Popcorn Crochet Heart Keychain

This popcorn crochet heart keychain is a small, crochet project that’s quick to make and easy to use. The raised popcorn stitches give the heart a finished look on both sides, making it perfect for items that will be seen from every angle.

It’s a great choice if you enjoy practical crochet projects that double as useful gifts.

Pattern Details

This heart keychain works up fast and is ideal for confident beginner crocheters who want a short project with impact

• Yarn Weight - Intermediate
• Hook Size - 3mm
• Finished Look - Double-sided textured heart
• Time To Complete - Less than 30 minutes

Why This Heart Looks Good on Both Sides

Many crochet hearts look best on one side only. This popcorn heart is designed to look neat and intentional on both sides, which is especially important for keychains and charms.

No twisting, no “wrong side” showing—just a clean, finished heart from every angle.

Ways to Use This Popcorn Heart

This versatile crochet heart can be used in several ways:

• Keychain
• Big charm or zipper pull
• Gift tag or present topper
• Small keepsake or favor

It’s lightweight, durable, and easy to attach to hardware.

Perfect for Gifting & Events

Because this heart is quick to make and easy to customize, it works well for many occasions:

• Valentine’s Day
• Mother’s Day
• Bridal showers
• Wedding favors
• Craft fairs and handmade markets

Change colors to match themes, seasons, or events for a coordinated look.

Great for Craft Fairs & Batching

With a make time of under 30 minutes, this project is ideal for batching. You can create a full set of heart keychains in one afternoon, making it a strong option for craft fairs or small handmade gifts.

Simple materials and consistent sizing also help keep production easy and predictable.

Materials

Yarn

#2 fine (sports, baby, 5ply) 100% cotton yarn with about 16 wraps per inch *

• Color A – 10.95 yards (10 meters)
• Color B – 10.95 yards (10 meters)

*Wraps per inch (WPI) - measures yarn thickness by counting how many times the yarn wraps around a ruler in one inch. More wraps thinner yarn, while fewer wraps thicker yarn.

Hook Size

• 3mm

Notions

• Scissors
• Yarn Needle
• Keychain attachment

Stitches and Abbreviations - US Terms

• ch – chain stitch
• col – color
• dc – double crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• hk – hook
• MR – magic ring
• PC – popcorn stitch – see below
• rnd – round
• rpt – repeat
• sc – single crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• sp/sps – space/spaces
• tr – treble stitch
• [] – at the end of a round indicates the number of stitches in that round

Special Stitches

• pc - 5dc in st, remove hk from the loop, insert hk into 1st dc made, pick up the loop of last dc, and draw through loop on hk.

Gauge & Finished Size

Gauge is not so important for this project.

Finished size is about 2 ¼ inches (5.5cm) wide and long.

Instructions For Heart Keychain

Popcorn flower center – make 2

Rnd 1, col A - MR, ch3 (count this as the 1^st dc of the 1^st PC), PC, *(ch2, PC), into ring, rpt from * 6 times, ch3, sl st into ring, ch3, sl st into back of 1^st PC to join, pull yarn tail tight to close the ring (as much as you can), cut yarn, fasten, off and weave in end. [7PC, 6xch2 sps, 2xch3 sps]

This popcorn crochet heart keychain is a fast, practical project with plenty of texture and charm. The double-sided design, durable cotton yarn, and quick make time make it a reliable choice for gifts, events, and markets.

A small project that’s easy to make and easy to love.

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