Free waffle earbud keychain/holder crochet pattern

Hey friends!

Thank you for visiting today! 

I have so many new patterns, and ideas i can’t wait to share with you! A stack full, to be exact. Think beanies, crossbodies, new trivets, and so much more. So many fun things have been happening behind the scenes. 

Today is one of my new faves. I use this ALL the time because i am always losing mine, especially in the many project bags i have. They usually get loss or tangled in a bunch of yarn or projects. I like this type that i designed for two reasons. One, it’s super easy to do hardware or no hardware. I love the keychain option with hardware because so many purses and bags have little pieces of fabric on the inside where you can hook or attach things, which is perfect for latching your earbud holder. I also love the way this little pouch closes. Hardware or no hardware, it’s super easy and secures your headphones without any buttons or snaps. 

These holders are super quick for me to work up and easy for me to batch make for market prep, bulk gifts for the office, or bulk prep for any brick and mortar you may have a space in. I know i am currently bulk prepping for a September event, and for my space in downtown Columbia at Kindred Collections. So if you’re local and not a maker, you can find some there!

I made this kind of based off of my waffle trivet pattern, so if you loved that pattern and found it easy, then this pattern is perfect for you! Depending on what you are making these for, they are pretty easy to make a bunch of pieces, and then assemble everything.

Not a maker? No problem. You can grab your very own waffle earbud keychain here

So, let’s get to it. 

Firsts things first, gather all your materials. 

you will need;

• f hook
• ILTC in antique gold and buttercup
• keychain hardware – I use something like this
• scissors
• yarn needle

ABBREVIATIONS;

CH- chain

SC – single crochet

DC – double crochet

ST(S) – stitch(es)

FSC – foundation single crochet

Notes; you can use any yarn (weight 4). You could also use something like yarn bee soft and sleek, or ILTY. I chose cotton for this because it holds up so well, but feel free to venture out and explore other options!

BUTTER 

CH 4.

R1 – sc in 2nd ch from hook, and in next two sts. ch 1, and turn. (3 sts)

R2 – R3 – sc each st across, ch 1 and turn (3 sts)

Fasten off, leaving about a 6 inch tail so you can sew this onto the front piece. Sit aside.

KEYCHAIN STRAP PIECE

Ch 5

R1 – sc in 2nd ch from hook, and each st across. Ch 1 and turn. (4 sts)

R2 – R8 – sc across, ch 1 and turn (4 sts)

DO NOT FASTEN OFF

loop strap through keychain piece and sc the last row and the ch together (4 sts). The hardware should be between the two ends. 

FRONT PIECE.

R1 – fsc 12.

R2 – DC in first st. *(FPDC, DC 2) repeat three times. FPDC in next st, DC in last st. Ch 1, and turn. (12 sts)

R3 – DC in frist st. *(BPDC, FPDC 2)* repeat three times. BPDC in the next st, DC in the last st. ch 1, turn.

R4 – repeat row 2. 

R5 – repeat row 3

R6 – repeat row 2

R7 – repeat row 3

R8 – repeat row 2

R9 – repeat row 3

R10 – sc 3, ch 6, skip 6 sts, sc 3, ch 1, turn.

R11 – sc each st across. (12 sts)

SECOND PIECE.

CH 13.

R1 – DC in 2nd ch from hook, and in each ch space across. (12 sts.)

R2 – R7 – DC in each st across (12 sts)

R8 – sc 4, sc keychain strap into place over next 4 sts (place the strap on the side of the  second piece closest to you.) 4 sc. (12 sts)

DO NOT FASTEN OFF. Pull that loop through the front side of the front piece (so that you will be crocheting down the side, along the bottom and up the other side.)

Sc evenly down the first side, sc 2 in the corner space, sc along the bottom, sc in the corner space, sc evenly up along the third side. Fasten off. Weave in ends. 

To make this without a keychain, for the row 8 of the second piece, you will sc 5, chain 50, sc 5.

The new chain loop would still be pulled through the chain space on the front piece as a closure.

I hope you love this waffle ear bud holder as much as i do! If you make this please share on FB on Instagram and tag me @theoakandautumncollective or use hashtag #waffleearbudkeychain so i can see everyone’s beautiful creations! Have a great rest of your day, and happy making!

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