Cute Crochet Key Case Pattern — Zippered Pouch with Flower Accent (Easy Tutorial)
Crochet key cases are practical, portable and delightfully cute. This simple zippered pouch pattern features a decorative flower and small leaves — a quick project that makes a lovely handmade gift or a pretty way to keep your keys together. The pattern below includes materials, abbreviations and two size variations.
Crocheted key case with flower applique and zipper — compact pouch to hold keys.
Materials: odds of wool, crochet hook, sewing needle, small zipper
Abbreviations (US):
- DC – double crochet (US)
- Sl st – slip stitch
- SC – single crochet
- CH – chain
- blsc – back loop single crochet
- tr – treble crochet
Pattern — Version 1
Rnd 1
ch 23. 5 sc into 2 ch from hook, 1 sc into each of next 20 chs, 5 sc in last st.
working in other side of foundation: 1 sc in each of next 20 chs, 5 sc in next st, sl st.
Rnd 2
*1 blsc, 1 sc* — repeat from * to * to end of round.
Rnd 3
*1 sc, 1 blsc* — repeat from * to * to end of round.
Rnd 4
*1 blsc, 1 sc* — repeat from * to * to end of round.
Rnd 5–14
1 sc into each st around.
Rnd 15
*1 blsc, 1 sc* — repeat from * to * to end of round.
Rnd 16
*1 sc, 1 blsc* — repeat from * to * to end of round.
Rnd 17
*1 blsc, 1 sc* — repeat from * to * to end of round.
Flower
(4 ch, 3 tr, 4 ch, 1 sl st) x 4 work in magic ring. Fasten off and weave ends.
Mini flower
(3 ch, 3 dc, 3 ch, 1 sl st) x 3 work in magic ring. Fasten off and weave ends.
Leaves
Use double thread; go in from inside and 0.5–1 cm to the left or right and back.
Done.
Pattern — Version 2
Rnd 1
ch 32. 5 sc into 2 ch from hook, 1 sc into each of next 29 chs, 5 sc in last st.
working in other side of foundation: 1 sc in each of next 29 chs, 5 sc in next st, sl st.
Rnd 2
1 sc into each st around.
Rnd 3
*1 blsc, 1 sc* — repeat from * to * to end of round.
Rnd 4
*1 sc, 1 blsc* — repeat from * to * to end of round.
Rnd 5
*1 blsc, 1 sc* — repeat from * to * to end of round.
Rnd 6
*1 sc, 1 blsc* — repeat from * to * to end of round.
Rnd 7–12
1 sc into each st around.
Rnd 13
*1 blsc, 1 sc* — repeat from * to * to end of round.
Rnd 14
*1 sc, 1 blsc* — repeat from * to * to end of round.
Rnd 15
*1 blsc, 1 sc* — repeat from * to * to end of round.
Rnd 16
*1 sc, 1 blsc* — repeat from * to * to end of round.
Rnd 17
*1 blsc, 1 sc* — repeat from * to * to end of round.
Rnd 18–20
1 sc into each st around.
Sew in the zipper. Ready.
Finishing Tips
Weave in all loose ends securely. Sew the flower and leaves onto the front of the pouch as desired before attaching the zipper, or sew them on after if easier. Check zipper alignment before final stitching to ensure the pouch opens and closes smoothly.