Ghost Keychain by Joey Diehl

Ghost Keychain

Crochet
July 2026
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 21 rows = 4 inches
in single crochets
5.0 mm (H)
US
English
This pattern is available for free.

Manifesting from this free crochet ghost keychain pattern are all the spooky scenes of Halloween tales—hands joining around a dimly lit séance table, the soft chanting of ancient words seeping from the shadows, and the whisper of an otherworldly wind brushing against your cheek.

Whether you are looking to make a simple project for a crafter’s market, or a quick gift for a friend, this free crochet ghost keychain pattern is the perfect project to sink your hook into and use up your yarn scraps!

Pattern Information:

This free crochet ghost keychain pattern has a difficulty rating of intermediate.

The finished dimensions are 2.5 inches (height) by 2.25 inches (width) by 2 inches (depth) before adding the keychain clip.∗

You may also make your pieces larger or smaller by increasing or decreasing your yarn weight and/or hook size, respectively.

∗Finished dimensions are calculated from a model using medium weight yarn, a size H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook, the YU/YO method and the following gauge: 18 sc x 21 rows = 4 inches.

Supplies:

  • Size H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook
  • Medium (4) weight yarn in 2 colors:
  • Yarn A – gray/black (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Charcoal)
  • Yarn B – white (Red Heart Super Saver: Soft White)
  • Polyester fiberfill
  • Keychain clip in chosen style/color
  • 6 mm jump rings (x3)∗
  • Pliers (x2)
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors
  • Stitch markers

∗6 mm jump rings are the minimum size required for the example gauge. However, larger sizes may be needed depending on your chosen keychain clip style.

Terminology:

This free crochet ghost keychain pattern uses English (US) terminology:

  • st (sts) = stitch (stitches)
  • ch = chain stitch
  • ch-sp = chain space
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • sc = single crochet
  • sc2tog = single crochet 2 together (over the span of 2 stitches), also known as a decrease
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • dc = double crochet
  • pc = (small) popcorn stitch∗
  • sk = skip

∗Be sure to read through the special instructions for this stitch before beginning, as they may be unique to this pattern.

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