Welcome, fellow yarn lovers! If you are looking for a quick, charming, and practical project to use up your scrap yarn, you are going to adore this crochet mini bag keychain tutorial. Not only is this adorable miniature pouch fast to work up, but it is also wonderfully versatile—use it to hold coins, earbuds, or simply clip it to your favorite backpack for a handmade touch.
Whether you are a beginner looking to practice basic stitches or an experienced crocheter wanting a delightful weekend palette cleanser, this step-by-step guide will walk you through everything you need to create your very own mini bag keychain.
Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: Small amount of Sport or DK weight cotton yarn (cotton provides the best structure and durability for tiny accessories). Perfect for yarn scraps!
- Crochet Hook: Size 2.5mm or 3.0mm (choose a hook slightly smaller than recommended for your yarn to ensure tight, neat stitches).
- Hardware: 1 standard keychain ring or clasp.
- Notions: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors, and a stitch marker.
- Optional: Tiny buttons, beads, or charms for extra decoration.
Abbreviations & Pattern Notes
- US Terminology
- Ch: Chain
- Sc: Single crochet
- Sl st: Slip stitch
- St(s): Stitch(es)
- Note: The bag is worked from the bottom up in continuous rounds, meaning you won’t join with a slip stitch at the end of each round unless otherwise specified. Use a stitch marker to keep track of your first stitch.
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
- The Base: Ch 11. Working in the second chain from the hook, work 1 sc in each ch across, working 3 sc in the very last chain. Rotate your work to crochet down the opposite side of the chain, working 1 sc in each st across, ending with 2 sc in the final stitch. (Total: 22 sts)
- The Body (Rounds 1–8): Work 1 sc in each st all the way around in a continuous spiral. Move your stitch marker up with each round. Continue for about 8 rounds, or until the bag reaches your desired height. Sl st into the next stitch and fasten off, leaving a short tail.
- The Strap: Join yarn to one upper corner of the bag. Ch 15 to 20 (depending on how long you want the handle to loop), then attach it securely to the opposite upper corner with a slip stitch. Fasten off.
- Attaching the Keychain: Slide your keychain ring onto the newly created strap before securing the final knot, or attach it securely around the center of the handle.
Finishing & Helpful Tips
- Maintain Snug Tension: Keep your stitches nice and firm so the mini bag holds its three-dimensional shape and keeps small items securely inside.
- Weave Ends Securely: Use your yarn needle to weave all loose ends into the interior of the bag to keep the exterior looking clean and polished.
- Scrap Yarn Friendly: Mix and match leftover yarn colors to create fun stripes or color-blocked mini bags.
- Personalize It: Sew a tiny decorative button onto the front flap area or add a charm to make your keychain truly one-of-a-kind.
Watch the Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
Prefer visual guidance? Follow along with the complete video tutorial below: