Cute Crochet Cherry Keychain Free Pattern Step-by-step Tutorial
Hang your keys with a charming Crochet Cherry Keychain that is easy to make and adds a unique handmade style to your everyday accessories.
Do you want to add a cute and colorful charm to your keys or bag? The Crochet Cherry Keychain created by DIY Yarn Crafts is just right. It has bright red cherries and small green leaves that look fun and happy. The little size makes it easy to clip on your keys or a zipper. This keychain is a nice way to make your things look special and easy to find.
Quick Crochet Cherry Keychain Free Pattern for Everyday Accessories
The Crochet Cherry Keychain is simple and lovely. Its soft red cherries and green leaves give it a fresh and happy style. Kids and grown-ups will like how it looks. It can also be a sweet gift to show you care.
This is a quick and easy project for anyone new to crochet. You can finish the keychain without taking too much time. It is light and small but brings a nice soft touch to your everyday things.
DIY Yarn Crafts has made a free pattern that anyone can follow. The instructions are clear and easy.
Try the free pattern for the Crochet Cherry Keychain and add a little fun to your keys or bags. It is a simple way to make your stuff more colorful and joyful.
Cherry Keychain Crochet Pattern
In this pattern, I'm going to show you how to crochet a cherry keychain in a very simple and easy way. So, let's get started.
Pattern Highlights
String
- Begin with a slip knot and chain 50 (or longer if you prefer).
- Cut the yarn after finishing the chains.
- The string connects both cherries and attaches to the leaf for an elegant keychain effect.
The Cherry
- Made in the round using a magic ring.
- Increasing followed by several rounds of single crochet to form a sphere.
- The string is attached through the center.
- Decreases and stuffing shape the cherry; seamless closure for a neat look.
- Make two balls for a pair of cherries.
Leaf
- Created with a foundation chain.
- Utilizes single, half double, and double crochets for a gentle, organic leaf shape.
- Additional shaping with increases, chain turns, and mirror work along the other side of the chain.
- The string is inserted through the center after the leaf is crocheted, completing the look.
Notes
- Use a stitch marker to keep track of the rounds, especially on the cherry.
- Make sure to stuff the cherries firmly before closing for an even and plump shape.
- Carry the yarn tail along the edge stitches when making the leaf to minimize weaving in ends.
- Adjust the chain count for the string and leaf to customize your keychain size.
- Weave in all loose yarn tails for a neat finish.
Skill Level
Beginner
This pattern is suitable for beginners familiar with working in the round, basic increases, decreases, and fundamental crochet stitches.
Materials
- 5-ply milk cotton yarn (use red, green, or desired cherry and leaf colors)
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Fiberfill/stuffing
- Darning needle (for closing and weaving in ends)
- Stitch marker (recommended)
- Scissors
Measurements / Sizing
- Finished cherry (each): Approx. 2.5 cm diameter
- String: Approx. 23–25 cm (50 chains, adjust to preference)
- Leaf: Approx. 6–7 cm long
Gauge
Gauge is not critical for this pattern. Cherries and leaves should be firm and hold their shape without gaps in the stitches when stuffed.
Stitch Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Stitch Name |
|---|---|
| ch | Chain |
| sl st | Slip Stitch |
| sc | Single Crochet |
| hdc | Half Double Crochet |
| dc | Double Crochet |
| inc | Increase (2 sc in same st) |
| dec | Decrease (sc2tog) |
| st(s) | Stitch(es) |
Special Stitches
- Magic Ring: Form a loop with the yarn, insert the hook, yarn over and draw up a loop, ch 1, and work the indicated number of single crochets into the ring, then pull the tail tightly to close the circle.
- Single Crochet Decrease (sc2tog): Insert hook into next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, insert hook into following stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop (three loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all three loops.
- Crocheting Over Yarn Tails: Place yarn tail along the edge and work stitches over it to secure (used in the leaf for neat finish).
String
- Start with a slip knot.
- Ch 50 (or more for a longer keychain).
- Cut the yarn; fasten off.
- Set string aside.
Cherry (Make 2)
- With cherry color, make a magic ring.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc into magic ring. (6 sts)
- Close ring tightly.
- Rnd 2: (Inc) in each st around. (12 sts)
- Rnd 3: (Sc in next st, inc in next st) repeat 6 times. (18 sts)
- Rnd 4: Sc in each st around. (18 sts)
- Rnd 5-6: Sc in each st around. (18 sts per round)
- Attach string: Insert hook from inside, up through center magic ring, pull one string tail through to inside, and knot with the magic ring tail.
- Rnd 7: (Sc in next st, dec) repeat 6 times. (12 sts)
- Stuff firmly with fiberfill.
- Rnd 8: (Dec) repeat 6 times. (6 sts)
- Sl st into next st and leave a long yarn tail.
- With darning needle, weave yarn through front loops of remaining stitches and draw tightly to close.
- Weave end inside cherry.
- Repeat for second cherry; both should be attached to the same string.
Leaf
- With green yarn, make a slip knot.
- Ch 15.
- Skip first ch, sc in next ch.
- Hdc in next ch.
- Dc in each of next 3 ch.
- Hdc in next ch.
- Sc in each of next 2 ch.
- Hdc in next ch.
- Dc in each of next 3 ch.
- Hdc in next ch.
- Sc in last ch.
- Ch 2, sc in same ch (to make tip).
- Turn, begin working into the other side of the starting chain.
- Hdc in next st.
- Dc in each of next 3 sts.
- Hdc in next st.
- Sc in next 2 sts.
- Hdc in next st.
- Dc in next 3 sts.
- Hdc in next st.
- Sc in last st.
- Sl st in first sc. Ch 1, fasten off.
- Weave in all ends.
Assembly & Finished Size
- With darning needle, attach yarn leaf to the middle of the string by pulling the string through the leaf’s center stitches.
- Position cherries side by side at the end of the string and ensure the leaf sits above them.
- Double knot and weave yarn tails for a secure finish.
- Trim all ends neatly.
Approximate finished size:
- Cherries: 2.5 cm diameter each
- Leaf: 6–7 cm long
- Full keychain length: ~12–14 cm
Conclusion
This project makes for a fun and quick crochet exercise, perfect for beginners and enjoyable for seasoned crafters alike. The rounded cherries and vivid green leaf will add whimsy to any bag or set of keys.