DIY Crochet Emoji Keychain

How to Crochet Beginner Smile Emoji Keychain with Marly Bird. Learn how to make a simple smile emoticon with a few basic stitches and easy embroidery. Get the FREE pattern on the Red Heart website and use this video tutorial to walk through each step of the pattern. Start with the smile and the customize the expression!

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DIY Crochet Emoji Keychain:

This is a wonderful beginner crochet pattern and Marly shows how to crochet the single crochet stitches in a spiral nice and slow. She also gives tips for knowing where the start and end of the round are.

We’ve seen these emojis on Coach purses, LV purses, and Micheal Kors and they sell for hundreds of dollars. Now you can make your own!

Emoji Keychain Materials:

• RED HEART® Super Saver® – 1 skein each 324 Bright Yellow, 512 Turqua, and 312 Black or colors of your choice
• Susan Bates® Crochet Hook – 5.5 mm [US I-9]
• Yarn needle
• Small amount of stuffing
• 1 jump ring for each emoji
• 1 split key ring for each emoji
• FREE Crochet Emoji Keychain Pattern

Video Tutorial:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a crochet emoji keychain?

A tiny crocheted keychain shaped like a popular emoji! The classic yellow circle face, various expressions… happy, laughing crying, heart eyes, whatever your favorite emoji is. The small, round shape is worked as a mini amigurumi… a few rounds of single crochet forming a small disc or ball that’s then decorated with the emoji’s distinctive features. They’re quick to make, use minimal yarn, and are perfect for personalizing backpacks, purses, keys, and gifts.

What skill level is needed for crochet emoji keychains?

Perfect for beginners! Emoji keychains are among the smallest, simplest amigurumi projects. The body is a basic small disc or ball… 10-15 rounds of single crochet in the round. The features are embroidered (much simpler than creating separate pieces to sew on). A keychain hardware finding completes the project. If you can single crochet and work in the round… you can make an emoji keychain. They’re a great first amigurumi because the whole thing takes under an hour and uses barely any yarn.

What yarn and materials do I need?

Very small amounts of yellow acrylic worsted weight for the face. Black or dark yarn for features. A small amount of red for any mouth details. Fiberfill for stuffing. Keychain hardware (a split ring and small lobster clasp from a craft or hardware store). A tapestry needle for embroidering features and weaving in ends. Safety eyes (optional… embroidery works fine too). Total yarn cost is truly minimal… this is the ultimate scrap yarn project using whatever yellow and black you have lying around.

How do I add the emoji expression to my keychain?

Embroidery is the simplest approach! A tapestry needle threaded with black yarn can stitch on eyes, mouths, and any other features. Round eyes: a tight satin stitch circle. Teardrop eyes: elongated oval. The curved smile: backstitch in a gentle curve. Heart eyes: a small heart shape in red. The embroidery is worked after the face is finished and stuffed, so you can position features exactly where you want them before committing. Pin first (use a regular sewing pin to “preview” placement), then embroider. The face position on the disc dramatically affects the personality!

Are emoji keychains good gifts?

They’re adorable and universally appreciated! Kids and teens especially love them… the personalizable nature (make their favorite emoji) makes them thoughtful. They work as stocking stuffers, party favors, bag decorations, birthday gifts, and friendship tokens. Making a set of several different emojis for someone who loves the texting medium… the laughing-crying face, the heart eyes, the sparkle… is a genuinely creative and personal gift. And because they take under an hour each, making a set is very achievable.

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Tips for Making Your Emoji Keychains Even Better

So you’ve got the basics down… let’s make these little guys absolutely adorable! Here are my favorite tricks that’ll level up your emoji game:

• Secure your safety eyes: If you’re adding eyes instead of embroidering them, use a toothpick to help position them perfectly before securing. Trust me, placement makes ALL the difference in emoji personality!
• Stuff strategically: Don’t overstuff! A gently filled emoji keeps its shape better and looks way more professional. Think “softly hugged” not “bursting at the seams.”
• Block your rounds: Use stitch markers to track your beginning and end of rounds. This prevents that spiral slant that happens when you lose your place.
• Color combinations: Yellow is classic, but try pastels with Red Heart Super Saver in Soft White and Pale Pink for a sweet blush effect. Mix and match expressions on the same keychain for sets!
• Embroidery thread over yarn: Use a single strand of DMC embroidery floss for mouths and eyes instead of yarn. It gives you way more control and looks cleaner.

Want More Amigurumi Magic?

Once you master these emojis, you’re ready for bigger amigurumi adventures! Check out my guide on getting started with amigurumi basics to expand your stuffed creation skills.

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