Tuesday, September 7, 2010

key key ring? (free pattern)


I've recently got a new pair of keys and I've already had problems with finding them in my bag... So I thought I desperately need some kind of a key ring to make them bigger and easier to be found. And I just had to make it myself :) Thinking about the shape of it, I thought that it would be quite funny to have a key key ring :)
Here's the photo of what I've made and the free pattern for you! :)

Edit: Here's the link to the video for this pattern :)

Hook: 3mm
Yarn: 300m in 100g
100% acrylic
Key key ring:
This pattern is worked in continuous rounds.

ch - chain
dc - double crochet
sc - single crochet
sl st - slip stitch
inc - 2 stitches in one
dec - 2 stitches worked together
(x) - number of stitches in a row

The base:

1. ch 2, 6 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook
2. - 11. - 1sc around (6)
12. ch 3, skip 2sc, sl st in the next sc, 3sc
13. 3sc in chain space (in back loops only) and 1 sc in each of the next 3 sc (6)
14. - 30. 1sc around (6)
31. bend the long part and connect it with its beginning to form a circle; you can do it with sl sts or simply sew it together
Secure the thread and finish off.

The small part:
Element A
1. ch2, 4 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook (4)
2. 1sc around (4)
Secure the thread and finish off.

Element B
1. ch2, 4 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook (4)
2. 1sc around (4)
3. (we're going to join the two elements now) 2sc, ch1, 4sc in the last row of the Element A, 2sc in the Element B (9)
4. 1 sc around (9)
Secure the thread and finish off.

Sew the small part on the base wherever you want.
You're done! :)

P.S. If you happen to find any mistakes in the pattern, feel free to let me know!



18 comments:

  1. Cute! I'm going to have to make me a set of these.

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  2. Cute! Would be cute for a toddler or baby toy too. :D

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  3. What size hook do I need?

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  4. Shouldn't you ch 2 at the start of the base?

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  5. I used 3mm hook. I'm not sure what the size in UK or US is... Sorry :( I have to find out.

    And yes, should be ch2, of course! Thanks:) I'll change it right away.

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  6. I'm confused about row 13 . . . could you go into a bit more detail?

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  7. AnneMarlene, I'll try to make some photos of this stage, but I'm afraid I won't be able to post them before the end of the week...

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  8. I've made some changes into the pattern, hope now it's clearer to follow :)

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  9. hi i tried ur key key pattern but am very confused in element pattern and the round pattern of key will u plz... explain me or give guide photo for this one.... am very much eager to do this one.... i really love this one.....

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  10. Hi there, i've just found your blog, through searching for key ring patterns! This one looks great and i'll be having a go! Lovely blog!

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  11. This is cute!
    Thank you for sharing.

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  12. When I thought everything was already created. This is so cool! (Is it cool to say cool)
    Thanks for sharing such an awesome pattern.

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  13. I am also confused by what you meean by element, I understand that the small part means the part that sticks out off the key that would go into the lock. I love your site and patterns. You are very talented.

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    1. Yes, and that small part consists of two elements, A and B. I guess if you make it, it'll be easier to understand what I meant:)
      Thanks for your kind words! If you need any more help, please contact me via e-mail.

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  14. Hey!!
    | tried the pattern...came out really well !!!
    I'd lil confusion in Element B step 3. But I somehow adjusted :) :)
    Thankya soo much for de pattern :)

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  15. hi, well i'm trying this pattern and well i think i might have messed up somewhere because i get the loop but i don't end up with a middle part for the key (the long part connecting the loop and the two little bumps)
    just wanted to put that out there, but i'm not going to give up. i'll try again. thanks for the pattern though ^_^

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    1. Hi!
      Haven't seen your comment before, sorry. The loop and that longer part are made as one, not searately.If you still need help, you can e-mail me or ask in my Ravelry group - it'll be easier this way.

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