Crochet Mini Bag Keychain

Materials:

1. Yarn:
   • Choose a yarn of your preference. For a keychain, a sturdy cotton yarn might work well.
2. Crochet Hook:
   • Select an appropriate crochet hook size based on your yarn. A smaller hook size is generally preferable for keychain projects.
3. Keychain Ring or Lobster Clasp:
   • You’ll need a small keychain ring or lobster clasp to attach your mini bag to keys or a bag.
4. Yarn Needle:
   • To weave in ends.

Instructions:

Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)

Step 1: Starting the Base

1. Make a Magic Ring:
   • Create a magic ring and secure it with a slip stitch.
2. Round 1:
   • Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch), work 6 single crochet into the magic ring. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. (6 sc)

Step 2: Creating the Body

3. Round 2:
   • Chain 1, work 2 single crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. (12 sc)
4. Round 3:
   • Chain 1, 1 single crochet in the first stitch, 2 single crochet in the next stitch.Repeat from * to * around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. (18 sc)
5. Round 4-8:
   • Chain 1, work 1 single crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. (18 sc)

Step 3: Creating the Flap

6. Round 9:
   • Chain 1, work 1 single crochet in the next 10 stitches. Turn. (10 sc)
8. Row 10-12:
   • Chain 1, work 1 single crochet in each stitch across. Turn. (10 sc)

Step 4: Finishing the Mini Bag

8. Fasten off:
   • Cut the yarn, leaving a tail for sewing. Fasten off.
9. Assembly:
   • Fold the flap down and sew the sides of the flap to the sides of the bag using the yarn needle.
10. Attach Keychain Ring:

• Use a small piece of yarn to attach the keychain ring or lobster clasp to the top of the bag.

11. Weave in Ends:
    • Use a yarn needle to weave in any remaining ends.