Crochet KeychainsCrochet ball keychain: one spiral, 4.5 cmA small stuffed ball hung from a split ring, worked in one continuous spiral so there is no seam and no join to unravel.…BeginnerOct 12, 2026Hook: 2.5 mm (US B/1) — assumed for the yarn below; drop a hook size if filling shows through the fabricYarn: 4-ply / fingering cotton, about 20 g including the ring loop (assumed, not weighed here)about 4 min read
Hub notes What belongs in this hub What belongs here: key fobs, bag charms, zipper pulls and small hanging figures that finish under about 7 cm. Every guide states the hook, the yarn, the ring or clasp size, the finished width and the working time, so you can judge whether a piece will be light enough to carry every day. Larger soft toys belong in the amigurumi hub. How we label and test guides
Split ring (key ring) Split ring (key ring) The classic keyring. Yarn is worked around the closed ring, so the fabric cannot pull off the metal. Commonly sold in 25 mm and 30 mm; 25 mm suits a 3–4 cm charm.
Lobster clasp Lobster clasp Lets the charm be moved between a keyring, a zip pull and a bag strap. Match the clasp eye to your ring diameter; 12–14 mm is the usual craft size.
Swivel clip Swivel clip Rotates as the keys turn, which keeps the crochet from twisting and wearing through. Sold by total length as well as eye width — check both.
Lanyard and strap fittings Lanyard and strap fittings For wrist straps and bag charms: a folded fabric strap or a D-ring takes more weight than a single ring. Strap width decides the ring inner diameter you need.
Double loop ring Double loop ring Takes pliers-free assembly and two charms at once. Sold in diameters from about 15 mm upward.
D-ring and strap clip D-ring and strap clip Best weight-bearing choice for bag charms and wristlets. Webbing width and ring inner width should match.
Worked directly around the ring Crochet covers the metal, so the charm can never come off the ring. Best for 25–30 mm split rings and non-fuzzy yarn that shows the stitches. Join with a slip knot through the ringSlip knot onto the hook, then bring the loop up through the ring opening. Work single crochet around the ringPush the hook through the centre, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops. Keep them close together so no metal shows. Slip stitch into the first stitch and fasten offLeave a 15 cm tail, thread it through the stitch backs on the inside of the ring and weave in. Step counts depend on ring size and yarn: a 25 mm ring usually takes 18–24 single crochet. Work to an even, tight coverage rather than a fixed number.
Worked flat, then attached A small motif is worked flat and joined to a clasp or charm with its own tail. Best when the charm must be removable, or when the shape is too detailed to work around metal. Attach with the same yarn and a blunt tapestry needle: three passes through the clasp eye and the finished edge, then weave in. Sew through the fabric edge, never through a single stitch, so the join cannot pull out.
Strap, D-ring and wristlet Rows of single crochet make a strap that threads through a D-ring or swivel clip. This is the option that carries weight without stretching out of shape. Work the strap in a firm, dense fabric — a loose strap stretches under the weight of keys and sags within a week.