Easy Crochet Sunflower Keychain Free Pattern for Beginners

Hang your keys in style with a bright and cheerful Crochet Sunflower Keychain that's easy to make and adds a sunny touch to everyday life.

A small and pretty thing that looks like a bright sunflower made from yarn is fun to use. The Crochet Sunflower Keychain is colorful with yellow, brown, and green, just like a real flower. Everyone, even kids, can like how it makes keys or bags look happy and bright.

Free Crochet Sunflower Keychain Pattern for Bag Charms

This keychain is not only nice to see but also helpful. You can hang your keys on it so you don’t lose them. You can also put it on your backpack, bag, or pencil case to make them look more fun. It is small and light, so you can carry it easily anywhere.

The best part about making a Crochet Sunflower Keychain is that you can pick the colors you want. Usually, sunflowers are yellow with brown in the middle, but you can use pink, orange, blue, or any color you like. You can also make it small or a little bigger, like a coin or bigger to show the petals well.

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To make this keychain, the most important crochet stitch is the single crochet stitch. This stitch is easy and makes the keychain strong so it won’t fall apart. The petals can be made with the double crochet stitch, which makes them look soft and pretty.

Making a Crochet Sunflower Keychain is simple and fun. It is a nice little project that anyone can learn, even children, and it brightens up your day!

Sunflower Charm Crochet Pattern

In this pattern we’re making this cute sunflower charm with a fluffy center and beautiful petals. It’s simple, fun, and perfect for beginners. If you like it, crochet along with me! We’ll use three colors of yarn and a 2.5mm crochet hook. Let's start by creating a fluffy sunflower center, attach vibrant petals, and finish with a lovely leaf—creating a bright and cheerful accessory you’ll love.

Pattern Highlights

• Puffy Sunflower Center: Made with puff stitches for extra texture and softness.
• Three-Dimensional Look: Two central pieces are joined for thickness and charm.
• Textured Petals: Petals use unfinished half-double crochets joined together for a perfectly fluffy border.
• Pretty Leaf Add-on: A simple, elegant leaf worked in one piece and attached for a natural finish.
• Beginner-Friendly: Straightforward stitches and clear assembly steps, with repetitive, meditative rounds.
• Customizable Charm: Easy to add a keyring, bag clip, or magnet for versatility.
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Notes

• Yarn colors can be easily substituted; suggested shades are brown for the center, yellow for the petals, and green for the leaf.
• Use a stitch marker if needed to keep track of rounds.
• Crocheting with a 2.5mm hook ensures tight stitches to keep the stuffing and form.
• Weave in ends neatly for a polished charm.
• Finish and customize as you prefer (as a charm, magnet, ornament, or applique).

Skill Level

Beginner / Easy
Ideal for those new to crochet or looking for a quick, confidence-boosting project. Puff and petal techniques use simple repetitions for best results.

Materials

• Yarn: 3 colors (brown or dark yellow for center; bright yellow for petals; green for leaf; DK or sport weight recommended)
• Crochet hook: 2.5 mm
• Yarn needle: For weaving in ends and assembly
• Scissors
• (Optional): Keychain ring or clip for finishing as charm

Measurements / Sizing

• Sunflower Diameter: ~6 cm (2.5 in)
• Leaf Length: ~4 cm (1.5 in)
• The finished size may vary slightly due to yarn weight and gauges.

Gauge (and Stitch Pattern)

Gauge is not critical; final charm should be dense and plush. For reference:

• 10 single crochet (sc) and 10 rows = 4 cm square with DK yarn and 2.5 mm hook.
• Center pattern uses puff stitches and sc for firmness.
• Petals are layered for a three-dimensional effect.

Stitch Abbreviations

Special Stitches

• Puff Stitch (puff st): (Yarn over, insert hook in indicated st or ring, yarn over and pull up a loop) repeat 4 times total (you will have 9 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through all 9 loops, ch 1 to secure the puff.
• Unfinished Half Double Crochet (unfin hdc): Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), do not finish the stitch—continue working additional unfin hdc into same stitch to build petal shape, then yarn over and pull through all loops on hook at once.

How to Crochet

Sunflower Center (Make 2)

Round 1:

• Make a Magic Ring (MR).
• Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch).
• Work 10 Puff Stitches (PS) into the magic ring.
• Pull the ring closed.
• Slip Stitch (Sl St) to the first puff stitch to join.
• Stitch Count: 10 Puff Stitches
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Round 2:

• Ch 1.
• Work 20 Single Crochet (SC) evenly around the puff stitches (2 SC around each puff stitch).
• Slip Stitch (Sl St) to the first SC to join.
• Stitch Count: 20 SC

Round 3:

• Ch 3.
• Work 4 unfinished HDC in the same stitch.
• Work 4 unfinished HDC in the next stitch.
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• Yarn over and pull through all loops on the hook.
• Ch 1 to close the cluster.
• Ch 3.
• Make a Picot Stitch.
• Ch 3.
• Slip Stitch (Sl St) into the next stitch.
• Repeat this sequence around until all stitches are used.
• Join with a Slip Stitch to the beginning.
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Leaf Pattern

• Slip Knot.
• Ch 9.
• Starting in the 2nd chain from the hook:
• 1 SC,
• 1 HDC,
• 1 DC in each of the next 4 chains,
• 1 HDC,
• 3 SC in the last chain.
• Working along the opposite side of the foundation chain:
• 1 HDC,
• 1 DC in each of the next 4 chains,
• 1 HDC,
• 1 SC.
• Slip Stitch to the first SC to join.
• Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Finished Stitch Count: 18 stitches (excluding the joining slip stitch).

Assembly & Finished Size

1. Join Sunflower Centers: If you haven’t already, hold both puff pieces together wrong sides facing, and work the petals through both layers. This makes the center pleasantly dimensional.
2. Attach Leaf: Using the yarn tail or a new strand and a yarn needle, stitch the leaf securely to the back of the flower or the base of any petal.
3. Finish as a Charm: Insert a jump ring or thread a keychain ring through the stitches behind a petal for use as a keychain, bag charm, or pendant, if desired.
4. Final Size: Finished sunflower is ~6 cm across; the attached leaf extends the length by 3–4 cm; overall, a compact and bright accent for many uses.
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Conclusion and Ending Words

You've completed a cheerful sunflower charm with a plush, bubbly center and crisp, pointed petals—topped off with a vibrant green leaf. This charming pattern is perfect for beginners and makes for a quick, satisfying project that’s as fun to assemble as it is to display. Attach it to your keys, bag, or gift it to bring sunshine wherever you go.