Crochet Basketball Keychain

"Use this free crochet basketball keychain pattern to make the perfect gift for basketball players and sports fans. Give them away as mementos at pep rallies or basketball parties. Looking for a great gift for a basketball player or sports fanatic? This adorable keychain is a perfect small item to tuck into a gift bag or raffle off for a team fundraiser. With my free crochet pattern, crocheters of all skill levels can create their own basketball keychain in no time. These little keychains make a lovely gift for basketball fans and are a great way to add sporty style to a set of keys. To use it as a handbag or backpack accessory, you could also add a lobster clasp to make a clip-on charm. You could also make several little basketballs and string them together as a garland for a basketball playoffs watch party. Or combine several types of crochet sports balls together for sports-themed baby nursery decor. The options are almost endless!"

Crochet HookD/3 or 3.25 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge5 sts x 5 rounds = 1 square inch

Finished Size1.75 inches in diameter

Materials List

• Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday Yarn (100g) – worsted (#4) yarn: Pumpkin (1 skein)
• Premier Minikins Yarn (50g) – fine (#2) yarn: Black (1 skein)
• 3.00 mm hook
• Scissors
• tapestry needle
• Polyfill Stuffing
• Keychain Rings
• Jewelry Pliers