How to Crochet a Stylish Evil Eye Keychain For Beginner

Looking for a fun and meaningful crochet project? This Evil Eye keychain is easy to make and makes a beautiful everyday accessory.

The crochet Evil Eye keychain combines bold colors with a timeless symbol to create a handmade accessory that’s both eye-catching and meaningful. Worked in neat circular rounds, each color builds the familiar design step by step, giving the finished crochet piece a clean and balanced look.

This crochet pattern stays simple from start to finish, making it easy to follow while creating a polished result. Once both circles are joined, lightly stuffed, and finished with a hanging loop, the small charm is ready for keys, bags, or everyday display, with every step naturally leading to the finished design.

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Techniques & Key Stitches Used:

1. Magic Ring
   • Used to start circular crocheted projects. The magic ring ensures a tight and adjustable center, especially for items like hats, amigurumi, and coasters.
2. Chain (ch)
   • A foundational stitch for creating loops that serve as the starting point or transitions in your crochet project.
3. Double Crochet (dc)
   • A taller stitch commonly used in patterns to build texture and add height. It requires yarn overs before inserting the hook into the stitch.
4. Slip Stitch (sl st)
   • A short stitch to join rounds or create smooth transitions without adding height. Often used for joining and finishing edges.
5. Working in the Round
   • A method to crochet continuously in circles or spirals to form circular or tubular shapes, commonly used for hats, baskets, or decorative items.
6. Single Crochet Joining
   • A technique to join pieces or rounds together using single crochet stitches for a clean and reinforced connection.

Skill Level

Beginner-friendly!

Required Materials

• Yarn: 4-ply acrylic yarn (Black, Sky Blue, White, Ink Blue/Royal Blue; all same thickness)
• Crochet Hook: 2.5 mm for smaller charms, or 3 mm/3.5 mm for larger designs
• Other Tools: Scissors, fiber filling/stuffing, optional beads/tassels for decoration

Finished Size / Measurements:

Varies depending on hook size (e.g., 2.5 mm for keychain; 3 mm/3.5 mm for larger car-hanging/coaster size).

Abbreviations & Terminologies:

Not explicitly written, uses standard terminology in the demonstration.

Helpful Tips Before You Start

• All four yarn colors must be the same size/thickness (e.g., all 4-ply). Do not mix different plies like a 4-ply with a 6-ply yarn, or the circles will become uneven.

• When changing colors and working your rounds, crochet over the excess yarn tails to seamlessly secure and hide them as you go.

Pattern Overview & Making Process

The pattern begins with a magic ring and four rounds of double crochet. Each round introduces a new color—black, sky blue, white, and royal blue—while the stitch increases gradually shape the smooth circular Evil Eye design. Every round is completed with a slip stitch before changing to the next color.

After the first circle is complete, the same instructions are repeated to make a second matching piece. The only difference is that the yarn remains attached to the second circle so both pieces can be joined together without starting a new strand.

The two circles are placed together and joined with single crochet, leaving a small opening for stuffing before closing the edge completely. A chain loop is then added in the preferred length for a keychain, bag charm, or car hanging, and the loose ends are woven in to complete the design.

Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions

Round 1 (Black):

1. Begin with a magic ring.
2. Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet, or DC).
3. Work 14 DCs into the magic ring for a total of 15 stitches.
4. Pull the short tail of the yarn to tighten and close the ring.
5. Slip stitch into the 3rd chain from the beginning.
6. Chain 1 and cut the yarn.

Round 2 (Sky Blue):

1. Attach sky blue yarn to any stitch.
2. Chain 3, then make 1 double crochet in the same stitch.
3. Work 2 DCs in every stitch around (this doubles the stitch count for this round).
4. Slip stitch to join.
5. Chain 1 and cut the yarn.

Round 3 (White):

1. Attach white yarn to any stitch.
2. Chain 3.
3. Work the following pattern around:
   • 1 DC in the next stitch.
   • 2 DCs in the following stitch.
4. Repeat (1 DC, then 2 DCs) all the way around.
5. Slip stitch to join.
6. Chain 1 and cut the yarn.

Round 4 (Ink Blue / Royal Blue):

1. Attach ink/royal blue yarn to any stitch.
2. Chain 3.
3. Work the following pattern around:
   • 1 DC in the next stitch.
   • 1 DC in the following stitch.
   • 2 DCs in the next stitch.
4. Repeat (1 DC in the next two stitches, then 2 DCs in the following stitch) all the way around.
5. Slip stitch to join.
6. Chain 1 and cut the yarn.

Final Steps:

• Repeat the entire set of instructions above to make two identical round pieces.
• Important: For the first piece, cut the yarn after completing the final round.
• For the second piece, keep the yarn attached to allow for seamless assembly.

Assembly

1. Create 2 round pieces using the above pattern.
   • Cut yarn from one piece.
   • For the second piece, keep the yarn attached.
2. Place both circles wrong sides facing each other.
   • Match stitches and use single crochet (sc) to join them.
   • Leave a small gap near the end for stuffing.
3. Stuff evenly to avoid lumpy spots.
   • Finish the remaining single crochets and secure.

Add Hanging Loop:

• Keychain: Chain 20
• Bag Charm: Chain 40
• Car Hanging: Chain 80

Slip stitch into the same stitch, chain 1, cut the yarn, and weave in ends.

Customization Ideas

• Size Variations: Use a larger hook for car hangings or flat coasters.
• Embellishments: Attach beads, pom-poms, or tassels for flair.

Common Troubleshooting

1. Uneven circles: Ensure all yarns are the same thickness.
2. Bulging filling: Stuff evenly before closing entirely.

Pattern Modifications

• Adjust the chain loop length for different uses.
• Create a coaster or wall hanging by skipping assembly.

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