Add a touch of handmade charm to your everyday essentials with this fun and creative collection of free crochet keychain patterns.
These tiny projects include everything from mini amigurumi and hearts to tassels, motifs, and personalized initials—perfect for customizing your keys or bags.
Whether you’re crafting quick gifts, using up scraps, or just want a fast, satisfying make, these patterns are beginner-friendly and full of personality.
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Materials Needed to Crochet Keychain Patterns
To follow the crochet keychain patterns, there are some materials needed such as:
On each of the keychain crochet patterns below you can find specific yarn suggestions and crochet hook sizes. If you want to substitute yarn, I recommend crocheting a gauge swatch.
Both acrylic yarn and cotton yarn is common for these patterns, in different yarn weight depending on the pattern.
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Common Crochet Stitches for Crochet Keychain Patterns
When crocheting keychains you may come across these basic crochet stitches.
Typical crochet stitches you’ll need to know:
Free Crochet Keychain Patterns Collection
These crochet keychain patterns may be small, but they pack a punch when it comes to creativity and fun.
Mix and match styles, colors, and shapes to create something that reflects your mood, hobbies, or gift recipient.
Grab your yarn and hook—it’s time to turn your scraps into something adorable and useful you’ll love carrying every day.
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Candy Corn Amigurumi Keychain
This free crochet pattern for a cute candy corn amigurumi keychain is a great way to celebrate autumn's colors and Halloween festivities! - 2
Crochet Fruit Slice Keychains
Follow this step-by-step tutorial for beginners on how to crochet some cute and fun Fruit Slice Keychains. Grab some scrap yarn and hook! - 3
How to Crochet an Easy Keychain in Two Styles
A quick crochet key fob/keychain pattern using star stitches, with two style options (a simple keychain tab with fringe/beads and a wristlet key fob) for an easy, functional make. - 4
Watermelon Amigurumi Keychain Summer Stocking Stuffer
Free crochet pattern for smiling slices of watermelon amigurumi. These keychains are perfect for teachers' gifts or stocking stuffers! - 5
Crochet Octopus Keychain
The Crochet Octopus Keychain is beginner-friendly, quick to make, takes very little yarn, is adorable in any color, and great for gifts. - 6
Rainbow Keychain Crochet Pattern
Meet Sadie from More Dreams Less Life and get the free pattern for her adorable and beginner friendly amigurumi rainbow keychain. - 7
Crochet Cupcake Keychain
The adorable Crochet Cupcake Keychain is quick to make and fun to give! Mix and max the toppings to create so many possibilities! - 8
Crochet Dinosaur Free Pattern
My crochet dinosaur free pattern, the T-Rex Backpack Buddy, makes an amigurumi T-Rex that is perfect for hanging on your child's backpack! - 9
Happy Bee Keyring
Create a buzz with a cute crocheted bee keyring – the perfect accessory to brighten up bags make keys easier to find. Free crochet pattern on the blog. - 10
Aldi Quarter Keeper Keychain
Oh Aldi, how I love you and your carts. What do we need? A Quarter Keeper Keychain! What do we have? A FREE crochet pattern! - 11
Keychain Chapstick Holder
The Keychain Chapstick Holder is a super quick and easily customizable gift for every occasion. Not to mention a great handmade item to have at craft shows! - 12
Toadstool Sweater Keychain Crochet Pattern
A quick, cozy toadstool-themed mini sweater keychain crochet pattern—fast to make, great for scrap yarn, and perfect as a cute fall market add-on. - 13
Crochet Puffy Heart Keychain
The Crochet Puffy Heart Keychain is perfect for Valentine's Day and any day you want to show someone you care. Great for using up scrap yarn too! - 14
Candy Conversation Hearts Keychains for Valentine
Crochet amigurumi candy conversation hearts make great keychains or a playful gift for Valentine's Day. Free crochet pattern and video tutorial included. - 15
Taco Keychain
Awesome Taco Keychain. Free Crochet Pattern to create your own Taco Keychain! Photo tutorial included to create this quick and fun Crochet Taco Keychain! - 16
Mini Crochet Lemon Keychain
This mini crochet lemon can be used as a keychain or a christmas ornament. Don't miss the free cute crochet pattern!
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Start Crocheting Your Next Keychain
Crochet keychains are the ultimate small project—fast to finish, easy to carry with you, and ideal for trying out new stitches or techniques.
They’re perfect for making multiples, whether you’re prepping for craft fairs, gifting, or creating matching accessories for friends.
With just a bit of yarn and a keyring, you can whip up something cute, clever, or completely one-of-a-kind.
