Crochet apple keychains are a charming and practical accessory that adds a touch of handmade flair to your keys or bags. This crochet apple keychain features a cute and simple design, making it an ideal project for all skill levels. Follow the pattern below to create this delightful accessory.
To create your own crochet apple keychain, you will need the following materials: worsted weight yarn in red, green, and brown, a 3.5 mm crochet hook, safety eyes, fiberfill stuffing, a yarn needle, scissors, and a keychain ring. The apple is crocheted in rounds and then assembled with its stem and leaf. Follow the detailed pattern below to craft this adorable apple keychain.
Round 1: With red yarn, make a magic ring. Work 6 single crochets (sc) into the ring. Pull tight and join with a slip stitch (sl st). (6 stitches)
Round 2: Chain 1, 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
Round 3: Chain 1, sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch around. (18 stitches)
Round 4: Chain 1, sc in the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch around. (24 stitches)
Rounds 5-9: Chain 1, sc in each stitch around. (24 stitches)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 5 and 6, about 4 stitches apart.
Round 10: Chain 1, sc in the next 2 stitches, sc2tog (single crochet two together) around. (18 stitches)
Round 11: Chain 1, sc in the next stitch, sc2tog around. (12 stitches)
Round 12: Chain 1, sc2tog around. (6 stitches) Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the apple with fiberfill.
Stem:
Round 1: With brown yarn, make a magic ring. Work 6 sc into the ring. Pull tight and join with a sl st. (6 stitches)
Rounds 2-4: Chain 1, sc in each stitch around. (6 stitches) Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Attach the stem to the top of the apple.
Leaf:
Foundation Chain: With green yarn, chain 6.
Row 1: Single crochet (sc) in the second chain from the hook, half double crochet (hdc) in the next chain, double crochet (dc) in the next chain, hdc in the next chain, sc in the last chain. Fasten off and weave in ends. Sew the leaf next to the stem.
Assembly:
Attach the keychain ring to the top of the stem.
Weave in any remaining ends to ensure a neat finish.
