Free Crochet Backpack Keychain and Mini Wallet Tutorial

In this post, you’ll learn how to crochet the little Backpack Keychain which is a cute two-in-one accessory that can securely hold your coins. You can crochet it with the help of a tutorial designed by emekhobi2017. This miniature backpack comes in three color combos and features a nice stripe work.

With features like a secure snap closure and wooden beads for added decoration, it stands out as a unique bag accessory. It is suitable for beginners, as the tutor provides clear, step-by-step instructions, including tips on using different crochet hooks and needles.

This backpack keychain can be made with various colors and small ropes. It is really worth crocheting with the complete video guide available at the end of this post.

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Skills Used: Creating a foundation chain, working single crochets in the round, and performing increases for shaping. The tutorial also demonstrates the use of back-loop-only stitches to build structure, as well as techniques for switching colors seamlessly. Finishing touches, such as attaching snap closures and sewing details, highlight assembly and precision.

Guide Span: 44 Minutes Only

Personalization Tips: You can choose from three color schemes: sky blue and pink, purple and yellow, and blue and orange. Adjust the size by changing the number of foundation chains or using thicker yarn. Customizing the straps with designed beads or charms makes the backpack unique.

Backpack Keychain Tutorial

This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide for crocheting a functional and stylish mini backpack that doubles as a bag for your items. Once you learn one, you can crochet many following the same pattern in no time. They can be great gifts for little ones and adults alike while you can also sell them at craft fairs.

1. Creating the Base – Start with 12 chains. Work 10 single crochets along the chain, making 3 single crochets in the last stitch to form the curve.
Continue working single crochets along the opposite side of the chain to complete the base.
2. Shaping the Backpack – Increase in each corner by making two single crochets in one stitch for the first few rows to form a rounded shape.
Work in the back loop only for subsequent rows to give structure to the sides.
3. Adding Details – Change yarn color as desired for a striped pattern. Create a chain of 70–75 stitches for the strap and weave it through the top row for a drawstring effect.
Add beads to the drawstring ends for decoration.
4. Making the Cover Flap – Start with a magic ring and crochet single crochets in a circular pattern. Gradually increase in each row to shape the cover flap.
Attach the flap securely to the back of the backpack.
5. Final Assembly – Add a snap closure to the flap for functionality.
Weave in all yarn ends and adjust the shape to finish.

Supplies Mentioned

Following are the supplies for crocheting this backpack keychain and mini wallet:

1.75 mm crochet hook
Yarn (cotton or acrylic)
Wooden beads for decoration
Sewing needles (for assembly and embroidery)
Scissors
Snap closures for securing the flap

A helpful tip from the tutor is to keep the rope at the bottom longer when changing colors or when you need to secure threads, ensuring a neat finish.

Single Crochet (SC): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch, yarn over, pull through both loops on hook.
Increase Stitch (Inc): Make two single crochets in the same stitch.
Decrease Stitch (Dec): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch, yarn over, pull through all three loops on hook.
Chain (CH): Yarn over, pull through loop on hook.