Crochet Heart Keychain Pattern A Loving Handmade Gift
Holding a little piece of handmade love, a crochet heart keychain that adds a dash of charm wherever it goes. Created stitch by stitch, this keychain is more than just a tool to keep your keys together; it’s a tiny expression of affection, woven from colorful yarn.
crochet heart keychain
Perfect for gifting to someone special or adorning your own bags and keys, this heart keychain brings a smile every time you see it. Its cozy touch and playful look make every day a bit brighter, proving that great joy often comes in small packages.
Materials Needed:
- Crochet hook
- Yarn of various colors
- Keychain ring or clasp
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Crochet Instructions:
Starting the Heart:
Make a Magic Ring.
- Row 1: Inside the Magic Ring, do 6 single crochets (sc).
- Row 2: Make 12 sc by doing 2 sc in each stitch from the previous row.
Increasing Rounds:
- Row 3: 1 sc, 1 increase repeat 6 times (18 sc).
- Row 4 and Row 5: Sc in each stitch across (18 sc).
Making the Key Chain Loop:
- Chain 10 for the loop and optionally attach a keychain ring.
- Insert the needle in the 6th chain from the hook and make a slip stitch, continue slip stitching back down the chain.
Continuing with the Heart:
- Row 6: Join with the first part of the heart, make 14 sc, skip 3 sc at the end, attach the second part and make 14 more sc (30 sc total).
Shaping the Heart:
- Row 7: Sc in each stitch (30 sc).
- Row 8: 5 sc, decrease, 10 sc, decrease, 5 sc (26 sc).
- Row 9: Sc in each stitch (26 sc).
- Row 10: 4 sc, decrease, 8 sc, decrease, 4 sc (22 sc).
- Row 11: Sc in each stitch (22 sc).
- Row 12: 3 sc, decrease, 6 sc, decrease, 3 sc (18 sc).
- Row 13: 2 sc, decrease, 4 sc, decrease, 2 sc (14 sc).
- Row 14: Finish shaping by decreasing throughout the round until only 10 sc remain.
Finishing the Heart:
- Stuff the heart lightly.
- Close by making 5 decreases.
- Cut the yarn, leaving a 10 cm tail. Use the tapestry needle to close the hole and secure the end.
Finishing Touch:
- Attach the keychain ring through the loop if not already done.
Presentation:
- Trim any excess yarn and tidy up your keychain.