Crochet Star Keychain: A Step-by-Step Guide

Creating a crochet star keychain can be a fun and enjoyable craft project! It's a delightful way to add a touch of handmade charm to your keys or bag. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, this project is perfect for practicing your skills and creating something cute and practical at the same time. Choose your favorite yarn colors, follow a simple star pattern, and before you know it, you'll have a lovely keychain that reflects your creativity. Plus, these keychains make fantastic gifts for friends and family, spreading a little handmade joy wherever they go! So grab your crochet hooks and get ready to craft your way to adorable accessories with a sparkly star twist!

Materials Needed

Yarn: “Fingering” weight yarn such as Catona, Catania, in these colors:

• White
• Yellow

Crochet hook: 2mm

You also need this: stuffing, scissors, tapestry needle, 1 keychain ring, sewing needle

Abbreviations

• Ch: chain
• Slst: slip stitch
• Sc: single crochet
• Hdc: half double crochet
• Dc: double crochet
• Inc: increase
• Dec: decrease

Extra Info

The color needed for the row is mentioned at the beginning of the row. If nothing is mentioned, then use the same color as the previous row.

The ch1 (or ch2) from ch1 and turn does not count as a stitch.

Always crochet in both loops unless stated otherwise.

Pattern

If you use “ch2” at the beginning of a row, this ch2 does not count as a stitch.

Star Shape Rows

• R1: with yellow: 6sc in a MR
• R2: ch2, 2hdc in each stitch (12)
• R3: with white: [2sc, inc] repeat (16)
• R4: ch2, then [2hdc in stitch 1, ch2, skip next stitch] repeat (32)
• R5: with yellow: [2sc, 3hdc in the stitch under your chain space] repeat (40)

Cut the yarn.

Make a 2nd piece the same way, but this time do not cut the yarn. Instead, place the 2 pieces on top of each other (right sides out) and crochet them together the following way:

Joining Rows

• R6: 8sc in the back piece, 8sc in the front piece (16)
• R7 is to be made in these 16 stitches only.
• Crochet in continuous rows.

Decreasing Rows

• R7: [6sc, dec] repeat (14)
• R8: [5sc, dec] repeat (12)
• R9: [4sc, dec] repeat (10)
• R10: [3sc, dec] repeat (8)
• R11: [2sc, dec] repeat (6)
• R12: [1sc, dec] repeat (4)

Cut the yarn.

Repeat R6-12 in the next 8 stitches of the front piece and 8 stitches of the back piece.

Continue this until you have a total of 5 points on the star.