Crochet Dragonfly Keychain – Free Pattern
Sure, here’s a simple crochet dragonfly keychain pattern for you:
Materials Needed:
- Worsted weight yarn in desired colors (body and wings)
- Crochet hook appropriate for your yarn weight (usually around 4.0 mm or as per yarn label)
- Keychain ring
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Finished Size: The dragonfly keychain will be approximately 3-4 inches (7.5-10 cm) in length, depending on your yarn and hook size.
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
Dragonfly Body:
- Start with a slip knot on your hook.
- Chain 8.
- In the second chain from the hook, work 1 sc. Work 1 sc in each of the next 6 chains. (7 sc)
- Chain 1 and turn. Work 1 sc in each of the next 7 sc. Repeat this row until the body is about 1.5 inches (4 cm) long.
- Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Fold the body in half with the right sides facing each other and sew along the edge to create a tube. Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.
Dragonfly Wings (Make 2):
- Start with a slip knot on your hook.
- Chain 7.
- In the second chain from the hook, work 1 hdc. Work 1 hdc in each of the next 2 chains. Work 1 dc in the next chain. Work 1 hdc in each of the next 2 chains. Work 1 sc in the last chain. Chain 1 and turn.
- Work 1 sc in each stitch across. Chain 1 and turn.
- Work 1 sc in the first stitch. Work 1 hdc in each of the next 2 stitches. Work 1 dc in the next stitch. Work 1 hdc in each of the next 2 stitches. Work 1 sc in the last stitch. Chain 1 and turn.
- Work 1 sc in each stitch across. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Assembly:
- Take the two wings and sew them onto the top of the body tube, slightly overlapping, to create the dragonfly’s wings.
- Sew the keychain ring to the top of the dragonfly’s body.
- Weave in any remaining loose ends.
Your crochet dragonfly keychain is now complete! You can personalize it by choosing different colors for the body and wings, and you can also add beads or sequins for extra embellishments if you like. Enjoy your cute and creative keychain!