This crochet Strawberry Keychain is not just a simple accessory; it's a delightful blend of artistry and utility. Handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail, the keychain boasts a bright red body accented by a contrasting green top. Its design is further enhanced by the addition of adorable black eyes, infusing it with personality and charm.
Crochet Strawberry Keychain
More than merely serving as a key holder, this keychain stands as a statement of craftsmanship. It promises not only to organize your keys stylishly but also to add a playful touch to your bag. Whether you're treating yourself or searching for a thoughtful gift, this keychain is poised to become a cherished part of daily life.
Materials
- Cotton medium-weight worsted yarn in dark green and red
- Cotton sock yarn/ embroidery thread in yellow
- Size C/2.75mm hook
- 6mm safety eyes
- Polyester fiberfill
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Keychain
- Paperclip (optional)
Abbreviations
- Rnd - Round
- Sc - Single crochet
- Hdc - Half-double crochet
- Sl st - Slip stitch
- Inc - Increase
- Dec - Decrease
- Ch - Chain
- (X sc, inc)*n:
- X = 1 single crochet in the next x number of stitches. n = number of times to repeat the pattern
Step-by-Step Pattern
Strawberry
- 6 sc in magic ring (6)
- Inc in each st around (12)
- 1 sc, inc *6 (18)
- 2 sc, inc *6 (24)
- Sc in each st around (24)
- Attach the keychain in the middle of the magic ring. Please see my YouTube video for a full tutorial of my paperclip attachment technique.
- 6 sc, dec *3 (21)
- Sc in each st around (21)
- Place safety eyes 5 sts apart between rounds 6 + 7.
- 5 sc, dec *3 (18)
- 4 sc, dec *3 (15)
- 3 sc, dec *3 (12)
- Stuff the strawberry firmly until closing.
- Dec *6 (6)
- Cut a yarn tail and sew the strawberry closed.
- Sew "seeds" on the strawberry using the yellow yarn.
LEAVES (Make 5)
1. Make a slip knot and chain 4.
2. Hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, sc.
3. Ch 2 and sl st into the back bump of the 1st ch made.
4. Rotate 180° to work along the bottom of the row. Sc, hdc, hdc.
5. Finish off by weaving the yarn tail under the loop shown in Image 5 to create a pinched leaf look.
Designer: Mochastitch On Instagram
