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Free Patterns for
Cute Crochet Keychains
Looking for a fun and easy crochet project?
Crochet keychains and bag charms are a great way to personalise your keys, bags, and backpacks. Plus, they make awesome and unique gifts for your friends and loved ones!
The best part is they are 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!
Free Written Patterns
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.
Free Amigurumi Bird Keychain Pattern from Amigurumi Today
These sweet little crochet birds are rated easy and measure approximately 6 – 7 cm (2½”) tall.
YARN REQUIRED: #5 bulky/chunky weight yarn, e.g., Velour from Yarnart.
NOTIONS: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook, 6 mm safety eyes, fiberfill stuffing, and embrodiery floss.
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.
Crochet Sausage Dog Keychain from DMC
You will need to be comfortable working from a crochet chart to make this adorable crochet sausage dog. The pattern gives details for three sizes. The smallest measures 4 cm long (1½”) and is made with Coton Perlé 8; the medium-sized dog measures 6 cm (2 ⅓”) and is made with Coton Perlé 5; the largest dog is made with Coton Perlé 3 and measures 8 cm (3¼”).
YARN REQUIRED: #0 Cotton Thread (e.g., Coton Perlé 8 from DMC).
NOTIONS: 1 mm crochet hook, black embroidery thread, stuffing material, and a keychain.
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.
Koala Keychain Pattern from Lennutas
This sweet little koala is 11 cm (4⅓”) high and the perfect size for a bag charm.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 Fine/Sport weight cotton yarn.
NOTIONS: 2.3 mm crochet hook, stuffing material, a keychain, and optional safety eyes.
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.
Strawberry Keychain from Bella Coco Crochet
This sweet keychain is worked flat, so it’s great if you want a keychain that’s not too bulky. It uses a tiny amount of yarn and can be made very quickly, so it’s perfect for a cute last-minute gift.
YARN REQUIRED: #3 light/DK weight cotton yarn.
NOTIONS: 3mm and 4 mm crochet hooks, scissors, a darning needle, and a keychain attachment.
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.
Juju Cats Keychain Pattern from Doriyumi
These sweet and simple little crochet cat keychains measure about 3.5 cm (1⅓”).
YARN REQUIRED: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
NOTIONS: 3.75 mm (F-5) crochet hook, fiberfill stuffing, embroidery thread, and 6 mm safety eyes.
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.
Crochet Whale Keyholder Pattern from Yarn Over with Natasha
This pocket whale keyholder is a no-sew pattern
YARN REQUIRED: #1 sock/fingering weight yarn.
NOTIONS: 2.50 mm crochet hook, 8 mm safety eyes, stuffing, and a keyring holder.
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.
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.
Free Unicorn Keychain Crochet Pattern from Amigurumi Today
This free pattern includes step-by-step photos and makes a finished unicorn that is approximately 7 cm (2¾”) tall. You’ll need to create a free account to access the pattern.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 Fine/Sport weight yarn (e.g., Jeans from YarnArt).
NOTIONS: 2.50 mm crochet hook, 4 mm safety eyes, black embroidery thread, and stuffing.
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 Mushroom Keychain Pattern from The Caffeinated Snail
This cute mini mushroom makes the cutest little bag accessory, and it’s easy to make too.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
NOTIONS: 4.50 mm (7) crochet hook, polyfill, and a keychain (optional).
Crochet Strawberry Keychain Pattern from The Caffeinated Snail
This crochet strawberry is easy to make and works up quickly and measures about 5 cm (2 “).
YARN REQUIRED: Red, white, and green #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
NOTIONS: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook, polyfill, and a keyring.
Crochet Aeroplane 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.
Lavender Keychains from The Yarn Bowl Crochet
These sweet crochet lavender sprigs can be made in less than 30 minutes.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
NOTIONS: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
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.
Crochet Sunflower Keychain from A Little Love Everyday
This is an easy pattern with lots of step-by-step photos.
YARN REQUIRED: #3 Light/DK/Light Worsted weight yarn in brown, yellow, and green.
NOTIONS: 3 mm crochet hook, fiberfill stuffing, and keychain hardware.
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 Fish Keychain Pattern from Sweet Sam Design
This cute little fish is a quick pattern you can make in any yarn weight. It features textured front- and back-post stitches.
The Busy Bee Key Fob from Woodland Stitchcraft
This is a free pattern for a wristlet-style keychain with a fabric lining and tiny embroidered bees – adorable!
YARN REQUIRED: #1 sock/fingering weight yarn.
NOTIONS: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook, embroidery thread, key fob hardware, and a scrap of fabric for lining.
Crochet Flower Keychain by Annemarie Benthem
The instructions for this bobble stitch flower keychain are available as a free PDF pattern.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 Fine/Sport weight cotton.
NOTIONS: 3 mm crochet hook.
Free Patterns with Video Tutorials
Crochet Ice Cream Keychain from The Lazy Hobby Hopper
So cute! This mini ice cream keychain pattern comes with written instructions and a video tutorial.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 Fine/Sport weight yarn.
NOTIONS: 3 mm crochet hook, embroidery thread for the sprinkles, stuffing, and a keyring.
Free Crochet Heart Keychain Pattern from Made by Gootie
This little heart-shaped keychain pattern is super cute and super quick. There is a free written pattern and an easy-to-follow video tutorial.
YARN REQUIRED: About 15 g / 34 m / 37 yds of #3 light/DK weight yarn.
NOTIONS: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook, a bead, and keychain hardware.
Mochi Cat Crochet Keychain Tutorial by Monua DIY
Follow along with this tutorial to make the cutest little mochi cat keychain.
Crochet Mini-Food Keychains by Chubbiesbyash
These adorable breakfast-themed keychain patterns include written instructions and a video tutorial for making a croissant, a pretzel, toast, a fried egg, and a chocolate chip cookie.
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
*Update: This site is no longer running, but the pattern is still available via the Internet Archive Wayback Machine (linked below). 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 use the 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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