July 5, 2025

🦋 How to Crochet a Beautiful Butterfly Keychain

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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:

  • Yarn: Use any 100% cotton or acrylic yarn (preferably lightweight/DK or worsted)

    • Choose 2-3 colors for contrast (e.g., pink + purple or blue + yellow)

  • Crochet hook: Size 3.5mm (E) or 4mm (G), depending on your yarn

  • Tapestry needle (for sewing in ends)

  • Scissors

  • Keychain ring or lobster clasp

  • Stitch marker (optional)

  • Stuffing (optional if you want it puffy)


📝 Abbreviations (US Terms):

  • ch – chain

  • sl st – slip stitch

  • sc – single crochet

  • dc – double crochet

  • tr – treble crochet

  • st(s) – stitch(es)

  • 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:

  • Magic ring, ch 3 (counts as dc), 11 dc into ring.

  • Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (12 dc total)

Rnd 2:

  • Ch 3, 1 dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around.

  • Join with sl st. (24 dc)

Change to Color B for decorative edging:

Rnd 3 (Optional):

  • Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 3, skip 1 st, repeat around.

  • Fasten off and weave in ends.

Repeat these steps to make two circles.


🧵 Step 2: Fold the Circles into Wings

  • Fold each circle in half (semi-circle).

  • 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):

  • Ch 12 (or longer for bigger butterfly)

  • Fold the chain in half and tie it tightly around the center of the two wings.

  • Knot securely and leave two ends hanging — these will be the butterfly’s antennae.


🧷 Step 4: Attach the Keyring

  • Use one of the yarn tails or a jump ring to attach the butterfly to a metal keyring or lobster clasp.

  • Secure tightly by knotting or sewing the yarn in place.


✨ Optional Embellishments

  • Add a small bead or button to the center

  • Sew or glue on tiny sequins or glitter fabric paint

  • Use embroidery thread to create patterns on the wings


📌 Final Touches

  • Weave in any remaining yarn tails using a tapestry needle.

  • Trim excess yarn.

  • Shape the wings to make sure they look even and symmetrical.

  • 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

  • Use contrasting yarns to easily see your stitches.

  • If you’re new to magic rings, you can ch 4 and join instead.

  • Don’t over-tighten the body chain — the wings need room to spread.

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