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🦋 How to Crochet a Beautiful Butterfly Keychain
Easy Crochet Tutorial – Step-by-Step Guide
Butterfly keychains are not only adorable but also a quick and fun project! Whether you’re a crochet beginner or looking for a cute handmade gift idea, this tutorial will guide you through making your own crochet butterfly keychain. Let’s get started!
🧶 Materials You’ll Need:
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Yarn: Use any 100% cotton or acrylic yarn (preferably lightweight/DK or worsted)
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Choose 2-3 colors for contrast (e.g., pink + purple or blue + yellow)
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Crochet hook: Size 3.5mm (E) or 4mm (G), depending on your yarn
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Tapestry needle (for sewing in ends)
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Scissors
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Keychain ring or lobster clasp
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Stitch marker (optional)
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Stuffing (optional if you want it puffy)
📝 Abbreviations (US Terms):
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ch – chain
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sl st – slip stitch
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sc – single crochet
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dc – double crochet
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tr – treble crochet
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st(s) – stitch(es)
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rnd – round
🪡 Instructions:
🌸 Step 1: Crochet Two Small Circles (Wings)
You’ll be making the wings from two round motifs.
With Color A (e.g., pink):
Rnd 1:
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Magic ring, ch 3 (counts as dc), 11 dc into ring.
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Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (12 dc total)
Rnd 2:
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Ch 3, 1 dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around.
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Join with sl st. (24 dc)
Change to Color B for decorative edging:
Rnd 3 (Optional):
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Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 3, skip 1 st, repeat around.
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Fasten off and weave in ends.
Repeat these steps to make two circles.
🧵 Step 2: Fold the Circles into Wings
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Fold each circle in half (semi-circle).
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Place the two folded halves together, facing outward, so they resemble butterfly wings.
🪶 Step 3: Make the Butterfly Body
With contrasting yarn (Color C, e.g., black or brown):
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Ch 12 (or longer for bigger butterfly)
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Fold the chain in half and tie it tightly around the center of the two wings.
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Knot securely and leave two ends hanging — these will be the butterfly’s antennae.
🧷 Step 4: Attach the Keyring
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Use one of the yarn tails or a jump ring to attach the butterfly to a metal keyring or lobster clasp.
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Secure tightly by knotting or sewing the yarn in place.
✨ Optional Embellishments
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Add a small bead or button to the center
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Sew or glue on tiny sequins or glitter fabric paint
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Use embroidery thread to create patterns on the wings
📌 Final Touches
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Weave in any remaining yarn tails using a tapestry needle.
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Trim excess yarn.
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Shape the wings to make sure they look even and symmetrical.
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Clip onto your keys, bag, backpack, or gift it to someone special!
🎥 Video Tutorial Suggestion (if making content)
Intro Shot: Show finished keychain close-up
Materials Layout: Display tools and yarn
Step-by-Step Filming: Zoom in on hands as each step is done
Voiceover: Explain each stitch slowly
Ending: Show finished butterfly being attached to keys or a bag
💡 Tips for Beginners
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Use contrasting yarns to easily see your stitches.
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If you’re new to magic rings, you can ch 4 and join instead.
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Don’t over-tighten the body chain — the wings need room to spread.
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