🧶 How I Made Money with This Super Easy Crochet Ball Keychain – Step-by-Step Tutorial

Absolutely! Here’s a detailed step-by-step tutorial on how to make a super easy crochet ball keychain — a fun, quick project that’s perfect for selling at craft fairs, online, or gifting. Plus, it’s low-cost to make and high in profit potential!

🧶 How I Made Money with This Super Easy Crochet Ball Keychain – Step-by-Step Tutorial

These mini crochet ball keychains are not only cute and fast to make, but they’re also a great beginner project. They’re popular on Etsy and Instagram, and each one costs just a few cents to make!

✨ Materials Needed:

• Yarn – Any worsted weight (Category 4) yarn; cotton or acrylic

• Crochet hook – Size 3.5mm–4.0mm (E–G range)

• Fiberfill stuffing (polyester)

• Yarn needle or tapestry needle

• Keychain ring with chain

• Stitch marker (helpful for counting rounds)

• Scissors

• Optional: Safety eyes, embroidery thread, or felt for faces

📏 Finished Size:

• Diameter: approx. 1.5 to 2 inches

• You can easily scale up or down by adjusting yarn and hook size.

🪡 Step-by-Step Instructions:

✅ Step 1: Magic Ring (or Adjustable Ring)

1. Create a magic ring
   (If you’re unfamiliar, you can chain 2 and work into the first chain instead.)

2. Round 1:

   • 6 Single Crochets (SC) into the ring. (6 sts)

   • Pull the ring closed tightly.

✅ Step 2: Increase to Form the Ball

3. Round 2:

   • 2 SC in each stitch around (12 sts)

4. Round 3:

   • (1 SC in next st, 2 SC in next st) repeat around (18 sts)

5. Round 4:

   • (1 SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in next st) repeat around (24 sts)

✅ This creates the widest point of your ball.

✅ Step 3: Build the Shape

6. Rounds 5–7:

   • SC in each stitch around (24 sts)

   • Repeat for 3 rounds to add height.

✅ Step 4: Decrease to Close the Ball

7. Round 8:

   • (1 SC in next 2 sts, decrease) repeat around (18 sts)

8. Round 9:

   • (1 SC in next st, decrease) repeat around (12 sts)

➡️ Now stuff the ball firmly with fiberfill.

9. Round 10:

   • Decrease around (6 sts)

10. Finish Off:

    • Cut yarn, leave a 6-inch tail.

    • Use a yarn needle to weave through the front loops of the remaining stitches and pull tight to close the ball.

✅ Step 5: Add Keychain Hardware

1. Attach the Ball to Keyring

   • Thread your yarn needle through the top of the ball and secure it to the keyring loop or small jump ring.

   • Sew it in place a few times to make it strong.

   • Knot and weave in the yarn tail.

2. Optional: Add a dab of glue where the yarn meets metal for extra security.

🧸 Optional Personalization:

• Add safety eyes and a stitched or felt mouth for a cute face.

• Embroider initials, small hearts, or stars.

• Use variegated yarn for a tie-dye or rainbow effect.

💡 How I Made Money with It:

✔ Low Cost:
Each keychain costs less than $0.50 to make (yarn scraps, small stuffing, keyring).

✔ Fast to Make:
Takes about 20–30 minutes per ball once you’re comfortable.

✔ Popular Online & at Craft Fairs:

• Price each at $5–$10 depending on size and style.

• Offer discounts for bundles (e.g., 3 for $12).

• Great for kids, backpack charms, teacher gifts, or party favors.

✔ Custom Orders:
Take requests for colors, initials, or character-inspired versions!

📦 Packaging Ideas for Selling:

• Small drawstring organza bags

• Branded tags with your shop name

• Attach to a business card with a cute pin

Would you like a printable pattern, a video demo link, or some marketing tips to help you sell them online? I’d be happy to include those too!

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