Learn to crochet pencil keychain.
Looking for a fun hook-along project that doubles as a teacher appreciation gift or a cute back-to-school accessory to hang on your bag? This crochet pencil keychain is the perfect pick!
It is a tiny pencil amigurumi that is not only quick to make but also super versatile. You can use it as a keychain, bag charm, or desk decor. Whether you are searching for an easy crochet keychain pattern, or just want some school crochet ideas, I wrote this step-by-step crochet guide just for you.
Abbreviations Used
In this crochet keychain tutorial, I will be using these common abbreviations:
| MR | Magic Ring |
| CH | Chain |
| SL ST | Slip Stitch |
| SC | Single Crochet |
| V | Single Crochet Increase |
| A | Single Crochet Decrease |
| BLO | Back Loop Only |
Materials Needed
Here’s what you will need to crochet this pencil keychain:
- Cotton Crochet Yarn (color used: black, beige, blue, white, yellow)
- Crochet Kit (3.0 mm Hook + Yarn Needle + Yarn Snips + Stitch Markers)
- Stuffings
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Step by Step Instructions
We will break this crochet pencil pattern down into 5 parts: Lead, Wood, Body, Ferrule, and Eraser.
Lead
Let’s start with the pencil tip using black yarn.
1: MR, 6 SC, SL ST
2: CH, (SC, V) x3, SL ST
3: CH, (SC, V, SC) x3, SL ST
4: CH, (3 SC, V) x3, SL ST
Wood
Now, change to beige yarn to shape the wood part of the pencil.
5: CH, (2 SC, V, 2 SC) x3, SL ST
6: CH, (5 SC, V) x3, SL ST
7: CH, (3 SC, V, 3 SC) x3, SL ST
8: CH, (7 SC, V) x3, SL ST
9: CH, (4 SC, V, 4 SC) x3, SL ST
10: CH, (9 SC, V) x3, SL ST
11: CH, (5 SC, V, 5 SC) x3, SL ST
Now, let’s blend into the pencil’s body using both beige and blue yarn. I have bolded the blue parts.
12: CH, (4 SC, SC) x7, SL ST
13: CH, (3 SC, 3 SC), (2 SC, 3 SC) x6, SL ST
This completes the wooden tip of the pencil.
Body
Next, let’s crochet the body of the pencil! You can use yellow (or any colour you like) for the pencil body.
14 to 18: CH, 36 SC, SL ST
Feel free to swap the yarn for a custom colour combo! This is the best part of any crochet project (to make it your own)!
Ferrule
Now for the ferrule (the shiny metal part before the eraser).
19 to 20: CH, 36 SC, SL ST
Eraser
Finally, let’s finish it off with the eraser. Switch to pink or any fun colour!
21 to 22: CH, 36 SC, SL ST
23: CH, BLO (2 SC, A, 2 SC) x6, SL ST
24: CH, (3 SC, A) x6, SL ST
25: CH, (SC, A, SC) x6, SL ST
At this stage, start adding some stuffing to give your pencil its plushy shape.
26: CH, (SC, A) x6, SL ST
27: CH, 6 A, SL ST
And there you have it, a super cute crochet pencil keychain made from scratch! This is such a fun and fast project that is perfect as a teacher crochet gift, kids’ backpack charm, or part of your handmade crochet school supplies.
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