This charming crochet ball keychain, inspired by the USA flag, captures the essence of American pride with its red, white, and blue hues. The spherical design features the iconic stars and stripes, meticulously crafted with vibrant yarn that adds a playful and patriotic touch. The soft, textured surface of the crochet ball provides a cozy feel, making it a delightful accessory for your keys or bag.
The round shape of this keychain offers a unique twist on traditional flat designs, making it a standout piece. Perfect for pairing with casual outfits, this keychain adds a splash of color and personality. Attach it to your favorite tote or backpack for an added flair of patriotism, or use it to keep your keys easily accessible and stylish. This crochet ball keychain blends functionality with a distinctive, handcrafted charm, making it an excellent accessory for daily use.
Materials Needed
- Yarn in red, white, blue, green, and yellow (sport weight)
- Crochet hook size C (2.75 mm)
- Yarn needle
- Polyfill stuffing
- Keychain ring
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- rnd: round
Pattern
Keychain Ball
- With Blue Yarn:
- Rnd 1: Make a magic ring, 6 sc in ring. (6 sts)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc around. (18 sts)
- Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc around. (24 sts)
- Rnd 5-6: Sc in each st around. (24 sts)
- Switch to White Yarn:
- Rnd 7: 3 sc, inc around. (30 sts)
- Switch to Red Yarn:
- Rnd 8: Sc in each st around. (30 sts)
- Switch to White Yarn:
- Rnd 9: Sc in each st around. (30 sts)
- Switch to Red Yarn:
- Rnd 10: Sc in each st around. (30 sts)
- Switch to White Yarn:
- Rnd 11: Sc in each st around. (30 sts)
- Switch to Red Yarn:
- Rnd 12: 3 sc, dec around. (24 sts)
- Rnd 13: 2 sc, dec around. (18 sts)
- Stuff firmly with polyfill.
- Rnd 14: 1 sc, dec around. (12 sts)
- Rnd 15: Dec around. (6 sts)
- Finish off and weave in the ends.
Flower
- With White Yarn:
- Rnd 1: Make a magic ring, 6 sc in ring. Join with sl st to first sc. (6 sts)
- Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, ch 2, sl st in same st, sl st in next st; repeat from * to * 5 times. (6 petals)
- Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing.
- With Green Yarn:
- Make 2 leaves:
- Ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next 3 ch, tr in last ch.
- Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing.
- With Yellow Yarn:
- Embroider a small yellow dot in the center of the flower.
Assembly
- Sew the flower to the top of the ball.
- Attach the green leaves underneath the flower.
- Attach the keychain ring to the top of the ball.
- Weave in all loose ends.
Your patriotic crochet keychain is now complete! Enjoy using it or gifting it to someone special.