This easy crochet sunflower bag charm is a cheerful, beginner-friendly project that adds a pop of handmade charm to everyday accessories.
Designed to be quick and lightweight, this sunflower charm is perfect for bags, backpacks, keyrings, or zipper pulls.
It's a great project for anyone learning how to crochet small accessories while creating something fun, giftable, and seasonal.
Bright, customizable, and easy to repeat, this crochet sunflower bag charm works beautifully as both a personal accessory and a thoughtful handmade gift.
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- Why You'll Love This Pattern
- Materials Needed
- Skill Level
- Yarn and Hook Information
- Stitches and Abbreviations - US Terms
- Special Stitches
- Gauge
- Finished Size
- Instructions
- Crochet Tips, Yarn Choices, and Color Inspiration
- Perfect Occasions to Use This Craft
- How To Use This Craft
- FAQ
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If you're looking for a crochet project that's small, joyful, and instantly rewarding, an easy crochet sunflower bag charm is a perfect choice.
Sunflower designs are loved for their bright, uplifting look, and turning one into a bag charm makes it both decorative and practical.
This project is especially appealing if you enjoy quick makes that don't require a lot of yarn or finishing.
What makes the easy crochet sunflower bag charm so popular is its versatility. It works well as a standalone charm, a gift topper, or part of a themed set.
Crochet sunflower charms are also ideal for beginners because they use simple stitches and manageable shaping.
If you're exploring how to crochet small motifs or accessories, this sunflower bag charm is a fun way to practice while creating something you'll actually use or gift.
Why You'll Love This Pattern
- Beginner-friendly crochet accessory project
- Quick to make with minimal yarn
- Bright, cheerful design that's easy to customize
- Perfect for gifts, bag charms, and keyrings
- Great practice for learning how to crochet small motifs
- Easy to make multiple charms in one sitting
Materials Needed
Yarn
- #3 light milk cotton or cotton blend yarn with 12-13 Wraps Per Inch (WPI)*
- You will need 3 colors: Col A (stem color), Col B (center color), Col C (petal color)
Hook
- 2.5 mm hook
Other
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
*Wraps per inch (WPI) - this is a measure of yarn thickness. To measure WPI, count how many times the yarn wraps around a ruler in one inch. There are more wraps for thinner yarn and fewer wraps for thicker yarn.
Skill Level
★★☆☆☆ - Beginner
Time estimate: It took me under 30 minutes per charm
Yarn and Hook Information
You can use any type of yarn you like.
However, I recommend using milk cotton or 100% cotton for more durability.
Acrylic yarn or acrylic blend yarn can also work well.
Stitches and Abbreviations - US Terms
- Ch - Chain
- St/s - Stitch/es
- Col - Color
- Sc - Single Crochet
- FO - Fasten Off
- Dc- Double Crochet
- Tr - Treble Crochet (see special stitches below)
- Picot - Picot Stitch (see special stitches below)
- Sl St - Slip Stitch
- Hdc - Half Double Crochet
- [ ] at the end of each row indicates how many stitches are needed in that row.
Special Stitches
Treble Crochet
- Yarn over twice, insert hook into stitch and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook).
- Next, yarn over and pull through two loops (3 loops on hook).
- Then, yarn over and pull through two loops (2 loops on hook).
- Yarn over and pull through remaining loops (1 loop on hook).
Picot Stitch
- Chain 3
- 1 sl st into 2nd ch from hook. That's it!
Gauge
Gauge is not too important for this crochet sunflower bag charm.
Finished Size
The sunflower head is about 2.5 inches (6 cm) in diameter (from one tip of the petal to another), and is about 7.5 inches (19 cm) long (from the tip of stem loop to the top of the sunflower head.
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Instructions
- Col A - Middle color, e.g. brown
- Col B - Stem color, e.g. green
- Col C - Petal color, e.g. yellow
Making the sunflower heart
Make 2 (one in Col A and one in Col B)
Round 1: Col A, make a magic ring, ch1 (not a st), 6 sc into ring, pull tail tight to close ring [6 sc].
Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. [12 sc].
Round 3: *1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st*, repeat from * 6 times. [18 sc].
Round 4: *1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * 6 times. [24 sc].
Round 5: 1 sc in each st around. FO. [24 sc].
Repeat instructions again but this time using Col B.
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Making the Flower Head
Take both your sunflower hearts that you made in Col A and Col B, line the edges with the right sides facing out. You will be crocheting through both hearts to make your petals.
Round 1: Join Col C to any stitch on the outside of the hearts. *(ch 2, 1 dc, 1 tr, picot) in 1st st, (1 tr, 1 dc, ch 2) in next st, sl st in next st* completed petal. Repeat from * around until you have made 7 petals.
Fill your sunflower heart with fiberfill.
Repeat from * 5 more times to make 5 more petals. You should have 12 petals in total. FO.
Making the leaf
Foundation: Col B, ch 16.
Row 1: In 2nd ch from hook make *1 sc, 1 hdc in next ch, 1 dc in each of the next 3 chs, 1 sc in next ch, sl st in next ch, 1 sc in next ch, 1 hdc in next ch, 1 dc in each of the next 3 chs, 1 hdc in next ch, 1 sc in next ch*, repeat from * once more. FO.
Making the flower stem
Foundation: Col B, ch 70. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Putting Your Sunflower Charm Together
Loop the end of your crochet stem (leaving the long tail on top - you will use this to sew your head to the stem). Then, place your leaf on the point where the loop ends. Sew leaf onto stem.
Next, thread the long tail from the stem onto a yarn needle and attach the stem to the flower head on the back (the side of the head that has Col B). FO and weave in any ends.
Crochet Tips, Yarn Choices, and Color Inspiration
- Use contrasting colors to make the sunflower petals pop
- Smooth yarn helps define the stitches clearly
- This makes a great "quick crochet project" for gifts
- Adjust charm size by changing yarn weight or hook size
- Add beads, embroidery, or stitching details for personality
- Try seasonal color palettes for themed crochet sunflower charms
Perfect Occasions to Use This Craft
- Add to handbags or backpacks for a cheerful accent.
- Gift as a small handmade surprise.
- Use as party favors or stocking stuffers.
- Include with summer or spring-themed gifts.
- Great for craft fairs or handmade bundles.
How To Use This Craft
- Bag charm for totes, purses, or backpacks.
- Keyring or zipper pull accessory.
- Handmade gift for flower lovers.
- Practice project for crochet sunflower motifs.
- Decorative add-on for gift wrapping.
FAQ
Yes, it uses basic stitches and simple construction.
Depending on your skill level, it can vary. It took me under 30 minutes to make one crochet bag charm.
Absolutely. It's a great introduction to small crochet charms.
Yes, changing yarn weight or hook size adjusts the size easily.
Yes, instead of making the chain too long, make it shorter. Then attach a keychain ring to the back of the flower head.
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