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Free Patterns for
Creative Crochet Keychains
Looking for a fun and easy crochet project?
Crochet keychains are a great way to personalize your keys, bags, and backpacks. Plus, they make awesome and unique gifts for your friends and loved ones!
The best part is they’re quick to make and perfect for using up any leftover yarn you have lying around.
Whether you’re into cute animals or yummy food-themed designs, there’s a keychain pattern for every style and personality. So grab your crochet hook and let the fun begin!
Written Patterns for Crochet Keychains
Kawaii Camera Keychain from Elif Tekten
This free crochet keychain pattern is available in English, Hungarian, and Turkish. This is a simple pattern suitable for crocheters with experience in changing colours and reading crochet abbreviations.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight cotton, e.g., Catania Solids from Schachenmayr.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: fiberfill stuffing, one 4 mm safety eye, black embroidery thread, scissors, and a yarn needle.
Crochet Cupcake Keychain Pattern from Repeat Crafter Me
This adorable little cupcake keychain would also make a great zipper pull on a backpack.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, in white/cream, brown, red, and a couple of different colours for the sprinkles.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a small red bead, scissors, a tapestry needle, and a key ring.
Bonbon Bears from All About Ami
This is a detailed pattern with step-by-step photos to guide you through. Each bear can be made with only 6-7 grams of yarn.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight yarn or #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., Bonbons from Lion Brand.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: snake chain keyrings, a yarn needle, scissors, fiberfill, 6 mm safety eyes, brown embroidery floss, white felt (black for the panda), stitch markers, and a glue gun.
Cactus Keychain from Elisa’s Crochet
The flowers on this crochet cactus keychain are embroidered using the easy French knot technique.
YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn in Green, Beige, White, Dark Pink, and Light Pink.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.75 mm (C-2) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: polyester filling, scissors, a yarn needle, and a metal split key ring.
Sun Keychain Crochet Pattern from Stitch by Fay
YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight cotton, e.g., Cotton DK from Paintbox Yarns, in Buttercup Yellow, Mandarin Orange, and Bubblegum Pink.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 8 mm safety eyes, polyester fiberfill, black embroidery thread, a stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors, and a keychain.
Cute Caravan Keyring from Sarah-Jane Hicks
This cute caravan keyring is available as a free Ravelry download. You can view more of Sarah-Jane’s work on Instagram @flo_and_dot.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight cotton, e.g., Natura Just Cotton from DMC.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: felt or fabric scraps, a button, a keyring, scissors, a needle, and polyester stuffing.
Avocado Keychain from Spin A Yarn Crochet
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 8 mm safety eyes, a keyring, stuffing, scissors, and a tapestry needle.
Easy Keychain Cozy from Nicki’s Homemade Crafts
This free keychain pattern makes a little cozy for your keys that will protect everything in your bag from being scratched.
YARN REQUIRED: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn, e.g., Home Maker Dec from Bernat.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, a tapestry needle, two sets of magnetic snaps, a hot glue gun, and a key ring.
Owl Amigurumi Keychain by Anniegurumi
Learn to make an amigurumi owl keychain with this free tutorial. You can find the written pattern on the Hobium Yarns Blog (link below).
YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight cotton, e.g., Cottony from La Mia.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: polyfill, 9 mm safety eyes, a keychain, tapestry needle, and scissors.
Fox Lip Balm Keychain from Banga Vaicekauskiené
This keychain pattern fits EOS lip balm.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight cotton, e.g., Bahar from Alize.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: black embroidery thread, a black button, a sewing needle, scissors, a stitch marker, and a keychain ring.
Breast Cancer Keychain from Ana Fouto
Crochet a pink ribbon and pink boobie keychain in support of breast cancer awareness.
Crochet Fruit Slice Keychains from Raffamusa Designs
This step-by-step tutorial will teach you some great techniques that every crocheter should know. This tutorial is suitable for beginners and will teach you how to crochet in the round, how to make an invisible join, and how to change colours and join yarn.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight cotton, e.g., Catania from Schachenmayr.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: black embroidery thread, a stitch marker, an embroidery needle, scissors, a tapestry needle, and a metal split keyring with a short chain.
Crochet Airplane Keychain from Chai Coffee Crochet
The finished keychain measures about 2″ (5 cm) long when crocheted in the materials listed below.
YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.75 mm (C-2) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a tapestry needle, a stitch marker, scissors, polyfill stuffing, and a keychain ring.
Crochet Keychain Buddy from Jo To The World
This free crochet pattern makes a very handy keychain. Use it to hold your credit cards, earphones or anything you need it to. You only need 30 yards of yarn and 30 minutes of your time to make this helpful accessory.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Impeccable from Loops & Threads.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.25 mm (G) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a yarn needle, scissors, measuring tape, one 10 mm button, one 20 mm button, a sewing needle, and sewing thread.
Dog Keychain from Varvara Nazarova
You can access this crochet keychain pattern as a PDF download via Ravelry.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight yarn e.g., Jeans from YarnArt, in Beige and White.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 6 mm safety eyes, superglue, black embroidery thread, a yarn needle, stitch marker, scissors, and a keychain base.
Tiger Keychain from Marina Chuchkalova
This free crochet keychain pattern is worked in the round, requiring minimal sewing.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight yarn, e.g., Cotton Gold from Alize, in Orange, White, and Black. You’ll also need contrasting colours for the adorable little overalls.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: safety eyes, tiny buttons, key fob hardware, scissors, and a yarn needle.
Crochet Keychain Patterns with Video Tutorials
Karis Keychain from Through the Loop Yarn Craft
The Karis keychain is a feathery, boho-style keychain that can be made in under half an hour. Perfect for last-minute gifts! There is a video tutorial to accompany the written pattern. The finished keychain measures approximately 5″ long and 1½” wide (12.5 x 4 cm).
YARN REQUIRED: 10 yards (9 m) of #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Furls Wander.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, a yarn needle, and a keyring or chain.
Essential Oil Roller Keychain from A Crafty Concept
This free crochet keychain pattern serves double duty as your essential oil roller holder. This is a beginner-friendly pattern with a full video tutorial and step-by-step photos. The finished keychain measures approximately 4″ tall and 2¾” wide (10 cm x 7 cm).
YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.25 mm (D-3) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: keychain findings, a small button, stitch markers, scissors, a yarn needle, a sewing needle, and sewing thread.
Amigurumi Brontosaurus Crochet Dinosaur from The Loopy Lamb
This cute crochet dinosaur is designed to clip onto kids’ backpacks. This pattern is beginner-friendly, with embedded links to video tutorials for all the techniques used.
YARN REQUIRED: about 33 yards (30 m) of #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., We Crochet Brava Worsted.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 2-9 mm safety eyes, a 38 mm carabiner, polyester stuffing, a tapestry needle, scissors, and stitch markers.
How to Crochet a Wristlet Keychain from Tender Warm Creations
This crochet wristlet keychain is a quick and easy project, perfect for beginners, worked in treble crochet. There is a video tutorial and a free written pattern.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton, e.g., Dishie from We Crochet.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.75 mm (F-5) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a keychain clasp, yarn needle, and scissors.
Crochet Wristlet from YarnTh3ory
Learn how to crochet an I-cord with this free crochet keychain tutorial. There is a written pattern and a video tutorial.
YARN REQUIRED: eight meters of 3 mm braided cord.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a swivel lobster clasp, scissors, a tapestry needle, and a tape measure or ruler.
Easy Crochet Braided Keychain from Day’s Crochet
This boho-style crochet keychain has a macrame look but it is made with simple crochet stitches.
YARN REQUIRED: 40-60 yards (37-55 m) of #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a keychain ring, a 30 mm lobster clasp, three wooden beads, a piece of 4″ wide cardboard, scissors, a yarn needle, and a measuring tape.
How to Crochet a Pig Amigurumi Toy Keychain
This crochet keychain tutorial is suitable for beginners. You can follow along with the video tutorial or there is a written pattern linked below.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight cotton, e.g., Catania from Schachenmayr, in pink, dark pink, and black.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: polyester fiberfill, scissors, a tapestry needle, and pins.
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