Pencil (Keychain)

This charming little pencil is the perfect quick project to add a touch of whimsy to your keys, bag, or anywhere else! With its simple construction and adorable design, it’s a delightful make for crochet enthusiasts of all levels.

This pattern guides you through creating a cute pencil keychain, approximately 3-4 inches long. The finished project consists of a body with colorful stripes and a pointed tip.

This pattern is suitable for beginners and intermediate crocheters. It utilizes basic crochet stitches like single crochet, increases, and decreases, as well as color changes.

This pattern uses US crochet terminology.

What You'll Need

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• Yarn in main color for the pencil (any color)

• Beige yarn

• Gray yarn

• Light pink yarn

• “Detkaya Novinka” yarn is recommended

• 1.25mm crochet hook (Clover recommended)

• Fiberfill stuffing

• Yarn needle

• Scissors

• Piece of yarn or pendant for a loop (optional)

Finished size is approximately 3-4 inches long. Gauge is not critical for this project.

Pattern Instructions

Phase 1: The Body (Main Color)

4 sc in magic ring

(sc, inc) x 2

6 sc

If you want a shorter stem, work Round 3 in beige, through the back loops only, and Round 4 through both loops as usual. Then continue following the pattern.

Phase 2: Beige Stripe

Through back loops only: (sc, inc) x 3

(2 sc, inc) x 3

(sc, inc) x 6

2 sc (do not complete the last sc, change color to main color), sc (do not complete the last sc, change color to beige), 2 sc, sc… Repeat around.

Beige: dec, main color: inc… Repeat around.

Cut the beige yarn. Continue working with the main color.

18 sc – 12 rounds (You can add more rounds here to make the pencil longer)

Phase 3: Gray Stripe

18 sc – 2 rounds

Phase 4: Pink Stripe

Through back loops only: 18 sc

18 sc – 2 rounds

Add fiberfill stuffing before proceeding.

Through back loops only: (sc, dec) x 6

Dec in each st around

Close the opening tightly and weave in the ends.

The pencil is complete!

Assembly and finishing:

• Stuff the pencil firmly with fiberfill.

• Close the opening tightly.

• Weave in all loose ends securely.

• Add a loop of yarn or a pendant to the top if desired.

Congratulations on completing your adorable crochet pencil! We hope you enjoyed this pattern and had fun bringing this little creation to life. Don’t forget to share your makes with us and tag us in your photos!