Crochet Key Fob Wristlet: A Wrist Strap for Your Keys
A narrow single crochet strip folded into a loop and clamped into key fob hardware, so your keys hang from your wrist. Twenty minutes with scraps. Plus how to fit the hardware without crushing the yarn.
Pattern at a glance
US terms- Skill level
- Beginner
- Yarn
- Worsted (#4) cotton, about 12 yd
- Hook
- 4 mm (G-6)
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Finished size
- About 6 in (15 cm) loop
You'll need
- Worsted (#4) cotton — about 12 yd
- 4 mm (G-6) hook
- 1-inch (25 mm) key fob hardware with split ring
- Pliers and a scrap of fabric
- Fabric glue (optional)
In this post
A crochet key fob wristlet is a strap about 12 inches long, folded in half and clamped into a metal key fob end. Make the strap exactly as wide as the hardware — for 1-inch hardware, five single crochet stitches in worsted cotton — so the clamp grips evenly. It takes about 20 minutes and uses scraps.
The rest of this post is just below — free, as always.
The strap
- Row 1: Ch 6. Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and across. Ch 1, turn. (5)
- Rows 2–60: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. The strip should be about 12 in long and 1 in wide. (5)
- Edges: Sl st along both long edges. This stops stretching and gives a neat finish.
Hardware 1¼ in wide? Use 6 stitches. 1½ in? Use 7.
Fit the hardware
- Fold the strap in half and line up the two short ends exactly.
- Stitch the ends together with a few whipstitches, or dab with fabric glue, so they act as one thick end.
- Push the joined end fully into the key fob clamp.
- Cover the clamp with a scrap of fabric (to avoid scratches) and squeeze firmly with pliers, starting in the middle and working out to both sides.
- Tug hard on the loop. If it slips, open the clamp, add a dab of glue and clamp again.
- Add the split ring and your keys.
Designs
| Look | How |
|---|---|
| Stripes | Change colour every 4 rows |
| Textured | Use moss stitch (ch 7, sc in the 4th ch, (ch 1, skip 1, sc)) |
| Tassel | Add a small yarn tassel to the split ring |
| Charm | Hang a cherry or daisy charm next to the keys |
For a padded version, use the bag strap methods and crochet over cotton webbing.
Common questions
What size key fob hardware do I need?
1-inch (25 mm) hardware is the most common. Make the crochet strap the same width: about 5 single crochet in worsted cotton.
How long should a key fob wristlet be?
About 12 inches before folding, which makes a 6-inch loop that fits over most hands.
Can I make it without hardware?
Yes. Fold the strap and sew the ends around a split ring with several rows of whipstitch.
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