The Blossom Keychain: Your Guide to a Beautiful Crocheted Flower

Hello, fellow makers! Are you looking for a quick and delightful project that can add a touch of handmade charm to your keys, bag, or backpack? Look no further! This Blossom Keychain pattern is a fantastic project for a sturdy and chic crocheted flower. With its simple construction and beautiful textured stitch, it’s perfect for a day at the beach, a trip to the market, or just for adding a touch of handmade style to your everyday look.

The magic of this flower lies in its unique “cross double crochet” stitch, which gives it a tight, woven-like texture that’s both durable and visually appealing. We’ll build the bag from the bottom up, with a firm base and a comfortable, seamless body. Let’s grab our materials and get started on your new favorite tote!

Why You’ll Love Crocheting This Flower:

• Quick and Easy: The flower works up in a matter of minutes, making it a great project for beginners or anyone looking for a quick and satisfying make.
• Versatile: The finished flower can be used as a keychain, bag charm, or even as a decorative applique.
• Customizable: Easily adjust the size by changing the yarn weight or hook size.
• Practical: A great way to use up small amounts of leftover yarn.

What You’ll Need:

• Yarn: Green and blue yarn in a light worsted or DK weight.
• Crochet Hook: A 2.75mm hook, or the size recommended for your yarn.
• Yarn Needle (Tapestry Needle): For weaving in ends.
• Scissors:
• Keychain Ring: To attach your finished flower.

Essential Crochet Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• tr: treble crochet
• st(s): stitch(es)
• FO: fasten off

The Pattern: The Blossom Keychain

This pattern is worked by first creating the flower, then the leaves, and finally assembling the two pieces together.

Part 1: The Flower

1. Flower Base (Green Yarn):
   • Start with a magic ring.
   • Ch 3 (counts as first tr).
   • Work 10 tr into the ring.
   • Join the last stitch to the first with a sl st.
   • FO green yarn, leaving a tail for weaving in.
2. Petals (Blue Yarn):
   • Attach blue yarn in any stitch from the previous round.
   • For each petal: Ch 1, and then make 5 loops in the same stitch.
   • Work through the loops to form the petal shape.
   • Repeat this process to create a total of 10 petals around the green center.
   • FO blue yarn, leaving a tail to weave in.

Part 2: The Leaves

1. First Leaf (Green Yarn):
   • Ch 18.
   • Follow a specific pattern of sc, hdc, and dc on both sides of the chain to form the leaf shape.
   • FO green yarn, leaving a tail for weaving in.
2. Second Leaf (Green Yarn):
   • Repeat the process for the first leaf to create a second one.

Part 3: Assembly

1. Attach the Leaves:
   • Use your yarn needle to attach the two leaves to the back of the flower.
   • Position the leaves opposite each other to balance the design.
2. Attach the Keychain Ring:
   • Attach the keychain ring to the top of the assembled flower and leaves.
3. Weave in all ends to finish.
4. Enjoy your new keychain!

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