Crochet Keychain And Bag Charm

Crochet keychains and bag charms are not only cute but also practical accessories to jazz up your keys or bags. Handcrafted with love, these little treasures add a personal touch to your belongings. Whether you prefer vibrant colors or subtle designs, there is a crochet keychain or bag charm out there waiting to add some charm to your everyday essentials. Plus, they also make lovely gifts for friends and family, spreading joy one stitch at a time!

Materials Needed:

• Black and white cotton yarn.
• Stitch markers.
• A crochet hook number 4.
• Some cotton for stuffing.

Abbreviations:

• sc: Single Crochet
• ch: Chain
• inc: Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
• slip stitch: Join with a slip stitch

Body:

Magic Ring:

Make a magic ring and crochet 6 sc into the ring.

Round 2:

Increase in every stitch (total 12 stitches).

Round 3:

Increase in the first stitch, 1 sc in the next. Repeat around (total 18 stitches).

Round 4:

Increase in the first stitch, 1 sc in next 2 stitches. Repeat around (total 24 stitches).

Rounds 5 to 13:

1 sc in each stitch around (no increases).

Shaping and Stuffing:

Round 14:

2 sc, 1 decrease. Repeat around.

After Round 14:

Fill with cotton stuffing.

Closing Top:

Crochet 10 sc to close the top, then turn to the next round.

Wings:

Make 2 wings:

Start with a magic ring and 6 sc.

Round 2: Increase in every stitch.

Round 3: Increase, 1 sc in next stitch. Repeat.

Fold it and chain 1.

Close it like a half-circle by crocheting 1 sc in each stitch.

Eyes:

First Eye:

Make a magic ring with 6 sc.

Round 2: Increase in every stitch.

Round 3: Increase, 1 sc in next stitch. Repeat.

Change color to white yarn and slip stitch, then cut the yarn.

Second Eye:

Repeat the same pattern as the first eye.

Sew eyes onto the owl’s face.

Assembly:

Attach Wings:

Sew the wings on the right and left side of the owl.

Create Hanging Loop:

Chain 20 using white yarn to create a hanging loop.

Optional Flower Decoration:

Flower Petals:

Chain 4.

Insert hook into the starting chain to form a loop.

Repeat for desired number of petals:

1 sc, don’t finish, repeat for the last line with a slip stitch.

Chain 4 and continue on the same process to create petals.

Flower Beads:

Start with a magic ring with 6 sc.

Round 2: Increase in every stitch.

Rounds 3 to 5: Crochet 12 sc.

Round 6: Decrease by crocheting two stitches together (6 decreases in total).

Create a mini flower with a magic ring and two chains:

1 double crochet, 2 chains, slip stitch.

Repeat two chains, double crochet pattern for petals.

Final Assembly:

Attach all the ingredients (owl, flower, beads) together using the hanging loop.