FREE Crochet Lanyard Keychain Pattern & Video Tutorial

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Customisable Crochet Lanyard Keychain Pattern – make this is ultimate market bestseller – all in less than 30 minutes!

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If you’re looking for a quick, practical crochet project that you’ll use again and again, you’re going to love this free crochet lanyard pattern.

Whether you need a stylish way to keep your keys close by, a handmade teacher gift, or a simple project to sell at craft fairs, this versatile crochet accessory is the perfect make.

One of the best things about this pattern is just how adaptable it is.

You can crochet a full-length lanyard for your keys or ID badge, shorten it into a handy keychain, make a comfortable bag strap, or even create removable straps for your favourite crochet summer tops.

Simply adjust the length to suit your project.

This beginner-friendly crochet pattern works up quickly using just a small amount of yarn, making it ideal for using up leftovers from your stash.

It’s a relaxing project that’s easy to personalise with your favourite colours and makes thoughtful handmade gifts for teachers, friends, family members, or coworkers.

To make things even easier, I’ve included a full step-by-step video tutorial so you can crochet along with me from start to finish.

Keep scrolling for the free crochet pattern, the list of materials you’ll need, and the video tutorial.

If you’d prefer an ad-free printable PDF version, complete with printable gift tags that are perfect for gifting or displaying your finished lanyards at craft markets, you can find that in my pattern shop.

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Materials

• Bella Coco Merino (100% wool, 165m /180yds per 50g /1.75 oz ball; sports weight) in colors Meadow Mist, Coastal Drift, Blush Bloom and Porcelain
• 3 mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers
• D shaped lobster clasp

Stitches And Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms)

The pattern uses US Crochet Terminology

yrh – yarn over hook

sl st – slip stitch

ch – chain stitch

sc – single crochet

ch-sp – chain space, specifically 1 ch-sp, 2 ch-sp etc.

rnd – round

prev – previous

rep – repeat

beg – beginning

st(s) – stitch(es)

dc – double crochet

stand dc – standing double crochet – extend loop, hold with index finger, twist around hook towards you, insert hook, yarn over and pull through = 3 loops on the hook, (yarn over, pull through 2 loops) twice to finish the stitch. For a full tutorial please CLICK HERE

puff st – puff stitch – (yarn over, insert hook into indicated stitch or space, yarn over and pull up a loop to the height of the stitch) 5 times, yarn over and pull through 10 loops on hook, yarn over and pull through remaining 2 loops on the hook

picot – 3 ch, sl st into the first ch

Crochet Lanyard Keychain Finished Size

size is completely customisable

Tension/Gauge

not crucial for this project

Pattern Notes

• the lanyard is worked in rows
• you will work up the main body of the lanyard in puff stitches in turned rows
• the puff stitches are separated by 2 chain spaces which adds structure to the fabric so the lanyard/keychain has some stretch but will not stretch out of proportion when weight is attached to the clasp
• then you will work the last round of single crochet and picot to finish the lanyard off
• you can also omit the picot border and have a functional lanyard/keychain
• the multiple for the pattern is 3 + 2 so you can easily adjust the length
• there are printable tags in the PDF version you can print and attach the lanyard/keychain to so they are ready to gift or sell

Crochet Lanyard Keychain Video Tutorial

I have filmed a step-by-step video tutorial for these amazing crochet lanyard keychain pattern.

You can watch it right here on the blog. Press the purple play button to start the video.

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Crochet Lanyard Keychain Written Pattern

Main Pattern

Main Pattern

Chain multiples of 3 + 2 for the desired length of your lanyard.

Row 1: start working into 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc in each ch across, turn.

Row 2: 1 stand dc, *2 ch, skip next 2 sts**, 1 puff st in next; repeat from * across ending last repeat at **, 1 dc in last st, turn.

Row 3: 1 ch (doesn’t count as st), 1 sc in first dc, *2 sc in next 2 ch-sp**, 1 sc into top of next puff st; repeat from * across ending last repeat at **, 1 sc in last dc.

Do not turn.

Rnd 1: 2 ch, 3 sc around the body of end dc, 2 ch, continue working across the underside of the foundation chain, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, *1 picot, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts; repeat from * across the underside, 2 ch, 3 sc around the body of end dc on the opposite side of side, 2 ch, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, *1 picot, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts; repeat from * across to end, sl st to top of first sc.

Fasten off. Leaving a longer tail.

Insert your D-shaped lobster clasp or your choice of metalwear and sew the two short ends together.

Using your yarn tail ends you can sew the clasp in position so it doesn’t move.

Sew in all ends securely.

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Final Thoughts

I hope you enjoyed this free crochet lanyard keychain pattern. If you think your crafty friends will like this pattern, why not share it with them?

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