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Absolutely! Here’s a highly detailed crochet pattern to make the mini flip-flop keychains like in the image you provided, with clear steps, stitch counts, and shaping tips.
🧶 Mini Crochet Flip-Flop Keychain – Detailed Pattern
📦 Materials:
- Cotton yarn in two colors (e.g., yellow for the sole, white for the strap)
- Crochet hook 2.5mm or suitable size
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Keyring and chain
- Stitch marker (optional)
🧵 Stitches & Abbreviations:
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch | chain |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| sc | single crochet |
| hdc | half double crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| inc | increase (2 stitches in one stitch) |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
👣 PART 1: Sole (in Main Color, e.g., Yellow)
We’re making an oval base, starting from a chain.
🌼 Round 1:
Ch 11
In 2nd ch from hook: 2 hdc (increase),
hdc in next 8 ch,
5 hdc in last ch (turning point),
Continue on the other side of the chain:
hdc in next 8 ch,
2 hdc in last ch.
Join with sl st to the 1st hdc. (25 sts total)
🌼 Round 2:
Ch 1,
2 hdc in first st,
hdc in next 9 sts,
(2 hdc in next st) x 5,
hdc in next 9 sts,
(2 hdc in next st) x 2.
Join with sl st. (34 sts)
🌼 Round 3 (Optional for thicker base):
Ch 1,
hdc in each st around (no increases),
Join with sl st. (34 sts)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
🧵 PART 2: Border Trim (in Contrasting Color, e.g., White)
For a decorative edge.
Join contrasting color in any stitch.
Sl st in each st around the sole.
Join with sl st, fasten off.
Weave in ends.
Tip: Use a smaller hook size if the border feels too loose.
👡 PART 3: Flip-Flop Straps (White Yarn)
You’ll make a V-shaped strap using a chain and anchoring it on three points on the sole.
🎯 Placement Points:
- Front-center: Count the center stitch on the toe side (usually 1st increase from the rounded end)
- Sides: Count approx. 5–6 stitches from center on both sides
🔗 Strap Chain:
Ch 12 (adjust length as needed).
Insert hook into the front-center stitch of the sole, sl st to attach.
Count 5–6 stitches diagonally backward on both sides.
Sl st each end of the chain to these side points to form a Y-shape strap.
Secure all ends tightly with a yarn needle.
Optional: You can create a little knot or dot with embroidery floss to mimic a flip-flop thong knot.
🔑 PART 4: Attach Keychain Ring
- Sew a small jump ring or metal loop on the heel area using yarn or thread.
- Attach a keyring chain through the loop.
Or:
- Crochet a small loop with chains at the heel end and attach the ring through it.
Join yarn at heel, ch 6, sl st into same st to form a loop.
Fasten off and weave in.
🎉 Finishing Touches
- Weave in any loose ends with a yarn needle.
- Steam lightly or block to shape if needed.
- You can also stiffen the sole with a dab of glue or by inserting a small felt backing inside.
✅ Sizing Tips:
- Adjust hook size or yarn weight to make bigger or smaller versions.
- For baby shower or doll accessories, use embroidery floss and a tiny hook!
Video tutorial : Beautiful crochet mini flip-flop keychains