How To Crochet A Waffle Stitch Keychain

Crochet keychains come in so many fun varieties, but I’ve been having a great time lately making a bunch of different fob style versions. And I’m so happy to show you this one that made use of one of my favorite stitches, waffle stitch!

photos of waffle stitch crochet keychains

Waffle stitches look and feel amazing. The raised texture is totally distinctive, yet it is one of the more time consuming stitches. Which, if you’re like me, puts you off using it in bigger designs. It’s therefore an awesome one to use for these smaller crochet projects.

Equipment

High percentage cotton DK yarn
4mm crochet hook
Steel yarn needle
Keychain attachment

I highly recommend using a high cotton yarn for this pattern, because it’s increased durability will make your gorgeous creation likely to last longer. Keychains stand up to a lot of punishment, and potential for mess, so it’s a great idea to also use a yarn that has the potential to be able to be safely washed too.

The Stitches

ch – chain
dc – double crochet
fpdc – double crochet into the front post
1dc x 2 – make one double crochet into each of the next two stitches
1fpdc x 2 – make one front post double crochet into each of the next two stitches

Waffle stitch is a term for the crocheted pattern created through alternating groups of double crochets and front post double crochets. It’s a more time consuming way to crochet than some stitches, but little projects like this are a great way to make good use of it.

Crochet Waffle Stitch Keychain Pattern

Row 1

Make a chain of 45 stitches

Row 2

1dc in the 3rd chain from the hook, then 1dc x 32. Turn.

Row 3

Ch2, 1dc in the next stitch. *1fpdc into the next stitch, then 1dc x 2. Repeat from * until two stitches from the end of the row. Make 1fpdc further, then 1dc into the final stitch. Turn.

Row 4

Ch2. *1dc into the next stitch, then 1fpdc x 2. Repeat from * until two stitches from the end of the row. 1dc x 2 to finish. Turn

Row 5

Ch2, and make 1dc into the first stitch. * 1fpdc, then 1dc x 2. Repeat from * until two stitches from the end, then make 1fpdc into the next stitch and 1dc into the final stitch.