Holding a tiny, soft cherry, vibrant red with a cute green leaf perched on top, all made by your own hands! This crochet cherry keychain is not just a craft; it's a pocket-sized burst of joy. You start with colorful yarn, turning it into something magical stitch by stitch. As you watch it take shape, the feeling is delightful.
Simple Crochet Cherry Keychain Pattern
Once done, this little cherry can dangle from your keys, making you smile every time you reach for them. Whether for yourself or a sweet gift for someone special. This crochet cherry keychain is a charm that adds a sprinkle of happiness to everyday moments.
Materials Needed:
- Sport yarn (e.g., Alize Diva)
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Fiberfill for stuffing
- Yarn or piece of yarn (for stitch marker)
Cherry Pattern
Magic Circle and Base:
Start with a magic circle. (If unfamiliar with the magic circle, it's suggested to find a tutorial for it).
- Chain 1
- Make 6 single crochets (sc) into the magic circle.
- Pull the ring tight to close.
Round 2:
- Make 2 sc in each stitch around for a total of 12 sc.
FRound 3:
- 1 sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the following stitch, repeat around for a total of 18 sc.
Round 4:
- 1 sc in the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch, repeat around for a total of 24 sc.
Rounds 5-8:
- 1 sc in each stitch around. (24 sc each round)
Round 9 (Decreasing Starts):
- 1 sc in the next 2 stitches, then crochet decrease (dec) over the next 2 stitches by inserting the hook into the front loop of the next stitch, then directly into the back loop of the following stitch and completing the decrease, repeat around for a total of 18 stitches.
Round 10:
- 1 sc, then 1 dec, repeat around for a total of 12 stitches.
Stuff the Cherry:
- Begin to stuff the cherry with fiberfill. Adjust the amount of filling as needed, ensuring not too packed but also not too loose.
Round 11:
- Work 4 decreases around for a total of 8 stitches.
Closing:
- Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail onto a yarn needle. Weave the needle through the front loops of the remaining 8 stitches. Pull tight to close. Secure and weave in the end.
Stem and Leaves:
Stem:
- With green yarn, chain 25. Secure the end with a knot.
- Attach the stem to the cherry by threading the tail of the yarn through the top of the cherry and securing it.
Leaf:
- Chain 10.
- In the second chain from the hook, make 1 sc.
- 1 half double crochet (hdc) in the next chain, 1 double crochet (dc) in the next, 1 triple (tr) in the next, then dc, hdc, and 3 sc - this forms one side of the leaf.
- Work on the opposite side of the chain repeating the pattern in reverse order to mirror the first half.
- Finish by slip stitching through the leaf center to the starting chain.
- To create a keychain loop, chain 3 and slip stitch into the next chain. From here, you can create another leaf following the steps above, adjusting the size if you wish by varying the number of stitches.
- Cut the yarn and weave in all ends to finish.
Finishing:
Combine the completed cherries with the stems and leaves as desired, securing all parts firmly.
