a simple keychain with a split ring and a short chain link

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A basic metal keychain consisting of a circular split ring, a short chain of oval links, and a small fob at the end

Materials

Yarn

WORSTED · Acrylic · Silver · 10yd

Hook

6mm

Notions

Tapestry needle

Stitch markers

17 sts × 20 rows = 4in × 4in (in single crochet)

Split Ring

R1Ch 21, join with sl st to first ch to form a ring, being careful not to twist. Sc in each ch around, join. (21)(21 sts)
R2Sc in each st around, join. (21) Do not fasten off: the next piece is worked from these stitches.(21 sts)

Chain Links

R1Magic ring, 6 sc in ring, join. (6)(6 sts)
R2Sc in each st around, join. (6)(6 sts)
R3Fasten off leaving a long tail. Weave the tail through the front loop of each of the remaining 6 st and pull tight to close. (0) If this piece is stuffed, stuff it before closing. Leave a 12-inch tail for sewing.(0 sts)

Fob

R1Magic ring, 6 sc in ring, join. (6)(6 sts)
R2Inc in each st around, join. (12)(12 sts)
R3Sc in each st around, join. (12)(12 sts)
R4Dec in each pair of st around, join. (6) Leave a 12-inch tail for sewing.(6 sts)