Create your own little splash of charm with a crochet fish keychain that’s both playful and stylish! Perfectly sized to accompany your keys or add flair to your bag, this adorable design is a conversation starter waiting to happen. With its intricate yet simple stitching, this pattern brings personality and fun into a practical accessory, making it a joy to create and cherish.
Crochet Fish Keychain
This crochet fish keychain design is bursting with character. Featuring vibrant yarn, delicate stitching, and an artistic use of shapes, it's a fun blend of whimsy and creativity. The clever use of a 2.5mm hook and 4-ply cotton yarn really makes each detail pop—highlighting the fins, texture, and structure. Whether as a unique gift or a customizable keepsake, this keychain showcases a perfect balance of art and functionality. Its creative details mean endless possibilities for color combinations and personal touches.
Credit Ada's Handmade
Materials Needed:
- 2.5mm crochet hook
- 4-ply cotton yarn
- 5mm safety eyes (optional)
Pattern Instructions:
R1:
- Work 6 single crochet (sc) into a magic loop.
- Pull the yarn to tighten the loop.
- Slip stitch (sl st) into the first stitch.
- Chain 1 (ch 1).
R2:
- One single crochet (sc) in the first stitch.
- 2 single crochet (2sc) in the next stitch.
- Repeat: 1sc, 2sc, 1sc, 2sc, 1sc, 2sc (around).
- Slip stitch into the first stitch.
- Chain 1 (ch 1).
R3:
- One single crochet (sc) in the 1st and 2nd stitch.
- 2 single crochet (2sc) in the 3rd stitch.
- Repeat 2 more times: 2sc, increase.
- Change yarn.
- Slip stitch into the first stitch.
- Chain 1 (ch 1).
R4:
- One single crochet (sc) in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd stitches.
- 2 single crochet (2sc) in the 4th stitch.
- Repeat 2 more times: 3sc, increase.
- Change yarn.
- Slip stitch into the first stitch.
- Chain 1 (ch 1).
R5:
- One single crochet (sc) in the 1st to 4th stitches.
- 2 single crochet (2sc) in the 5th stitch.
- Repeat 2 more times: 4sc, increase.
- Change yarn if needed.
- Slip stitch into the first stitch.
- Chain 1 (ch 1).
R6:
- One single crochet (sc) in the 1st to 5th stitches.
- 2 single crochet (2sc) in the 6th stitch.
- Repeat 2 more times: 5sc, increase.
- Change yarn if needed.
- Slip stitch into the first stitch.
- Chain 1 (ch 1).
R7:
- One single crochet (sc) in the 1st to 6th stitches.
- 2 single crochet (2sc) in the next stitch.
- Repeat 2 more times: 6sc, increase.
- Slip stitch into the first stitch.
- Chain 1 (ch 1).
R8:
- One single crochet (sc) in each stitch around.
- Total: (24sc) stitches.
- Slip stitch into the first stitch.
- Chain 1 (ch 1).
R9:
- One single crochet (sc) in each stitch around.
- Total: (24sc) stitches.
- Slip stitch into the first stitch.
- Chain 1 (ch 1), cut the yarn.
Details to Add Finishing Touch:
- Place safety eyes (5mm) after assembling the piece.
- Decorative Petals/Designs (Optional):
- Attach yarn to the 6th stitch and chain 3.
- Add 2 double crochet (dc) into the same stitch.
- Chain 3, slip stitch (sl st) in the same stitch.
- Move to the next stitch and repeat: Chain 3, 2dc in the same stitch, Chain 3, sl st.
- Repeat until your desired petal decoration is complete.
