How to Crochet Sunflower Keychain

If you’re craving a quick, cheerful crochet project, a sunflower keychain is such a fun choice. It’s small, giftable, and looks adorable clipped onto a bag or hanging from your rearview mirror.

In this tutorial, you’ll follow along step-by-step to create a sunflower-style crochet charm that works beautifully as a keychain, bag charm, or car hanger—even if you’re still building confidence with the basics.

Crochet Sunflower Keychain Basics (What You’ll Make + Why It’s Great)

Images and patterns courtesy of  Hopeful Turns

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A crochet sunflower keychain is a simple way to practice shaping in a small project. Because it’s compact, it’s easier to finish in one sitting—and it’s perfect for using up leftover yarn.

In the video, you’ll see how the sunflower is built in layers so the petals stand out and the center looks neat and defined. This style of crochet flower charm is also great for customizing: you can adjust the look with different yarn colors and make a whole set for gifts.

Tip: If you’re new to small crochet pieces, take your time with tight stitches and clean finishing—those details make a big difference in how polished your charm looks.

How to Crochet a Sunflower Bag Charm You’ll Actually Want to Use

This video walks you through the full process of crocheting the sunflower and turning it into a functional charm. Watch closely for the assembly steps—attaching pieces securely is key for anything that will be clipped, carried, or hung.

You’ll likely want a few basics nearby, such as yarn, a crochet hook, scissors, and a yarn needle for weaving in ends. If you’re making it as a keychain, you’ll also need some kind of keyring or clasp (the video shows the best way to attach it neatly).

Source: Hopeful Turns

Common Finishing Tips for a Neat Crochet Keychain

If your sunflower charm looks a little wonky at the end, don’t worry—small tweaks help a lot:

• Weave in ends securely so nothing loosens with daily use.
• Shape the petals gently with your fingers before attaching hardware.
• If the piece curls, try adjusting your tension and smoothing it out as you assemble.

Once you make one, it’s hard to stop—these crochet sunflower keychains are perfect for adding a pop of happy color anywhere.

Happy crocheting!
— Maggie