Overview & Inspiration
Welcome back to the FreeCrochet community! The Crochet Flower Plush Keychain Pattern combines plush amigurumi charm with timeless floral beauty to create a quick, beginner-friendly handmade accessory.
Transform soft yarn into a delightful flower shape that easily attaches to keys, backpacks, purses, and zipper pulls. It is the ultimate stash-busting project that brings instant joy!
Materials & Tools Checklist
- Plush yarn or cotton yarn (yellow, pink, lavender, turquoise, red, white)
- Crochet hook sized slightly smaller than yarn recommendation for tight stitches
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Safety eyes and embroidery thread
- Key rings or lobster clasps
- Stitch markers, scissors, and a yarn needle
Pattern Stitches & Abbreviations
- MR: Magic Ring
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single Crochet
- inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec: Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
- sl st: Slip Stitch
- st(s): Stitch(es)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Center of the Flower: Using your chosen yarn color and an MR, work 6 sc into the ring, pulling tight to close. Join with a sl st to the first sc.
- Expanding the Center: Work an inc in every st around (12 sc total). Work the next round alternating [sc 1, inc] around (18 sc total), then sl st to finish the center base.
- Forming the Petals: Working directly onto the flower center or building individual petals, chain your desired petal length, then work sc and half double crochet stitches back down the chain to form evenly shaped petals.
- Adding Facial Features: Secure safety eyes between the rounds of the flower center and embroider a cheerful smiling mouth using contrasting embroidery thread.
- Stuffing and Closing: Insert fiberfill stuffing firmly inside to create a plump, 3D shape before completely closing the final rounds.
Assembly & Finishing
Securely attach your finished plush flower to a sturdy key ring or lobster clasp, ensuring all yarn tails are neatly woven in and hidden inside the plush body.
Pro Tips for Best Results
- Use a crochet hook size smaller than the yarn label recommends to prevent stuffing from showing through your tight stitches.
- Leftover scraps from larger amigurumi projects make wonderfully colorful, mismatched petal combinations.
- Experiment with embroidered bows, mini leaves, or blush on the cheeks to give your flower keychain a distinct personality.