Crochet Sunflower Keychain Pattern | Cute Easy Amigurumi Charm
There is something undeniably cheerful about a sunflower. Its bright yellow petals, bold face, and unapologetic boldness make it one of the most beloved flowers in the world, and it translates beautifully into crochet. If you have been looking for a quick, satisfying project that produces something genuinely adorable, this crochet sunflower keychain pattern is exactly what you need. Whether you are a beginner who just learned the magic ring or an experienced crocheter looking for a fun filler project, this amigurumi-style charm is approachable, customizable, and makes an incredible handmade gift.
In this post, you will find everything you need to make your own sunflower keychain from scratch — materials, abbreviations, step-by-step instructions, tips for getting that perfect rounded petal look, and ideas for finishing and personalizing your charm. Let’s get into it.
Why You Will Love This Pattern
Before we dive into the actual instructions, let me tell you why this little sunflower has become one of my favorite quick crochet projects.
First, it works up fast. Once you get the hang of the pattern, you can finish a complete sunflower keychain in under an hour. That makes it ideal for last-minute gifts, craft fair inventory, or those evenings when you want to crochet but cannot commit to a big project.
Second, it uses very little yarn. This is a perfect stash-busting project. If you have small amounts of yellow, gold, and brown yarn sitting in a basket somewhere, this pattern will put them to beautiful use.
Third, the finished product is genuinely useful. A handmade keychain is something people actually carry with them every day. Attaching it to a bag, backpack, or set of keys turns an everyday item into something special. And when someone asks where you got it, you get to say you made it yourself.
Finally, this pattern is a great introduction to amigurumi techniques if you are new to that style of crochet. You will practice working in continuous rounds, increasing, decreasing, and crocheting into specific stitches to create dimensional shapes. All of those skills carry over into larger amigurumi projects like stuffed animals and characters.
Materials You Will Need
Gathering your supplies before you start makes the whole process smoother. Here is what you need for this crochet sunflower keychain:
Yarn: You will need worsted weight yarn in three colors — bright yellow for the petals, golden yellow or mustard for the outer petal layer (optional, but it adds depth), and dark brown or chocolate brown for the center disc. A small amount of each is all you need. We are talking about less than 10 grams per color for a single keychain.
Hook: A 3.5mm or 4.0mm crochet hook works well with worsted weight yarn for amigurumi. You want a slightly smaller hook than the yarn label recommends so your stitches are tight and your stuffing does not show through.
Stuffing: A small pinch of polyfill stuffing will give the center disc its satisfying rounded shape.
Safety eyes: Two 6mm black safety eyes look adorable in the center of the disc, but these are entirely optional. You can also embroider eyes with black thread or skip the face entirely for a more minimalist look.
Tapestry needle: For weaving in ends and sewing pieces together.
Keychain ring or lobster clasp: The hardware that turns your finished flower into an actual keychain. You can find these at craft stores or online in packs.
Scissors: For cutting yarn.
Optional but recommended: stitch markers to keep track of your rounds, especially if you are new to crocheting in the round.
Abbreviations Used in This Pattern
This pattern uses standard US crochet terminology. Here is a quick reference guide:
MR — Magic ring (also called magic circle)
ch — Chain
sl st — Slip stitch
sc — Single crochet
hdc — Half double crochet
dc — Double crochet
inc — Increase (two single crochets worked into the same stitch)
dec — Decrease (invisible decrease: insert hook into front loops of next two stitches, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through all loops)
BLO — Back loop only
FLO — Front loop only
st(s) — Stitch(es)
rnd — Round
rep — Repeat
* — Repeat the instructions between asterisks as directed
Gauge and Finished Size
Gauge is not critical for this project since we are not making garments that need to fit a specific measurement. With a 4.0mm hook and worsted weight yarn, the finished sunflower keychain measures approximately 2.5 to 3 inches (6–7.5 cm) across the petals. If you want a larger charm, go up a hook size or use bulky yarn. For a smaller, daintier keychain, use fingering or sport weight yarn with a 2.5mm or 3.0mm hook.
Pattern Instructions
The sunflower keychain is made in three separate pieces that are sewn together: the center disc (front), the center disc (back), and the petal layer. The front disc holds the face details, the back disc is a flat circle that closes up the stuffed center, and the petal layer goes between them.
Part One: Center Disc (Front)
This piece is worked in brown yarn and forms the front of the flower’s center. If you are adding safety eyes, this is where you attach them.
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc into ring. Pull ring closed. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
Rnd 3: *Sc 1, inc* rep around. (18 sts)
Rnd 4: *Sc 2, inc* rep around. (24 sts)
Rnd 5: *Sc 3, inc* rep around. (30 sts)
If you are adding safety eyes, now is the time to insert them. Place them between rounds 2 and 3, spacing them about 6 stitches apart for a cute, wide-eyed look.
Rnd 6: *Sc 4, inc* rep around. (36 sts)
Do not fasten off yet. Place a stitch marker in the last stitch so you can come back to it.
Part Two: Center Disc (Back)
Make the back disc in the same brown yarn. This piece is identical to the front through round 5 but does not need the safety eyes.
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc into ring. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
Rnd 3: *Sc 1, inc* rep around. (18 sts)
Rnd 4: *Sc 2, inc* rep around. (24 sts)
Rnd 5: *Sc 3, inc* rep around. (30 sts)
Rnd 6: *Sc 4, inc* rep around. (36 sts)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Part Three: Petal Layer
The petal layer is what makes this flower come alive. It is worked in bright yellow yarn and creates a ring of petals that will sit behind the center disc.
Start by making a foundation chain.
Foundation: Ch 6, sl st to form a ring. Or you can use a magic ring here as well — either works fine.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, 12 sc into the ring. Sl st to join. (12 sts)
Now you will work the petals directly from this ring. Each petal is worked as a small spike of stitches and then you return to the base ring to start the next one.
Petal 1: Ch 1, sc in same st, hdc in next st, *dc, ch 1* twice in next st, dc in same st, hdc in next st, sc in next st, sl st in next st. (1 petal made)
Repeat this petal sequence until you have worked all the way around the ring. Depending on the exact stitch count, you will get approximately 6 to 8 petals. For a full, round look, aim for 8 petals by spacing them evenly.
If you want a second layer of petals in a slightly deeper yellow or golden mustard color for dimension, work a second petal round into the back loops of the foundation ring stitches after completing the first petal round. Offset the second layer slightly from the first so they fill in the gaps and create a fuller flower shape.
Fasten off and leave a tail for assembly.
Assembling Your Sunflower Keychain
This is where everything comes together, and it is genuinely satisfying to watch it transform into a recognizable flower.
Lay the front center disc face-down on your work surface. Place the petal layer on top of it with the petals facing outward. Then place the back disc on top of the petal layer with the right side facing upward. You should have a sandwich with the petal layer in the middle.
Using your tapestry needle and the long tail from the back disc, sew through all three layers around the outer edge, working through the last round of each disc. Go slowly and make sure all three layers stay aligned as you sew. When you have gone about three-quarters of the way around, stuff the center with a small pinch of polyfill. You want just enough stuffing to give it a slight dome shape — not so much that it becomes bulbous or distorts the stitches.
Continue sewing until the circle is completely closed. Weave in the end securely.
Now attach your keychain hardware. Cut a short length of yarn, fold it in half, pull the loop through one of the stitches at the top of the back disc using your hook, then pull the ends of the yarn through the loop to create a lark’s head knot. Thread both ends through your keychain ring and tie them tightly. You can also use a small piece of thin chain or a jump ring between the yarn and the keychain ring for a more polished look. Weave in the remaining ends.
Tips for Getting the Best Results
A few small adjustments make a big difference in the finished look of this keychain.
Use a tight tension. Because amigurumi pieces are stuffed, loose stitches let the stuffing peek through and the piece looks less polished. If your tension is naturally loose, try going down half a hook size.
Do not skip the magic ring. The magic ring creates a closed center with no hole, which is exactly what you want for the center of a flower. If you are not comfortable with magic rings yet, practice a few before starting the pattern — it only takes a minute to get the hang of it.
Count your stitches every round. It is easy to accidentally miss a stitch or work two into the same one, especially in the early rounds when the piece is very small. Stitch markers at the beginning of each round will save you from having to rip back later.
Press the petals flat. After assembling the flower, the petals may curl slightly. You can press them flat under a heavy book overnight, or lightly steam block them if your yarn is natural fiber.
Play with color combinations. The classic yellow-and-brown sunflower is gorgeous, but do not feel limited to that. Coral and cream makes a lovely abstract flower. Lavender and sage gives you a fantasy wildflower. White and pale pink reads more as a daisy. The pattern is the same regardless of color.
Creative Variations
Once you have made the basic sunflower keychain a few times, you will probably start wondering how else you can use this pattern. Here are some ideas.
You can make a whole bunch of them in different sizes and colors and stitch them together into a floral garland or wall hanging. Arrange them in a curved line on a piece of driftwood and you have a stunning piece of handmade home decor.
The sunflower also looks beautiful as a bag charm. Use a longer chain or a decorative cord instead of a keychain ring, and attach it to a tote bag handle or the zipper pull of a backpack.
For a sweet, personalized gift, make a keychain in the recipient’s favorite colors and attach it to a handwritten note. Birthdays, graduations, teacher appreciation — this little charm works for almost any occasion.
If you scale the pattern up to bulky yarn with a 6mm hook, the finished sunflower becomes big enough to use as a brooch. Add a pin back from a craft store to the reverse side and you have a wearable flower accessory.
You can also make a set of four or five in slightly different shades of yellow and orange to create a graduated bouquet effect. Tie them together with a ribbon and give them as a bundle — they make a lovely stocking stuffer or party favor.
Sharing Your Makes
If you make this crochet sunflower keychain, I would absolutely love to see it. Share your finished charm on social media and tag your post so other crafters can find your version for inspiration. It is always so fun to see how different yarn choices and small personal tweaks result in completely unique finished pieces, even when everyone starts from the same pattern.
Feel free to sell finished keychains made from this pattern at craft fairs or in your handmade shop. All I ask is that you do not copy and resell the pattern itself.
Final Thoughts
This crochet sunflower keychain is proof that small projects can deliver big satisfaction. In an hour or less, you can turn a few grams of yarn into something bright, cheerful, and genuinely useful. It is a great pattern to return to whenever you need a creative reset, a quick gift, or just a reason to pick up your hook on a slow afternoon.
The techniques you practice here — the magic ring, working in continuous rounds, increases, basic petal shaping, and simple assembly — are the same foundation that shows up in nearly every amigurumi pattern you will ever encounter. So even if you are making this primarily for the cute finished product, you are also building skills that will open up a whole world of crochet possibilities.
Happy hooking, and may your sunflowers always turn out bright.
