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Beginner’s guide to crochet a paint palette bag charm.

Looking for a cute and artsy bag charm? This crochet paint palette keychain is the perfect handmade gift for your art-loving friends!
In this step-by-step tutorial, I will show you how to make your own crochet paint palette using a simple pattern. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced crocheter, you will love creating this adorable accessory. Plus, this crochet paint palette free pattern is a fun way to add a creative touch to your bags or keys.
Abbreviations Used
For this crochet tutorial, I will be using the following abbreviations:
MR | Magic Ring |
CH | Chain |
SL ST | Slip Stitch |
SC | Single Crochet |
V | Single Crochet Increase |
A | Single Crochet Decrease |
HDC | Half Double Crochet |
TV | Half Double Crochet Increase |
DC | Double Crochet |
FV | Double Crochet Increase |
EV | Triple Crochet Increase |
GV | Double Triple Crochet Increase |
W | 3 Single Crochet in 1 Stitch |
Materials Needed

Before we start, gather these materials:
- Cotton Crochet Yarn (color used: white #19, blue #12, green #32, yellow #05, orange #45, pink #02)
- Crochet Kit (3.0 mm Hook + Yarn Needle + Yarn Snips + Stitch Markers)
- Glue Gun
I have consolidated everything here if you would like more information on where I get my crochet supplies.
Step by Step Instructions
This crochet paint palette pattern is divided into three sections:
- Artist Palette
- Paint
- Putting It Together
Artist Palette

Let’s start by crocheting the base of the paint palette.
1: 7 CH, SL ST to the first chain so it becomes a circle
2: 7 V
3: 5 SC, (HDC, DC), FV, EV, GV, (E, DC), (HDC, SC), 3 SL ST
4: 2 SC, W, SC, (V, HDC), 7 FV, 3 TV, V, SC, 3 SL ST
Paint

Now, let’s crochet the paint splotches! Pick five colors that match your style and follow this quick pattern:
MR, 4 SC
Repeat this five times, using a different color for each paint spot. I went with a pastel color theme for mine, but you can mix and match however you like!
Putting It Together
Time to assemble everything! Follow these simple steps:
- Arrange the paint splotches on the palette base.
- Use a glue gun to secure them in place.
- Attach a keychain or small chain to turn it into a bag charm.

And that’s it! Your crochet paint palette bag charm is ready to add a pop of creativity to your accessories.
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