Crochet Letter J Keychain – Free Pattern with Daisy (Easy)
THE COZY ALPHABET · SAGE GREEN EDITION
🧶 Crochet Letter “J” Keychain with Daisy Flowers 🌼
For every Jessica, James, Julia and Jack you love ✨
J is one of the most loved initials, and this sage green version might be the sweetest one yet: a chunky “J” with a little top bar, a fluffy white daisy, a tiny butter-yellow flower, two leaves and three white buds. It's soft, calm and looks beautiful on a beige bag. 💚
The best part? The “J” is one of the quickest letters in the whole series. One short tube, one tiny bar, and you're almost done.
🔤 Looking for another letter?
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Sage green · white · butter yellow
📏 Finished size: about 8 cm tall, 5 cm wide, 1.7 cm thick.
📋 Pattern at a Glance
- Skill level: easy (great first letter)
- Time: about 2–3 hours
- Method: one stuffed tube with wire, bent into a “J”, plus a small top bar
- Hook: 3 mm
- Terms: US
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🧵 Materials
- Worsted weight mercerized cotton yarn: sage green for the letter, plus white and butter yellow 🎨
- 3 mm crochet hook (keep your tension tight) 🪝
- Polyester fiberfill ☁️
- 1.2 mm floral wire, about 14 cm long
- Tapestry needle 🪡
- Gold split key ring with a swivel clasp 🔑
- Blocking mat and pearl-head pins 📌
📖 Abbreviations (US terms)
MR magic ring · sc single crochet · inc 2 sc in the same stitch · dec sc2tog · sl st slip stitch · hdc half double crochet · dc double crochet · ch chain
🔤 Part 1: The Letter Body (one tube)
Worked in continuous spiral rounds, with no joining.
| Round | Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1 | MR, 6 sc (6) |
| 2 | inc in each stitch (12) |
| 3–27 | sc in each stitch (12) |
| 28 | dec x6 (6) |
| 29 | dec x3 (3) |
Your tube should measure about 11 cm after round 27. Add or remove a few rounds depending on your tension. 📐
Before closing, bend the wire into a “J” and fold each end over by about 3 mm. Slide it into the tube and stuff firmly as you go. After round 29, fasten off, close the opening and weave in the end. 🪡
➖ Part 2: The Top Bar
| Round | Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1 | MR, 6 sc (6) |
| 2 | inc in each stitch (12) |
| 3–9 | sc in each stitch (12) |
| 10 | dec x6 (6), stuff, close |
The bar should be about 4 cm long. No wire needed, just stuff it firmly so it stays straight.
📌 Part 3: Shaping the “J”
- Straight stem: about 6 cm
- Bottom hook: about 5 cm, curving down and to the left, ending about 3 cm from the stem
- Top bar: sew it across the top of the stem, centered, with small hidden stitches
Mist the letter lightly with water, pin it flat on your blocking mat and let it dry for 12 hours. 💧
🌼 Part 4: The Flowers
🤍 White daisy (10 petals)
With yellow yarn: MR, 10 sc, sl st to join and fasten off. Attach white yarn to any stitch. In each stitch: ch 4, sl st in the 2nd ch from hook, sc in the next 2 ch, sl st in the next center stitch. This gives you 10 slim petals.
💛 Small yellow flower
In butter yellow: MR, 5 sc, sl st to join. In each stitch: sl st, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st. Add a white French knot in the center.
🍃 Leaves (make 2, in sage green)
Ch 8. Starting in the 2nd chain from the hook:
- First side: sl st, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc
- Tip: 3 sc in the last chain
- Second side (along the bottom loops): sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st
🤍 Tiny buds (make 3, in white)
MR, 6 sc. Work one more round of sc (6). Stuff lightly, then dec x3 and close. Embroider a short green stem on each bud. 🌿
🪡 Part 5: Assembly
- Sew the daisy on the lower-left side of the stem, just above the curve.
- Sew the small yellow flower just below and to the right of the daisy, on the curve.
- Add one leaf on the left of the daisy and one below it, then the three buds above the daisy. 🌸
- At the center of the top bar, make a small loop with ch 6 and sew it firmly. Attach the gold key ring and swivel clasp. 🔑
Measurements may vary slightly depending on your yarn and tension.
✅ This is a tried and tested pattern!
💡 Tips for a Neat Letter “J”
- Use a stitch marker at the start of each round so you don't lose count.
- Keep your tension tight so the fiberfill doesn't show.
- Bend the hook gently, a little at a time, so the wire doesn't poke through.
- Sew the top bar perfectly centered. That's what makes the “J” look neat and balanced.
🎁 Make It Personal
Initial keychains make lovely gifts for birthdays, teachers, bridesmaids and best friends. Try the “J” in someone's favorite color, or make the whole family's initials. 💝
🧼 Care
Because the letter contains wire, don't put it in the washing machine. Spot-clean it with a damp cloth and a little mild soap, then let it air-dry flat.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make it without wire?
Yes. Stuff the tube firmly and hold the curve in place with a few hidden stitches. It will be softer, but still lovely.
Can I skip the top bar?
Yes. Without the bar you get a simple rounded “J”. Both versions look great.
Is it suitable for small children?
Not for babies or toddlers. It contains wire and small sewn-on parts.
How do I make the daisy petals lie flat?
Pin the daisy on your blocking mat, mist lightly with water and let it dry before sewing.
I hope you enjoy making your own “J”! If you make one, I'd love to see it. 💕
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