How To Crochet Sunflower Keychain Tutorial For Keys & Bags

In this fun tutorial on how to make a crochet sunflower keychain, you'll learn how to combine simple stitches and bright yarns to bring a piece of sunshine wherever you go. Great for beginners, this guide will walk you through each stage, from starting your first loop to adding the finishing touches on your vibrant sunflower.

Crochet Sunflower Keychain Tutorial

Materials Needed:

2.5mm crochet hook
4ply cotton yarn

Brown Part Pattern:

In Round 1:

Create a magic loop.
Work 6 single crochet (sc) into the magic loop.
Pull yarn to tighten the loop.
Slip stitch (slst) into the first stitch to join.
Chain one (ch1).

Round 2:

Work 2 sc in each stitch around (12 sc total).
Slst into the first stitch to join.
Ch1.

Round 3:

Work the following pattern in back loop only: (sc in next stitch, increase (inc)) × 6 times (18 sc total).
Slst into the first stitch to join.
Ch1.

In Round 4:

In back loop only, work (sc, inc, sc) in each set around (24 sc total).
Slst into the first stitch to join.
Ch1.

Round 5:

Continue in back loop only, work (3 sc, inc) × 6 times (30 sc total).
Slst into the first stitch to join.
Ch1.

Round 6:

Still in back loop only, work (2 sc, inc, 2 sc) × 6 times (36 sc total).
Slst into the first stitch to join.
Ch1 and cut the yarn.

Decoration on Rounds 3, 4, 5:

Make a slip knot and crochet in the left half loop of round 3.
Ch3, slst into the third chain from the hook.
Skip 1 stitch, slst in the next stitch.
Ch3, slst into the third chain from the hook.
Repeat this pattern around rounds 3, 4, and 5 to create a textured edge.

Green Part Pattern:

(Worked in the same way as the brown part until round 6, but use the whole loops, not the back loops only)

Round 7:

In front loop only (FLO), work 1 half-double crochet (hdc) in first stitch.
In the same stitch, work 1 double crochet (dc).
Ch1.
Slst into the stitch.
In the next stitch (FLO), work 1 dc.
In the same stitch, work 1 hdc.
Ch1.
Slst into the next stitch (FLO).
Slst into the next stitch.
Repeat the ch1, hdc, dc, ch1, slst, dc, hdc, ch1, slst pattern around in FLO.

Assembly:

Sew the brown and green parts together.
Stuff the project before fully closing.

Finishing Touches (around round 6 of green part):

Make a slip knot and crochet in the left half loop of round 6.
Ch2.
Work the following stitches into the same stitch: 1 double crochet (dc), 1 treble crochet (tr), 1 double treble crochet (dtr).
Ch2, slst (2 chain picot).
Work 1 dtr, 1 tr, 1 dc into the same stitch.
Repeat this pattern.