Check out this little crochet project that turns a classic Halloween treat into something you can carry with you all year round. Make this: a small, handmade crochet candy corn keychain, not for eating, but for keeping your keys in check! Its bright orange, yellow, and white colors make it easy to find, even in the busiest of bags.
Crochet Mini Candy Corn Keychain
Plus, it's a cozy reminder of fall fun, no matter the season. Whether you're a fan of the sweet treat or just love cute accessories, this crochet candy corn keychain is a quirky and fun addition to your collection.
Materials:
- White, orange, and yellow yarn
- Crochet hook
- Stitch markers
- Safety eyes and back pieces
- Black yarn for the face (optional)
- Pink yarn for blush (optional)
- Keychain ring or chain (optional)
- Needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations:
- CH: Chain
- SC: Single Crochet
- SL ST: Slip Stitch
Pattern:
Round 1: White Yarn
- Begin with a magic ring or slip knot and CH 4.
- SL ST into the first CH to form a ring.
- Place 7 SC inside the ring.
Use a stitch marker to mark the first and the last ST.
- Pull on the yarn tail to close the ring (if using magic ring method).
Round 2: White Yarn
- SL ST into the first ST to join the round.
- CH 1.
- In the first ST, place 2 SC.
- Mark the first SC of the row with the stitch marker.
- Continue to place 2 SC in each ST around.
- You should have 14 SC at the end of this round.
- Do not complete the last SC; start the first part, then change to orange yarn.
For Round 3: Orange Yarn
- SL ST into the first ST to join the round.
- Flip your work to the other side.
- Tie the white yarn tails together twice.
- Tie one of the white yarn tails with the short orange yarn tail twice, and trim if necessary.
- CH 1.
- Place 1 SC in each ST around, marking the first and last ST.
- You should still have 14 SC at the end of this round.
- SL ST into the first ST to join.
Round 4: Orange Yarn
- CH 1.
- Place 1 SC in each ST around, marking the first and last ST.
- SL ST into the first ST to join.
- Repeat until you have completed Round 5, but don't finish the last SC, instead prep for color change.
Round 5: Changing to Yellow Yarn
- SL ST into the first ST to join.
- Tie the orange yarn tails together and trim excess.
- CH 1.
- Place 1 SC in each ST around, marking the first and last ST.
- You should have 14 SC at the end of this round.
For Round 6 & 7: Yellow Yarn
- Repeat the same steps as Round 4.
- Complete 2 rounds in yellow yarn.
- Mark the last ST and tie off the yarn with a long tail.
Finishing:
- Weave in the yellow yarn tail using a needle.
- Hide the yarn ends by threading through the stitches.
Adding Eyes and Face (Optional):
- Insert safety eyes where you want them.
- For a mouth, use a short piece of black yarn and a needle to stitch the mouth.
- For blush, use pink yarn beneath the eyes.
Adding Keychain (Optional):
- Use a small piece of white yarn and attach the keychain ring through the top of the candy corn.
- Sew it in securely and tie off inside.
Final Step:
- Tie off and weave in any remaining yarn tails.
And that's it! You now have a cute Mini Candy Corn perfect for keychain or decoration!
