Crochet Alphabet Keychains Letters T and O – Free Pattern
Creating crochet alphabet keychains is a fun and creative way to personalize your belongings or make thoughtful gifts for friends and family. In this pattern, I’ll provide instructions for crocheting letters T and O. You can use these patterns to create individual keychains or combine them to spell out words or names.
Materials Needed:
- Yarn: Choose a yarn color of your preference. Worsted weight yarn works well for keychains.
- Crochet Hook: Use a hook size appropriate for your chosen yarn. A 3.5mm or 4.0mm hook is usually suitable.
- Keychain Ring: Small metal keychain rings are readily available at craft stores.
- Scissors: To cut yarn.
- Yarn Needle: For weaving in ends.
Stitches Used:
- Chain (ch): To create the foundation for your crochet.
- Single Crochet (sc): The basic crochet stitch.
- Slip Stitch (sl st): Used to join rounds and finish off your work.
Instructions for Letter T:
Note: This pattern uses US crochet terminology.
Row 1:
- Start with a slip knot.
- Chain 12.
- Single crochet in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across (11 sc).
- Chain 1 and turn.
Rows 2-6:
- Single crochet in each stitch across (11 sc).
- Chain 1 and turn at the end of each row.
- Repeat for a total of 5 rows.
Row 7:
- Single crochet in the first 5 stitches.
- Chain 1 and turn.
Row 8:
- Single crochet in each of the first 5 stitches.
- Chain 6.
- Single crochet in the last stitch.
- Chain 1 and turn.
Row 9:
- Single crochet in each stitch across, including the chains from the previous row (11 sc).
- Chain 1 and turn.
Rows 10-12:
- Single crochet in each stitch across (11 sc).
- Chain 1 and turn at the end of each row.
- Repeat for a total of 3 rows.
Row 13:
- Single crochet in each of the first 5 stitches.
- Chain 1 and turn.
Row 14:
- Single crochet in each of the first 5 stitches.
- Chain 1 and turn.
Row 15:
- Single crochet in each stitch across (5 sc).
- Chain 1 and turn.
Row 16:
- Single crochet in each stitch across (5 sc).
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Instructions for Letter O:
Round 1:
- Start with a magic ring.
- Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch).
- Make 12 single crochets into the magic ring.
- Pull the tail to tighten the ring.
- Slip stitch to the first single crochet to join (12 sc).
Round 2:
- Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch).
- Make 2 single crochets in each stitch around (24 sc).
- Slip stitch to the first single crochet to join (24 sc).
Round 3:
- Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch).
- Make 1 single crochet in each stitch around (24 sc).
- Slip stitch to the first single crochet to join (24 sc).
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Assembly:
- Attach a keychain ring to the top of each letter.
- Weave in any remaining loose ends.
That’s it! You’ve now created crochet letters T and O for your keychain. You can experiment with different colors and yarn types to customize them to your liking. Enjoy your crochet project!