Learn how to make this adorable heart crochet beanie keychain, free crochet pattern by Buddy Luvs Crochet, just in time for Valentine’s day!

Created by guest designer Nadine from Buddy Luvs Crochet

A few years ago I heard about an amazing cause called Hat Not Hate, an anti-bullying campaign that was launched by Lion Brand Yarn Company. In this act of craftivism makers have come together by making blue hats to be distributed to schools to remind students that it’s cool to be kind.

I was inspired to make this keychain by Ashley of A Crafty Concept. She designed a beautiful Tunisian crochet heart beanie that I made as one of my donations.

I loved it so much that I wanted to make a small heart-shaped reminder for us to be kinder to one another. That is how the Kind Heart crochet beanie keychain came to be! This pattern is quick, easy & the perfect stash buster! You can wear it on your keys, backpack or hook it onto your wip bag.

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Crochet Beanie Keychain Materials

20-30 yards of any worsted weight yarn that are comparable to Lion Brand Yarn Jeans or Ombre (2 colors, one for the main color, the other for the heart)

hook size E 3.5mm (I use my fav clover hook)

pom pom maker also by clover size 1 5/8

a pair of sharp scissors

a tapestry needle

keychain ring (I use these Prudance Nickel Steel Keyrings)

swivel clasp lanyard snap hook

a tape measure 

stitch marker

Stitch Key (US Terms)

mc – main color
cc – contrasting color
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
rs – right side
wc – waistcoat stitch
sl st – slip stitch 
blo – back loop only
fo – fasten off
rep – repeat

The Waistcoat Stitch is the same stitch Ashley used in the Nesting Baskets pattern. Refer to her post or video if you need help with this stitch.

Gauge

10 wc st by 10 rows = 2 inches 

             ^{Finished Dimensions: Approx. 2 ½ in wide x 3 ¾ in tall}

Crochet Beanie Keychain Pattern

Brim

^{With mc ch 4}

^{Row 1 sc in the second ch from the hook & each ch across, this is the right side (rs), ch 1 & turn (3st)}

^{Rows 2-22 or until your brim measures 5 inches, sc in blo of each stitch across, ch 1 & turn}

^{With the right side facing, fold and sl st the ends together. You have now made your brim.}

Beanie

^{Round 1 using mc, sc in 24 stitches loosely around the brim. (24 st)}

^{*From here, each subsequent round will be worked in the post of each sc. Place a stitch marker in the first sc, so you don’t lose count.}

^{Round 2 wc in each sc around} 

^{Round 3 (mc) wc 12, (cc) wc 1, (mc) wc 11} 

^{Round 4 (mc) wc 11, (cc) wc 3, (mc) 10}  

^{Round 5 (mc) wc 10, (cc) wc 5, (mc) wc 9} 

^{Round 6 (mc) wc 9, (cc) wc 7, (mc) wc 8} 

^{Round 7 (mc) wc 8, (cc) wc 9, (mc) wc 7} 

^{Round 8 Rep round 7}

^{Round 9 (mc) wc 8, (cc) wc 4, (mc) wc 1, (cc) wc 4, (mc) wc 7} 

^{Round 10 (mc) wc 9, (cc) wc 2, (mc) 3, (cc) wc 2, (mc) wc 8} 

^{Rounds 11 – 12 mc wc in next 24 st around.}

^{FO and leave a long tail. Using your tapestry needle weave in & out between the stitches. Cinch and secure. Grab your pom pom maker, make a fun pom pom and attach it to your crochet beanie keychain!}

^{Yayyy! You’re done you’ve made your Kind Heart beanie keychain! Now make a small ch to loop into your keyring. I hope you enjoyed my pattern. Thank you for all of your support!  I can’t wait to see your versions! Tag me @buddyluvscrochet and #kindheartbeaniekeychain when you share your Kind Heart Beanie Keychains.}

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