Here a small handmade accent that feels festive without taking over the whole tree? These colorful crochet bell flowers hang beneath a striped bow, making a cheerful ornament or bag charm.
The first thing I noticed about this design is that the flowers are not simply placed side by side. Their different stem lengths make them fall at different levels, so the finished crochet piece has movement instead of looking flat. That little detail is what gives this crochet ornament its character.
The bow matters just as much. Once the green-and-white band is folded and the three flowers are gathered underneath it, the separate crochet pieces start to look like one finished decoration. I’d keep that arrangement in mind while crocheting, because it makes the assembly much easier to understand later.
Credit Easy Knitting Crochet
Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: Fine/Sport weight cotton yarn in:
- Green – bow and flower stems
- White – center stripe of the bow
- Yellow – bell flower
- Orange – bell flower
- Red or dark orange – bell flower
- Crochet Hook: 2.00 mm (Tulip 2/0)
- Scissors
- Keychain ring with chain
Before You Start
There are three bell flowers, and they are intentionally made in different colors. The flowers themselves are worked the same way, so once the first one is complete, the other two simply repeat the same construction.
The part worth paying attention to is what happens afterward: the stems are not the same length. The longest, medium, and shortest chains are what create the hanging cascade seen in the finished piece.
Pattern Abbreviations
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single Crochet
- inc: Single Crochet Increase – 2 sc in the same stitch
- dc: Double Crochet
- sl st: Slip Stitch
- MR: Magic Ring
- st(s): Stitch(es)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Make the Three Bell Flowers
Make 3 flowers, using yellow, orange, and red/dark orange yarn.
These flowers are worked in continuous rounds. The first several rounds build the small rounded body; the final round is where the recognizable ruffled bell edge appears.
Round 1: Start with a magic ring, ch 1, work 6 sc into the ring, and pull the ring closed. [6 sts]
Round 2: Work (1 sc, inc) around. [9 sts]
Round 3: Work (2 sc, inc) around. [12 sts]
Round 4: Work (1 sc, inc) around. [18 sts]
Rounds 5–10: Work 1 sc in each stitch around for 6 rounds. [18 sts each round]
The Bell-Shaped Edge
This is the point where the plain crocheted tube becomes a flower. The final round adds the little waves around the opening, so work these stitches loosely enough that the petals can open instead of pulling tight.
Round 11: Work (1 sc, ch 2, 2 dc) in first st, skip next st, sl st in next st; repeat around for 6 ruffled petals. [18 sts]
Fasten off and weave in the end.
Repeat the same flower pattern in the other two colors.
Give Each Flower Its Hanging Stem
Now the three flowers become a single hanging arrangement.
Use green yarn and make three chains:
- Longest stem: Ch 40.
- Medium stem: Ch 25.
- Shortest stem: Ch 20.
The different lengths are intentional. Do not make all three stems the same length unless you want the flowers to hang together rather than cascade.
Attach the Stems
For each flower, take the end of its stem and pass it through the small center opening left by the magic ring, going from the outside toward the inside.
Knot the stem securely on the inside of the flower, then pull it taut.
At this stage, you should have three flowers hanging from three different lengths of green yarn. Keep them separate for now; they will be gathered together when the bow is formed.
Make the Green-and-White Bow
The bow is not crocheted as two separate loops. Instead, you first make a narrow striped band and then fold it into the bow shape.
White Center Stripe
Foundation Chain: With white yarn, ch 55.
Row 1: Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, work 1 sc in each chain across. [54 sc]
Fasten off the white yarn.
Add the Green Edging
Join green yarn at one end of the white strip.
Row 1: Ch 1, work 1 sc evenly along the top edge of the white strip. [54 sc]
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, and work 1 sc across the bottom edge of the white strip. [54 sc]
Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail for assembly.
You now have a narrow green-and-white band. Don’t attach the keychain ring yet. The center needs to be gathered first so the flower stems can sit underneath it.
Turn the Band Into the Bow
Fold the finished band into two loops, bringing the ends toward the center so the white stripe remains visible.
Before tightening the center, place the three flower stems underneath it.
Arrange them with:
- the longest flower hanging lowest,
- the medium flower in the middle,
- the shortest flower closest to the bow.
This is the step that creates the cascading look. If the flowers appear too crowded or the lengths don’t look balanced, adjust their positions before wrapping the center.
Secure the Center
Use green yarn to wrap firmly around the middle of the folded band, catching the three stem ends underneath the wrap.
Tie securely on the back.
At this point, the bow should hold the three flowers together without hiding the flower heads.
Attach the Keychain Ring
Once the center is secure, attach the metal keychain ring and chain to the top center of the bow.
Sew or wrap it firmly through the center section so the weight of the hanging flowers does not pull the ring loose.
Before trimming the yarn, give the ornament a gentle lift by the ring. The flowers should hang freely, and the bow should remain centered.
A Small Assembly Check
If the finished piece doesn’t look right at first, check the arrangement before changing the crochet.
The flowers should not all finish at the same height. The longest stem should create the lowest point, while the shortest should sit closest to the bow. If they are all bunching together, spread the stems slightly and re-secure the center wrap.
Likewise, if the bow looks uneven, loosen the center wrap and reshape the two loops before tying it again. This is much easier than trying to correct the shape after everything has been tightly secured.
Finishing
Trim any remaining yarn tails after checking that:
- all three flowers are firmly attached,
- the stems are secure inside the flowers,
- the bow center is tightly wrapped,
- the keychain ring is firmly attached.
Give the flowers a gentle shape with your fingers so the ruffled edges open naturally.
Your Crochet Bell Flower Christmas Ornament / Keychain is ready to hang from a Christmas tree, gift package, bag, or keyring. The different flower colors and staggered stems give the small piece enough movement to work as more than just a flat decoration.
