Crochet Strawberry Keychain

Adding a crochet strawberry keychain to your collection is like bringing a burst of sweetness wherever you go! These adorable accessories are not just practical but also super charming and add a pop of color to your keys or bag. The intricate details and handmade touch make them truly special, perfect for showing off your unique style with a touch of cuteness. So, why not treat yourself to a delightful little crochet strawberry keychain and enjoy spreading joy wherever you go!

Materials & Tools

• Yarn A: (2.4g /5.5yds) of King cole Cottonsoft DK (#3), 100% Cotton, 100g (3.5oz), 210m (229yds), in shade Coral (1574)
• Yarn B: (3.6g/7.2yds) of Stylecraft Classique Cotton DK (#3), 100% Cotton, 50g (1.7oz), 92m (100yds), in shade Soft Lime (3663), this yarn has now been discontinued, you can substitute with any cotton DK yarn in green.
• Yarn C: (0.4g/1yds) of King cole Cottonsoft DK (#3), 100% Cotton, 100g (3.5oz), 210m (229yds), in shade Buttercup (1600)
• Yarn D: (0.8g/2.2yds) of Paintbox Cotton DK (#3), 100% Cotton, 50g(1.7oz), 125m(137yds), in shade Light Champagne (403)
• Hook Size: 3mm and 4mm
• Scissors
• Darning needle
• Keychain attachment, there are a few styles of these.

Pattern Notes

• Written in UK
• You will be making 6 seperate pieces for this project and then sewing them together.

Gauge & Size

• Completed size: Length (excluding keyring attachment): 13cm (5inch)
• Strawberry measures (H x W): 3cm X 4cm (1.2inch X 1.6inch)
• Strawberry leaves measure (H x W): 3cm X 3cm (1.2inch X 1.2inch)
• Leaves (L x W): 2.5cm X 1.5cm (0.10inch X 0.6inch)
• Flower: 4cm (1.6inch)

Terms & Abbreviations

• Chain (ch): Yarn over, pull through.
• Double crochet (dc): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
• Half Treble Crochet(s): htr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining three loops.
• Treble Crochet(s): tr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
• Magic ring/circle (MR)
• Slip stitch (sl-st): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through both stitch and loop on hook.

Pattern: Strawberry Keychain

You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.

Strawberry (make 2)

With yarn A and 4mm hook, make a magic ring

Round 1: Work 7 dc into magic ring. Join with ss to top of first st. Pull ring closed. <7sts>

Round 2: Ch 1 (does not count as st here or throughout), work 2 dc in each st around. Join with ss in first st. <14 sts>

Round 3: Ch 1, work 1 htr in first st 2 sts. Tr in next 2sts, htr, dc in next 2 sts. (Htr, tr) in next st. (Tr, htr) in next st. Work 1 dc in next 2 sts, htr, tr in next 2sts. Join with ss to first st. Fasten off. <16 sts>

Sew in ends

Strawberry leaf (make 2)

With yarn B and 3mm hook, make a magic ring.

Round 1: Ch 4, dc in second ch from hook and next 2sts, ss into magic ring. *Ch4, ss in second ch from hook and next 2sts, ss into magic ring; repeat from * three more times. Fasten off leaving a long tails for sewing.

Using long tail end sew strawberry leaves on to the top of the strawberry.

Leaves (make 3)

Using yarn B and 3mm hook

Round 1: Ch 5, ss in second ch from hook, work 1htr in next 2 sts. Work three dc in last st rotating work to work along the underside of the ch. Work 1htr in next 2 sts, ss in last st. Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing. <9 sts>

Sew the three leaves together using the images as guidance. Sew in ends leaving one long tail end to attach to the keychain later.

Flower

With yarn C and 3mm hook, make a magic ring.

Round 1: Work 10 dc in magic ring. Join will ss to first st. Fasten off and pull ring closed <10 sts>

With yarn D, join with ss to any st.

Round 2: *Ch 3, work 3 tr in next st, ch 3, ss next st; repeat from * four more times ending with the final ss in the base of beginning ch-3. Fasten off. <10 ch-3, 15 tr>

Sew in ends.

Connecting

With yarn B and 3mm hook, join with ss to keychain attachment. Make a chain measuring 3cm (1.9inch), fasten off leaving a long tail end for sewing.

Repeat this process making the next chain measure 8cm (3.2inch) and the final chain measuring 5cm (1.10inch).

Using the tail ends, sew the strawberry appliqués to the chains measuring 3cm (1.9inch) and 8cm (3.2inch).

Sew the flower appliqué to the remaining chain.

Finally, sew the leaves to the top of the keychain covering the top of the chains.

Sew in all remaining ends