Quick Crochet Sunflower Keychain Pattern For Fun Accessories

Tip

Prevent Petal Sag: After completing the Picot Round, your petals will look much neater and hold their shape better if you gently steam block them. Simply hold a steamer or an iron just above the finished flower for a few seconds to set the fibers. This removes the temporary curl and makes the petals lie flat and crisp.

Uses

• Sell the finished sunflowers as souvenir keychains or small gifts.

• Give them away as favors or mementos for events.

• Attach them to a backpack or purse as a fun accessory.

• Decorate a gift package.

Materials

 

• Yarn: Use Sinfonía yarn (or a similar lightweight cotton/acrylic yarn) in three colors:

  • Brown (Café): For the front of the center.

  • Green (Verde): For the back of the center and the leaf.

  • Yellow (Amarillo): For the petals.

• Crochet Hook: Use a 2 or 2.2 mm hook (such as a Tulip brand hook).

• Notions: A stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors, stuffing (relleno) for the center, and a keychain ring or lanyard.

Special Features

 

• Layered Center: You crochet two flat discs (one in brown and one in green) and join them with a Single Crochet (SC) border while stuffing them, creating a solid, plush base for the petals.

• Picot Petal Tip: The petals use a unique two-part construction: a foundation of Double Treble Crochet (tr tr) and a second round that incorporates a Picot stitch at the tip to create a sharp, defined point.

• Double-Sided Leaf: The leaf is crocheted flat around a chain foundation, using multiple stitch heights (SC, half DC, DC, tr tr) to create a natural, contoured leaf shape.

Level of Difficulty

 

This project is rated Super Easy and is highly suitable for beginners, as it primarily uses basic increases and simple joining techniques.

Tutor's Suggestions

 

• Mark Your Spot: Always use a stitch marker in the first stitch of every round when working the center pieces in a spiral to prevent losing your place.

• Salt/Decrease the Petals: To create the correct petal count, you must skip one stitch and then work two slip stitches between each petal, which ensures you finish with exactly 10 petals.

• Secure the Keychain Attachment: The tutor suggests that instead of using a metal keychain ring that may break off, you should crochet a long chain (around 20-30 chains) directly into the top of the flower. Fold this chain and use it as a more secure, permanent loop to attach a split ring, ensuring the flower never separates from your keys.

• Sewing the Leaf: You can sew the leaf to the base of the flower or directly onto the crocheted chain loop using a few small, secure stitches.

Step-by-Step Details

A. Crochet the Center Discs (Brown and Green)

 

You will make two identical flat pieces: one in brown and one in green. Work these pieces in a spiral.

1. R1: Start with a Magic Ring (MR). Work 6 Single Crochet (SC) stitches inside the ring. Close the ring.

2. R2: Work an increase (inc) in every stitch around. (12 SC total).

3. R3: Work (1 SC, inc) and repeat this sequence around. (18 SC total).

4. R4: Work (2 SC, inc) and repeat this sequence around. (24 SC total).

5. R5: Work (3 SC, inc) and repeat this sequence around. (30 SC total).

6. R6 (Non-Increase Round): Work 1 SC in every stitch around. (30 SC total).

7. Finish: On the green piece, fasten off and weave in the end. On the brown piece, cut a long tail for assembly.

B. Join and Stuff the Center

 

1. Place the brown (front) and green (back) pieces together, ensuring the right sides face outwards.

2. Join the yellow yarn into the first stitch, taking one loop from the front piece and one from the back piece.

3. Work 1 SC in every stitch around, joining the two pieces.

4. Stuffing: Stop when you have about 5 stitches left to close. Firmly fill the center with stuffing.

5. Complete the final 5 SC stitches and close the round with a slip stitch.

C. Crochet the Petals (The Base)

 

1. Start Petal 1: Chain 3. Work 3 Double Treble Crochet (tr tr) stitches into the same stitch where you joined.

2. Chain 3. Slip stitch (sl st) into the same stitch to complete the foundation for the first petal.

3. Space: Skip the next stitch. Work 1 sl st into the following stitch. Work 1 sl st into the stitch after that. (You skip one stitch and use two sl st for spacing).

4. Repeat Petal: Chain 3. Work 3 tr tr into the same stitch. Chain 3. Sl st into the same stitch.

5. Repeat the spacing and petal sequence until you finish all 10 petals.

D. Define the Petals (The Picot Round)

 

1. Slip stitch into the chain space of the first petal's base. Work 3 SC stitches into the chain space.

2. Work 1 SC into the top of the first tr tr post.

3. Picot Tip: Work 1 SC into the top of the middle tr tr post. Chain 2. Sl st into the base of the chain to form a Picot. Work 1 SC back into the top of the same middle tr tr post.

4. Work 1 SC into the top of the third tr tr post.

5. Work 3 SC stitches into the final chain space of the petal.

6. Slip stitch into the center space between the two petals to anchor the finished petal.

7. Repeat this entire sequence for the remaining 9 petals.

8. Close the last petal with a sl st and fasten off the yarn, leaving a short tail to weave in.

E. Crochet the Leaf (Green Yarn)

 

1. Chain 10.

2. First Side: Skip the first chain. Work into the back bump of the chain: 1 SC, 2 Half Double Crochet (HDC), 2 Double Crochet (DC), 3 Double Treble Crochet (tr tr), 1 DC (in the last chain).

3. Tip and Second Side: Work 7 DC stitches into the same last chain (where you worked the last DC) to form the curve.

4. Work the corresponding stitches back down the opposite side of the chain: 3 tr tr, 2 DC, 2 HDC, 1 SC.

5. Slip stitch into the next stitch to close the leaf. Chain 1 and cut a tail for sewing.

F. Final Assembly

 

1. Weave in all loose yarn tails on both the flower and the leaf.

2. Sew the leaf to the back of the flower using a few secure stitches.

3. Attach a keychain ring directly to the top center of the flower or to the end of your crocheted chain loop.

Conclusion

 

You have successfully crocheted an absolutely beautiful sunflower keychain! This fast, sturdy little project makes a wonderful gift and is a great way to showcase your crochet skills with a bright, cheerful accessory.