Pretty Crochet Flower Bag Charm Pattern – Free & Easy
Spruce up any bag with free crochet flower bag charm pattern, guaranteed to add a pop of color and playful charm to your everyday accessories.
Making a cute bag charm is a fun and simple project that anyone can enjoy even if you are new to crafting. This flower charm is a small decoration you can attach to your bag purse or backpack to give it a special look. With a crochet flower bag charm pattern you learn to create a colorful and soft flower using yarn and a hook. You can choose any color or size to match your personal style or to make a gift for someone.
Simple Crochet Flower Bag Charm Pattern to Brighten Your Bag
This charm is wonderful because it helps you use leftover yarn and it adds brightness to an ordinary bag. Hanging a flower charm can make your bag look unique and easy to recognize. The pattern is made for beginners and experts both as it is easy to follow and very enjoyable to make. Besides making your bag pretty you can use the flower for a keychain or decorate other items in your home. Start your creative journey with this pattern and see how small things bring big smiles.
Crochet Flower Bag Hanger Pattern
Finished Size
- Approximate Diameter of Flower: 6-7 cm (2.5-2.75 in), not including hanging loop.
- Chain Hanger: Adjustable, sample uses a 55-chain length (~13-15 cm / 5-6 in).
Materials Needed
- Yarn: 2 colors cotton thread (Sample uses white for the flower center and another color for petals. Sport or DK weight recommended.)
- Crochet Hook: 2.5 mm or Size 5 Steel Crochet Hook (or size needed to achieve gauge)
- Stuffing: Small amount of dacron/polyester fiberfill
- Tapestry Needle: For weaving in and sewing pieces together
- Scissors
Gauge
- Gauge is not critical for this project, as it is a small decorative item.
- As a guideline, the center flat circle after round 3 should measure about 2.5-3 cm (1-1.25 in) in diameter.
Special Techniques Used
- Magic Ring (also called adjustable ring)
- Single Crochet Increase
- Tunisian Crochet Petals: Worked with the hook, using multiple yarnovers and pulling through loops in sequence.
- Slip Stitch Join
Pattern Instructions
Flower Center (Make 2)
With white (or center color) thread:
- Magic Ring:
Make a magic ring. - Round 1:
Work 5 single crochets (sc) into the ring. Pull the tail to tighten the ring.
[5 stitches] - Round 2:
In each stitch, work 2 sc (increase in each stitch).
[10 stitches] - Round 3:
(Sc in next stitch, 2 sc in next stitch) repeat around.
[15 stitches] - Finish off:
Cut yarn, fasten off, and weave in the tail into the back of stitches. Make 2 identical circles for front and back of the flower.
Petals (Worked in Second Color)
- Attach Second Color:
With contrast color, make a Slip Knot. Join yarn to any stitch on the edge of the center circle. - For Each Petal:a. Chain 6.b. Tunisian Crochet Petal Stem:
- Turn the chain over. Work in the back bump of each chain.
- For Rows 1-5: Insert hook into back bump, yarn over and pull through (loop remains on hook). You should have 6 loops on the hook at the end (1 from the starting stitch plus 5).
c. Turn, Work Off the Loops:
- Yarn over and pull through 2 loops.
- Continue: Yarn over, pull through 2 loops repeatedly until only 1 loop remains.
d. Chain 1.
e. Repeat Tunisian Stem:
- Repeat steps b and c to make a total of 2 stems per petal (filling 2 adjacent stitches around the flower center).
- Petals cover groups of 3 stitches each (as noted in the video), working consecutive clusters to form each petal.
f. Slip Stitch Join:
- Join the last stitch of the petal back into the starting point with a slip stitch to secure petal in place.
- For each petal, make 2 stems in stitches #1 and #2, then group for a total of 5 petals to go around the flower.
g. Repeat:
- Continue this process, forming the same petal across the next set of 3 stitches; you should have 5 petals total around the flower.
- For the last slip stitch, do not add a chain before slip stitching.
- Fasten Off and Weave in Ends. Leave a long tail on one flower circle for sewing and making the chain hanger later.
Assembling the Flower
- Layer Flowers:
- Place the two flower pieces with right sides facing out. Ensure the petal orientation is aligned (back and front seam side hidden).
- Sew the Flowers Together:
- Using the long tail and a tapestry needle, begin sewing around the edge, stitching petals together through the back loops.
- Insert Stuffing:
- Before sewing fully closed, leave the opening at one petal.
- Insert a small amount of dacron or polyester fiberfill to give the flower a slight puff.
- Finish Sewing:
- Close the last petal gap securely. Hide and weave in all thread ends.
Making the Bag Hanger (Chain Loop)
- Chain:
- With the remaining yarn, chain 55 (or desired length for hanging).
- Finishing:
- Attach end of chain to the base of the flower with a slip stitch.
- Weave in any remaining ends for a neat finish.
Finished Look & Final Result
Your crochet flower bag hanger will feature a puffy, double-sided flower with five decorative petals, finished with a neat chain to loop onto your bag. The added dimension (dacron stuffing) gives a plush, "biscuit flower" effect.
Tips for Success
- Petals: Ensure even tension while making Tunisian crochet petal stems for neat, uniform petals.
- Attachment: Double knot and weave in all ends securely to withstand wear as a bag hanger.
- Customization:
- Vary petal colors for a multi-color flower.
- Use a different center color for contrast.
- Embroider a face or bead in the center.
- Make larger by increasing starting stitches in the center (add single crochet increases each round).
- Gauge Adjustment: Use thicker yarn and a larger hook for a bold, larger bag charm.
- Stuffing: Avoid over-stuffing; a small pinch of fiberfill is enough to add volume without distorting the shape.
Conclusion & Important Remarks
You have now completed a beautiful, dimensional flower bag hanger, ideal for adding a whimsical touch to your purse, backpack, or as a gift embellishment. This project is beginner-friendly, quick to make, and a great way to practice both traditional and Tunisian crochet techniques on a small scale.