Score Big with This Crochet Mexican Flag Soccer Cleat Keychain Pattern!

Show your unwavering team spirit and love for Mexico with this adorable crochet soccer cleat keychain! Perfect for football fans, this miniature amigurumi boot features the iconic Mexican flag, white stripes, and realistic details. It’s a fantastic way to personalize your keys, backpack, or give a unique, handmade gift to a fellow fan. Get ready to kick off a fun and rewarding crochet project!

Show Your Fandom with a Handcrafted Touch!

There’s nothing quite like a handmade item to express passion and pride. This crochet soccer cleat isn’t just a keychain; it’s a tiny symbol of your support for the Mexican national team, crafted with care. It makes an unforgettable gift for sports enthusiasts, a charming addition to your own collection, or a cherished keepsake from a memorable game. Craft your team spirit into something tangible and truly special.

Crochet Pattern: Score Big with This Crochet Mexican Flag Soccer Cleat Keychain Pattern!

Materials

Sport or DK weight yarn in Green
Sport or DK weight yarn in White
Sport or DK weight yarn in Red
Sport or DK weight yarn in Black
2.5mm crochet hook
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Small amount of fiberfill for stuffing
Small amount of black, green, and red embroidery floss (for flag details)
Split keychain ring

Abbreviations

MR – Magic Ring
Ch – Chain
Sc – Single Crochet
Inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
Dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
Sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only
FLO – Front Loop Only
St(s) – Stitch(es)
R – Round

Instructions

This pattern is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of your rounds.

Sole (Start with Black yarn)

Ch 7.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 4 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Turn to work on the other side of the chain. Sc in next 4 ch, 2 sc in last ch. (14 sts)
R2: Inc, sc in 4, inc x3, sc in 4, inc x2. (20 sts)
R3: Sc around. Sl st to join, FO black yarn.

Sole Edge (White yarn)

Join white yarn to any st of R3.
R4: Sc around in BLO. Sl st to join, FO white yarn. (This creates a neat ridge for the boot to sit on)

Boot Main Body (Green yarn)

Join green yarn to any st of R4, working into the unworked FLO loops of R3.
R5: Sc around. (20 sts)
R6-R8: Sc around. (20 sts) (3 rounds)
R9: Sc 6, dec, sc 2, dec, sc 2, dec, sc 6. (17 sts)
R10: Sc 5, dec, sc 2, dec, sc 2, dec, sc 4. (14 sts) Start stuffing your boot now, and continue to stuff lightly as you go to maintain shape.
R11: Sc around. (14 sts)
R12: Sc 5, ch 1, skip 1 st (this forms a lace hole), sc in next 8 sts. (13 sc + 1 ch space)
R13: Sc in first 5 sts, sc in ch-1 space, sc in next 8 sts. (14 sts)
R14-R15: Sc around. (14 sts) Sl st to join, FO green yarn.

Red Toe Cap

With red yarn, Ch 4.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next st, 3 sc in last ch. Turn to work on the other side of the chain. Sc in next st, 2 sc in last ch. (8 sts)
R2: Sc around. Sl st to join, FO. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Sew this red oval piece onto the front toe area of the green boot.

Red Ankle Trim

Join red yarn to the back of the top opening of the boot.
R16: Sc around the opening. (14 sts) Sl st to join.
R17: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st around. Sl st to join, FO.

Tongue (Red yarn)

Ch 3.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch. Ch 1, turn. (2 sts)
R2-R3: Sc in each st. Ch 1, turn. (2 sts)
R4: Sc in each st. FO. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Sew the tongue piece inside the lacing opening, centered, tucking it slightly under the red ankle trim.

White Stripes (Make 6 total)

With white yarn, Ch 4.
Make 3 sl st starting from the 2nd ch from hook. FO. Leave a long tail.
Repeat 6 times (3 for each side of the boot).
Sew three white stripes onto each side of the green boot, resembling the iconic soccer cleat design.

Mexican Flag Applique

With white yarn, Ch 4.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch. Ch 1, turn. (3 sts)
R2-R3: Sc in each st. Ch 1, turn. (3 sts)
R4: Sc in each st. FO. Leave a long tail.
Using green, red, and black embroidery floss, carefully embroider small vertical stripes (green on left, red on right) and a tiny eagle emblem (black) onto the white crocheted rectangle.
Sew the finished Mexican flag applique onto the side of the boot, opposite the white stripes on one side.

Laces (White yarn)

Ch 30. FO.
Thread the chain through the side stitches of the boot opening (around R12-R14 area), mimicking shoe laces, and tie a small bow at the front.

Studs (Black yarn/embroidery floss)

Using black yarn or embroidery floss and a tapestry needle, create 6-8 small French knots or tiny embroidered dots evenly spaced on the black sole to represent the studs.

Finishing Touches

Weave in all remaining loose ends securely.
Attach the split keychain ring to a sturdy loop at the top back (heel) of the red ankle trim.
Your Mexican Flag Soccer Cleat Keychain is now complete!

Score Big with This Crochet Mexican Flag Soccer Cleat Keychain Pattern!

Show Your Fandom with a Handcrafted Touch!

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