A five-petal crochet flower becomes a handy little pouch keychain with a hidden opening, leafy accent, and two different loops for carrying and securing it.
Gift-giving and everyday storage come together in this flower-shaped pouch, where the crocheted layers create a small envelope-style compartment inside. The five-petal design gives the pouch its floral appearance, while the contrasting center and outer edging make each crochet section easy to distinguish as you work.
What makes this crochet design different from a flat flower motif is the way two matching pieces are joined around their edges while the top remains open. The longer loop and shorter loop also have separate purposes, so keeping track of which piece receives each loop is important during the final assembly.
Credit Erfin R. Tangdilintin
Materials & Tools
- Dark purple yarn: For the flower center
- Light pink yarn: For the petals and outer flower sections
- Olive green yarn: For the leaf
- Crochet hook: 2.0 mm
- Tapestry needle: For joining and attaching the pieces
- Scissors
- Metal keyring
Crochet Abbreviations
US crochet terminology is used throughout.
- MR – Magic Ring
- ch – Chain
- sc – Single Crochet
- hdc – Half Double Crochet
- dc – Double Crochet
- Tr – Treble Crochet
- inc – Increase; work 2 stitches in the same stitch
- long sc – Long Single Crochet, worked into a lower round to create a raised spike
- slst – Slip Stitch
- st / sts – Stitch / Stitches
Crochet the Flower Pieces
Make 2 matching flower pieces. Both pieces follow the same first four rounds, while Round 5 differs at the top because the two pieces receive different hanging-loop lengths.
Round 1 – Dark Purple Center
Round 1: With dark purple yarn, make a MR, ch 2, and work 15 dc into the magic ring. Pull the ring tight and slst into the first dc. Fasten off and weave in the end. (15 sts)
Round 2 – Light Pink
Join light pink yarn in any stitch.
Round 2: Ch 2, work dc2inc in each stitch around 15 times, then slst into the first dc. (30 sts)
Round 3 – Create the Five Petal Bases
The next round divides the increased circle into five wider sections that become the bases of the petals.
Round 3: Repeat 5 times: 1 hdc, 2 dc inc, 2 Tr inc, 2 dc inc, 1 hdc, slst. After completing all 5 petals, slst to join.
Round 4 – Expand the Petals
This round adds another layer of stitches around each petal so the flower develops its fuller outer shape.
Round 4: Repeat across all 5 petals: ch 1, 1 sc, 1 hdc, dc2inc 4 times, 1 hdc, 1 sc, slst. Fasten off and weave in the end.
Add the Outer Border and Loops
The two flower pieces now receive the same outer edging, but their top loops are intentionally different.
First Flower Piece
Round 5: Repeat around: 1 long sc, skip 1 st, 1 sc, sc2inc 8 times, then work 1 sc, skip 1 st, and 1 long sc.
Continue the established pattern until you reach the top center petal.
Hanging Loop: At the top center, work slst, ch 35, slst to form the long hanging loop. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Second Flower Piece
Round 5: Repeat the same outer-border pattern as the first piece: 1 long sc, skip 1 st, 1 sc, sc2inc 8 times, then 1 sc, skip 1 st, and 1 long sc.
Continue until you reach the top center petal.
Hanging Loop: Work slst, ch 7, slst to create the shorter loop. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
The difference between the 35-chain loop and the 7-chain loop is intentional. Keep the pieces separate while finishing so the loops are not accidentally swapped during assembly.
Crochet the Leaf
The olive green leaf is worked around both sides of a foundation chain, creating a pointed shape with taller stitches through the center.
Foundation: Make a slip knot and ch 14.
Row 1: Starting along the chain, work 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 4 Tr, 2 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc.
Tip: At the point stitch, work slst, ch 1, slst.
Row 2: Continue along the opposite side of the foundation chain with 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 4 Tr, 2 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, slst.
Stem Loop: Ch 7, slst, ch 1. Fasten off, leaving a tail for attachment.
Attach the leaf stem to the top center between the petals, close to the hanging-loop area.
Join the Flower Pouch
The two flower pieces form the front and back of the small pouch.
- Place the two flower pieces together with their back sides facing each other.
- Thread the tapestry needle with yarn and begin sewing the outer edges together from the middle of the petals.
- Continue around the flower, keeping the edges aligned as you join them.
- Leave the top section between the center petals open to create the pouch or envelope compartment.
- Keep the opening clear while finishing the remaining edge.
Pouch Opening Check
Before completing the final attachment, gently separate the two flower layers at the top. The opening should remain accessible enough to place or remove small items from the inner compartment. If the upper stitches have been sewn together accidentally, undo only that section rather than reopening the entire outer edge.
Secure the Loops
The two loops now work together to close and carry the flower pouch.
- Pull the long 35-chain loop through the shorter 7-chain loop or ring arrangement.
- Tighten the loops so the pouch stays securely closed.
- Pass the top loop through the metal keyring.
- Check that the keyring is firmly attached before trimming or hiding the remaining yarn ends.
Finish the Flower Pouch Keychain
Make one final check around the joined petals to ensure the seam is secure and the pouch opening remains usable. The leaf should sit at the top center, while the longer loop should pass cleanly through the shorter loop.
The completed flower pouch can hold small items such as coins or tiny tokens, and its floral shape also makes it suitable as a compact handmade gift or accessory.
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