Crochet Circle Keychain – A Colorful Handmade Accessory for Every Day
Crochet doesn’t always have to be a huge blanket or an intricate garment. Sometimes, the most charming projects come in the smallest forms — like this adorable crochet circle keychain. Bright, portable, beginner-friendly, and endlessly customizable, these round keychains are the perfect weekend project or a thoughtful gift idea.
In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to create a cheerful, two-toned circular keychain using basic crochet stitches. With their delightful mix of green and pink, they resemble slices of watermelon or abstract flowers — adding a vibrant touch to your keys, backpack, or handbag.
✨ Why You’ll Love This Project
- ✅ Beginner-friendly — great for practicing in-the-round crochet
- ✅ Minimal materials needed
- ✅ Works up quickly (under 1 hour)
- ✅ Easy to customize with colors and size
- ✅ Perfect for gifts, craft fairs, or personal use
These crochet keychains are also an excellent stash-buster project for using up small amounts of leftover yarn.
🧶 Materials You’ll Need:
- Worsted weight cotton or acrylic yarn in two colors (shown: pink and green)
- Crochet hook (recommended: 3.5 mm or 4.0 mm)
- Keychain ring (metal or plastic, 2.5–3 cm)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker (optional, for beginners)
Tip: Cotton yarn is more durable for keychains, while acrylic provides more stretch.
📐 Size:
Finished diameter: ~5–6 cm (2–2.5 inches)
Thickness: flat and soft, suitable for pockets and bags
🪡 Pattern: Crochet Circle Keychain
1.
Magic Ring Start (or chain 4, join with slip stitch)
Start with your center color (pink in the photo).
- Make a magic ring.
- Chain 1.
- Work 8 single crochet (sc) into the ring.
- Pull tight and join with a slip stitch to the first sc.
🧷 Tip: Use a stitch marker to keep track of your rounds.
2.
Round 2: Increase
- Chain 1.
- Work 2 sc into each stitch around (total = 16 sc).
- Slip stitch to join.
3.
Round 3: Continue Increasing
- Chain 1.
- (1 sc in next stitch, 2 sc in next) repeat around.
- Total: 24 stitches.
- Slip stitch to join.
4.
Round 4: Optional Extra Increase
To make the circle slightly larger:
- Chain 1.
- (1 sc in next 2 stitches, 2 sc in next) repeat.
- Total = 32 stitches.
5.
Change to Border Color (Green)
- Join with your contrasting color (green).
- Chain 1.
- Work 1 sc in each stitch around, or add a decorative edging (such as reverse single crochet or picot).
- Join and fasten off.
6.
Finishing
- Weave in all loose ends neatly using a yarn needle.
- Flatten the circle with your hand or lightly block it if desired.
7.
Attach the Keyring
- Cut a short length of yarn in the border color.
- Fold the circle near one edge and pass the yarn through the center of the keyring and the edge of your circle.
- Tie securely or stitch into place.
Alternatively, you can crochet a loop directly onto the keyring by chaining 10, then slip stitching it into the top of your circle.
🎨 Creative Variations
Here’s how you can make your keychains more personal and fun:
- Use variegated yarn for a marbled look
- Sew a small felt backing for durability
- Add buttons, beads, or embroidery to the center
- Use scented yarn spray for a mini aromatherapy charm
- Attach a mini tag with your initials or label
🎁 Gift and Usage Ideas
These circle keychains are perfect for:
- Back-to-school gifts
- Party favors
- Mother’s Day or Valentine’s Day tokens
- Teacher appreciation presents
- Small items for craft stalls or Etsy shops
- Bag charms for zipper pulls, pouches, or wallets
You can even crochet two circles, place a small cotton ball or lavender sachet between them, and sew them together to create a soft, scented key accessory.
🧵 How to Sell or Present It
If you’re planning to sell these keychains or gift them:
- Use kraft paper tags with your logo or message
- Package them in a small organza bag
- Offer color customization (school colors, birthstone shades, etc.)
- Include them as freebies with larger handmade purchases
🌟 Final Thoughts
This Crochet Circle Keychain is a delightful way to turn just a few meters of yarn into something bright, practical, and giftable. Whether you’re new to crochet or just looking for a relaxing, low-pressure project, this keychain pattern hits all the right notes. It’s small, fast, and lets you play with color combinations — what more could a crafter ask for?
Make a handful for your next market, a dozen for party favors, or one for every season. Once you get started, it’s hard to make just one!