by Crochet keychains are some of the most delightful little projects you can make — they’re quick, beginner-friendly, and make perfect personalized gifts. Today, we’re creating a beautiful crochet flower keychain featuring a spiral bloom with leaves — an elegant, eye-catching design that can be customized in any color.
Whether you’re new to crochet or an experienced crafter looking for a relaxing project, this tutorial will guide you through every step — from crocheting the spiral petals to shaping the leaves and assembling your charming keychain.
Let’s bring this little floral treasure to life! 🌼✨
🌿 Why You’ll Love This Crochet Flower Keychain
This project is:
- 💖 Beginner-friendly: Uses simple stitches — chain, slip stitch, and double crochet.
- 🌸 Fast to make: You can finish it in under an hour!
- 🎁 Perfect for gifting: Great for birthdays, teacher gifts, or market crafts.
- 🧶 Customizable: Choose any yarn color and add embellishments.
- 🌼 Practical & pretty: Adds a handmade touch to your bag, purse, or keys.
🧶 Materials You’ll Need
Gather your crochet essentials before starting:
Yarn:
- Cotton or Acrylic Yarn (Lightweight or DK weight)
- Color A (Flower Petals): Any bright shade — pink, red, purple, yellow, etc.
- Color B (Center): Yellow or cream.
- Color C (Leaves): Green tones.
Hook:
- 3 mm or 3.5 mm crochet hook (smaller hook keeps the keychain compact and neat).
Other Supplies:
- ✂️ Scissors
- 🪡 Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)
- 🔑 Metal keychain ring or lobster clasp
- Optional: Small bead, button, or pearl for the flower center
🪡 Basic Stitches You’ll Use
Here are the basic stitches required — perfect for beginners:
- ch (chain)
- sl st (slip stitch)
- sc (single crochet)
- dc (double crochet)
If you’re just starting out, practice these a few times before beginning your flower — they’ll become second nature in no time.
🌸 Step-by-Step Crochet Spiral Flower Tutorial
We’ll start with a spiral flower that naturally curls into a bloom shape once finished.
🌼 Step 1: Crochet the Flower Base
- Using Color A (Petal Color):
- Chain 52 (for a medium-sized flower).
- This long chain will form the foundation for your spiral petals.
- In the third chain from the hook, work 1 dc.
- In the same stitch, make another dc — so you have 2 dc in each stitch across the chain.
👉 This doubling increases the width of your strip and helps it curl naturally into a spiral later.
- When you reach the end of the chain, fasten off and leave a long tail (8–10 inches) for sewing.
💡 Tip: For a fuller bloom, make a longer starting chain (e.g., 72). For a smaller keychain flower, make a shorter one (e.g., 36).
🌷 Step 2: Shape the Spiral Bloom
Now the fun part — forming your flower!
- Lay your crocheted strip flat.
- Starting from one end, roll it tightly into a spiral, forming petals as you go.
- Adjust the curls so the petals overlap slightly in layers — like a blooming rose.
- Use the yarn tail to stitch through the base of the flower several times to secure the spiral shape.
Your spiral flower is complete — soft, round, and full of texture! 🌸
🌼 Step 3: Add a Flower Center (Optional)
To make your bloom pop, add a center accent:
- With Color B (Yellow), sew a small button, bead, or embroidered knot in the middle.
- You can also crochet a tiny magic ring with 6 sc to create a classic round center.
This gives your keychain a neat, finished look.
🌿 Step-by-Step Crochet Leaf Tutorial
Now let’s crochet one or two small leaves to attach beside your flower.
🍃 Step 1: Start the Leaf
- Using Color C (Green): Chain 8.
- In the second chain from the hook, make:
- 1 sc in the first stitch
- 1 hdc in the next stitch
- 1 dc in each of the next 3 stitches
- 1 hdc in the next stitch
- 1 sc in the last chain
- Chain 1, and turn your work to crochet on the other side of the chain.
🍃 Step 2: Complete the Leaf
- Working back along the opposite side:
- 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc in next 3 stitches, 1 hdc, 1 sc.
- Slip stitch to the beginning of the leaf.
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Your leaf should look like a neat oval with a pointed tip — perfect for tucking under your spiral bloom!
💡 Variation: Make a few leaves of different sizes (chains of 6–10) for extra flair.
🌸 Step 4: Assemble Your Keychain
Now we’ll bring all the parts together!
- Take your spiral flower and leaves, position them together so they look natural — like a little branch.
- Use the yarn tails and tapestry needle to sew the leaves onto the back or sides of the flower base.
- Once secure, attach the keychain ring:
- You can either sew the ring onto the back,
- or attach it with a small chain loop (crochet 5 chains and join to form a ring, then sew it to the top of the flower).
- Weave in any remaining yarn ends neatly.
🌼 Optional Step: Add a Stem or Hanging Loop
If you want a longer keychain drop:
- Chain 15–20 using green yarn.
- Slip stitch back along the chain for a thicker cord.
- Attach this cord to the keyring and then sew the other end behind the flower.
You now have a cute hanging flower keychain that dangles beautifully from your bag or keys! 🌿✨
🌸 Decorative Variations
Want to customize your keychain? Here are a few fun ideas:
- Rainbow Petals: Use a different color every few stitches of the base chain for a multi-colored bloom.
- Layered Flower: Make two spiral flowers (one smaller, one larger) and sew them together for a double-layer look.
- Glitter Yarn: Use metallic or sparkly thread for the petals — perfect for gifts.
- Tiny Daisy Version: Use fewer chains (around 36) and white/yellow yarn for a sweet mini daisy.
- Beaded Leaf: Thread a few small beads onto the green yarn before crocheting for a sparkly leaf edge.
🪡 Keychain Assembly Tips
- Always use sturdy cotton yarn — it holds its shape and resists fraying.
- If your flower feels too soft, apply a small dab of fabric glue at the base to stiffen it.
- When attaching to a metal ring, ensure it’s securely sewn or knotted so it won’t come loose.
- Use contrasting colors for petals and leaves for a fresh, vibrant look.
🌼 Project Summary
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Flower | Chain 52, work 2 dc in each stitch, roll into spiral, sew base |
| Leaf | Chain 8, sc-hdc-dc-hdc-sc on both sides |
| Assembly | Sew leaves to flower, attach keyring, add center if desired |
| Skill Level | Beginner to Intermediate |
| Time Needed | 30–60 minutes |
💐 Gift & Styling Ideas
Your crochet flower keychain is not just a cute accessory — it’s a versatile gift idea!
Here are some ways to use or gift it:
- 🎁 Attach it to gift bags as a reusable decoration.
- 🌸 Add to purses, backpacks, or wallets for a personal touch.
- 💕 Handmade favors for weddings, birthdays, or craft fairs.
- 🌿 Use as car mirror decor or a hanging ornament.
Every little flower you make becomes a token of creativity, care, and charm.
🌸 Final Thoughts
Crocheting this Easy Flower Keychain (Spiral Bloom with Leaves) is a joyful project that blends simplicity and beauty. With just a few stitches and scraps of yarn, you can create a delicate accessory bursting with handmade love. 🌼
It’s the perfect weekend craft — quick, colorful, and endlessly customizable. You’ll likely end up making several once you see how easy and addictive it is!
So grab your hook, choose your favorite colors, and let your creativity bloom — one spiral flower at a time. 💖✨
