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Its Coffee Time Keychains Pattern

Its Coffee Time Keychains Pattern
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2-3 Hours Time Needed
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Beginner Friendly Level

Perfect for those just starting their crochet journey, with clear instructions and simple techniques

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Bite-Sized Project

Finishes in 2-4 hours—perfect for an afternoon of creative relaxation.

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Tiny Treasure

Small, sweet, and gift-worthy creations that fit perfectly in the palm of your hand with detailed charm.

About This Its Coffee Time Keychains Pattern

This pattern creates charming miniature coffee cup keychains using DK weight yarn and a 3mm hook. Youll crochet a small cup, a chocolate-coloured coffee insert, and add decorative white embroidery for latte art. The design is compact and perfect for using yarn oddments and quick handmade gifts.

Its Coffee Time Keychains Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Clear row-by-row instructions are included for both UK and US stitch terms. The pattern includes assembly steps to securely attach the coffee and keychain for durable results.

Why You'll Love This Its Coffee Time Keychains Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns tiny scraps of yarn into a delightful, functional keepsake that makes people smile. I enjoy how quickly each cup comes together, so you can make several in an evening for gifts or markets. The simple embroidery options let me personalise each cup and show off little creative touches. It is satisfying to finish a neat, sturdy keychain that looks professionally made despite being so quick to crochet.

Its Coffee Time Keychains Pattern step 1 - construction progress Its Coffee Time Keychains Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Its Coffee Time Keychains Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Its Coffee Time Keychains Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy this pattern is to customise, so I often change the cup colour to match seasons or gift themes.

Try pastel shades for a softer, cute look or bright neon colours for a playful, modern keychain that stands out.

If you want a chunkier keychain, use a bulkier yarn and a larger hook for a more substantial feel and faster make time.

To make a miniature set, change the coffee colour to different browns and add unique little embroidery patterns on each cup so each keychain is different.

I sometimes add safety eyes or felt tags for personalised name labels and small charms to make each gift extra special.

Try embroidering initials or simple shapes using the white oddment to make custom gifts for friends or craft fair items.

For a sturdier keychain, add a small disc of felt inside the rim before attaching the coffee to help keep the shape over time.

You can also reduce the cup size by using thinner yarn and a smaller hook to create tiny pendants for necklace charms or zipper pulls.

Use variegated DK yarn for the cup to get a mottled, vintage effect without changing colours manually.

I often change up the handle shape — try a small loop or a more squared handle — to give each design its own character.

Don’t be afraid to experiment with decorative beads stitched into the rim or tiny tassels hanging from the keychain ring for extra flair.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch marker when working continuous rounds leads to miscounted rows; place a marker at the last stitch of each round to keep accurate counts. ✗ Overstuffing the coffee insert or cup can cause stuffing to show through the stitches and distort the shape; stuff only about three quarters of the way and check shape as you go. ✗ Failing to flip and secure the 20cm end of the coffee before continuing makes attaching the keychain awkward; always flip the 20cm end to the front as instructed so you can thread the keychain later. ✗ Pulling your yarn too tightly when sewing the coffee to the rim can pucker the cup; use small, even mattress stitch tacks and ease the yarn for a smooth join. ✗ Not weaving and securing ends properly can lead to unraveling over time; weave ends through the cup and secure with a couple of small stitches before cutting flush.

Its Coffee Time Keychains Pattern

Make adorable miniature crochet coffee cup keychains with this compact and friendly pattern. Youll create a tiny cup, a frothy coffee insert, and a sweet embroidered decoration — perfect for gifts or quick craft markets. The pattern uses DK yarn and a 3mm hook for a neat, sturdy finish so your keychain holds up to everyday use. Clear round-by-round instructions make it easy to follow along and finish in a few sittings.

Beginner Friendly 2-3 Hours

Materials Needed for Its Coffee Time Keychains Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Hayfield Bonus (DK) Main - 5g
  • 02
    Hayfield Bonus (DK) Chocolate 0947 - 2g
  • 03
    Hayfield Bonus (DK) White 0961 - oddments for decoration

— Tools Required

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    Keychain
  • 02
    Hi-Loft Quality Toy Stuffing
  • 03
    3mm Crochet Hook
  • 04
    Wool Needle (for sewing)
  • 05
    Stitch marker (to mark last stitch of each round)

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— Materials :

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Hayfield Bonus (DK) Main - 5g. Hayfield Bonus (DK) Chocolate 0947 - 2g. Hayfield Bonus (DK) White 0961 - Oddments. Keychain. Hi-Loft Quality Toy Stuffing. 3mm Crochet Hook. Wool Needle (for sewing).

— Abbreviations (UK Terms) :

Infos :

ch - chain. dc - double crochet. htr - half treble crochet. inc - 2 stitches into next stitch. htrinc - 2 half treble crochets into next stitch. 3rd loop - pick up the extra loop at the back of the previous htr row leaving the front and back loops untouched. FLO - dc into front loops only. sl st - slip stitch. f/o - fasten off by slip stitch in next stitch.

— Note :

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Unless stated work in continuous rounds marking last stitch of each row with a stitch marker before proceeding with the next.

Info :

When stuffing make sure that you don't overstuff as you don't want the stuffing to show through when complete.

— Cup (UK Terms) :

Round 1 :

ch2, dc6 into 2nd st from hook (alternatively dc 6sts into magic ring) (6)

Round 2 :

inc x6 (12)

Round 3 :

(htr into next st, htr inc) x6 (18) sl st to join

Round 4 :

working into the 3rd st at back of htr row, dc to end (18)

Round 5 :

(dc into next 2sts inc) x3, ch8, working through the back spine of ch, dc into 2nd ch from hook, dc into next 6ch, sl st into side of last inc st, (dc into next 2sts inc) x3 (24)

Round 6 - 9 :

dc (24) (4 rows)

Round 10 :

dc into next 10sts, place top of handle over next 2sts and, working through BOTH LAYERS, dc into next 2sts, dc into next 12sts (24)

Round 11 :

sl st into next 24sts through front of dc's from previous row (24)

Round 12 :

working through the sl sts on previous row: sl st into 1st sl st, ch1, dc into next 23sts (24) sl st to join

Info :

F/O leaving a 30cm end.

— Coffee (UK Terms) :

Round 1 :

leaving a 20cm end, ch2, dc 6into 2nd st from hook (alternatively dc 6sts into magic ring) (6)

Info :

Flip 20cm end to front of work before starting next row as it will be needed to attach keychain at end.

Round 2 :

inc x6 (12)

Round 3 :

(dc into next st, inc) x6 (18)

Round 4 :

(dc into next 2sts, inc) x6 (24)

Info :

F/O leaving a short end.

— Coffee Assembly (UK Terms) :

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Using 30cm end from cup, weave through the rim on inside of cup, and come out just below the line left by the sl st row.

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Secure end with a couple of small sts.

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Place coffee in top of cup level to the base of rim, and using mattress st attach the coffee to the rim, inserting stuffing approximately ¾ of the way round.

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Secure end with a couple of small sts.

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Weave end through cup and cut flush.

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Secure end in place with a couple of small sts.

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Using 20cm end from centre of coffee, thread keychain onto needle and do 4 or 5 small back sts to secure keychain to cup.

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Secure end and weave in through cup before cutting flush.

— Coffee Decoration :

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Using white oddment and embroidery ch st, create the design you wish to make on top of cup.

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I have made 3 different ones to get you started.

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Weave all ends through cup after making sure the sts are all secure to finish.

— Abbreviations (US Terms) :

Infos :

ch - chain. sc - single crochet. hdc - half double crochet. inc - 2 stitches into next stitch. hdcinc - 2 half double crochets into next stitch. 3rd loop - pick up the extra loop at the back of the previous hdc row leaving the front and back loops untouched. FLO - sc into front loops only. sl st - slip stitch. f/o - fasten off by slip stitch in next stitch.

— Cup (US Terms) :

Round 1 :

ch2, sc6 into 2nd st from hook (alternatively sc 6sts into magic ring) (6)

Round 2 :

inc x6 (12)

Round 3 :

(hdc into next st, hdc inc) x6 (18) sl st to join

Round 4 :

working into the 3rd st at back of hdc row, sc to end (18)

Round 5 :

(sc into next 2sts inc) x3, ch8, working through the back spine of ch, sc into 2nd ch from hook, sc into next 6ch, sl st into side of last inc st, (sc into next 2sts inc) x3 (24)

Round 6 - 9 :

sc (24) (4 rows)

Round 10 :

sc into next 10sts, place top of handle over next 2sts and, working through BOTH LAYERS, sc into next 2sts, sc into next 12sts (24)

Round 11 :

sl st into next 24sts through front of sc's from previous row (24)

Round 12 :

working through the sl sts on previous row: sl st into 1st sl st, ch1, sc into next 23sts (24) sl st to join

Info :

F/O leaving a 30cm end.

— Coffee (US Terms) :

Round 1 :

leaving a 20cm end, ch2, sc 6into 2nd st from hook (alternatively sc 6sts into magic ring) (6)

Info :

Flip 20cm end to front of work before starting next row as it will be needed to attach keychain at end.

Round 2 :

inc x6 (12)

Round 3 :

(sc into next st, inc) x6 (18)

Round 4 :

(sc into next 2sts, inc) x6 (24)

Info :

F/O leaving a short end.

— Coffee Assembly (US Terms) :

Info :

Using 30cm end from cup, weave through the rim on inside of cup, and come out just below the line left by the sl st row.

Info :

Secure end with a couple of small sts.

Info :

Place coffee in top of cup level to the base of rim, and using mattress st attach the coffee to the rim, inserting stuffing approximately ¾ of the way round.

Info :

Secure end with a couple of small sts.

Info :

Weave end through cup and cut flush.

Info :

Secure end in place with a couple of small sts.

Info :

Using 20cm end from centre of coffee, thread keychain onto needle and do 4 or 5 small back sts to secure keychain to cup.

Info :

Secure end and weave in through cup before cutting flush.

— Coffee Decoration :

Info :

Using white oddment and embroidery ch st, create the design you wish to make on top of cup.

Info :

I have made 3 different ones to get you started.

Info :

Weave all ends through cup after making sure the sts are all secure to finish.

— Pattern Notes & Copyright :

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Teri Hamilton 2021. This pattern is my original pattern. By purchasing this pattern, you agree to the terms of use: Please do not claim this pattern as your own. You may not sell or distribute the pattern, or any part thereof, without prior permission. It is for personal use only. It is permitted to make items from this pattern to sell for charitable purposes, provided they meet safety guidelines and Crochet at Teri's is accredited.

Assembly Instructions

  • Using the 30cm end from the cup, weave through the rim on the inside of the cup and come out just below the line left by the sl st row, then secure with a couple of small stitches.
  • Place the coffee insert level with the base of the rim and, using mattress stitch, attach the coffee to the rim while inserting stuffing approximately 3/4 of the way around for correct shaping.
  • Use the 20cm end from the centre of the coffee to thread the keychain onto a needle, then take 4 or 5 small back stitches through the coffee and cup to securely attach the keychain.
  • Weave all ends through the cup and secure with a couple of small stitches before cutting flush to ensure no ends come loose.
  • When sewing handles, place the top of the handle over the next 2 stitches and work through both layers to anchor it securely to the cup.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a stitch marker to mark the last stitch of each round when working continuous rounds to avoid losing your count.
  • 💡Stuff the coffee and cup carefully and avoid overstuffing so the stuffing does not show through the finished piece.
  • 💡Always weave in and secure all ends with a couple of small stitches before cutting flush to prevent unraveling.

This tiny coffee cup keychain pattern is perfect for using leftover DK yarn and creating charming little gifts. Each cup is quick to make and easy to customise with different colours and latte art. Make a set to sell at craft fairs or to gift to friends who love coffee. ☕🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished keychain is a small miniature cup measuring a few centimetres across, ideal for keyrings when using DK yarn and a 3mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but the final size will change; use an appropriate hook for the yarn and expect a larger or smaller cup accordingly.

Do I need to know both UK and US terms to follow this pattern?

No, the pattern includes both UK and US terminology versions; use the section that matches your preferred stitch names (UK uses dc/htr, US uses sc/hdc).

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters complete a single keychain in about 2-3 hours, depending on experience and the amount of embroidery decoration you add.