6 Macrame Keychains That’ll Hook You (Yes, Even You!)

2. Daisy Knot Keychain

This one’s the heartbeat of Bochiknot. Years back, I’d daydream daisies—petals swaying, sunny and free.

Kept sketching them in my head ‘til they spilled onto cord. Now they’re yours to knot. Flowers dangling from your keys—what’s sweeter than that?

Imagine swinging them every time you unlock the door. 

What You’ll Need:

4mm cord’s the star—grab any pink-tone for that soft blush, Natural for creamy contrast.

A lobster clasp snaps it on—sturdy, shiny, begging to click. Scissors too; you’ll need ‘em sharp.  

How It Comes Together:

It’s got that pro-level glow—fancy enough to gift. But here’s the kicker: it’s just one knot, twisted clever.

How does something so easy look so good? Grab the cord—you’ll figure it out halfway through and grin.

3. Fishtail Pattern Keychain

Mermaids live in my head—shimmering tails, ocean whispers. 

This fishtail’s their love note to me, and now to you. Knots that ripple like waves—ever pictured that on your keyring?

I see it and think of tides pulling me under. 

What You’ll Need:

3mm cord feels right—olive green’s my go-to, earthy and deep like seaweed swaying.

A swivel keyring spins smooth—grab one that twists with you. 

Scissors, a comb if you’re feeling it.  

How It Comes Together:

It’s all repetition—Double Half Hitches ‘til your fingers hum.

But that shape—will it really ripple like water when you’re done?

Will it feel alive swinging there? You’ll snap a pic—I know it.

4. Endless Falls Keychain Wristlet

I sprawled on my couch—coffee cold, cords in a heap beside me. 

Keychains littered my table, cute but predictable.

Then it hit: why stop at keys?

What about my wrist?

Could one little project pull double duty?

No need to choose—just make it work.

That’s when this wristlet-keychain hybrid sparked.

One knot, one wild twist—chain on one side, braid on the other. Born from a single move, flipping like it’s got a mind of its own.

Ever seen cord play that kind of trick?

Wait ‘til you knot it—two styles, one go. How does that even happen? Let me show you.

What You’ll Need: 

4mm cord, thick and strong—10-12 feet, depending if your wrist’s dainty or bold like mine.

A lobster clasp clicks it shut—sleek, silver, ready to hook.

Scissors finish it.  

How It Comes Together:

One knot, over and under, repeating soft—your fingers settle into it, quiet and steady, like breathing slow.

Zen sneaks up, wraps you in calm; the world fades to cord and rhythm. 

But then—here’s the twist—that flip happens.

One side’s a chain. The other’s a braid, tight and woven, warm like a secret.

Which’ll you show off?

Will you flash the chain’s sleek edge to the world or keep the braid close, a texture just for you?

Knot it slow; you’ll feel that pull to choose. 

5. Diamond Pattern Beaded Keychain

Texture’s my obsession; it pulls me in every time.

I wondered: could knots and metallic beads tangle together without a fight? 

Oh, they dance alright—better than I dreamed.

Diamonds sparkling with glistening metallic inside. Wait ‘til you see how I put it together. 

What You’ll Need: 

3mm cord’s your canvas—any color, though I lean neutral.

A few metallic beads—round, shiny, maybe three.

A keyring holds it all. Scissors for fine-detailing.

How It Comes Together:

Beads pause the knots—rhythm shifts.

But that diamond—will it glow brighter with metallic-gem in the middle?

Will it catch eyes more than you guess? Give this keychain a try; you’ll know.

6. Leaf Pattern Keychain Lanyard

One afternoon, I got lost staring out my window—leaves rustling, nature doing its quiet show.

What if I could knot that vibe into something useful? 

A lanyard, maybe—longer than a keychain, artsy but practical. That’s when this leaf pattern hit me.

I grabbed some Cappuccino cord—earthy, cozy—and played.

Three knots twisted into a leafy spine, holding my keys like a charm. Ever thought a lanyard could feel alive? This one does.  

What You’ll Need:

3mm single-strand cord—Cappuccino’s my pick, warm and grounded.

A lobster clasp D-ring to anchor it—functional, sleek. Scissors, that’s it.  

How It Comes Together:

Three knots—Lark’s Head, Double Half Hitch, Gathering—sound basic, but they bend into leaves. Will it really look like nature caught in cord? How’ll it feel dangling longer than the rest? Knot it; you’ll catch that earthy hum.

 

Little Nuggets from My Knotty Brain