Score Big with this USA Crochet Soccer Cleat Keychain Pattern!

Crochet Pattern: Score Big with this USA Crochet Soccer Cleat Keychain Pattern!

Materials

• Sport weight yarn in White (approx. 10g)
• Sport weight yarn in Dark Blue (approx. 5g)
• Sport weight yarn in Red (approx. 2g)
• 2.0mm crochet hook
• Fiberfill for light stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker
• Small keychain hardware (split ring and swivel clasp)

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• inc: increase (2 sc in next stitch)
• dec: decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• BLO: back loop only
• FO: fasten off

Instructions

Sole (Dark Blue):

• Ch 10.
• R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 7 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on other side of ch, sc in next 7 ch, 2 sc in last ch. (20 stitches)
• R2: Inc, sc in next 7, inc x3, sc in next 7, inc x2. (26 stitches)
• R3: Sc in each of the 26 stitches around. Sl st to first sc. FO.

Shoe Body (White):

• Attach White yarn to the BLO of any stitch on R3 of the Sole.
• R1 (BLO): Ch 1, sc in BLO of each of the 26 stitches around. (26 stitches)
• R2-R4: Sc in each stitch around. (26 stitches per round)
• R5: Sc in next 7, dec, sc in next 8, dec, sc in next 7. (24 stitches)
• R6: Sc in next 6, dec, sc in next 8, dec, sc in next 6. (22 stitches)
• R7: Sc in next 5, dec, sc in next 8, dec, sc in next 5. (20 stitches)
• R8: Sc in next 4, dec, sc in next 8, dec, sc in next 4. (18 stitches)
• Start stuffing the toe area lightly with fiberfill. Continue to stuff as you go.
• R9: Sc in next 6, skip next 6 stitches (this creates the opening for the laces), sc in next 6. (12 stitches remaining in round)
• R10-R11: Sc in each of the 12 stitches around.
• Sl st to first sc. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
• Using the tail, sew the back opening shut to form the heel.

Top Trim & Lace Holes (Dark Blue):

• Attach Dark Blue yarn to the top edge of the shoe, at the heel where the opening begins.
• R1: Ch 1, sc evenly around the top edge of the shoe opening (approx. 16-18 sc, adjust as needed to fit nicely). Sl st to first sc.
• R2 (Lace Holes): Ch 1, sc in first 2 stitches, *ch 1, skip 1, sc in next 2*. Repeat * to * around the front opening (approx. 4-5 ch-1 spaces on each side for laces), then continue sc along the back edge. Sl st to first sc. FO.

Tongue (Dark Blue):

• Ch 5.
• R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 ch. (4 stitches)
• R2-R4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each of 4 stitches.
• FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the tongue to the inside front of the shoe opening.

Laces (White):

• Ch 30 (or desired length). FO. Thread through the ch-1 spaces created in the Top Trim round, just like real laces. Tie a small bow or knot.

Red Studs (Red – make 6-8):

• Using Red yarn, insert hook into the sole of the shoe where you want a stud. Ch 1. Make 3 sc into the same spot. Sl st into the base of the first sc to create a small bobble. FO, pull tails to inside of shoe and tie off. Repeat for all studs, spacing them out on the sole.

Embroidery Details:

• Using Red yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider two diagonal stripes on the outside of the shoe, as shown in the image.
• Using White yarn, embroider a small rectangle for the flag base.
• Using Dark Blue yarn, embroider small stars for the flag and the letters ‘USA’ below the flag, filling in the red stripes for the flag with red yarn.

Finishing:

• Attach the keychain hardware securely to the top back of the shoe.
• Weave in any remaining loose ends.