Craft a delightful crochet lemon keychain that blends charm and practicality. Using a medium-thickness yarn and intricate details like leaves and petals, this project is a fun way to create a refreshing accessory ideal for brightening up bags, keyrings, or gifting to loved ones.
The lemon keychain stands out for its sturdy construction and eye-catching design. Its inner filling ensures durability, while tiny details like leaves and a flower add elegance. Perfect for everyday use, this cheerful accessory makes any bag or key set feel unique and personalized.
Crochet Lemon Keychain
This project uses techniques like crocheting in rounds, double crochets, treble stitches, and reductions to shape the lemon. You'll also craft leaves, petals, and incorporate a filling for structure. With clear steps, it’s a manageable and rewarding creation for crochet enthusiasts of all skill levels.
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Materials and Preparation
For this fun and quick crochet project, you’ll need the following supplies:
Materials:
- Yarn: Medium-thickness yarn in yellow (for the lemon), green (for the leaf), and an optional color (for the flower).
- Hook: 1.70 mm crochet hook.
- Stuffing: Fiberfill or your choice of inner filling.
- Additional Tools:
- Keychain handle/ring
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle (for sewing pieces together)
- Optional: Beads for flower decoration
Abbreviations and Notes
Abbreviations:
- Ch: Chain
- SC: Single crochet
- HDC: Half double crochet
- DC: Double crochet
- TR: Treble crochet
- MR: Magic ring
- Sl st: Slip stitch
- Dec: Decrease (crochet two stitches together)
Notes:
- Use a tight tension to make the stitches firm and prevent stuffing from showing through.
- Be sure to stuff the lemon shape before completely closing it off.
- Adjust the pattern slightly based on your preference for size or yarn weight.
Gauge, Approximate Size, and Pattern Notes
- Gauge: This project does not require a specific gauge. Work tightly to create a neat lemon shape.
- Approximate Size: The finished lemon keychain measures around 2.5–3 inches (size may vary depending on yarn and hook).
- Special Techniques:
- You will use decrease stitches to shape the lemon.
- The leaf and flower are worked separately and attached afterward.
Step-by-Step Pattern
Part 1: Crochet the Lemon Body
- Start with yellow yarn:
- Round 1: Ch 4 and form a ring with a Sl st.
- Round 2: Ch 2, then work 5 DC into the ring. Sl st to close the round. (5 DC total)
- Round 3: Ch 2, work 2 DC into each gap (increasing). You’ll have 9 DC at the end of this round.
- Round 4: Ch 2, work 2 DC into the first gap, 1 DC into the next. Repeat the sequence (2 DC, 1 DC) around. You’ll have 18 DC total.
- Round 5: Ch 2, alternate 2 DC into a gap, then 1 DC into the next 2 gaps. Continue around to form a rounder shape. (27 DC total)
- Rounds 6–8: Ch 2, work 1 DC into each space (no increases here). These rounds maintain the lemon’s middle section shape.
- Round 9 (Start Decreasing):
- Ch 2, work 2 DC together (decrease), then 1 DC, and repeat around (Dec, 1 DC pattern).
- Round 10: Ch 2, work 2 DC together (decrease) in every gap (Dec in every stitch). Stuff the body with fiberfill before closing the final round.
- Round 11: Use SC to sew the final edges shut, leaving no gaps.
Part 2: Crochet the Leaf
- Use green yarn:
- Ch 15 to form the leaf’s base.
- Work in the following pattern:
- 1 SC, 2 HDC, 2 DC, 2 TR, 2 DC, 2 HDC, 1 SC.
- Ch 2 and repeat the same stitch sequence mirrored on the opposite side of the chain base.
- Sl st at the end and tie off.
- Using a long tail of yarn, sew the leaf to the lemon’s narrower end.
Part 3: Crochet the Flower (Optional)
- Use your optional flower color yarn:
- Begin with a magic ring and make 6 petals, working as follows:
- Ch 5, Sl st back into the ring, and repeat for all petals.
- Begin with a magic ring and make 6 petals, working as follows:
- Decorate the center of the flower with a bead to add detail.
- Sew the flower to the base of the green leaf on the lemon.
Part 4: Attach the Keychain Handle
- Using your yellow yarn or an additional piece of yarn:
- Ch 5 to form a small loop.
- Slip it through the keychain handle/ring and add it to the top of the lemon.
Final Touches
Your adorable crochet lemon keychain is now complete! Whether you want it as a gift, bag accessory, or just a cute addition to your key set, it’s sure to stand out.
Pattern Question
Question: Can I customize the lemon size if I want it larger?
Answer: Yes, increase the stitches in the initial ring and follow the same pattern increments to achieve a larger size without affecting its shape.
Conclusion
This tutorial takes you step by step through creating a lovely crochet lemon keychain, complete with decorative leaves and petals. It’s a quick, joyful project that results in a durable, handmade accessory perfect for brightening your day or gifting to friends and family.
