Braided Keychain by Dana Hogan

Braided Keychain

Crochet
March 2021
yarn held together
Worsted
+ Worsted
= Bulky (7 wpi) ?
6.0 mm (J)
25 - 35 yards (23 - 32 m)
6” long and is approx. 1.5” wide
US
English
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I decided to try and use the braided concept I used for my Macrochet Mini Planters to make a little keychain, and I think they came out really cute! They look like macramé knots but they are simple single crochet stitches. They take very little by way of supplies and are SUPER fast to make. They would make a great little vendor market item for the warmer months or a nice small gift!

Supplies Needed:

  • 1 keychain ring approx. 1.25” in diameter
  • 1 30 mm lobster claw clasp with connector ring (you may also need some round nose and flat nosed pliers for this project if you can’t find these items already put together)
  • 3 wooden beads of varying size (Optional. I used 10 mm, 14 mm, and 16 mm)
  • Approx. 20-30 yards of size 4 worsted weight cotton yarn, double strands held together (so technically 40-60 yards). I used Peaches & Cream in the color Ecru
  • Size J 6.0 mm hook
  • Piece of cardboard 4” wide
  • Scissors, yarn needle, measuring tape
  • Clipboard for stabilizing your project while you braid the strands (optional)

Terms Used and Abbreviations:
Pattern is written in US terminology.

Chain - ch
Fasten Off - FO
Repeat- rep
Right Side - RS
Single Crochet - sc
Slip Stitch - sl st
Stitch(es) - st(s)

Gauge:
Gauge is made using the suggested hook size and double strands held together.

10 rows of 11 sc = 4”
Row 1: Ch 12, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each st across. 11 sc
Rows 2-10: Ch1, turn, sc in each st across. 11 sc

Finished Measurements:
Entire keychain from top of braid to tip of tassel is approx. 6” long and is approx. 1.5” wide (not including keychain ring).

You can find this pattern on my blog at daysck.com and also on my YouTube channel.

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