) tall
US
English
This pattern is available from etsy.com for $5.00.

Crochet your own micro five-legged alien friend with this quick and easy pattern! Inspired by Rocky the Eridian from Project Hail Mary, he’s travel-sized and attached to a keychain so you can bring him on all your spacewalking adventures. Best of all, there’s no sewing required!

Skill Level: Easy

Finished Size: With all five legs outstretched, approximately 5” (13 cm) in diameter and 1.5” (4 cm) tall

Materials:
--About 25 yards (23 meters) of acrylic worsted-weight (category 4) yarn in desired alien color—I used brown
--G (4.00 mm) crochet hook
--Stitch marker (if you don’t have a traditional one from the store, try using a yarn scrap, paperclip, or bobby pin)
--Fiberfill stuffing
--Yarn needle
--Optional: Keychain findings and pliers to attach
--Optional: Small jingle bell(s) and jump rings; musical note charms would be a super cute, silent alternative