How to Make a Crochet Flower Keyring Plush: A Complete Amigurumi Pattern for a Bag Charm or Car Hanger

There is something deeply satisfying about attaching a handmade accessory to your bag or hanging it from your rearview mirror and knowing that every stitch in it was placed there by your own hands. Crochet flower keyrings and plush amigurumi charms have surged in popularity over the past few years, and it is easy to understand why. They are small enough to finish in an afternoon, they make wonderful gifts, and they offer just enough of a technique challenge to keep even experienced crocheters engaged. Whether you are hoping to create a sweet bag charm, a car hanger, or a gift for someone who loves handmade things, this pattern has everything you need.

This guide walks you through a complete crochet flower keyring plush pattern from start to finish. You will learn how to make the flower petals, a round plush center, and how to assemble everything into a finished amigurumi-style charm. Along the way you will find tips on yarn choices, hook sizes, stuffing techniques, and how to attach your keyring hardware so that your charm is both beautiful and durable.

What Is an Amigurumi Bag Charm?

Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed animals and figures. The word combines the Japanese terms for “knit” and “stuffed doll,” and while the tradition began with animals and characters, the technique has expanded to include flowers, fruits, food items, and decorative charms of every description. An amigurumi-style flower keyring takes the same foundational principles — working in continuous rounds, using tight stitches to prevent stuffing from showing through, and finishing with careful shaping — and applies them to a wearable or displayable accessory.

Crochet bag charms and car hangers made in this style are particularly popular because they sit right at that intersection of functional and whimsical. They do something useful (mark your bag, add a pop of color to your keys, make your car feel more personal) while also being a small piece of textile art. When you give one as a gift, you are giving something that required skill, time, and thought. When you keep one for yourself, it is a reminder of what your hands are capable of making.

Materials You Will Need

Before you begin, gather everything together so your crafting session flows smoothly.

Yarn: Choose a DK weight or sport weight yarn in the colors you want for your flower petals and center. You will not need much — scraps work perfectly here. For a classic look, try a soft pink or lavender for the petals and a warm yellow for the center. For something bolder, go with a contrasting color pair like teal petals and coral center. Cotton yarn gives a crisp, clean finish and photographs beautifully. Acrylic yarn is soft and easy to care for, which makes it ideal if your charm will be handled often.

Crochet Hook: A 2.5mm or 3mm hook is ideal for this project. The smaller hook creates a tighter fabric that hides the stuffing neatly and gives your plush flower a professional finish.

Stuffing: A small amount of polyester fiberfill is all you need. Because the center of the flower is small, you only need a pinch. Do not skip the stuffing — it gives the center that satisfying rounded, plush look that defines amigurumi work.

Keyring Hardware: A split ring keyring or a lobster clasp with a short chain both work well. You can find these at craft stores or online. Choose one that suits the purpose — a sturdy split ring for keys or a bag clip for a charm.

Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends and sewing parts together.

Scissors

Stitch Marker: Optional but helpful for keeping track of your rounds.

Gauge and Finished Size

Because this is a decorative plush piece rather than a garment, gauge is not critical. However, you should aim for a tight, even fabric that does not have visible gaps. With a 3mm hook and DK weight cotton yarn, the finished flower should measure approximately 6 to 8 centimeters across, making it a perfect size for a bag charm or car hanger. If you prefer a smaller charm, drop down to a 2.5mm hook.

Abbreviations Used in This Pattern

All stitch instructions in this pattern use standard US crochet terminology.

MR — Magic ring (also called a magic circle or adjustable ring)

ch — Chain

sl st — Slip stitch

sc — Single crochet

hdc — Half double crochet

dc — Double crochet

inc — Increase (2 single crochets in the same stitch)

FO — Fasten off

BLO — Back loop only

Part One: The Plush Flower Center

The center of your amigurumi flower is worked in continuous rounds, just like a classic amigurumi sphere or ball. This gives it a rounded, cushioned shape.

Round 1: Make a magic ring. Work 6 sc into the ring. Pull the tail to close. (6 stitches)

Round 2: Work 1 inc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)

Round 3: 1 sc, 1 inc — repeat around. (18 stitches)

Round 4: 2 sc, 1 inc — repeat around. (24 stitches)

Round 5: 3 sc, 1 inc — repeat around. (30 stitches)

Rounds 6–8: Work 1 sc in each stitch around. (30 stitches each round)

Round 9: 3 sc, sc2tog — repeat around. (24 stitches)

Round 10: 2 sc, sc2tog — repeat around. (18 stitches)

At this point, insert your stuffing. Use a small, firm amount — the center should feel gently padded but not stretched.

Round 11: 1 sc, sc2tog — repeat around. (12 stitches)

Round 12: sc2tog — repeat around. (6 stitches)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Use your tapestry needle to close the remaining 6 stitches by threading through each one and pulling gently to close. Weave in the end securely.

Part Two: The Flower Petals

The petals are worked flat and attached around the center. You will make five or six petals depending on how full you want your flower to look. Six petals create a lush, rounded flower; five petals give a slightly more open, graphic shape. Instructions are given for one petal — simply repeat to make all of them.

Foundation: Chain 8.

Row 1: Starting in the second chain from the hook, work 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 2 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 1. Work 1 sc in each stitch across. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 1. Working in BLO, work 1 sc in each stitch across. Turn.

Row 4: Repeat Row 2.

Row 5: Ch 1. Sc2tog, 1 sc, 1 sc, 1 sc, 1 sc, sc2tog. (6 stitches)

Row 6: Ch 1. Sc2tog, 1 sc, 1 sc, sc2tog. (4 stitches)

Row 7: Ch 1. Sc2tog, sc2tog. (2 stitches)

Row 8: Ch 1. Sc2tog. (1 stitch) Fasten off, leaving a short tail.

This creates a gently tapering petal shape with a slight dimensional texture from the back-loop-only row. Make five or six of these in your petal color.

Part Three: The Leaf Accents (Optional)

Adding one or two small leaves behind the petals gives your flower charm a more finished, botanical look and is worth the five extra minutes it takes.

Foundation: Chain 10.

Row 1: Starting in the second chain from hook, sl st, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, sl st. Do not turn. Continue working on the opposite side of the foundation chain: sl st, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, sl st. Fasten off.

This creates a simple pointed leaf shape. Make one or two in a green yarn.

Part Four: Assembly

Assembly is the step that brings everything together, and a little patience here makes a significant difference in how polished your finished charm looks.

Lay your petals out flat and arrange them in a circle, overlapping their base edges slightly. Use pins or clips to hold them in position before you sew. Then place your stuffed center on top, centered over the petal bases so that it covers the raw ends of each petal neatly.

Using your tapestry needle and the yarn color of your center, sew through the base of each petal and into the bottom of the center sphere, working around the circle. Pull each stitch firmly but not so tight that you distort the petal shape. Go around the circle at least twice for a secure join.

If you are adding leaves, tuck them behind the petals before you sew the final round, positioning them so they peek out from between two petals at whatever angle looks best to you.

Attaching the Keyring Hardware

Cut a 15-centimeter length of yarn in either your petal or center color. Fold it in half, then thread the folded end through the top loop of your keyring or lobster clasp. Pull the two loose ends through the folded loop to create a lark’s head knot — this attaches the yarn securely to the hardware without needing any additional knot.

Thread both loose ends onto your tapestry needle and push the needle down through the top of your plush center and out through the bottom. Pull the yarn gently so that the hardware sits snugly against the top of the center. Tie the two ends together in a secure double knot inside the base of the center, then trim the ends and tuck them inside the stuffed piece using the tip of your needle.

Test the attachment by tugging the hardware gently. If it holds without the yarn pulling through, you are good to go. If you have any doubt about the security of the join, add a small drop of fabric glue inside the center before closing the bottom, which will lock the yarn ends in place permanently.

Finishing Touches

Once your flower charm is assembled, take a moment to steam-block it lightly if you used cotton yarn. Hold a steam iron several centimeters above the petals and allow the steam to relax the fibers. This evens out any uneven tension in the petals and gives them a clean, professional shape. Do not press the iron directly onto your work, especially if the center is stuffed — you want steam only, not direct heat.

If you want to add a little face to your flower center for extra charm, use small black safety eyes (4mm or 6mm) or embroider simple dots with black thread before you close the center completely. A tiny embroidered smile adds personality and is a detail that children especially love.

Ideas for Customization

One of the best things about this pattern is how easily it adapts to different styles and occasions.

For a Valentine’s Day gift, work the petals in red or deep rose and the center in cream or soft gold. Attach a small heart-shaped charm to the keyring alongside the flower.

For a spring or Easter version, try pastel yellow petals with a white center and add a tiny crocheted egg charm using leftover yarn.

For a more sophisticated, monochromatic look, work the petals and center in different shades of the same color — dusty mauve petals with a deeper plum center, for example, or ivory petals with a warm caramel center.

For a birthday gift for a friend, find out their favorite color and match your yarn to it. Adding their initial embroidered onto the center in a contrasting color makes the charm feel genuinely personal.

You can also make a cluster of three flowers in different sizes and attach all of them to a single keyring for a lush, bouquet-style charm. Simply make one flower as written, one with petals worked on a foundation of six chains instead of eight (for a smaller bloom), and one with petals on a ten-chain foundation for a larger statement flower.

Caring for Your Crochet Charm

If you used cotton or acrylic yarn, your charm can be spot-cleaned with a small amount of gentle soap and cool water. Rinse it carefully, reshape it with your fingers, and allow it to air dry flat. Avoid wringing or twisting the charm, as this can distort the stuffed center. If the stuffing shifts after washing, use a blunt pencil or the eraser end of a pencil to redistribute it through the still-damp fabric before drying.

Because this charm will likely be handled often — attached to a bag you use daily or hanging in your car where it catches the light — it is worth choosing a yarn that is colorfast and machine-washable. Many acrylic yarns and cotton blends are both, and they hold their color well even with regular handling.

Selling Your Crochet Charms

If this pattern inspires you to make more than one, you are in good company. Small crochet charms are consistently popular sellers on handmade marketplaces. They are quick to make in batches once you have the pattern memorized, they ship easily without requiring special packaging, and they have broad appeal across age groups and aesthetics.

If you plan to sell charms made from this pattern, take your time with photography. A single flower charm on a clean white background, photographed in natural light, can be genuinely lovely. Showing the charm attached to a bag or hanging from a rearview mirror in a lifestyle-style photograph helps buyers imagine it in their own lives and increases the likelihood of a purchase. Price your work to reflect both your materials and your time — handmade keyrings and charms typically sell at a price point that is very achievable for buyers while still being fair to makers.

A Note on Sharing Your Makes

If you use this pattern to make a flower charm of your own, sharing a photo of your finished work is a wonderful way to connect with other crochet makers and to show what the pattern looks like across different yarn choices and color combinations. Every maker brings something slightly different to the same pattern, and the variety is always inspiring to see.

Whether you make this charm for yourself, gift it to someone you love, or add it to a collection you are building to sell, the hours you spend crocheting it are genuinely well spent. There is real value in small, handmade things — not just as objects, but as evidence that slowness and care and craft still have a place in daily life. Your flower keyring plush is proof of that, and it fits neatly on the end of a keychain or in the corner of a bag, ready to remind you of it every single day.