Crochet a Keychain - This cute keychain made of mini Granny Squares will add a pop of color to your keys! Of course, you won’t just let your keys lie around now—with this eye-catcher, they’re meant to be seen! Read on for the pattern and customize it to your own taste.
This keychain will make your set of keys look trendy! It’s crocheted with the cheerful shades of Catania Fine, which create a colorful look. Catania Fine is made of 100% cotton and is mercerized, giving it a beautiful sheen and making it extra soft. The subtle border made of Durable embroidery and Crochet Cotton adds the perfect finishing touch. Both yarns are available in many different colors, so pick your favorite balls and make your own personalized keychain!
What do you need?
Material:
- Crochet Hook No. 2
- 1 ball of SMC Catania Fine in colors 1010, 270, and 1020
- 1 ball of Durable embroidery and Crochet Cotton, color 1004
- Carabiner (use one from an old lanyard or Keychain)
Stitches used:
l. = chain stitch
hv. = slip stitch
v. = single crochet
pcs. = double crochets
Crochet Pattern for a keychain:
Round 1: Start with a magic ring; crochet 2 ch., 2 sc., 2 ch. into the ring, *3 sc., 2 ch.,*
Repeat *-* 2 more times, close with a slip stitch. Fasten off and change colors.
Row 2: Join the new yarn in a 2-ch corner, crochet 2 chains, single crochet, chain 2, 2 single crochets, chain 1. In the next 2-ch space, crochet *2 single crochets, chain 2, 2 single crochets, chain 1,* repeat *-* 2 more times. Fasten off with a slip stitch.
Tie off and change colors.
Round 3: Crochet 1 sc in each stitch, and 3 sc in each corner. Close with a sl st and fasten off.
Crochet 12 mini Granny Squares this way for this keychain.
Now join all the mini Granny Squares together with slip stitches on the wrong side. Do not close the strip yet.
Along the two long sides, crochet a decorative border using the durable yarn as follows:
*1 st., skip 1 st., next 4 sts., skip 1 st.,* repeat *-* to the end; work the second long side the same way.
Thread the strip of mini Granny Squares through the snap hook and join the last two squares together. Secure the two squares wrapped around the hook with a few single crochets; this will keep the hook in place.
Of course, you can choose how many Granny Squares you want to crochet and how long you want your keychain to be. Decrease the number of Granny Squares you crochet to make a bracelet, or increase the number to make a lanyard. Have fun crocheting!
You can use Granny Squares for just about anything. What's your favorite project using Granny Squares?
