How to Crochet Sunflower Keychain for Beginners
Learn how to crochet an adorable sunflower keychain using semi-thin cotton yarn, safety eyes, and fiberfill. The tutorial covers detailed steps, including creating the sunflower’s center, layering petals, and adding a cute face. It also explains how to assemble the green backside and attach leaves as decoration.
The video is beginner-friendly and guides through key techniques like making magic rings, slip stitches, and increases, resulting in a charming accessory perfect for gifting or personal use. Follow through with us for the complete tutorial!
Crochet Sunflower Keychain Tutorial
- Host Noé introduces the project: crocheting a sunflower amigurumi keychain.
- Lists the required materials:
- Brown, corn (yellow), and green semi-thin cotton yarn.
- Crochet hooks (sizes 1 or 2, depending on the desired size).
- A pair of #8 safety eyes, fiberfill, tapestry needle, scissors, stitch marker, a bit of pink or white yarn for cheeks, and a carabiner.
Creating the Sunflower Center (Brown Yarn)
- Begins with a magic ring technique, explaining how to start the circular base for the sunflower’s center.
- The tutorial demonstrates adding single crochets to build the circular shape over several rounds, working in an increasing sequence.
- Emphasizes the importance of:
- Using a stitch marker at the start of each round.
- Keeping an accurate count to maintain the circular shape.
- After completing the circular center, Noé tightens and knots the yarn at the back for a neat finish.
Adding the First Layer of Petals (Corn-Colored Yarn)
- Introduces the bright corn-colored yarn for crochet petals.
- Guides through the first petal creation process:
- A sequence involving chains, treble crochets, a single chain, and slip stitches in the same base stitch to form a petal.
- Explains how to ensure uniformity by stitching petals in the back strand of previous stitches.
- Repeats this process six times and advises on counting petals carefully.
Creating the Second Layer of Petals
- Positions the second layer of petals in the front loops (leftover from the first layer) for a dimensional look.
- Adjusts the sequence slightly to include double treble crochets, treble crochets, and chains.
- Ensures the second layer is interspersed between petals from the first layer for a fuller, finished look.
Assembling and Personalizing the Sunflower Face
- Demonstrates how to attach safety eyes:
- Suggests various placements for creative customization based on individual preference.
- Highlights techniques for securing safety backs, such as flattening with a lighter tip.
- Illustrates how to add light pink or white yarn for cheeks and mouth details.
- Emphasizes neat finishing to ensure the back won’t look messy once stuffed and assembled.
Creating the Sunflower Back (Green Yarn)
- Crochets a smaller green circular base, similar to the sunflower center but stops after fewer rows.
- Explains how to shape and maintain symmetry in the back piece.
- Discusses techniques for hiding loose yarn strands for a clean appearance.
Crocheting the Leaves
- Shows how to crochet small, decorative leaves:
- Begins with chains and incorporates stitches like trebles and half trebles.
- Demonstrates shaping techniques and trimming loose yarn for a finished look.
- Noé creates multiple leaves to decorate the sunflower.
Making the Hanger
- Crochets a strip using single crochets to attach the carabiner.
- Overlays the edges of the hanger with slip stitches for a polished look.
- Adds leaves to the hanger as decorative elements.
- Wraps up by sewing the layers together: sunflower front, back, and hanger.
Final Steps
- Adds fiberfill to the sunflower for fullness before closing it.
- Places the carabiner securely, ensuring the joins are strong and neat.
- Finishes by adjusting petals and inspecting the final sunflower keychain design.
