Is it back to school time already? I am excited to share this fun school themed keychain pattern with you that you can gift to any teacher or put on a bag or backpack.
I am always losing my keys, so I designed a fun keychain so I always know where they are!
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ABBREVIATIONS:
- fsc – foundation single crochet
- ch – chain
- st – stitch
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- dec – 2 sc together
MATERIALS:
- 10/1mm hook
- Approx. 40 yards of (#1) yarn
I used Loops & Threads Woolike in the colors denim blue and white. - Darning needle
- Stuffing
- Scissors
- Key ring
NOTES:
- This pattern is written in US terms.
- This is an intermediate crochet pattern that uses surface crochet.
- Ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
- Option: instead of using a needle and thread to create the numbers, you can glue on pieces of felt, yarn or use a marker.
- This pattern would also look great as a wall hanging or applique on a blanket using a larger hook and thicker yarn.
Finished Dimensions: Approx. 5″ x 1.5″
Gauge: 10 st and 10 rows = 1″ in sc.
Gauge is not essential for this pattern. If you mach your gauge, your keychain will be the same size as listed above.
**If you want to learn more about gauge with a detailed photo tutorial to walk you though it, check out the All About Gauge Page.
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Tester Photos
Thank you to my amazing testers that have helped bring this pattern to life!
Check out their keychains below!
Lets Get Started!
If you would like to learn how to crochet the basic stitches used in this pattern, you can view the photo tutorial of basic stitches. Feel free to use any yarn and hook for this hopscotch pattern.
Hopscotch OUTLINE – Make 2
NOTE: The Hopscotch outline is worked in one piece.
R1: With white, ch 8, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. (7)
R2:-5 Ch 1, sc across. Turn. (7)
R6: Ch 1, sc across. Ch 4. Turn (7sc, 4ch)
R7: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2, sc 7, 3 fsc. (see note below) Turn. (13)
NOTE: When you are making your first fsc, ch 1 as normal, then pull up a loop under the front loop and second bar of the “V” of the previous st. Make the other 2 fsc as normal.
R8-12: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. (13)
R13: Ch 1, sl st 3, sc 7. Turn. (7)
R14-17: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. (7)
R18: Ch 1, sc across. ch 4. Turn. (7 sc. 4ch)
R19: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2, sc 7, fsc 3 (see note above) Turn. (13)
R20-24: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. (13)
R25: Sl st 3, sc 7. Turn. (13)
R26-29: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. (7)
R30: Ch 1, sc across, ch 4. Turn. (7sc, 4 ch)
R31: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2, sc 7, fsc (see note above) Turn. (13)
R32-39: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. (13)
R40: Ch 1, dec, sc 9, dec. Turn. (11)
R41: Ch 1, dec, sc 7, dec, Turn. (9)
R42: Ch 1, dec, sc 5, dec, Turn. (7)
R43: Ch 1, dec, sc 3, dec, Turn. (5)
R44: Ch 1, dec, sc, dec, Turn. (3)
R45: Ch 1, dec, sl st, dec, Turn. (2) Cut yarn and weave in ends.
Assembly
Once you have made both pieces, using blue, surface crochet (sl st) to create the line on each of the hopscotch pieces.
Start with the horizontal lines. Using blue, surface crochet (sl st) across the following rows: 6, 13, 18, 25, 30, 37. You can also look at the main photo for reference.
Next, surface crochet the vertical lines (sl st in between stitches). Start right above the 7th st in rows 6, 18, 30.
Continue up each row until you reach the next horizontal line you made.
NOTE: It makes it a lot easier if you weave in your ends as you go, otherwise you have a mess on the other side (the mess will be hidden, but will make it difficult to sew on the numbers).
BORDER
Once you have finished surface crocheting the lines on each piece, with a needle and thread, add the numbers in each square. I used digital numbers as a guide (see finished photo below). You can also glue on numbers cut out of felt, or use marker to draw them on.
When you have added the lines and numbers on each piece, place the two pieces on top fo each other (insides facing each other) to start crocheting around the hopscotch.
With blue, start in the last st of row of 1. Place 2 sc in the corner. Sc through both pieces evenly around the hopscotch, making sure to place 2 sc in each outside corner and 1 sl st in each inside corner. Sl st to first st, cut yarn and weave in ends.
Once you have finished the border, add a key ring at the top and you have finished your keychain!
Congratulations your Hopscotch Keychain is complete!
I would love to see and share your keychains! You can tag me on Instagram @pretty.pine.tree.crochet and use the hashtag #hopscotchkeychain or share on Facebook tagging the Pine Tree Crochet page.
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