This sunflower holder combines a simple crochet pouch with a layered flower cap, making it a sweet little accessory for carrying small essentials.
This crochet sunflower combines a compact crocheted pouch with a decorative sunflower top, making it a useful little accessory that can also hang from a keychain. The holder is worked from a small oval base into a simple tube, while the separate sunflower cap adds the main decorative detail.
The pattern uses mostly single crochet, with increases and decreases shaping the holder and cap. The sunflower is finished with yellow petals and green leaves, then a loop is added so the finished piece can be attached to a keychain.
The instructions below break each section into manageable steps, including the points where the stitch placement changes from the base to the cap.
Credit Erfin R. Tangdilintin
Materials & Tools Needed
- Main-color yarn: Orange, light brown, or another color for the holder body.
- Dark brown yarn: For the center of the sunflower cap.
- Yellow yarn: For the sunflower petals.
- Green yarn: For the leaves and hanging details.
- Crochet hook: Appropriate size for your chosen yarn.
- Keychain ring: For attaching the finished holder.
- Tapestry needle: For sewing the decorative pieces and weaving in ends.
- Scissors.
Pattern Notes
- The pattern is worked primarily in US crochet terminology.
- The holder body is worked in rounds.
- The sunflower center is also worked in rounds.
- The leaves are crocheted from a foundation chain and shaped along both sides.
- A 35-chain loop is added to the holder body.
- The sunflower cap uses front loops for attaching the yellow petals.
- A stitch marker can be used to keep track of the beginning of each round.
Pattern Abbreviations
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single crochet
- sc2tog: Single crochet 2 stitches together
- sl st: Slip stitch
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- BLO: Back loop only
- FLO: Front loop only
- dc: Double crochet
- tr: Treble crochet
- Rnd: Round
How to Crochet the Sunflower Holder Keychain
Crochet the Holder Body
Round 1: Create the Base
Using your main-color yarn:
- Make a Magic Ring.
- Work 8 sc into the ring.
- Join with a sl st to the beginning of the round.
Total: 8 stitches
Round 2: Increase the Base
- Ch 1.
- Repeat (sc, inc) around.
- Join with a sl st.
Total: 16 stitches
Round 3: Create the Base Edge
- Ch 1.
- Work 1 sc in the back loop only (BLO) of each stitch around.
- Join with a sl st.
The BLO round creates a defined edge between the flat base and the sides of the holder.
Rounds 4-15: Build the Holder
- Ch 1.
- Work 1 sc in each stitch around.
- Join with a sl st at the end of each round.
- Continue until you have completed approximately 15 rounds total for the holder body.
Keep the stitch count consistent while working these rounds so the sides remain straight.
Add the Hanging Loop
Once the holder body is complete:
- Create a chain of 35 stitches.
- This chain forms the hanging strap for the holder.
- Fasten off securely.
Set the holder body aside while you make the sunflower cap.
Crochet the Sunflower Center
Switch to dark brown yarn for the center of the sunflower.
Round 1
- Make a Magic Ring.
- Work 10 sc into the ring.
- Join with a sl st.
Total: 10 stitches
Round 2
- Ch 1.
- Repeat (sc, inc) around.
- Join with a sl st.
Total: 15 stitches
Round 3
- Ch 1.
- Work 1 sc in the BLO of each stitch around.
- Join with a sl st.
Next 2 Rounds
Work 2 rounds of regular sc, placing one sc in each stitch around and joining each round with a slip stitch.
Shaping Round
Now reduce the size of the cap slightly:
- Ch 1.
- Repeat (sc2tog, sc) around.
- Join with a sl st.
Fasten off and leave a yarn tail if you will be using it to secure the cap later.
Add the Sunflower Petals
Switch to yellow yarn.
The petals are worked into the front loops left around the sunflower center.
- Attach the yellow yarn to a suitable front loop.
- Ch 3.
- Work the petal sequence:
- 2 dc
- ch 1
- sl st
- 1 dc
- Ch 3.
- Work a sl st into the next stitch.
- Repeat the same petal sequence around the cap.
Continue until the entire edge has been covered with yellow petals.
Fasten off and secure the yarn end.
Crochet the Green Leaves
Using green yarn:
Leaf Foundation
- Make a slip knot.
- Ch 12.
Shape the First Side
Work along the chain in the following sequence:
- sl st
- sc
- hdc
- 2 dc
- 2 tr
- dc
- hdc
- sc
- sl st
Continue around the opposite side of the foundation chain using the same general sequence to create the second side of the leaf.
Define the Center
Once the leaf shape is complete:
- Work sl st down the middle of the leaf.
- This creates the central rib and helps define the leaf shape.
- Fasten off and leave enough yarn for sewing.
Make the required leaves before moving to assembly.
Assemble the Sunflower Cap
Place the green leaves and sunflower cap at the top of the holder.
- Position the leaves around the upper section of the holder.
- Place the sunflower cap over the top section.
- Use a tapestry needle and the yarn tails to sew the pieces securely into place.
- Check that the petals remain evenly positioned while securing the cap.
- Weave the remaining yarn ends into the crocheted fabric.
Keychain Attachment
- Take the 35-chain hanging loop created on the holder.
- Attach the keychain ring through the loop.
- Check that the loop is securely joined before using the holder.
The finished sunflower detail should sit neatly at the top, with the green leaves surrounding the flower and the keychain ring secured through the hanging loop.
Finishing
Weave in any remaining yarn tails with a tapestry needle. Trim the excess yarn close to the fabric once the ends are securely hidden.
Quick Check Before Finishing
Before trimming all the tails, check three points:
- The holder body keeps its tube shape.
- The sunflower cap is firmly attached.
- The keychain ring is secured through the hanging loop.
This final check helps make sure the decorative top and hanging hardware stay in place during use.
