This cute crochet flip flop keychain would make a fun easy gift or a nice addition to your summer craft booth. Mix and match colors and enjoy this quick project! This post includes affiliate links, click here for more info. Thank you for supporting Whistle and Ivy!
I’ve struggled with my crojo this week. Summers are hard for me! Plus, my old iPod also died a few weeks ago. It was a 5th generation classic, so yeah, it was about 12 years old. I snagged another one and have spent that last few days putting all my music on it (some of it needed to be ripped from CDs… ‘memba those?). I have forgotten about some of it and it’s crazy how listening to an old song can transport you back in time. It’s been very fun and nostalgic. Even though my mind was focused on getting all my music transferred, I was able to complete an itty, bitty project anyway, this Crochet Flip Flop Keychain! These cuties are made with cotton fingering yarn, and are so fun to mix and match colors.
Aren’t these color so fun? I used a yarn by DMC, called Natura Yummy. I just thought the colors screamed summer, and it turned out to be the perfect yarn for these cute flip flop keychains.
CROCHET FLIP FLOP KEYCHAIN – FREE CROCHET PATTERN
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What you need:
–D Hook (3.25 mm)
–Fingering Weight Yarn
– Key Ring and Chain
OR
– Ball chain and Key Ring
–Darning Needle
Abbreviations: US Terms
St – Stich
Ch – Chain
Sl st – Slip Stitch
Sc – Single crochet
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Dc – Double Crochet
Gauge: 6 sts = 1″
→Watch a video tutorial ←
Flip Flop Sole: (make 2)
1. Ch 9. Work 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 chs, hdc in next ch, dc in next 2 chs, 7 dc in last ch.Working across opposite side: Dc in next 2 chs, hdc in next ch, sc in next 3 chs. Join with sl st. (22 sts)
2. Ch 1. 2 sc in the next 3 sts. Sc in next 7 sts. 2 sc in next 5 sts. Sc in next 7 sts. Join with sl st. (30 sts)
3. Ch 1. *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st * work 3 times. Sc in next 7 sts. *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st* work 5 times Sc in next 7 sts. Join with sl st. (38 sts)
Tie off ONE, leave a long tail on the other.
Thong Piece:
Ch 18.
Sc in 2ch ch from hook. Sc in next 6 chs. 3 sc in next ch. Sc 9. Leave a long tail.
Using your darning needle, embroidery the thong piece to the tied-off sole. Attach it at the two ends and at the toe.
Tie off all ends.
Construction:
Using your darning needle, embroidery the thong piece to the tied-off sole. Attach it at the two ends and at the toe. 
The one on the right has the thong sewn to the tied-off sole side, the one of the left has the thong sewn to the still-attached sole side, so you can do which ever you like best. (I personally like the look of the slip stitches on top.)
Tie off the ends (don’t worry if it’s messy, it will be covered up), and line the soles up. Using the long tail of the sole, sl st 23. Stop at the top and ch 4, and continue the sl st around (this makes a loop to attach the keyring to).
Clip end and weave them in.
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How cute they are! I find them great. Each year, I make a small gift for my young students (6 & 7 years) for the end of classes in June.
This year you’ll be My Designer … LoL Thank you Bethany
Amitiés du Québec, Lucie-France ;-)
How fun! They will love :)
These keychains are adorable. I have a neighbor that I do a LOT of commissioned crochet for (she calls me her personal hooker – haha). This would be a perfect little gift for her.
Aw I love that! Glad you like them, she will love them!
I have two nieces that are flipflop girls. I will be making these for them. Thank you so much for your free patterns. I appreicate them so much. Have a great day.
Perfect!! You are very welcome :)
ok, thanks so much!
which stitches am I supposed to go through to slip stitch these flip flops together? The slip stitches or the single crochets or both?
Slip stitches. Make sure you follow the instructions and make the loop.
Oh I just reread your question, I am sorry! I am seeing a typo in the pattern, you do NOT need to slip stitch all around each isle, I am not sure what I was doing putting that in there. I am very sorry for the confusion! When the two soles are done, you will use a sl st to sew them together.
Hi Bethany, these flip flop key chains are so cute. I will be making some for my craft shows.
what would you sell them for, I was thinking $2 or $3 a piece or $3 each or 2 for $5?
How long does it take you to make them? I personally would do $5 each at least.
Yes I think your right, with all the work & sewing them together, $5 each sounds about right. Thank you
Love all your work and your videos are easy to follow! Do you have a baby espadrilles pattern to share?
Thank you so much! I don’t, I’m sorry!
The key chains are adorable. You asked about summer and crojo. I have been working on fingerless mitts for all my nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters and all the above for my inlaws, too. I decided a few weeks ago that these will be Christmas gifts. Since I have 7 siblings and my husband has 3 and all have kid and grandkids I will end up with about 50 pair. I have about 12 done so far. LOL
Great idea to start on Christmas gifts! I am trying to finished up a CAL (crojo problem again) and then I am going to start on Christmas too!
Key chains are very cute.
Thank you!