Welcome, fellow makers! If you are looking for a quick, charming, and satisfying project, you are going to love making this crochet heart keychain. Whether you are a beginner looking to practice shaping techniques or an experienced crafter wanting a fast handmade gift, this little heart is a wonderful way to transform simple yarn into a sweet, practical accessory.
Beyond being fun to make, these mini hearts make thoughtful tokens of appreciation for friends and family. With just a few basic materials and a little bit of yarn, you can hook up a lovely keepsake in under an hour. Let’s grab our hooks and get started!
Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: Sport or DK weight cotton yarn (cotton is durable and provides great stitch definition for keychains).
- Crochet Hook: 2.5 mm to 3.0 mm hook (a smaller hook keeps stitches tight so stuffing won’t peek through).
- Notions: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, locking stitch markers, and scissors.
- Filling: A small amount of polyester fiberfill stuffing.
- Hardware: Sturdy keyring or lobster clasp.
Abbreviations & Pattern Notes
- US Terminology
- Ch: Chain
- St(s): Stitch(es)
- Sl st: Slip stitch
- Sc: Single crochet
- Hdc: Half double crochet
- Dc: Double crochet
- Inc: Increase (work 2 sc in the same st)
- Dec: Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
- Note: The heart is worked in two separate top humps first, joined together, and then worked down to a point in the round.
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
- First Hump: Create a magic ring, ch 1, and work 6 sc into the ring. Sl st to the first sc to join. Fasten off and weave in the starting tail.
- Second Hump: Repeat the exact same process as the first hump, but do not fasten off this time.
- Joining the Humps: Ch 1, then work 1 sc into any st of the first hump to join the two pieces together. Work around the remaining sts of the first hump, then continue working around the sts of the second hump. (You will have a continuous round connecting both humps).
- Shaping the Body: Continue working in rounds, placing sc evenly around both humps. On subsequent rounds, begin working regular decs evenly spaced out to start tapering the heart toward the bottom point.
- Stuffing: When the heart is halfway closed down to the point, gently insert a small amount of fiberfill stuffing. Be careful not to overstuff, or the stitches will gape.
- Closing the Point: Continue working decs every round until only a few stitches remain. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Use your yarn needle to weave the tail through the front loops of the remaining stitches, pull tight to close completely, and secure.
Finishing & Helpful Tips
- Maintain Firm Tension: Keep your stitches nice and snug so the fiberfill doesn’t poke out between the gaps.
- Secure Your Hardware: Attach your keyring securely to the top center valley of the heart using a strong yarn tail or a small jump ring.
- Play with Colors: Cotton yarn comes in a rainbow of shades—try classic reds, soft pinks, or vibrant pastels to match any bag or set of keys.
- Add Personal Touches: Enhance your keychain by attaching a tiny matching tassel or embroidering a tiny initial onto the front of the heart.
Watch the Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
Prefer visual guidance? Follow along with the complete video tutorial below: