Crochet Mini Color Palette - Beautiful KeyChain/Magnet

Crochet Mini Color Palette - Free Pattern & Step-by-Step Tutorial

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to crochet a beautiful mini color palette with colorful patches and a cute paintbrush. This fun project can be used as a keychain or fridge magnet and makes a perfect handmade gift for artists and craft lovers.


Materials Needed:

  • 100% Acrylic yarn for palette base (3.5 mm crochet hook)
  • 100% Cotton yarn for color patches (2.5 mm crochet hook)
  • Brown & beige yarn for paintbrush
  • Tapestry needle
  • Q-tip stick for paintbrush handle
  • Glue
  • Scissors

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Written Crochet Pattern

Palette Base:

  1. Using 100% acrylic yarn and 3.5 mm hook, make a magic ring. Ch 1.
  2. Row 1: 10 HDC in magic ring. Pull tight, sl st in first st to join. (10 sts)
  3. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as DC), DC in same st, 2 DC in each st around except last st. In last st: 1 DC, Ch 3, sl st in same st. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Color Patches (Make several):

  1. Using 100% cotton yarn and 2.5 mm hook, make a magic ring. Ch 1.
  2. 6 SC in ring, pull tight. Finish off with invisible join for neat circle. Weave in ends.
  3. Repeat with different colors for variety.

Paintbrush:

  1. Cut 4 beige yarn loops (for bristles). Tie together at center.
  2. Cut a Q-tip stick and attach to bristles with glue or brown yarn wrapping.
  3. Trim loops evenly, then unwind yarn ends for a realistic bristle look.

Assembly:

  1. Arrange color patches on one side of the palette.
  2. Place paintbrush diagonally for a decorative effect.
  3. Glue all parts securely and let dry.
  4. Attach magnet or keychain ring as desired.

Tips & Variations:

  • Use vibrant yarn shades to make your palette pop.
  • Personalize by adding initials or mini art designs.
  • Scale up the pattern with thicker yarn for a larger wall decor version.

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Happy Crocheting! If you make this project, tag me on Instagram so I can see your beautiful creations.

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