Easy Crochet Emoji Keychain To Bring Joy To Your Keys
Make a tiny, cheerful burst of color smiling back at you from your keys! A crochet emoji keychain is just like that—a little ball of handmade happiness. Made with soft yarn and shaped into a familiar, friendly face, it’s a cute charm that brings a touch of joy every time you reach for your keys. Perfect for adding a personal, playful twist to your daily routine, it’s like carrying a small piece of sunshine in your pocket!
Crochet Emoji Keychain
Materials Needed:
- Crochet hook
- Yarn (two colors)
- Stitch marker
- Keychain ring
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations:
- MR: Magic Ring
- sl st: Slip Stitch
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single Crochet
- sc inc: Single Crochet Increase (2 single crochets in the same stitch)
Pattern Instructions:
Magic Ring:
- Create a magic ring: Hold the yarn cross and form a circle, secure the circle with your thumb.
- Insert the crochet hook into the ring, yarn over, and pull through to secure the magic ring.
Row 1:
- Make 6 sc into the magic ring.
- To make a sc, insert the hook into the ring, yarn over, pull through (2 loops on hook), yarn over, and pull through both loops.
- Tighten the magic ring by pulling the shorter yarn.
- Slip stitch into the first sc to complete the row.
- Insert a stitch marker in the first stitch.
For Row 2:
- Make a slip stitch to start the row.
- Make sc inc (2 sc in the same stitch) in each stitch around (12 sc in total).
- Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through both loops.
- Repeat in the same stitch.
- Slip stitch in the next stitch to close the row.
Row 3:
- Make a slip stitch to start the row, chain 1.
- Follow the pattern: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) around, repeat 6 times (18 sc).
- Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through both loops.
- Next stitch: Make sc inc (2 sc in the same stitch).
- Slip stitch in the next stitch to close the row.
Row 4:
- Make a slip stitch to start the row, chain 1.
- Follow the pattern: (1 sc in the next 2 stitches, 1 sc inc) around, repeat 6 times (24 sc).
- Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through both loops.
- Make sc in the next 2 stitches, then make sc inc (2 sc in the same stitch).
- Slip stitch in the next stitch to close the row.
For Row 5:
- Make a slip stitch to start the row, chain 1.
- Follow the pattern: (1 sc in the next 3 stitches, 1 sc inc) around, repeat 6 times (30 sc).
- Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through both loops.
- Make sc in the next 3 stitches, then make sc inc (2 sc in the same stitch).
- Slip stitch in the next stitch to close the row.
Cut the yarn and hide the end properly.
Sew the Face:
- Use another color yarn to sew the emoji face on one of the circles.
- Sew eyes and mouth as desired.
Assemble the Keychain:
- Sew two pieces of the emoji together back to back.
- Attach the keychain ring at the top.
- Make sure the edges are sewn securely.
Final Product:
Your crochet emoji keychain is now ready to be used or gifted. Enjoy your new DIY accessory!