Free Crochet Heart Keychain Pattern: Easy Amigurumi Heart

Are you on the lookout for delightful crochet gift ideas for your loved ones this Valentine’s Day? Look no further because this free crochet heart keychain pattern is the perfect project for you! Not only is it quick and easy to make, but it also makes a beautiful gift that your special someone will adore!

This Amigurumi heart can be transformed into a lovely heart key chain, a bag charm or even a stunning heart garland. The possibilities are endless! Whether it’s for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or any special occasion, this pattern will help you create a heartfelt gift that will be cherished by your loved ones.

And the best part? I have included three versions of the pattern using different types of yarn so you can choose which one best suits your style. This way you will always end up with a cute small heart that is just the right size suitable for a keyring or a bag charm, nothing too tiny and nothing too big. 🙂 

If you like the idea of making this love heart for the special someone in your life, you may also enjoy making this super cuddly crochet heart pillow. Or simply add a touch of love to your home decor.

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Crochet Heart Keychain Pattern – Before You Get Started

Pattern Notes

I have included 3 versions of the pattern using different types of yarn so you can choose which one best suits your style. This way you will always end up with a cute small heart that is just the right size suitable for a keychain or a bag charm, nothing too tiny and nothing too big. 🙂

Pattern #1: use a 2.5mm = B/1 hook and Sport weight yarn (4ply #2)

Pattern #2: use a 3mm = C/2 hook and Light worsted weight yarn (DK #3)

Pattern #3: use a 3.5mm = E/4 hook and Worsted weight yarn (Aran #4)

Skill level: intermediate crochet skills and knowledge

Finished size:

• Width: about 2″ (5 cm)
• Height: about 1.75″ (4.5 cm)

Terminology: US crochet terminology

Notes: this pattern is worked in continuous rounds, which means you will not slip stitch at the end of each round. Instead you will continue to crochet the next round in the next stitch.

Yarn Requirements

I recommend using a 100% cotton yarn or a blend of cotton and acrylic yarn as it will give you a nice stitch definition. But you can also use a 100% acrylic yarn if that’s the type of yarn you prefer to work with or have available at home.

Yardage:

• Pattern #1: just under 10g (32m / 35yds)
• Pattern #2: just under 10g (22m / 24yds)
• Pattern #3: just under 10g (20m / 22yds)

Tools Needed

• crochet hook size for Pattern #1: 2.5 mm crochet hook or B/1
• crochet hook size for Pattern #2: 3 mm crochet hook or C/2
• crochet hook size for Pattern #3: 3.5 mm crochet hook or E/4

I highly recommend this ergonomic crochet hook set from Amazon as it comes in a stylish case and with other handy accessories such as stitch markers etc.

• scissors
• yarn needle/tapestry needle
• stitch marker
• polyester stuffing
• metal keychain
• wooden beads (12mm)

Crochet Abbreviations Used

This crochet heart keychain pattern is written using US crochet terminology. Download this free printable chart with UK terms. You can print it and keep forever so you always have it to hand.

R: round

MR: magic ring/magic circle

ST: stitch

SS / SL ST: slip stitch

SC: single crochet stitch

INC: increase = two single crochet stitches in the same stitch

INV DEC: invisible decrease = insert hook into the front loop of the first stitch (two loops on hook) and immediately insert it again into the front loop of the next stitch (three loops on the hook). Yarn over and draw through the first two loops on the hook (two loops on the hook). Yarn over and draw through the two loops on the hook to finish your invisible decrease.

FO: fasten off

(…..) x 6: repeat the pattern inside the brackets by the given number (in this example, repeat the pattern in the brackets 6 times)

{…}: number shown inside these brackets equals the number of stitches at the end of each row / round

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Crochet Heart Keychain Pattern – Step by Step Instructions

Construction

• Crochet the heart in a continuous round, do not slip stitch at the end of each round. Instead continue to crochet the next round in the next stitch.
• You will be using the single crochet stitch (SC), single crochet increase (INC) and invisible single crochet decrease (INV DEC).
• Crochet 2 separate circles that will form the top of the heart first; join these two circles together and continue to crochet the bottom part of the heart.
• I recommend using a longer piece of string as a running stitch marker so you can easily refer back to the previous rounds if needed. Either way, a stitch marker is a must when working in continuous rounds.

How to Achieve the Shape of the Heart

To achieve the heart shape, you will first crochet 2 separate circles (cups) that will form the top of the heart first. Then you will join these two circles together and continue to crochet the bottom of the heart.

Pattern #1: 2.5mm = B/1 hook and Sport weight yarn (4ply #2)

Crochet two separate circles (cups) using the bellow pattern – R1 to R5:

R1: MR – 6 x SC into the ring {6} – watch this step by step video tutorial on How to crochet a magic ring

R2: INC in each ST around {12}

R3: (SC in next ST, INC) x 6 {18}

R4-R5 (2 rounds): SC in each ST around {18}

First circle (cup) – FO after R5 and cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing (make sure you leave a long tail so you can use it to attach the bead and the keychain); insert a stitch marker into the first stitch of R5 (Pic 1)

Second circle (cup) – don’t FO, don’t cut the yarn off; insert a stitch marker into ST10 of R5 (Pic 2); leave your hook in and join the two circles together as per the instructions in R6 below

R6 – continue from where you finished with R5 in the second circle:

• SC in next 9 STs in the second circle
• insert your hook into the first circle – into the stitch with the stitch marker in it – and SC (Pic 3)
• SC in next 17 STs in the first circle
• insert your hook back into the second circle – into the stitch with the stitch marker in it – and SC (Pic 4)
• SC in next 8 STs {36}
• you have now joined the two circles together and will continue to crochet the heart in a continuous round – you will have a yarn tail left on the inside of the heart. Pull that yarn tail out through the gap in between the circles as you will use it to sew up the gap at a later stage.

R7: SC in each ST around {36}

R8: SC in next 2 STs, INV DEC, (SC in next 4 STs, INV DEC) x 5, SC in next 2 STs {30} – watch this step by step video tutorial on How to crochet an invisible decrease

R9: SC in each ST around {30}

R10: (SC in next 3 STs, INV DEC) x 6 {24} (Pic 5)

You can now start stuffing the heart and continue to stuff gradually as you crochet along

R11: SC in each ST around {24}

R12: SC in next ST, INV DEC, (SC in next 2 STs, INV DEC) x 5, SC in next ST {18}

R13: SC in each ST around {18}

R14: (SC in next ST, INV DEC) x 6 {12}

R15: SC in each ST around {12} (Pic 6)

Stuff well, close the hole using a yarn needle (Pic 7) and:

• weave the yarn tail in if not attaching a tassel at the bottom of the heart
• do not weave the yarn tail in if you are going to attach a tassel at the bottom of the heart

Watch this step by step video tutorial on How to close a hole in an Amigurumi piece

You can now close the gap in between the two circles at the top of the heart (Pic 8):

• thread a yarn needle with the yarn tail that you pulled out through the gap in between the two circles earlier
• close the gap with a few stitches and do not weave the yarn tail in or cut it off as you will need it to attach the bead and the keychain

Pattern #2: 3mm = C/2 hook and Light worsted weight yarn (DK #3)

Refer to photo tutorial for Pattern #1 but follow the below pattern if using a 3mm = C/2 hook and Light worsted weight yarn (DK #3)

Crochet two separate circles (cups) using the bellow pattern – R1 to R5:

R1: MR – 6 x SC into the ring {6} – watch this step by step video tutorial on How to crochet a magic ring

R2: INC in each ST around {12}

R3: (SC in next 2 STs, INC) x 4 {16}

R4-R5 (2 rounds): SC in each ST around {16}

First circle (cup) – FO after R5 and cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing (make sure you leave a long tail so you can use it to attach the bead and the keychain); insert a stitch marker into the first stitch of R5

Second circle (cup) – don’t FO and don’t cut the yarn off; insert a stitch marker into ST9 of R5; leave your hook in and join the two circles together as per the instructions for R6 below

R6 – continue from where you finished with R5 in the second circle:

• SC in next 8 STs in the second circle
• insert your hook into the first circle – into the stitch with the stitch marker in it – and SC
• SC in next 15 STs in the first circle
• insert your hook back into the second circle – into the stitch with the stitch marker in it – and SC
• SC in next 7 STs {32}
• you have now joined the two circles together and will continue to crochet the heart in a continuous round – you will have a yarn tail left on the inside of the heart. Pull that yarn tail out through the gap in between the circles as you will use it to sew up the gap at a later stage.

R7: SC in next 3 STs, INV DEC, (SC in next 6 STs, INV DEC) x 3, SC in next 3 STs {28} – watch this step by step video tutorial on How to crochet an invisible decrease

R8: SC in each ST around {28}

R9: (SC in next 5 STs, INV DEC) x 4 {24}

R10: SC in each ST around {24}

You can now start stuffing the heart and continue to stuff gradually as you crochet along

R11: SC in next ST, INV DEC, (SC in next 2 STs, INV DEC) x 5, SC in next ST {18}

R12: SC in each ST around {18}

R13: (SC in next ST, INV DEC) x 6 {12}

R14: SC in each ST around {12}

Stuff well, close the hole using a yarn needle and:

• weave the yarn tail in if not attaching a tassel at the bottom of the heart
• do not weave the yarn tail in if you are going to attach a tassel at the bottom of the heart

Watch this step by step video tutorial on How to close a hole in an Amigurumi piece

You can now close the gap in between the two circles at the top of the heart:

• thread a yarn needle with the yarn tail that you pulled out through the gap in between the two circles earlier
• close the gap with a few stitches and do not weave the yarn tail in or cut it off as you will need it to attach the bead and the keychain

Pattern #3: 3.5mm = E/4 hook and Worsted weight yarn (Aran #4)

Refer to photo tutorial for Pattern #1 but follow the below pattern if using a 3.5mm = E/4 hook and Worsted weight yarn (Aran #4)

Crochet two separate circles (cups) using the bellow pattern – R1 to R4:

R1: MR – 6 x SC into the ring {6} – watch this step by step video tutorial on How to crochet a magic ring

R2: INC in each ST around {12}

R3-R4 (2 rounds): SC in each ST around {12}

First circle (cup) – FO after R4 and cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing (make sure you leave a long tail so you can use it to attach the bead and the keychain); insert a stitch marker into the first stitch of R4

Second circle (cup) – don’t FO and don’t cut the yarn off; insert a stitch marker into ST7 of R4; leave your hook in and join the two circles together as per the instructions for R5 below

R5 – continue from where you finished with R4 in the second circle:

• SC in next 6 STs in the second circle
• insert your hook into the first circle – into the stitch with the stitch marker in it – and SC
• SC in next 11 STs in the first circle
• insert your hook back into the second circle – into the stitch with the stitch marker in it – and SC
• SC in next 5 STs {24}
• you have now joined the two circles together and will continue to crochet the heart in a continuous round – you will have a yarn tail left on the inside of the heart. Pull that yarn tail out through the gap in between the circles as you will use it to sew up the gap at a later stage.

R6: SC in each ST around {24}

R7: SC in next 3 STs, INV DEC, (SC in next 6 STs, INV DEC) x 2, SC in next 3 STs {21} – watch this step by step video tutorial on How to crochet an invisible decrease

R8: (SC in next 5 STs, INV DEC) x 3 {18}

R9: SC in each ST around {18}

You can now start stuffing the heart and continue to stuff gradually as you crochet along

R10: (SC in next ST, INV DEC) x 6 {12}

R11: SC in each ST around {12}

Stuff well, close the hole using a yarn needle and:

• weave the yarn tail in if not attaching a tassel at the bottom of the heart
• do not weave the yarn tail in if you are going to attach a tassel at the bottom of the heart

Watch this step by step video tutorial on How to close a hole in an Amigurumi piece

You can now close the gap in between the two circles at the top of the heart:

• thread a yarn needle with the yarn tail that you pulled out through the gap in between the two circles earlier
• close the gap with a few stitches and do not weave the yarn tail in or cut it off as you will need it to attach the bead and the keychain

How to Attach the Keychain to Your Amigurumi Heart

• thread your yarn needle with the tail you have left after sewing up the gap in between the two circles at the top of the heart
• pull the needle through the wooden bead (if using one) and then through the last chain on the keychain
• then go back through the bead again and insert the needle into the heart underneath the bead
• repeat the above steps 3 times to make sure the keychain is attached securely
• you can then weave the yarn tail in and cut it off

How to Attach the Tassel to Your Crochet Heart

• cut 8 strands of yarn about 10″ (25cm) long; use more strands of yarn for a thicker tassel
• thread your yarn needle with the tail you have left after closing the bottom of the heart
• pull the needle through the wooden bead
• grab the 8 strands of yarn, fold them in half and pull the needle through the loop
• then go back through the bead again and insert the needle into the heart just above the bead
• repeat the above steps 3 times while pulling on the yarn tail tight
• you can then weave the yarn tail in and cut it off
• tie a knot with the strands of yarn just below the bead and pull each strand really tight one by one to tighten the knot
• and finally cut the tassel to the desired length

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