DIY Crocheted Tiny Backpack For Dolls Or Keychains

Crocheted-tiny-keychain-backpack Looking for a fun crochet project to whip up as a gift, to use for a doll or maybe even as a keychain? I have to admit, in the past I was not keen on crocheting tiny things, but that has changed, and this backpack isn't truly so small, so it is well worth it, and the results are just adorable! I'll be gifting two tiny crocheted backpacks together with 2 rabbits, two crocheted sleeping bags, two crocheted nesting baskets, and some dollhouse camping accessories, and truly it is just so much fun! I used yarn and beads (for buttons) that I had on hand, but next time I'm near a fabric/craft store I'm going to look for some tiny toggle buttons to use as the button, as I have a feeling I'm going to have to make a bunch more of these backpacks! Want to make some yourself? Let's do it!

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You'll Need:

tiny back pack pattern, found here on YouTube
sport weight cotton yarn (red) and 3mm crochet hook
sport weight cotton yarn (black) or for the same look as mine, use worsted weight black yarn
tan embroidery thread and size 0 crochet hook
2 tiny small disc shaped beads for ends of drawstring, 1 much larger disc shaped bead (7mm diameter) to use as closure toggle

How To:

Follow instructions linked to above, though make trim, straps and look in black and using heavier weight yarn, if you like.

Crochet the drawstring using embroidery thread, or something lighter than the lighest yarn, and add beads at the end.

With my heavier weight trim, closing the flap using a regular button wasn't quite possible, nor did I have a small button on hand (says the owner of thousands of buttons somewhere in the basement, sigh) so I made a toggle closure with a 7mm disc shaped button with about 4 regular knots tied under the bead and then sewn to the backpack. It does open maybe too easily, but it works. I'd recommend buying a tiny black toggle button, which I will do in the future.

Crocheted-tiny-keychain-backpack Above: For the drawstring I used embroidery thread to crochet a chain that would be lighter weight than the cotton sport weight yarn, and anyway I didn't have any left. To make the button closure actually close easily I used a disc shaped bead at the end of about four knots, which was then sewn to backpack.
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This is a fun project, and I know, sewing on the straps and the loop might not be your favorite thing to do (mine neither) but it well worth it, truly!