Welcome to your new favorite quick-make! The Crochet Tulip Keychain is a charming, beginner-friendly project that combines a delicate floral design with everyday practicality. It is the perfect way to use up yarn scraps and makes a wonderful handmade gift for friends, family, or yourself.
Working on this project helps build your amigurumi confidence by teaching you how to shape petals, create a sturdy stem, and assemble pieces securely. Let’s grab our hooks and make something lovely!
Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: Sport or DK weight cotton yarn in tulip color (pink, red, yellow, etc.) and green for the stem/leaves.
- Crochet Hook: 2.5mm or 3.0mm (use a hook slightly smaller than recommended for your yarn to keep stitches tight).
- Notions: Polyester fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, and small scissors.
- Hardware: Keychain ring, swivel clasp, or split ring.
Abbreviations & Pattern Notes
- US Terminology
- MR: Magic Ring
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single Crochet
- hdc: Half Double Crochet
- dc: Double Crochet
- sl st: Slip Stitch
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- Note: Work in continuous spirals for the bud and stem unless otherwise noted. Use a stitch marker to keep track of your rounds.
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
- Flower Bud: Using your tulip color, start with an MR and work 6 sc into the ring (6 sts).
Round 2: [2 sc in next st] around (12 sts).
Round 3: [1 sc, 2 sc in next st] around (18 sts).
Rounds 4–7: Sc in each st around (18 sts). - Shape the Petals: Divide your 18 stitches evenly and work the individual petals directly onto the top of the bud using combinations of ch, sc, hdc, dc, and sl st to create natural, gently curved arches. Lightly stuff the bud before closing the top.
- Stem: Switch to green yarn. Attach yarn to the bottom center of the bud. Work an MR or ch foundation, then crochet a narrow tube in continuous sc rounds until the stem reaches your desired length. Insert a thin floral wire inside if you prefer a firmer stem.
- Leaves: Using green yarn, ch a small foundation, then work a combination of sc, hdc, and sl st to create a simple, neat oval leaf. Make 1 to 2 leaves.
Finishing & Helpful Tips
- Light Stuffing: Do not overfill the tulip bud. Keep the stuffing light so the flower maintains its slightly elongated, elegant shape rather than turning into a round ball.
- Secure Assembly: Use your tapestry needle to securely sew the stem and leaves to the base of the flower before attaching the hardware.
- Hardware Attachment: Firmly secure your split ring or swivel clasp to the top or base of the stem loop, ensuring it won’t pull loose with daily use.
- Personalize Your Colors: Experiment with ombre or gradient cotton yarns for a realistic, artistic floral effect!
Watch the Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
Prefer visual guidance? Follow along with the complete video tutorial below: