Crochet Angel Keychain: Easy Christmas Gift Pattern with Video
A crochet angel keychain is a small white angel made from a flat crochet motif, edged with sparkly lurex yarn and finished with wooden beads for the head and feet. It works up with only basic stitches (magic ring, chain, single crochet, double crochet and slip stitch), so it makes a quick handmade Christmas gift. This design comes from Poplar Crochet, and the video below takes you through every piece in about 13 minutes.
Keychains are one of the best things to crochet in the weeks before Christmas. They use tiny amounts of yarn, they fit inside a card or a stocking, and nobody minds getting more than one. This angel also looks lovely hanging from a tree branch or a gift bag. If you like angels at this time of year, you may also enjoy this easy crochet angel made with a simple circle and a bead.
The Crochet Angel Keychain at a Glance
- Designer: Poplar Crochet
- Skill level: easy, using only basic stitches
- Yarn: acrylic yarn for the angel and lurex yarn for the sparkly border
- Hooks: 2.5 mm and 3 mm
- Extras: wooden beads and a keychain ring
- Video length: about 13 minutes
What You'll Need
- Acrylic yarn (white in the video)
- Lurex yarn for the trim (the video shows both silver and gold versions)
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- 3 mm crochet hook
- Two 0.5 cm wooden beads for the feet
- One 2 cm wooden bead for the head
- A keychain ring
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
How the Angel Keychain Comes Together
The angel is made from a handful of small parts that are joined at the end. Here is the order the video follows, with the chapter times so you can jump straight to the part you need.
1. The Angel Body (0:23)
The body starts with a magic ring and is worked in rounds of double crochet groups and chain spaces, a bit like a tiny granny motif. A final round of scalloped edging shapes the wings and the skirt. Once it's finished, the flat motif is folded so the angel stands out in 3D.
2. The Lurex Border (4:45)
This is the step that makes the angel look festive. With the lurex yarn, you work a simple round of single crochet and chains all around the edge of the body. Silver gives a frosty, wintry look, while gold feels warmer and more traditional.
3. The Head Cap (6:44)
Next comes a small round piece made from a magic ring of double crochet and a round of single crochet. It sits on top of the large wooden bead like a little cap or halo, and it gets a touch of lurex at the edge too. Leave a long tail, because you will use it to attach the head.
4. The Legs and Finishing (9:00)
The legs are simple chains, one made with each hook size, attached to the bottom of the body with a small wooden bead at each end for the feet. Then you add the 2 cm bead as the head, place the cap on top and fix the keychain ring. That's it: a finished angel ready to hang.
Tips for a Neat Angel
- Work slowly with the lurex. Metallic yarn can split and slide around on the hook. A slightly firmer tension helps the border sit flat.
- Weave in ends as you go. The pieces are small, so loose tails show easily. Tidy each part before you assemble the angel.
- Check your beads first. Make sure the holes in the wooden beads are wide enough for your yarn before you start the legs.
- Make a batch. Once you have made one angel, the next ones go much faster. A little set in white with silver and gold trim makes a sweet gift for teachers, coworkers or friends.
- Turn it into an ornament. Skip the keyring and add a loop of yarn or ribbon instead, and the angel becomes a tree decoration.
Want another small project to tuck into a holiday card? Try this crochet mini Christmas stocking gift card holder, or hang this cheerful crochet elf wind spinner on the tree.
Images and patterns courtesy of Poplar Crochet
Enjoy the Video Tutorial
Press play and crochet along with Poplar Crochet. The written steps are in the description of the video on YouTube.
Source: Poplar Crochet on YouTube
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the crochet angel keychain good for beginners?
Yes, if you already know the basic stitches. The pattern only uses a magic ring, chains, single crochet, double crochet and slip stitches. The fiddliest part is working with the lurex yarn and assembling the small pieces.
What yarn is used for the angel?
The video uses acrylic yarn for the angel and lurex yarn for the shiny border, with 2.5 mm and 3 mm hooks.
Can I make it without a keyring?
Of course. Attach a loop of yarn or a thin ribbon instead and hang the angel on your Christmas tree, a wreath or a gift bag.
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