
One of the best things about this tulip is its simple and charming design that anyone can make, even beginners. It’s light and soft, making it a sweet decoration or a fun little collectible. You can also use it as a cute keychain or put it on your bag for a splash of color.

This free crochet Amigurumi Tulip Pattern is a fun way to brighten your home or gift a loved one something handmade and thoughtful. If you enjoy making easy, happy crochets that bring smiles, this tulip is just right for you. Give it a try and bring a bit of the park’s springtime beauty into your own hands!
Crochet Puff-Stitch Leaf and Flower Keychain Pattern
Create an elegant puff-stitch leaf and flower keychain using soft 100% cotton yarn and a delicate 3 mm crochet hook. This charming accessory combines textured puff stitches intricately worked to shape a naturalistic leaf and a miniature flower, assembled together to make a lovely, tactile keychain or decorative piece. This pattern guides you step-by-step through crafting the leaf with varied puff stitches that capture organic leaf curves, then forming the flower, and finally assembling both parts with a practical keychain loop.
Quick Overview of Pattern
- Leaf Section: Constructed with 8 puff stitches in a chain foundation, varying yarn overs to shape the leaf. Followed by a detailed edging of single crochet stitches that frame and complete the leaf.
- Flower Section: Worked in the round starting with a magic circle, expanding through several rounds of single crochets to form the flower base.
- Assembly: Attach a chain loop for the keychain, sew the leaf neatly on the flower without visible stitches outside, stuff the flower for volume, and close the top with precision.
Notes
- The puff stitch requires varying yarn overs to achieve the full, sculptural effect reflecting the natural leaf shape; tension consistency is critical.
- Edging single crochets include longer stitches in the middle to complement the leaf’s curve during the turnaround.
- Flower rounds increase methodically, stabilizing with rounds of single crochets to create a firm base for leaf attachment.
- Avoid visible seams on the exterior during assembly by careful needlework positioning.
- Stuff the flower gently to maintain softness without distorting the shape.
- The keychain loop is adjustable by length to suit your preference.
Skill Level
Intermediate — Requires knowledge of puff stitches, magic circle, increases, and sewing works. Familiarity with changing yarn overs and weaving yarn tails is also important.
Materials
- 100% cotton yarn (color of choice for leaf and flower)
- 3 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle for assembly
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Scissors
Measurements / Sizing
- Leaf width: Approximately 6 cm (2.4 inches)
- Flower diameter: Approximately 5 cm (2 inches)
- Keychain loop length: About 30 chains long (~15 cm), adjustable
Gauge & Stitch Pattern
- Puff stitch gauge varies by yarn tension; precise gauge is less critical than shape and fullness of puff.
- Flower worked tightly in single crochet for firm structure.
Stitch Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Stitch | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ch | Chain | Yarn over, pull loop through loop |
| sc | Single crochet | Insert hook, yarn over, pull through both loops |
| sl st | Slip stitch | Insert hook, yarn over, pull through all loops |
| puff st | Puff stitch | Yarn over multiple times, insert hook, yarn overs, pull through loops, yarn over, pull through all loops on hook |
Special Stitches
Puff Stitch (Variable Yarn Overs)
- Yarn over 3, 4, 6, or 8 times depending on puff size.
- Insert hook into designated stitch or space.
- Yarn over and pull through stitch – this draws up multiple loops (one loop per yarn over).
- Yarn over and pull through all loops on your hook to complete the puff.
The Crochet Pattern
1. The Leaf (Step-By-Step)
Foundation:
- Begin with a slip knot on the 3 mm hook.
- Chain 2 stitches evenly.

Puff Stitch Sequence:
Work 8 puff stitches into the last chain (the 2nd chain), varying yarn overs as follows to achieve natural shaping:
- Puff 1: 3 yarn overs
- Puff 2: 4 yarn overs
- Puff 3: 6 yarn overs
- Puff 4: 8 yarn overs

- Puff 5: 8 yarn overs
- Puff 6: 6 yarn overs
- Puff 7: 4 yarn overs
- Puff 8: 3 yarn overs
Make each puff stitch by yarn over the indicated number of times, insert the hook into your chain stitch, yarn over, pull through the stitch (loop count equals yarn overs plus one), then yarn over and pull through all loops on your hook.
Leaf Edging:
- Work 2 single crochets (SC) in the first chain-1 space.
- Chain 2, skip the next puff stitch.
- Single crochet (SC) in the gap between puff stitches.
- Repeat this chain 2, skip puff, single crochet in gap pattern around the leaf.
- At the turnaround/middle of the leaf, crochet a longer single crochet stitch to smoothly shape the curve.
- Finish the edging with a slip stitch to join and fasten off.

2. The Flower
Round 1 – Magic Circle:
- Create a magic circle.
- Work 6 single crochets (SC) into the circle.

Round 2 – Increase:
- Work 2 single crochets in each stitch around (total 12 SC).
Round 3:
- 1 SC in the next stitch, 2 SC in the following stitch, repeat to increase evenly (total 18 SC).
Round 4:
- 1 SC, 2 SC in next stitch, 1 SC, repeat for an increase (total 24 SC).

Round 5:
- Work 1 SC in each stitch around, 24 SC.
Round 6:
- Work 1 SC in each stitch around, 24 SC.
Round 7:
- Work 1 SC in each stitch around, 24 SC.
Round 8:
- Work 1 SC in each stitch around, 24 SC.
Round 9:
- Work 1 SC in each stitch around, 24 SC.
Round 10:
- Work 1 SC in each stitch around, 24 SC.
Round 11:
- Work 1 SC in each stitch around, 24 SC.
Round 12:
- Work 1 SC in each stitch around, 24 SC.
3. Assembly
Keychain Loop:
- Chain 30 stitches.
- Attach this loop to the top of the flower carefully with a secure knot.
Attaching Leaves:
- Position the leaf/leaf layers on the 3rd round down from the flower’s top, aligning edges symmetrically.
- Use a needle and yarn to sew the leaves onto the flower on the inside, so the stitching does not show on the outside.

Stuffing:
- Insert polyester fiberfill gently into the flower, filling it to give volume but maintaining shape.
Closing Top of Flower:
- Fold the top edges inward and sew them together discreetly.
- Secure your yarn tail with a knot and weave in ends invisibly.
Assembly & Finished Size
- Your completed decorative flower with leaf measures approximately 5 cm in diameter for the flower and 6 cm wide for the leaf.
- The keychain loop created with 30 chains measures about 15 cm in length – adjustable for your preference.
- This compact size makes the keychain easy to carry and a charming accent on bags, keys, or as a zipper pull.
Conclusion
This crochet puff-stitch leaf and flower keychain combines textural fun with skillful edging and assembly techniques to create a truly unique handmade accessory. With its tactile surface and cheerful design, it makes a perfect gift or personal embellishment. The pattern encourages experimentation with yarn tension and color to suit your style. Enjoy the peaceful rhythm of puff stitches and the satisfaction of assembling your work into a polished finished piece.
