How to Make Crochet Keychains with Colorful Tassels

Crochet keychains with colorful tassels are a fantastic gift idea because they are quick to make, use up scrap yarn, and can be easily customized to fit anyone’s style. Here is a detailed guide on how to create them.

Materials You’ll Need

• Yarn: Any type of yarn will work, but cotton or acrylic worsted weight yarn is a popular choice for durability and a wide range of colors. Using different yarn weights will change the size of your finished keychain.
• Crochet Hook: Choose a hook size appropriate for your yarn. For worsted weight yarn, a G-6 (4.0mm) or H-8 (5.0mm) hook is a good starting point.
• Keychain Ring or Lobster Clasp: This is what will attach your finished piece to keys or a bag.
• Scissors: For cutting yarn.
• Tapestry Needle: To weave in the ends.
• Optional: Small charms, wooden beads, or a small piece of cardboard (about 3-4 inches wide) for making the tassel.

Part 1: Crocheting the Main Piece

The beauty of a crochet keychain is that you can make almost any small, flat crochet piece and turn it into one. Here are two easy options: a simple flat rectangle and a small flower.

Option A: Simple Rectangle Keychain

This is a great project for a beginner as it only uses one basic stitch.

1. Chain: Make a slip knot and chain 11 stitches.
2. Row 1: Single crochet (sc) in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across. You should have 10 single crochet stitches.
3. Row 2 and beyond: Chain 1 and turn your work. Single crochet in each stitch across.
4. Repeat: Continue this process for as many rows as you want, depending on the desired length of your keychain. A good length is usually around 5-6 inches.
5. Finish: Once your piece is the desired length, cut the yarn, leaving a tail of about 6 inches. Use this tail to sew the two ends of the rectangle together, forming a loop. This is where you’ll attach your keyring and tassel.

Option B: Small Flower Keychain

A flower is a charming and popular choice for a crochet keychain.

1. Magic Ring: Create a magic ring (or chain 4 and slip stitch to the first chain to form a ring).
2. Round 1: Chain 2 (counts as a double crochet), then double crochet (dc) into the ring 11 times. Slip stitch to the top of the initial chain 2 to close the round. You should have 12 stitches.
3. Round 2 (Making the petals): Chain 2, double crochet 3 times into the same stitch, chain 2, and slip stitch into the next stitch. Repeat this sequence 5 more times to create 6 petals.
4. Finish: Slip stitch into the first chain of the round, cut the yarn, and leave a long tail for weaving in. You now have a small flower.

Part 2: Making the Tassel

Tassels add a fun and colorful flair to your keychain. You can use one color or multiple colors for a striped or two-tone effect.

1. Wrap the yarn: Take your chosen yarn and wrap it around a piece of cardboard or your hand. The number of times you wrap it will determine the thickness of your tassel. A good number is usually around 30-40 times.
2. Secure the top: Carefully slide the wrapped yarn off the cardboard or your hand. Take a separate piece of yarn (about 8 inches long) and tie it tightly around the top of the wrapped bundle.
3. Create the head: Take another piece of yarn (about 12 inches long) and wrap it tightly around the bundle about an inch below the top tie-off point. Tie a secure knot, and then thread the ends of this yarn into a tapestry needle and weave them down into the tassel to hide them.
4. Cut the ends: Use your scissors to cut through the loops at the bottom of the tassel. Give the tassel a gentle shake to even out the strands, then trim the ends so they are all the same length.

Part 3: Assembling the Keychain

Now it’s time to put all the pieces together!

1. Attach the keychain ring: If you made the rectangle keychain, you should have a loop at the top. Simply thread the keychain ring through this loop. If you made a flower, you’ll want to use your tapestry needle to attach the keyring to the top of the flower.
2. Attach the tassel: Take the yarn you used to tie the top of the tassel. Use this to tie the tassel onto the bottom of your crochet piece. A good place to attach it is the seam of the rectangle or the bottom center of the flower. Tie a secure knot and weave the ends into the body of the crochet piece to hide them.

Tip: For extra security, you can put a small dot of fabric glue on your knots before weaving in the ends.

Now you have a finished crochet keychain with a colorful tassel! These make wonderful, handmade gifts for birthdays, holidays, or just to show someone you’re thinking of them.

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