A quick Crochet Heart When You Only Have Minutes

Some days you don’t have the time, energy, or headspace for a big project… but you still need to pick up your hook.

Today was one of those days for me, so I made this simple L-shape crochet heart keyring.
It’s worked in rows instead of in the round, joined together, and finished with a quick edging. Nothing complicated, just a small make that feels satisfying when life is busy.

I shared this little heart over on my socials earlier, and I realised these are exactly the kind of quick projects I love making — simple, practical, and perfect for using up scraps.

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You can also save this pattern for later — it’s perfect for gifts, keyrings, bag charms, or market makes.

❤️ L-Shape Heart Keyring Pattern (US Terms)

Materials

• DK yarn (scraps are perfect)

• 4mm hook (or similar)

• Yarn needle

• Keyring or split ring

Abbreviations
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st = stitch

Make 2 Pieces

Row 1
Ch 11
Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each chain across.
(10 sts)
Ch 1, turn.

Rows 2–5
Sc in each stitch across.
Ch 1, turn.

Row 6
Sc in next 5 sts,
sc in each remaining stitch across.
Ch 1, turn.

Rows 7–10
Sc in each stitch across.
Ch 1, turn.

Fasten off, leaving a tail.
Make a second piece the same.

Join

Place both pieces together.
Single crochet all the way around through both layers to join them.

Insert keyring between the layers at the top corner and crochet through to secure.

Join with slip stitch.

Edging

Ch 1
Slip stitch in each stitch around for a neat edge.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

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