Carry a little zesty charm wherever you go with a crochet keychain shaped like a bright orange slice. This delightful little accessory clips easily to your keys or bag, adding a playful touch to your everyday items.

Free Crochet Keychain Orange Pattern

It’s a fun and lightweight adornment that’s sure to bring a smile to anyone who sees it. Whether you’re a fan of crochet craft or simply love adding a dash of whimsy to your look, this orange bag charm is the perfect little companion for your comings and goings.

 

Crochet Orange Fruit Keychain With Flower Pattern

Materials List

• Yarn:
  • Orange (for fruit)
  • White (for flower, embroidery, fruit skin)
  • Yellow (for flower heart)
  • Green (for leaf)
• Hook: 2.5–3 mm crochet hook (or size suitable for your yarn)
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle
• Glue (for flower heart, optional)
• Keyring (optional)
• Stitch Marker (optional)

Key Abbreviations

Abbreviation	Meaning
ch	Chain
sc	Single Crochet
hdc	Half Double Crochet
sl st	Slip Stitch
st(s)	Stitch(es)
MR	Magic Ring (or double circle)
puff st	Unfinished hdc held together, as described

Special Notes

• Pattern uses US crochet terminology.
• Most stitches are worked in rounds or groups using “unfinished hdc”—always yarn over, insert hook, yarn over and pull through, leave loop on hook. After the designated number, yarn over and pull through all loops.
• For flower petals, heart, and leaf, use “groups” as described.
• Glue can be used to hold flower heart/petal for easy assembly.

Pattern Instructions

1. Orange Fruit (Front & Back, Make 2)

Using orange yarn:

Round 1

• Begin with a double circle (MR).
• Ch 1.
• (Yarn over, insert and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through, leave unfinished hdc) 4 times (4 unfinished hdc in the ring).
• Yarn over and pull through all loops on hook.
• Ch 1.
• Repeat above group for a total of 8 groups around MR (each group = 4 unfinished hdc, yarn over and pull through all, ch 1).
• Close circle tightly, sl st to first space to join.

Round 2

• Ch 1.
• In first st: 4 unfinished hdc, yarn over and pull through all loops, ch 1.
• Next group: insert hook between two groups, repeat 4 unfinished hdc, yarn over and pull through all, ch 1.
• Continue around, alternating between stitches and spaces: 16 groups total.
• Sl st to first group to close round.
• Fasten off, leaving a tail.
• Repeat for a second circle (back of orange).

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2. Joining Fruit Sides

• Place circles back to back.
• Insert hook through both pieces, join orange yarn.
• Ch 1.
• Work 1 sc in each stitch around (working through both thicknesses); total 32 sc.
• Sl st to first sc to join.
• Ch 1 for security. Fasten off.

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3. Rind and Embroidery

With white yarn:

• Insert white yarn in any space from last round.
• Ch 1.
• Ch around the edge (surface slip stitching, optional: use sc if preferred).
• When complete, use yarn needle to finish last stitch and weave in tail neatly.
• For segments, use yarn needle and white yarn. Stitch curved lines from center outward to mimic orange segments, as desired.

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4. Flower (Petals and Heart)

Flower Petals (White Yarn)

• MR or double circle.
• For each petal:
  • Ch 3.
  • 1 dc into ring, ch 3, sl st into ring.
• Repeat for a total of 6 petals.
• Ch 1 to secure end, fasten off.
• Pull MR tight, tie knots on back.

Flower Heart (Yellow Yarn)

• Slip knot, ch 3.
• In first ch:
  • Work 3 unfinished hdc (yarn over, insert, pull up loops, leave all loops on hook).
  • Yarn over, pull through all loops.
  • Ch 2.
  • Sl st to first space to close.
• Ch 1 to secure, fasten off.
• Assemble: Glue or sew heart onto center of flower.

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5. Leaf

With green yarn:

1. Slip knot, ch 6.
2. In 2nd ch from hook:
   • 3 unfinished hdc, yarn over pull through all loops, ch 1.

• Repeat above for each ch across (5 groups total).
• Ch 3, sl st to first ch (picot point for tip).
• Work down opposite side of foundation chain, repeat 3 unfinished hdc, pull through, ch 1 for each chain (5 groups).
• Sl st to first group’s side to close.
• Fasten off.

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6. Keychain Assembly

• Attach flower and leaf to fruit edge (sew securely or use glue).
• For keychain loop:
  • Ch 10 (or desired length), sl st to starting point, ch 1, fasten off.
  • Attach keyring to chain loop.
• Weave in all ends and tidy up.
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Conclusion

This orange fruit keychain with flower and leaf is a delightful, quick project using unfinished hdc groups for a unique texture. Simple embroidery adds realism, and the flower and leaf details finish the look. The pattern is suitable for beginners, with assembly tips and room for creative variations.

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Pattern Corrections & Tips

• Loops on Hook: Always keep groups of unfinished hdc loose for easy pull-through.
• Assembly: Flower heart may be glued or sewn for security.
• Leaf: Picot tip creates a realistic “leaf” point.
• Segment Embroidery: Use gentle curves for a natural look.
• Keyring: Make chain loop strong and secure.
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