Boho Sunflower Bag Charm Crochet Pattern: A Free Step-by-Step Guide to a Stunning Accessory

There is something uniquely satisfying about crocheting a small, beautiful accessory that you can attach to your favorite bag and carry with you everywhere. If you love bohemian style — think earthy textures, wildflower energy, and handmade charm — then this boho sunflower bag charm crochet pattern is going to become one of your absolute favorites. This free pattern walks you through every stitch, every round, and every finishing detail to help you create a sunflower charm that feels like a tiny piece of summer no matter what season it is.

Whether you are a beginner looking for a confidence-boosting small project or an experienced crocheter wanting a quick, satisfying make, this pattern is designed with you in mind. It uses basic crochet stitches and only a small amount of yarn, making it the perfect stash-buster. By the end of this post, you will have a finished boho sunflower bag charm ready to clip onto a tote, backpack, crossbody purse, or even a keychain.

Let’s dive in.

Why Crochet a Boho Sunflower Bag Charm?

Before we get into the pattern itself, let’s talk about why this particular project is so worth your time.

Sunflowers have always carried a spirit of joy, warmth, and free-spiritedness — all hallmarks of the bohemian aesthetic. When you crochet a sunflower charm in earthy golden yellows, warm ambers, and deep chocolate browns, you end up with something that looks like it belongs in a flower field, on a festival lanyard, or dangling from the strap of a worn leather bag. It’s the kind of handmade detail that makes people stop and ask, “Did you make that yourself?”

Bag charms in general are having a serious fashion moment. High-end designers have been attaching keychains, pom-poms, tassels, and floral charms to their runway bags for several seasons now. The crochet version takes that trend and makes it deeply personal and entirely your own. It costs almost nothing to make, takes only a couple of hours at most, and the result looks like something you would find in a boutique for twenty dollars.

On a practical level, this is also a wonderful project to make in multiples. Once you learn the pattern, you will find yourself making one in every color combination for friends, family members, as party favors, as stocking stuffers, or as additions to handmade gift packages. They pair beautifully with anything, and the small size means you can finish one while watching a single episode of your favorite show.

Materials You Will Need

One of the best things about this bag charm pattern is how minimal the supply list is. You likely already have most of what you need in your craft stash.

Yarn: You will need a small amount of worsted weight yarn in three colors. Choose a golden yellow or mustard for the petals, a warm brown or dark chocolate for the flower center, and an optional green for a small leaf or stem if you want to add extra dimension. Approximately 15–20 yards of the yellow, 5–8 yards of the brown, and 5 yards of green will be more than enough for one charm.

Hook: A 4mm (US G/6) or 4.5mm (US 7) crochet hook works beautifully with worsted weight yarn for this project. The slightly tighter tension helps the flower hold its shape and look crisp.

Notions: You will need a yarn needle for weaving in ends and for sewing the center circle onto the petal layer. A swivel clip or lobster claw clasp, available at most craft stores in the jewelry-making section, will allow you to attach and detach the charm easily from your bag. A short length of chain (about 3–4 inches), a jump ring, or even a sturdy piece of braided twine works well to connect the flower to the clip. You will also need scissors and a small amount of polyfill stuffing if you want to give the flower center a slight dimensional puff.

Optional embellishments: Small wooden beads, seed beads stitched into the center, a tiny brass ring threaded through a petal, or a short leather cord instead of chain — these little touches are what push the charm firmly into boho territory.

Abbreviations and Stitches Used

This pattern uses standard US crochet terminology.

ch — chain
sl st — slip stitch
sc — single crochet
hdc — half double crochet
dc — double crochet
tr — treble crochet
MR — magic ring
st — stitch
sp — space
rep — repeat
rnd — round

If you are newer to crochet and any of these stitches feel unfamiliar, a quick video search for each one will have you feeling confident in just a few minutes. The magic ring in particular can feel intimidating the first time, but it truly becomes second nature after two or three tries and it gives your flower center a beautiful, gap-free start.

The Pattern

Part One: The Flower Center

The center of the sunflower is worked in your brown yarn. It is a small, flat circle that you will sew onto the petal layer after both pieces are finished.

Round 1: Start with a magic ring. Work 6 sc into the ring. Pull the tail to close the ring. (6 sts)

Round 2: Work 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 sts)

Round 3: Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, repeat from to around. (18 sts)

Round 4: Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, repeat from to around. (24 sts)

At the end of Round 4, slip stitch into the first stitch to close the round. Fasten off, leaving a tail of about 10–12 inches for sewing. Your center circle should measure approximately 2 to 2.5 inches in diameter. If you want it to be slightly larger, work one more increase round: Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, repeat around (30 sts), then fasten off.

If you want a lightly stuffed, dimensional center, do not fasten off after Round 3. Instead, continue working in the round without increases (sc in each stitch) for 2–3 more rounds to create a small tube, stuff lightly with polyfill, then close the opening by crocheting across and fasten off. This gives the center a satisfying little bump that mimics the actual texture of a sunflower head.

Part Two: The Petal Layer

The petals are where the magic happens. Switch to your golden yellow yarn. The petal layer is worked as a flat piece and the petals grow outward from the central rounds.

Foundation Round: Start with a magic ring. Work 6 sc into the ring, pull to close. (6 sts)

Round 1: Work 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 sts)

Round 2: Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, repeat around. (18 sts)

Round 3: Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, repeat around. (24 sts)

Now you have your base circle. This inner portion will be hidden under the brown center, so it does not need to be perfect — just neat and flat.

Petal Round: This is the round that creates the petals. Do not join at the end of Round 3 with a slip stitch yet. Instead, you will work the petal round directly into the 24 stitches of Round 3.

Ch 1, skip 1 st, sl st into next st, repeat from to around until you have worked all 24 stitches. This creates 12 small chain loops around the edge of your base circle.

Now for the petals themselves. Work into each chain-1 space as follows:

Into each ch-1 space: Sl st into space, ch 2, work 3 dc into same space, ch 2, sl st into same space.

This creates a rounded, slightly elongated petal in each space. You will have 12 petals total. After completing all petals, fasten off and weave in your ends.

For a more dramatic, elongated petal that reads as more classic sunflower-shaped, substitute the 3 dc with the following sequence: sl st into space, ch 3, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, ch 3, sl st into same space. This creates a pointed petal with more length, and it gives the charm a slightly more elegant, art nouveau feel while still reading as very boho.

You can mix petal styles if you like — alternating the rounder petals with the pointed ones creates a lovely layered, textured look that mimics the way real sunflower petals overlap and vary in size.

Part Three: The Leaf (Optional but Recommended)

The leaf adds a beautiful finishing touch and gives the charm a more complete, botanical look. It also gives you a natural attachment point for the charm hardware if you prefer not to attach it directly through a petal.

Work in your green yarn.

Ch 9.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next 2 chs, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, sl st in last ch. Do not turn.

Now work back along the other side of the foundation chain: sl st in first ch, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next 2 chs, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, sl st in last ch.

Fasten off, leaving a tail for attaching. Your leaf will be a small, symmetrical oval shape with a pointed tip. If you want a slightly larger or more elaborate leaf, work two of these and stack them, or add a second row of sc around the outer edge before fastening off.

Part Four: Assembly

Now comes the satisfying part — putting it all together.

Lay your petal layer flat on a clean surface. Place the brown center circle on top of the petal layer, centered. Using your long sewing tail and yarn needle, whipstitch or mattress stitch around the outer edge of the brown circle, catching the top of the petal layer stitches as you go. Pull gently but firmly so the center sits flat against the petals. Once you have gone all the way around, bring the needle through to the back, knot securely, and trim.

If you made a stuffed center, attach it the same way, letting it rest on top of the petal layer with the stuffed side facing up.

Now attach your leaf. Position it slightly behind and below one of the petals, angled naturally the way a leaf would grow from a stem. Stitch through the base of the leaf and through the back of the flower a few times, knot, and trim.

For the hardware: thread a short length of chain (2–3 inches works well, though you can adjust for the look you want) through one of the petals at the top of the flower, or through the tip of the leaf for a more hidden attachment. Use jump rings to connect the chain to your swivel clip or lobster claw clasp. If you are using twine or cord instead of chain, simply loop it through and tie a secure knot, leaving the ends loose and frayed for a more rustic, bohemian finish.

Boho Styling Tips for Your Sunflower Charm

The finishing details are where you can truly personalize this charm and make it feel uniquely yours.

Color variations: While the classic yellow-and-brown sunflower is always beautiful, do not be afraid to experiment. A rust orange and cream petal combination gives a vintage, autumnal feel. Deep terracotta petals with a black center look striking and moody. Pale butter yellow with a tan center feels soft and cottagecore. You can also use variegated yarn for a watercolor, sun-faded effect.

Texture additions: Thread tiny wooden disc beads onto the connection chain before attaching the clasp. Add a short fringe of cut yarn beneath the flower in a complementary color. Stitch a few seed beads into the center of the brown circle in a spiral pattern. These tiny additions push the charm fully into artisan territory.

Layered charms: Consider making two or three sunflowers in slightly different sizes and connecting them together on the same chain, layered at different lengths. Intersperse them with small crochet leaves or wooden beads for a fuller, statement-piece look.

Boho color palette guide: The colors that work best for a bohemian sunflower charm are warm and earthy — goldenrod, mustard, saffron, burnt sienna, chocolate brown, olive green, cream, rust, and terracotta. If you want to add a pop of unexpected color that still reads as boho, try a dusty mauve or sage green as a petal accent.

Care and Durability

Because this charm will be handled frequently — unclipping, reclipping, brushing against things as you carry your bag — it is worth taking a few steps to make it as durable as possible.

Use a yarn that has some nylon content if possible, as it resists pilling and abrasion better than pure wool or pure cotton. Acrylic yarns are also very hardy and easy to spot clean. If you use cotton, consider applying a small amount of fabric stiffener to the finished flower before attaching it to the hardware, as this will help it hold its shape and resist drooping over time.

Make sure all your ends are woven in very securely. A small dab of fabric glue on the back of each woven end adds insurance, especially for a project that will see daily movement.

If the charm gets dirty, a quick hand wash with gentle soap and cool water, followed by laying it flat to dry, will refresh it beautifully.

Making Multiple Charms: Ideas for Gifting

Once you have made one of these, you will almost certainly want to make more. A set of three sunflower charms in coordinating colors makes a stunning handmade gift. Tuck them into a small organza bag with a handwritten note and they become a gift that feels genuinely special and crafted with care — the kind of thing that costs far less to make than it looks like it did.

They also work beautifully as additions to wrapped gifts, tied onto the outside of a box with twine instead of a traditional bow. The recipient gets a bonus gift and you skip the plastic ribbon.

For craft fairs and markets, these charms are perennial bestsellers. Their small size means you can display several dozen in a small space, they appeal to a wide age range, and their price point is accessible while still feeling premium. Making them in a rainbow of seasonal colors keeps them fresh across different times of year.

Final Thoughts

This boho sunflower bag charm crochet pattern is one of those projects that feels as good to make as the finished charm looks. There is something grounding and peaceful about working through the small, rhythmic rounds, watching the flower take shape under your hook, and then holding the finished piece in your hand knowing you made it yourself from almost nothing.

If you make this charm, consider sharing a photo with the crochet community — on Instagram, Pinterest, Ravelry, or wherever you connect with fellow makers. Tag your project and leave notes about your color choices and any modifications you made. Seeing how other crocheters interpret the same pattern is one of the genuine joys of the handmade world.

Happy crocheting, and may your bag always have a little sunflower swinging from its strap.