Skyrim Inspired Lockpick Crochet Patterns Version 1 and 2

(Version 1)

(Version 2)

Difficulty:  Easy & Beginner

Description:

Fanart inspired by Elder Scrolls Skyrim. Version 1 can be made rather quickly and used as a Christmas ornament, accessory for a backpack or purse. Version 1 can be starched to suit your needs.

The studier version can be used as a cosplay prop and uses floral wire in its construction. It’s easily adaptable to whatever size you may want to make, just change yarn, thread, or hook size. For version 2, you may wish to scale up for larger sizes. To do so measure in inches not stitch count or rows. For example adding 1 inch to the wire length and the I-cord length.

Below are two separate patterns or two different versions. Some may choose to make a more sturdy version for prop accessories just be wary that floral wire bends easily, and the hook portion may snag on things. It’s mostly meant as a prop. If you choose and you have the tools to bend stronger wire, you can opt for a higher gauge and stronger metal, just scale up your I-cord as necessary. 

The second version requires a bit more knowledge of crochet, using the I-cord method, as well as a bit of assembly.

Version 1 measures about 4 1/2” while version 2 measures 5 3/4” finished.

Copyright:

Copyright 2026 LadySeshiiria for pattern, photos, and instructions.

You may use this free pattern for personal use only. Mass production is prohibited. You may not copy, edit, sell, reproduce, or redistribute this pattern, its photos, or instructions. AI and NFT are strictly forbidden and prohibited. Selling your finished creations and sharing is welcome though, as long as it credits the original artist and links back to source. Thank you for respecting your fellow artists and crafters.

Disclaimer:

Unofficial Fan art inspired by Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim / Bethesda Softworks.

All characters and related properties belong to their respective owners. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the original creators.

Abbreviations:

Ch = Chain

St or sts = stitch or stitches 

Sl st = slip stitch 

Hdc = Half double crochet

I-cord = a special technique that makes a braided rope. 

F.O. = Finish off

Supplies: Version 1

- Aunt Lydia’s Crochet Fashion 3 Thread Grey or Stone

- 3.5mm Hook

- Scissors 

- Yarn Needle

Supplies: Version 2

- Red Heart Yarn - Worsted Weight in Heather Grey

- 4.5mm Hook

- Scissors 

- Yarn Needle

- Floral Wire 

- Wire Cutters 

- Hot Glue Gun 

- Hot Glue

Instructions:

Version 1: Easy

Ch14, hdc into the second chain stitch from the hook, then hdc into every chain stitch after that. Do not chain or turn, instead slip stitch into foundation chain of same stitch on other side, this will place you into the center of the side of the last hdc stitch. Chain 12, and then sl st into 3rd stitch from chain creating picot stitch. Fasten off. Weave ends in. Starch for stiffness.

(Where to place sl st at the end the base hdc.)

Version 2: Beginner

Note: If you don't know how to do I-cord, there are tons of tutorials online, both picture and video.

Ch3, create 12 I-cord rows or about 3”. Then yo, sl st through all three sts on the hook, ch1 and pull yarn all the way through the loop leaving a decent amount of length then cut, do not F.O. We will use the excess length for the lockpick assembly.

 

Cut 6” of floral wire. 

The next section will take some care, so do not rush it. The last thing you want to do is snag your yarn fibers on the freshly cut floral wire. I suggest using a yarn needle to help you through this next section. I used the yarn needle to gently ply the in between posts on the back of the I-cord work as I passed the floral wire through. Down below you will see example photos below of the I-cord post section.

Start by fishing the floral wire through the top of the lockpick’s I-cord.

Back of the I-cord work, the yarn needle shows what posts I am talking about. Lift gently and work slowly.

Once the wire is fully fished through the I-cord, sew the bottom closed with the remaining tail and clip excess. 

Pass the top tail through the I-cord, closing the stitching and then hot glue the excess tail the length of the remaining floral wire. We want to do this now, securing it before bending the wire to prevent the yarn from snapping under unnecessary tension later while shaping.

Cut excess yarn tail.

Bend the tip into shape.

Cut a new length of yarn at least 5 times the length of the portion we are about to wrap. Split the yarn into single threads.

Put a dab of hot glue at the base of the wire next to the I-cord and press the split yarn strand to it and start wrapping slowly. You do not want to pull so tight that you break the thread.

Once you get the end of the hook, dab a bit of hot glue on the tip and slow down even more so and watch how you wrap. You don’t want to snag the thread on the end but want to cover the rest of it. This needs to be done this way, because if you wrap then bend the hook you might snap the thread due to tension and have to redo it.

Push up the I-cord on the bottom end of the lockpick, dab a bit of hot glue and push it back down into place to secure it. (Sorry about the blurry photo, it does the job.)

And now you have finished making you lockpick prop! I hope you had fun making these!