Crochet Mini Hat Keychain for Kids – Free Written Pattern
Looking for a cute and quick crochet project? This crochet mini hat keychain is perfect for kids accessories, baby clips, amigurumi decorations, and handmade gifts. This beginner-friendly crochet pattern works up fast and uses minimal yarn.
Materials Required
Cotton 4 Ply Yarn
3 mm Crochet Hook
Stitch Marker
Tapestry Needle
Key Ring (Optional)
Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
SC – Single Crochet
DC – Double Crochet
SL ST – Slip Stitch
CH – Chain
Free Crochet Mini Hat Written Pattern
Row 1:
Make a magic ring. Chain 1. Work 8 single crochet stitches into the ring. Slip stitch to the first stitch. (8 SC)
Row 2:
Chain 1. Make 2 single crochet stitches in each stitch around. Slip stitch to the first stitch. (16 SC)
Row 3:
Chain 1. Working in back loops only, make 1 single crochet in each stitch around. Do not slip stitch.
Rows 4–6:
Continue working 1 single crochet in each stitch in a spiral until desired height is reached.
Row 7:
Slip stitch into next stitch. Chain 3 (counts as DC). In front loops only, make 2 DC in each stitch around. Slip stitch to the top of chain 3. (32 stitches)
Optional Border (Row 8):
Chain 1. Work reverse single crochet (crab stitch) around to create a decorative edge. Slip stitch to finish.
Keychain Option:
Chain 15, attach key ring, slip stitch and fasten off. Weave in all ends securely.
Finishing Touches
Add small bows, flowers, or color changes to personalize your mini hats. These make adorable kids accessories, keychains, or amigurumi embellishments.
Crochet Flower Bouquet Coaster – Step-by-Step Written Pattern
This viral crochet flower bouquet coaster is a beautiful, textured project made using double crochet increases, chain spaces, V-stitch clusters, and mini rose buds.
This detailed written pattern is based entirely on the step-by-step tutorial and is perfect for beginners and intermediate crocheters.
✨ Perfect For
Home décor
Gift sets
Mother’s Day / Valentine’s Day
Coasters & table décor
Craft fairs
🧶 Materials Needed
4-ply 100% cotton yarn – Pink, Dark Pink, Green
3 mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Glue gun or fabric glue
📌 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
ch – Chain
dc – Double Crochet
sl st – Slip Stitch
inc – Increase (2 dc in same stitch)
V-stitch – (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same space
hdc – Half Double Crochet
🌸 Crochet Pattern – Flower Bouquet Coaster
🔴 ROUND 1 – Base Circle
Make a Magic Ring.
Ch 3 (counts as dc).
Work 11 dc into the ring (total 12 dc).
Pull tail tightly to close the center.
Sl st into top of ch 3 to finish Round 1.
🟣 ROUND 2 – DC Increases + Chain Spaces
Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same stitch (first increase).
Ch 1.
In each stitch around: (2 dc, ch 1).
Total: 12 dc increases + 12 ch-1 spaces.
Sl st to top of ch 3.
🟣 ROUND 3 – DC + DC Increase Pattern
Ch 3 (counts as dc).
Pattern repeat (11 times):
1 dc in next stitch,
2 dc in next stitch (increase),
ch 1.
Sl st to top of ch 3.
Total: 36 dc + 12 ch-1 spaces.
🟣 ROUND 4 – DC, Increase, DC
Ch 3.
Pattern:
1 dc,
2 dc in next stitch,
1 dc,
ch 1.
Repeat around.
Sl st to top of ch 3.
Total: 48 dc + 12 ch-1 spaces.
🟣 ROUND 5 – Increase + 3 DC
Ch 3.
In same stitch: dc (increase).
Next 3 stitches: 1 dc each.
Ch 1.
Repeat around.
Sl st to top of ch 3.
Total: 60 dc + 12 ch-1 spaces.
🟣 ROUND 6 – 2 DC, Increase, 2 DC
Ch 3.
Next stitch: dc.
Next stitch: 2 dc (increase).
Next 2 stitches: dc, dc.
Ch 1.
Repeat around.
Sl st to top of ch 3.
Total: 72 dc + 12 ch-1 spaces.
🟣 ROUND 7 – 5 DC + Increase
Ch 3.
Next 4 stitches: dc each (total 5 dc).
Next stitch: 2 dc (increase).
Ch 1.
Repeat around.
Sl st to top of ch 3.
Total: 84 dc + 12 ch-1 spaces.
Fasten off.
🟢 ROUND 8 – Green Leaf Base (V-Stitch Clusters)
Attach green yarn in any ch-1 space.
Ch 3.
In same space: dc, ch 1, 2 dc (V-stitch cluster).
Skip next 3 stitches.
In next stitch: V-stitch cluster.
Repeat:
• V-stitch in each ch-1 space
• V-stitch in every 4th dc stitch
Total: 24 V-stitch clusters.
Sl st to top of ch 3.
Fasten off.
🌹 MINI ROSE BUDS (Made for Each V-Stitch Gap)
🌸 Rose Bud Pattern
Attach yarn in the ch-1 space of a V-stitch.
Ch 8.
Ch 2 more (total 10).
In 8th chain:
2 hdc (increase).
In remaining 7 chains:
Work 2 dc in each chain (9 dc increases).
Ch 1, fasten off.
Weave in both ends.
Apply glue along the foundation chain.
Roll gently to form a rose bud.
Glue base to secure.
Attach rose to the V-stitch gap.
🌸 Repeat
Make rose buds in alternating colors.
Attach one rose to each V-stitch gap.
Fill extra gaps if you want a fuller bouquet.
Tie a bow at the bottom for a bouquet effect.
Your Crochet Flower Bouquet Coaster is now ready!
This makes a beautiful handmade gift and a stunning table décor piece.
Feel free to add more roses for a fuller bouquet.
Happy Crocheting! 🧶
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This beautiful crochet mango leaf is perfect for traditional Indian decorations like pooja room décor, torans (door hangings), or garlands. The use of front and back post double crochets adds elegant texture and a central ridge that mimics the natural leaf vein. Let's walk through this step-by-step beginner-friendly tutorial.
🧵 Materials Required:
Worsted weight 4-ply acrylic yarn (green)
4 mm crochet hook
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Scissors
🧶 Crochet Written Pattern – Mango Leaf
🔰 Base Chain:
- ch 7 (mark 7th chain)
- ch 2 (mark 2nd chain as first stitch of Row 1)
Row 1:
- dc in marked 7th ch
- dc2tog across next 2 ch
- 1 dc
- dc2tog across next 2 ch
- 2 dc in last ch (increase)
Row 2:
- ch 2, mark 2nd ch, turn
- Work all stitches in BLO
- dc inc in 1st st
- dc2tog in next 2 sts
- Front Post dc around next st
- dc2tog in next 2 sts
- 2 dc in last marked st
Row 3:
- ch 2, mark 2nd ch, turn
- dc inc in 1st st (BLO)
- dc2tog across next 2 sts
- Back Post dc around center ridge st
- dc2tog across next 2 sts
- 2 dc in last st
Repeat:
- Repeat Rows 2 & 3 alternately till Row 6
- This forms the full size of the leaf
Row 7 (Tapering Leaf Tip):
- ch 2, mark, turn
- skip 1st st
- dc2tog
- Back Post dc
- dc2tog
- 1 dc in last st (5 sts total)
Row 8:
- ch 1, turn (don’t count as stitch)
- dc2tog
- Front Post dc
- dc2tog over last st
Row 9:
- ch 1, turn
- dc3tog over all 3 remaining sts (into BLO only)
🔚 Fasten Off & Finish:
- Trim yarn leaving tail
- Use tapestry needle to weave in both tail ends securely
This project is perfect for making sets of mango leaves for mandir décor, Indian wedding decorations, or South Indian home embellishments. Try it out and share your photos by tagging @DIY_KraftZ!
Crochet Hanging Flower Pot – Step-by-Step Tutorial for Beginners
Crochet Hanging Flower Pot – Step-by-Step Tutorial for Beginners
Learn how to crochet a hanging flower pot with soil, flowers, and leaves – a creative and decorative piece for your home, balcony, or even rearview mirror! This is a beginner-friendly project that works beautifully in cotton yarn and makes for a lovely handmade gift too!
Materials Needed:
4 ply cotton yarn – Beige, Brown, Yellow, White, Green
3 mm crochet hook
Stitch marker
Fiberfill stuffing
Tapestry needle & scissors
Glue (optional)
Written Pattern – Crochet Hanging Flower Pot
Pot Base:
- R1: Beige, MR, 8 sc
- R2: Inc in each st (16)
- R3: (1 sc, inc) x 8 (24)
- R4: (2 sc, inc) x 8 (32)
- R5: (3 sc, inc) x 8 (40)
- R6: 40 sc
→ Repeat R1–R6 in brown for the soil
Pot Wall:
- R7: In beige, sl st, ch 1, sc in BLO around (40)
- R8–R16: 1 sc in each st (40 sts per row)
- Fasten off and weave in ends
Daisy Flowers (Make 10):
Center:
- MR, 10 sc in yellow
- Sl st to join, switch to white
Petals:
- Ch 2, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in next st
- Ch 2, sl st in same st
- Sl st into next st → Repeat for 5 petals
Leaf Strings (Make 5 Strings with 5 Leaves Each):
Leaf:
- Ch 7, skip 1st ch
- sc, hdc, 2 dc in next, 2 dc in next
- hdc, sc
- Ch 2 (tip), mirror on other side
- sl st to join
Between leaves:
- Ch 8 → Ch 7 for new leaf → Repeat
Assembly:
- Attach leaf strings to soil center using magic ring opening
- Insert soil into pot with light stuffing
- Sew soil to pot through BLO of R6 (soil) and R15 (pot)
- Glue or sew flowers onto leaf tips
- Attach hanging thread: Ch 80 x 2, tie across in X pattern
