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Highline Wristlet Keychain Pattern

Highline Wristlet Keychain Pattern
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Beginner Friendly Level

Perfect for those just starting their crochet journey, with clear instructions and simple techniques

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Bite-Sized Project

Finishes in 2-4 hours—perfect for an afternoon of creative relaxation.

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An elegant detail to elevate any look, combining traditional techniques with contemporary design sensibilities.

About This Highline Wristlet Keychain Pattern

The Highline Wristlet Keychain is an easy, fast crochet project that creates a sturdy wristlet for holding keys or small accessories. The pattern is worked in just four rows using a long-tail foundation chain and includes a special Cone stitch for texture. You can make a simple single-color version or a 2- or 3-color combination and finish it with a swivel hook or leather-wrapped hardware.

Highline Wristlet Keychain Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

This pattern is beginner friendly and excellent for using yarn scraps — each wristlet only needs about 10-11 yards. Full photo tutorials show the Cone stitch and long-tail foundation chain for clear step-by-step guidance.

Why You'll Love This Highline Wristlet Keychain Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns a small amount of yarn into a beautiful, functional accessory that people actually use every day. I enjoy the texture the Cone stitch gives — it reminds me of vintage train tracks and adds personality to a tiny project. This pattern is so fast that I often make several in an afternoon for gifts or market inventory. The leather-wrapped option gives a professional finish that I find especially satisfying when selling or gifting my work.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easily this pattern adapts to different colorways and hardware choices; try contrasting edges for a bold look or tonal shades for a subtle finish.

I often swap the cotton for a bamboo-cotton blend to get a softer drape and slightly sheen finish while keeping structure.

If you want a chunkier wristlet, use a bulky yarn and a larger hook and youll end up with a plush, statement accessory perfect for winter markets.

To make a mini version for a zipper pull or tiny gift, use fingering weight yarn and a smaller hook to scale the pattern down proportionally.

Try embroidered initials on the WS before seaming to personalize each wristlet as a custom gift or product line.

I sometimes add a tiny charm or tassel to the swivel ring for a playful accent—attach before finishing the seam so it sits securely.

Want a more rugged look? Use recycled leather strips and antique brass swivel hooks for a rustic, durable finish that appeals to outdoorsy customers.

For a more polished boutique product, use the leather wrap option and stamp or emboss a small logo onto the leather tag for consistent branding.

If you enjoy textures, experiment with alternating Cone stitch rows and plain sc rows or add a row of bobbles for extra interest and grip.

I recommend making a swatch to test yarn and hook combinations; adjusting the foundation chain by a few stitches will let you fine-tune the final opening and fit around different wrist sizes.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the long tail foundation instructions can lead to a twisted edge and inconsistent stretch; follow the long tail foundation ch steps exactly and keep the chains fairly loose so you can work into the back loops. ✗ Changing colors without fastening off or weaving tails neatly will create messy joins and loose ends; fasten off between color changes and weave the tails into the matching color section for a clean finish. ✗ Seaming with the wrong tension will produce a bulky or loose join that wont hold the swivel hook securely; when seaming the ends together, work the seam stitches slightly tighter than the rest of the wristlet to keep the connection firm. ✗ Not pulling the Cone stitch loops to the same height causes uneven texture across the row; after pulling up loops for the Cone stitch, adjust the five loops to the same height before pulling through to complete each cone. ✗ Using a yarn that is too fuzzy or stretchy can make the wristlet prone to snagging or losing definition; choose a tightly twisted worsted cotton (like Lion Brand 24/7) or similar to get crisp stitches and durability.

Highline Wristlet Keychain Pattern

Make a stylish, practical Highline Wristlet Keychain that is quick to crochet and perfect for using yarn scraps. This pattern guides you through a simple 4-row construction with optional leather wrap hardware for a polished finish. Youll love how fast it is to whip up one or make a batch for gifts, markets, or custom orders. Clear photos and a cone stitch tutorial are included to help you every step of the way.

Beginner Friendly 2-3 Hours

Materials Needed for Highline Wristlet Keychain Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Worsted weight yarn (#4) - 100% Cotton (recommended Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton, 186 yds/3.5 oz /170 m/100 g)
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    Shown colors: Amber, Ecru, Bay Leaf, Jade (examples used in photos)
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    Approximate amount per wristlet: 10-11 yards (about 5.5-6 g)
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    For 2-color versions: about 5 yards of each color
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    For 3-color versions: about 3-4 yards of each color
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    Alternative yarn suggestions: WeCrochet Dishie or velvet yarn for a softer squishy finish (adjust hook/tension as needed)

— Tools Required

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    Crochet hook G-6 - 4.00 mm
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    Yarn needles for sewing and weaving ends
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    Tape measure & scissors
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    Standard swivel hook with 1/2-inch ring (standard version hardware)
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    Swivel hook with 1-inch ring (for leather wrapped version)
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    Leather tag or strip approximately 2.5 inches long by 1 inch wide for leather wrapped version
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    Leather hole punch tool or awl to make sewing holes in leather
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    10-inch length of yarn for attaching leather to wristlet
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    Pins for holding leather while sewing (optional)

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— Special Stitches :

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Cone Stitch (Cone St)- A Cone st combines a regular st with a spike stitch as follows. YO and insert hook under both loops of the indicated st, YO and pull up a loop. YO and insert hook in the same st, but 2-rows below, YO and pull up a loop. Pull to adjust the 5 loops on hook to the same height, YO and pull through all 5 loops on hook. See photos below.

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Photo (left), the arrows show the insertion points for the first indicated st of the row and the same st but 2 rows below. Photo (right) shows the YO needed to pull up a loop after the first YO and insertion.

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Photo (left) shows the Cone st before the final YO and pull through the 5 loops on the hook. Note that all 5 loops have been pulled up to the same height before making the final YO and pull through. Photo (right) shows the first 3 completed Cone sts of Row 3.

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Single Crochet 2 together (SC2tog) - Insert hook in indicated st, YO and pull up a loop. Insert hook in next st, YO and pull up a loop. YO and pull through all 3 loops on hook. Note that for the standard version, when joining the ends of the wristlet and connecting them to the 1/2-inch swivel hook, you will be working through sts on both ends of wristlet and also in the ring on the swivel hook when making the SC2tog st. The pattern instructions will provide specific details on how to do this. For the leather wrapped version, work regular Sc2tog sts when joining the two ends of the wristlet together.

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Long Tail Foundation Chains - A long tail foundation ch is recommended for the wristlet because it provides an even and stretchy foundation on the leading edge. A traditional foundation of regular ch sts can be used as an alternative, but may not be as stretchy. The long tail foundation ch is made as follows. From the end of the yarn, measure out a length that is 3 times that of the desired ch length and then add another 3-4 inches for a tail to weave. For this project, measure out about 27 inches (24 inches + 3 inches for the tail) to target a foundation ch that is about 8 inches in length. Make a slip knot at the 27-inch mark and place the slip knot on hook making sure it is not too tight and slides easily up and down the barrel of the hook. Hold and tension the working yarn as normal. Wrap the long tail loosely over the hook from front to back, pinching the long tail and slip knot under the hook, YO with the working yarn and pull through the 2 loops on hook to complete the first foundation ch st. For the rest of the ch sts, repeat the steps to make the first ch, pulling down on the tail and the previously made chs before making the final pull through with the working yarn. Keep the ch sts fairly loose to prevent the chs from twisting excessively and to make them easy to work into in completing Row 1.

— Instructions :

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Instructions below assume you are making the one-color version of the wristlet. See note below on modifying to make a multi-color version.

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Note that both rows 3 & 4 are worked on the RS of the work. This makes the wristlet Row 1 and 4 visually the same.

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The Ch st at the beginning or end of a row does not count as a st, unless otherwise indicated.

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A number inside a set of parentheses '( )' at the end of a row indicates the number of sts you will have after completing that row.

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You may weave in your tails as you go, or wait to the end and weave in the tails. I prefer to weave as I go as a time saver.

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When laid flat and unstretched, the finished and joined wristlet will measure about 4-3/4-5" in length from the join to the fold. It will have an opening of about 9.5 inches. The version with the leather wrap will overlap the joined end by about 1/2 inch.

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Note on multi-colored versions: To make a multi-colored wristlet, follow the color combination chart in the Construction Notes section on pg. 2 indicating which color will be used in each row. Before making each color change, I recommend you fasten off and weave the ends. Always weave your tail into the matching color in the wristlet for a clean appearance. For color changes at the beginning of Row 2 or 4, join the new color with a standing Sc in the first st of the row (it will count as a st). For a color change at the beginning of row 3, join the yarn to the first st with a slip st (does not count as a st) and begin making your Cone sts starting in the first st where you joined.

Item Name (P1) :

Standard Wristlet Keychain with 1/2-inch swivel hook ring (No Leather) : Create a Long Tail Foundation Ch (See Special Stitches Section on pg. 4-5) for a total of 32 chs (see instructions and photo tutorial in Special Stitches section). Alternatively, you may place a slip knot on your hook leaving a 3-4 inch tail for weaving, and ch 32.

Row 1 (RS) :

Ch 1. Flip the long tail foundation ch over so that you will be working into the backside (working under 2 loops) of each foundation st. (Note: if you used a regular foundation ch, you will work into the back bump of each ch starting with the 2nd ch from the hook). Work 1 Sc into each st across row. Ch 1 and turn your work. (32)

Row 2 (WS) :

Sc in each st across row. Ch 1 and turn your work. (32)

Row 3 (RS) :

Work a Cone st (See Special Stitches section on pg. 3) into each st across row. Ch 1 and fasten off. Do not turn your work. (32)

Row 4 (RS) :

Place a slip knot on your hook and join to the first st with a standing Sc (counts as a st). Work a Sc into each remaining st in row. Do not fasten off. (32)

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Seam wristlet ends together and attach swivel hook as follows: Turn work so that the RS of the end of Row 4 is facing you. Fold the wristlet under in half so the WSs are together and the ends are aligned at the top. You will be making a total of 3 sts to seam the ends and attach the swivel hook. These sts should be worked with a little tighter tension than normal to keep the connection tight.

First Seam St :

Work the first 1st half of a Sc2tog by inserting hook into the side of the final st just made at the end of Row 4 and in the side of the first st of Row 4 on the other end, YO and pull up a loop through both layers (2 loops on hook). Insert hook again into both layers in the space between the first insertion point and the center point of the wristlet ends, place swivel hook ring on the hook with the clasp hanging down, YO and pull up a loop (catching the ring of the swivel hook), YO and pull through all 3 loops on hook.

Second Seam St :

Working into the side of the Cone sts at the ends of Row 3, work 1 Sc through both layers and also through the ring of the swivel hook.

Third Seam St :

Work the first 1st half of a Sc2tog by inserting hook into both layers in the space between the Second Seam St and the end sts from Row 1 and also through the swivel hook ring, YO and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook). Now insert hook into the end sts of Row 1 on both layers (do not insert through the swivel hook ring), YO and pull through all 3 loops on hook. Ch 1 and fasten off. Weave in all tails.

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Photo (left) shows how the wristlet is folded in half to bring the two ends together with WS facing each other. Photo (right) shows how to work through both layers and the ring in the second half of the first SC2tog.

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Photo (left) fastening off after seaming and attaching swivel hook. Photo (right) working the tail through the final st on ring before weaving in to pull it closer to the other sts on the ring and look more polished.

— Leather Wrapped Wristlet Keychain with 1-inch swivel hook ring :

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Complete Rows 1-4 of the wristlet following instructions for the standard version on pg. 6. Seam wristlet ends together as follows. Turn work so that the RS of the end of row 4 is facing you. Fold the wristlet under in half so the WSs are facing each other, and the ends are together at the top. You will be making a total of 3 sts to seam the ends together.

First Seam St :

Work a Sc2tog by inserting hook into the side of the final st just made at the end of Row 4 and in the side of the first st of Row 4 on the other end, YO and pull up a loop through both layers (2 loops on hook). Now insert hook through both layers in the space between the first insertion point and the center point of the wristlet ends, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through all 3 loops on hook.

Second Seam St :

Working into the side of the Cone sts at the ends of Row 3, work 1 Sc through both layers.

Third Seam St :

Work a Sc2tog by inserting hook into both layers in the space between the Second Seam St and the end sts from Row 1, YO and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook). Now insert hook into the end sts of Row 1 for both layers, YO and pull through all 3 loops on hook. Ch 1 and fasten off. Weave in all tails.

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Attach Swivel hook with 1-inch ring using leather : Use a leather tag or strip of leather that is 2.5 inches long, by 1 inch wide. Leather with a thickness of about 2mm or a little thicker works well, but not so thick that it is hard to bend. Using a leather hole punch or awl, make four holes across the 1-inch ends of the strip to be used as sewing holes. Attach a 10-inch length of yarn to the WS of the wristlet near the seamed edges as shown (see photo).

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Photo (left) Cut and punched leather strip. Leather tool can be found at craft stores or my Amazon Affiliate Storefront (see link at end of pattern). Photo (right) Yarn attached near edge on WS 1/4 inch from seam and ready to sew on through the leather wrap.

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Thread the leather strip through the 1-inch ring of swivel hook and wrap the ends of the leather around the seamed ends of the wristlet. Sew through the holes of both layers working back and forth through all of the holes to attach. Knot off on the WS of the work and weave in tail to finish.

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Photo (left) First two stitches are sewn. Photo (right) Working across sewing through both layers and the pre-punched holes on the leather strip.

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Your Highline Wristlet Keychain is now complete! Enjoy!

Assembly Instructions

  • Fold the wristlet in half with WS (wrong sides) facing each other and align the ends at the top before seaming.
  • Seam the ends using the three seam stitches: First Seam St (Sc2tog including swivel ring if using standard hardware), Second Seam St (Sc through Cone sts and ring), Third Seam St (complete Sc2tog and finish through Row 1 ends).
  • For the standard version, place the 1/2-inch swivel hook ring on your hook during seaming so it is caught in the seam as described in the First Seam St.
  • For the leather-wrapped version, thread the leather strip through the 1-inch ring, wrap the leather around the seamed ends and sew through the pre-punched holes on the leather and both wristlet layers using a 10-inch length of yarn; knot off on the WS and weave in tail.
  • Weave in all tails neatly on the WS and trim excess yarn; pull the final tail through the last stitch on the ring for a neater appearance before finishing.
  • Block or lightly steam the finished wristlet if desired to even stitches and flatten before use or sale.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use the long tail foundation chain technique for an even, stretchy edge; keep foundation chains fairly loose to avoid twisting when working Row 1.
  • 💡When changing colors, fasten off and weave in ends or join with standing Sc to ensure a clean, secure color change.
  • 💡Work seam stitches a bit tighter than the rest of the wristlet to ensure a secure attachment of the swivel hook and avoid a loose join.
  • 💡Both Row 3 and Row 4 are worked on the RS so that Row 1 and Row 4 look visually the same; follow directional notes carefully.

These little wristlets are fun, fast, and endlessly customizable — perfect for gifts, markets, and using yarn scraps. Mix and match colors for team themes, holidays, or personal style and add a leather tag for a professional finish. Make a stack in an afternoon and keep your keys stylish and handy! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

When laid flat and unstretched, the finished and joined wristlet measures about 4-3/4 to 5 inches from the join to the fold and has an opening of about 9.5 inches.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will change the finished size and stitch definition; maintain the intended look by using worsted weight (4 wt.) cotton or adjust hook size and gauge accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated beginner friendly, but you should be comfortable with single crochet, chain stitches, and basic seaming; the pattern includes photo tutorials for the Cone stitch and long tail foundation chain.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters can complete a single wristlet in about 2-3 hours including finishing and hardware attachment, while an experienced crocheter can make the basic solid version in as little as 15 minutes.

How much yarn do I need for each wristlet?

Each wristlet requires approximately 10-11 yards (5.5-6 g) of worsted cotton; for 2-color versions plan about 5 yards per color and for 3-color versions about 3-4 yards per color.