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Knot up something spooky this October with these macrame Halloween keychain ideas, from beaded skeletons to skulls and tiny ghostly friends.
A plain keychain is already useful. A tiny spooky one dangling from your bag is a whole different story. These little macrame Halloween keychain projects don’t need much cord, but they give you plenty of room to play with knots, beads, and fun little details.
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1. Beaded Skeleton Keychains
Plecione
Let’s begin with these dapper little skeletons from Plecione! Knotted cord forms the wiggly arms and legs, while a single round bead becomes the head, painted or wrapped to look like a jack-o-lantern, a skull, or a little alien face. They’re a fun, quick knot-and-bead project.
Pro Tip: Keep your knots snug and even along the limbs so each skeleton hangs nice and straight.
2. Woven Skull Appliqués
Next up are these grinning skull appliqués from Macrame_dhh. Rows of tight knots build up the rounded skull shape, with simple X stitches for eyes and a soft pink blush on the cheeks. Fringe at the bottom gives them movement, and they make a great bag charm pair.
3. Skull and Pumpkin Tag Keychains
These bold little tags from Macrame Adventure use flat knotting to build a rectangle base, then fill it with a graphic skull or jack-o-lantern design. Finished with a swingy fringe at the bottom, they’re a striking, colorful way to carry a bit of Halloween spirit all year.
4. Mini Mummy Bead Keychains
Meonss
Meonss shows how a few wrapped knots and a single bead can become an adorable little mummy! The crisscrossing white cord looks just like bandages wound around a round head, with two tiny eyes peeking through. It’s a simple, sweet project that works up quickly.
5. Full-Body Skeleton Figure Keychains
Oh My Loop’s skeleton figures take the look a step further with a fully knotted body, from a round head down to dangling arms and legs.
Made in black, white, or orange, each one has its own spooky personality, and they look great lined up together on a backpack.
6. Black Cat Face Keychain
Simply Inspired by Sheena brings a different kind of spooky cute with this black cat keychain.
A simple knotted head shape is finished with pointed ears, tiny embroidered eyes, and a set of whiskers for a design that’s just as sweet as it is seasonal.
7. Crochet Bat Keychain
This little bat isn’t technically macrame, but it’s too fitting to leave off the list! Worked in black yarn with tiny red eyes, its folded wings give it plenty of personality, and it makes the perfect spooky companion to pair with your knotted keychains.
8. Crochet Ghost Face Keychain
Another fun, non-macrame bonus: this classic ghost face keychain, worked in black and white yarn for an unmistakably spooky expression. It’s a simple, graphic design that’s easy to spot on a set of keys or a backpack zipper.
9. Witch Eyeball Keychain
This quirky little keychain mixes a tiny witch hat with a big green eyeball for a design that’s equal parts creepy and cute. It’s a fun one to make if you want something a little different from the usual skulls and pumpkins.
10. Crochet Voodoo Doll Keychain
At the end, we have this fun little doll keychain, stitched with a cheerful orange skirt, dark hair, and a sweet little face. Its charm bead eyes and simple shape make it an easy, playful project to finish off your Halloween keychain collection.
Check out some more fun macrame keychain ideas before you leave!
Once you make one spooky keychain, you may find yourself wanting a whole little haunted collection. Try different colors, swap the bead faces, and give each one its own personality. Happy knotting, and happy Halloween!