Neon Pop Snowflake Crochet Keychain Pouch Free Pattern
Neon Pop Snowflake Crochet Keychain Pouch Free Pattern
Introduction
This little pouch is made for anyone who wants a quick, cheerful project that fits in the palm of their hand. It is a small rectangular pouch with a button flap, a crocheted key loop, and a bright snowflake appliqué that gives it a playful Nordic winter feel. The neon yellow, pink, and blue colors make it pop, while the simple single crochet construction keeps it soft, sturdy, and easy to work up. It looks like a tiny handmade accessory and feels like a happy little treat for your keys or bag.
Materials Needed
- Worsted weight (category 4) acrylic yarn:
- Color A (neon yellow): 30 yd
- Color B (neon pink): 20 yd
- Color C (neon blue): 10 yd
- 4.0 mm (G-6) crochet hook
- 5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- One small button (about 0.5 inch / 12 mm)
- Scissors
- Finished size: Pouch 3.5 inches wide x 4 inches tall including flap; key loop 2 inches long
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc2tog – single crochet two stitches together (a decrease)
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- R – row
- Rnd – round
Gauge
16 sc x 18 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) with the 4.0 mm hook. To check gauge, crochet a small swatch in single crochet and measure a 4-inch section; adjust your hook size if needed.
Tips Before You Start
- Keep your single crochet tension even so the pouch stays rectangular and the flap sits flat.
- Count your stitches at the end of every row; the body should stay at 14 stitches until the flap decreases begin.
- Use the 5.0 mm hook only for the snowflake appliqué so it stays slightly larger and easier to see.
- Place the button before sewing the snowflake so you can center both neatly on the front.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Pouch Body and Flap (Color A)
Use the 4.0 mm hook and Color A.
R1: Ch 15, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (14 sc).
R2–16: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (14 sc). Do not fasten off.
R17: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (14 sc).
R18: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 10 sts, sc2tog (12 sts).
R19: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (12 sts).
R20: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 8 sts, sc2tog (10 sts).
R21: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (10 sts).
R22: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog (8 sts).
R23: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (8 sts). Fasten off.
Button Loop (Color A)
With Color A, join yarn at the center of the flap edge (row 23).
Loop: Ch 6, sl st in the same st to form a loop. Fasten off.
Key Loop (Color B)
With Color B, join yarn at the top corner of the pouch back.
Loop: Ch 12, sl st in the same st to form a loop. Fasten off.
Snowflake Appliqué (Color C)
Use the 5.0 mm hook and Color C.
Rnd 1: Make a magic ring, ch 3 (counts as dc), 11 dc in ring, join with sl st to top of ch-3 (12 dc). Fasten off.
Rnd 2: Join Color C with sl st in any dc, [ch 3, sl st in next dc] around (12 ch-3 spaces). Fasten off.
Assembly and Finishing
Sew the button to the front of the pouch at row 16, centered. Sew the snowflake appliqué to the front of the pouch, centered below the button. Weave in all ends. Lightly block the pouch and snowflake if desired, shaping the flap flat and opening the ch-3 loops of the snowflake.
Pro Tips and Variations
- Use a contrasting button color to make the flap closure stand out.
- Swap the snowflake for a small star or heart appliqué using the same 12-dc ring and ch-3 loop method.
- Make a longer key loop by chaining 16 instead of 12 if you want it to fit over a larger key ring.
