Show your team spirit everywhere you go with this adorable crochet USA Soccer Jersey Keychain! Perfect for sports fans, this pattern allows you to create a miniature replica of the iconic national team jersey, complete with red, white, and blue details. It’s a fantastic way to personalize your keys, backpack, or even make a thoughtful gift for a fellow soccer enthusiast. Get ready to hook up some patriotic pride!
Why You’ll Love Making This Patriotic Keychain
Crafting this USA Soccer Jersey Keychain is more than just a project; it’s a chance to celebrate your love for the game and your country. Its compact size makes it a quick and satisfying make, ideal for using up yarn scraps. Whether you’re making it for yourself to proudly display or gifting it to a friend, this handmade item is sure to bring a smile and a touch of game-day excitement.
Crochet Pattern: Score Big with This Crochet USA Soccer Jersey Keychain Pattern!
Materials
Worsted weight yarn in Red (R)
Worsted weight yarn in White (W)
Worsted weight yarn in Navy Blue (NB)
3.5mm (E) crochet hook
Yarn needle
Scissors
Key ring
Small amount of black embroidery floss (for Nike swoosh)
Small amount of red, white, blue embroidery floss (for USA badge)
Abbreviations
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
dec – decrease (sc2tog)
FO – fasten off
Instructions
Gauge: Not critical for this project, just ensure your stitches are tight enough to prevent stuffing from showing (though not stuffed).
Notes: This pattern creates two flat panels (front and back) that are then joined. The diagonal stripes are worked using tapestry crochet techniques (carrying yarn). It’s recommended to read through the pattern before starting.
Jersey Front Panel (Start with White)
Row 1: Ch 21. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (20 sc)
Rows 2-3: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (20 sc) (Change to Red at the end of Row 3)
Rows 4-5: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (20 sc) (Change to White at the end of Row 5)
Repeat Rows 2-5 (alternating 2 rows White, 2 rows Red) until you have completed 12 rows in total (ending with 2 Red rows). Your panel should now be 12 rows tall.
Row 13 (W): Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (20 sc)
Row 14 (W): Ch 1, turn. Sc in 8 st, change to R, sc in 4 st, change to W, sc in 8 st. (20 sc)
Row 15 (R): Ch 1, turn. Sc in 7 st, change to W, sc in 6 st, change to R, sc in 7 st. (20 sc)
Row 16 (R): Ch 1, turn. Sc in 6 st, change to W, sc in 8 st, change to R, sc in 6 st. (20 sc)
Row 17 (W): Ch 1, turn. Sc in 5 st, change to R, sc in 10 st, change to W, sc in 5 st. (20 sc)
Row 18 (W): Ch 1, turn. Sc in 4 st, change to R, sc in 12 st, change to W, sc in 4 st. (20 sc)
Row 19 (R): Ch 1, turn. Sc in 3 st, change to W, sc in 14 st, change to R, sc in 3 st. (20 sc)
Row 20 (R): Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 st, change to W, sc in 16 st, change to R, sc in 2 st. (20 sc)
Shape Neckline (Continue with appropriate color as per pattern above):
Row 21 (W): Ch 1, turn. Sc in 1st st, dec, (work pattern as established for 14 sts), dec, sc in last st. (18 sc)
Row 22 (W): Ch 1, turn. Sc in 1st st, dec, (work pattern as established for 12 sts), dec, sc in last st. (16 sc)
Row 23 (R): Ch 1, turn. Sc in 1st st, dec, (work pattern as established for 10 sts), dec, sc in last st. (14 sc)
Row 24 (R): Ch 1, turn. Sc in 1st st, dec, (work pattern as established for 8 sts), dec, sc in last st. (12 sc)
Row 25 (W): Ch 1, turn. Sc in 1st st, dec, (work pattern as established for 6 sts), dec, sc in last st. (10 sc) FO.
Jersey Back Panel (Start with White)
Work as for Front Panel up to Row 12 (ending with 2 Red rows). Continue with horizontal stripes (2 rows W, 2 rows R) for another 13 rows (total 25 rows) without any diagonal color changes or neckline shaping. FO.
Sleeves (Make 2 – Start with White)
Row 1: Ch 10. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (9 sc)
Rows 2-3: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (9 sc) (Change to Red at the end of Row 3)
Rows 4-5: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (9 sc) (Change to White at the end of Row 5)
Repeat Rows 2-5 once more (total 9 rows). FO.
Assembly
Place the front and back panels together, matching edges. Using a yarn needle and W yarn, seam the sides and shoulders, leaving a gap for the neck opening and sleeve openings.
Fold each sleeve in half lengthwise and seam the short sides to form a loop. Attach the sleeves to the armhole openings on the jersey. Weave in all loose ends.
Edging (Using Navy Blue yarn)
Collar: Join NB yarn with a sl st at one side of the neck opening. Ch 1, sc evenly around the neck opening, working 3 sc in the point of the V-neck. Join with a sl st to first sc. FO.
Sleeves: Join NB yarn with a sl st to the edge of one sleeve. Ch 1, sc evenly around the sleeve opening. Join with a sl st to first sc. FO. Repeat for second sleeve.
Bottom Hem: Join NB yarn with a sl st to one corner of the bottom hem. Ch 1, sc evenly across the bottom edge. Join with a sl st to first sc. FO.
Embellishments
Nike Swoosh: Using black embroidery floss, embroider the Nike swoosh onto the upper left chest area of the front panel.
USA Badge: Using red, white, and blue embroidery floss, embroider or appliqué a small USA badge onto the upper right chest area. A simple rectangle with “USA” stitched on can work.
Finishing
Attach the key ring to the top center of the jersey, near the collar.
