Stylish Crochet Shoe Keychain: A Unique Accessory

Discover the charm of a handmade accessory with this unique crochet shoe keychain. This intricately crafted miniature shoe, resembling a popular sports brand, adds a personalized touch to any bag or set of keys. It’s more than just a keychain; it’s a statement of style and appreciation for artisanal work. The vibrant blue and black design with white laces makes it particularly eye-catching. Carry a piece of your passion for sports or crafts wherever you go with this delightful item.

Crafting Your Own Crochet Shoe Keychain

For those who love knitting and crocheting, creating a crochet shoe keychain can be a rewarding project. It allows for endless customization, from choosing colors to adding brand-specific details like the Mizuno logo seen here. This accessory is perfect for gifting to sports enthusiasts or simply as a charming addition to your own collection. Its durable construction ensures it can withstand daily use while maintaining its adorable appearance. Embrace the trend of personalized accessories with this miniature shoe charm.

Pattern Here

Crochet Pattern: Miniature Mizuno Sneaker Keychain

Materials

Sport weight or DK weight yarn in:
- Black (for main shoe body, tongue, and keychain loop)
- Blue (for outsole and side stripes)
- White (for midsole, toe cap, laces, heel trim, and embroidered details)
2.0mm or 2.5mm crochet hook (or size suitable for your yarn to achieve a tight fabric)
Fiberfill stuffing
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Small black swivel clasp keychain

Abbreviations

ch: chain
sc: single crochet
sl st: slip stitch
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc2tog)
BLO: back loop only
FLO: front loop only
FO: fasten off
(…) x N: repeat instructions in parenthesis N times
[…]: total number of stitches in the round/row

Instructions

Sole (Blue & White):

Start with Blue yarn.

Ch 8.

Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 5 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Working on the other side of the chain: 6 sc. [15]

Round 2: Inc, 5 sc, (inc) x 3, 5 sc, (inc) x 2. [22]

Round 3: Sc, inc, 5 sc, (sc, inc) x 3, 5 sc, (sc, inc) x 2. [28]

Round 4: 2 sc, inc, 5 sc, (2 sc, inc) x 3, 5 sc, (2 sc, inc) x 2. [34]

Round 5 (Outsole Wall): Working in BLO, sc in each stitch around. [34] (This creates a distinct ridge for the outsole edge. Optional: use blue yarn to surface crochet additional details on the bottom of the sole to mimic tread patterns).

Change to White yarn.

Round 6 (Midsole): Sc in each stitch around. Sl st to join. [34] FO blue yarn.

Shoe Upper (Black):

Join Black yarn to the back loop of Round 6 of the Sole (or any available loop to continue upwards from the midsole).

Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around. Sl st to join. [34]

Round 2: Sc in each stitch around. [34]

Round 3: 8 sc, dec, 15 sc, dec, 7 sc. [32]

Round 4: 7 sc, dec, 14 sc, dec, 7 sc. [30]

Round 5: 6 sc, dec, 13 sc, dec, 7 sc. [28]

Round 6: 6 sc, dec, 12 sc, dec, 6 sc. [26]

Round 7: 5 sc, dec, 11 sc, dec, 6 sc. [24]

Start stuffing the shoe firmly as you proceed.

Round 8: 5 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec, 5 sc. [22]

Round 9: 4 sc, dec, 9 sc, dec, 5 sc. [20]

Round 10: 4 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, 4 sc. [18]

Round 11: (sc, dec) x 6. [12]

FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Finish stuffing the shoe.

Toe Cap (White):

Start with White yarn.

Ch 6.

Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Working on the other side of the chain: 4 sc. [11]

Round 2: Inc, 3 sc, (inc) x 3, 3 sc, (inc) x 2. [17]

Round 3: Sc, inc, 3 sc, (sc, inc) x 3, 3 sc, (sc, inc) x 2. [23]

Sl st, FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the white toe cap onto the front of the black upper, covering the decreased section and aligning it to form the distinct white front of the shoe.

Heel Collar Trim (White):

Join White yarn to the back opening edge of the black upper (Round 11). Ch 1, sc evenly around the opening (approx. 12 sc). Sl st to join. FO. Weave in ends.

Tongue (Black):

Start with Black yarn.

Ch 6.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 4 sc. Ch 1, turn. [5]

Row 2-5: 5 sc. Ch 1, turn. [5]

(Adjust number of rows for desired tongue length). Sl st evenly around the edges of the tongue for a neat finish. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

With white yarn and tapestry needle, embroider “MIZUNO” onto the front of the tongue. Sew the tongue into the shoe opening, centering it.

Blue Side Stripes (Make 2):

Start with Blue yarn.

Ch 10.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 8 sc. [9]

FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew one stripe to each side of the black upper, gently curving them upwards towards the front as shown in the image.

White “M” Logo (Make 2):

Using white yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider the Mizuno “M” wave logo onto each side of the black upper, strategically placed over the blue stripe. Refer to the original image for precise placement and shape.

Laces (White):

With white yarn, ch 40-50 (adjust length based on desired bow size). FO.

Using your tapestry needle, thread the chain through the upper part of the shoe opening. You can create small “eyelets” by carefully pushing the needle through the stitches. Weave it back and forth as if lacing a real shoe. Tie a neat bow at the top.

Keychain Tab (Black):

Start with Black yarn.

Ch 5.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc. Ch 1, turn. [4]

Row 2: 4 sc. [4]

Sl st evenly around the edges for a neat finish. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Fold the tab in half to create a loop. Sew it firmly to the top/back heel of the finished shoe. Attach the black swivel clasp to this loop.

Finishing:

Weave in all remaining loose ends. Ensure all crocheted parts are securely sewn and the shoe is well-shaped and firmly stuffed. Your miniature Mizuno sneaker keychain is complete!