Crochet Sunflower Keychain Pattern – Cute and Creative Design

Add a touch of warmth and charm to your everyday essentials with the crochet Sunflower Keychain design. Featuring vibrant petals, a textured center, and elegant layers, this pattern brings the joy of sunflowers to life in a beautifully compact design. Whether for yourself or as a handmade gift, this piece radiates happiness and creativity.

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Crochet Sunflower Keychain Pattern

What makes this keychain special is its intricate details and thoughtful construction. The petal pattern blends double and treble crochets for a dynamic dimension, while the textured center adds balance. The use of front and back loop stitches ensures a seamless, layered look, and the option to stuff with fiber gives it a lovely 3D effect. Attach it to your keys, bag, or use it as a decorative charm — this project is equal parts artwork and accessory!

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Materials & Tools Needed

1. Yarn:
   • 4-ply cotton yarn in the following colors:
     • Green: For the base (leaves).
     • Dark Brown: For the center of the sunflower.
     • Light Brown: For additional flower details.
     • Yellow: For the petals.
2. Hook:
   • A 3mm crochet hook.
3. Other Tools:
   • Scissors: For cutting yarn ends.
   • Tapestry Needle: For sewing and weaving ends.
   • Keychain Ring/Chain: To finish and convert your sunflower into a keychain.
4. Stuffing (Optional):
   • Small amount of polyester fiber (if you want the sunflower to have a puffy center).

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Finished Size & Customization Ideas

• Approximate Size:
  The finished sunflower keychain is around 2–2.5 inches in diameter (depending on the tightness of your stitches and yarn used).
• Customization Ideas:
  1. Size Adjustments:
     • Use thicker or thinner yarn to create a larger or smaller sunflower.
     • Pair your yarn with an appropriate hook size (e.g., a larger hook for thicker yarn and vice versa).
  2. Strap Variations:
     • Create a longer strap by chaining more at the final attachment step, making it wearable or attachable to larger objects.
  3. Color Changes:
     • Experiment with petal colors to make a vibrant, multicolored sunflower.
     • Use pastel colors for a muted look or bold colors for a cheerful design.
  4. Add Embellishments:
     • Sew beads at the center of the sunflower for extra charm.
     • Attach a small charm or bead to the keychain.

Pattern Abbreviations & Terminology

• Magic Ring: Adjustable loop used to start crochet in the round.
• ch: Chain.
• sl st: Slip stitch.
• sc: Single crochet.
• hdc: Half double crochet.
• dc: Double crochet.
• tr: Treble crochet.
• picot: Chain 3, then sl st into the first stitch of the chain (creates a small loop/petal tip).
• st: Stitch.
• inc: Increase (work 2 stitches into the same stitch).

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Step-by-Step Detailed Crochet Instructions

Green Base (Leaves):

1. Round 1:
   • Create a magic ring and work 6 sc into it.
   • Close the round with a sl st, then ch 1 to start the next round.
2. Round 2:
   • Work an inc in each stitch (2 sc in each st).
   • Total stitches = 12.
   • Close the round with a sl st, then ch 1 for the next round.
3. Round 3:
   • Alternate: 1 sc, 1 inc. Repeat 6 times.
   • Total stitches = 18.
   • Finish with a sl st, then ch 1.
4. Round 4 (Leaf Detail):
   • Work in front loops only.
   • Pattern:
     • ch 1, 1 sc, 1 hdc in the same st, ch 2, picot (ch 2, sl st into the second ch), 1 hdc, 1 sc in the next st, sl st in the next st.
   • Repeat this pattern 8 times to create the leaf-like edges. Fasten off green yarn.

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Dark Brown Center:

1. Round 1:
   • Create a magic ring and work 6 sc into it. Close the round with a sl st, ch 1.
2. Round 2:
   • Work an inc in each st (2 sc in each st). Total stitches = 12.
3. Round 3 - 4:
   • Work in back loops only: Alternate 1 sc, 1 inc in each stitch as directed in the pattern. Total stitches = 18 (by Round 3).

Light Brown Detail:

1. Using a tapestry needle, pass the hook through the front loops of the dark brown piece.
2. Attach the light brown yarn, then:
   • Round 1 Pattern:
     • ch 3, sl st into the next st. Repeat this pattern 12 times evenly around.
   • Round 2:
     • Continue the same pattern: ch 3, sl st into the next st. Total = 18 sets.

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Yellow Petals:

1. Pass the yellow yarn through Round 3 of the dark brown piece, then:
   • Round 3 Pattern:
     • Ch 2, 1 dc, 1 tr all in one st; ch 3, picot (ch 3, sl st in the first ch), 1 tr, 1 dc, ch 2, sl st in the next st. Repeat this pattern 8 times.
   • Fasten off, and weave the ends.
2. Round 4 Petals (Layered Look):
   • Pass the hook through front loops only of previous petals and repeat the same petal pattern. Ensure petals are offset to fall between petals from Round 3.

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Assembly:

1. Place the green leaf piece at the back of the sunflower (align rounds).
2. Sew the back loops of the flower piece to the front loops of the green base using a tapestry needle.
   • Add polyester fiber stuffing before fully closing if you want a puffy look.
3. Attach a keychain ring/chain securely.

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Final Touch:

• Trim any loose ends, secure knots, and adjust petals for a neat finish.

Additional Suggestions:

• If designing for gifts or craft sales, make batches with different sizes, color combinations, or even add fragrance to the stuffing for a scented keychain!

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