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Sunflower crochet bag pattern with metal ring handles

5 mm hook and #4 cotton yarn crochet a flat sunflower bag finished with metal rings and beads.

IntermediateLevel

4-6 hoursTime

Worsted (#4)Yarn

About this pattern

A flat sunflower-shaped bag crocheted in #4 weight cotton yarn and mounted on two welded metal rings, worked in three rounds starting from a magic circle of chain three plus 15 double crochets. Black forms the center, brown starts the petals, and seven beads with large center holes add detail. A 5 mm hook and basic double crochet skills finish the piece without stuffing.

This flat bag builds from a crocheted sunflower motif mounted onto two welded metal rings. The center starts as a magic circle worked with chain three and 15 double crochets, closed with a slip stitch into the third chain, then black gives way to brown for the first round of petals. Three rounds make up the main pattern, each adding fullness to the flower before the disc attaches to the rings as the bag's front and back. Seven large-center beads and #4 cotton yarn in white, yellow, brown, and black finish the piece with texture and color contrast.

The pattern

Written out round by round

Materials

7 beads with a large center diameter
Number 4 weight cotton yarns in white, black, yellow, and brown
Scissors

Abbreviations

ch = chain
st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
inc = increase
dec = decrease
mr = magic ring
fo = finish off

Main Pattern

Round 1Center of the Flower (Black Yarn) Create a magic circle. Chain three, then double crochet 15 times into the circle.Pull the tail of the magic circle and slip stitch into the third chain of the first chain three to join.Secure the end and tie off.Round 2: First Row of Petals (Brown Yarn) Attach brown yarn with a slip knot into one of the double crochets.Chain two.Create a half double crochet two together cluster in the same stitch, then chain one.Create a half double crochet three together cluster into each of the remaining 15 stitches, chaining one after each.Slip stitch into the second chain of the first chain two to join and tie off.For Round 3: Second Row of Petals (Yellow Yarn)Attach yellow yarn into one of the chain one spaces.Chain three.Double crochet four together into the same space, then chain two.Double crochet five together into the next chain space, then chain two.Repeat for each chain space around, resulting in 16 clusters.Slip stitch into the third chain of the first chain three to join and tie off.

Round 4Base of the Bag (White Yarn) Attach white yarn into one of the chain spaces. Chain three, then double crochet twice into the same chain space, then chain one.Follow the sequence: three half double crochets, chain one; three double crochets, chain one; three treble crochets, chain two, three more treble crochets in the same space.Repeat the sequence, adjusting for corners with treble crochets, all the way around.Slip stitch into the third chain of the first chain three to join.

Round 5Creating the Bag Shape Slip stitch into the next two stitches, then slip stitch into the chain space.Chain three, double crochet two times into the same chain space, then chain one.Double crochet three times into each chain space with a chain one between.At corners, do three double crochets, chain two, then three more double crochets.Repeat around, slip stitch to join, and tie off.Make two of these pieces.Joining the Pieces With right sides facing, slip stitch the two pieces together, matching stitch for stitch.

Do not sew the top shut.

Creating the Bag Opening Chain three, then double crochet into each stitch around the top opening.

Slip stitch to join.

Attaching the Metal Rings Chain two, pull the yarn through the center of one metal ring, and create the last chain.

Double crochet, pulling the yarn through the center of the ring.

Double crochet into each stitch around, attaching the second ring similarly.

Slip stitch to join and tie off.

Creating the Strap Attach yarn to one side, chain 90 (or desired length).

Attach to the opposite ring, single crochet into the loop, then turn.

Single crochet into each stitch to the other side, then single crochet into the ring to join.

Repeat for a two-row strap (or more, if desired), then tie off.

Assembly

Step 1Weave in all ends.

Step 2Enjoy your sunflower flat bag!

Tester's notes

5 mm is the only hook size given; swap sizes only after testing round 1 against the flat-circle check above.

15 double crochets plus the starting chain three make 16 total stitches in round 1 — recount before joining with the slip stitch.

7 beads need a large center diameter to thread onto the yarn or cord used for assembly; test one bead on the strand before buying more.

2 colors change within the first two rounds, black to brown; secure and tie off the center round fully before attaching the petal-round yarn rather than carrying it.

2 welded metal rings form the bag's structure, not the crochet itself; keep the disc's edge even so it seats flat against both rings.

Work in progress

Sunflower crochet bag pattern with metal ring handles — photo 2

Sunflower crochet bag pattern with metal ring handles — photo 3

At a glance

Rounds	3
Level	Intermediate
Time	4-6 hours
Yarn	Worsted (#4)

Gauge check

After round 1, count the 16 stitches (chain three plus 15 double crochets) and confirm the circle sits flat without cupping or rippling.

If it cups, tension is too tight and a hook size up should be tested; if it ripples, tension is too loose and a hook size down should be tested.

If something looks wrong

The center disc cups instead of lying flat.: Too many or too few of the 15 double crochets went into the magic circle, or tension is uneven. Recount the round before joining, and go up a hook size if stitches are pulling tight.
The magic circle leaves a visible hole at the center after joining.: The tail was not pulled fully before working the slip stitch join. Pull the tail snug to close the ring completely, then still weave in the end for security.
The brown petal round bunches or ruffles instead of lying flat against round 1.: Stitches were added faster than round 1's 16-stitch base supports. Match increases to the stitch count already established before continuing to the next petal round.
Beads will not thread onto the yarn or cord used for finishing.: The bead's center diameter is too small for the strand thickness. Use the threader, if included, or swap to a finer strand for stringing the 7 beads.

Yarn substitutions

Mercerized cotton, worsted / #4 weight	Closest match to the pattern's cotton; keeps the same stitch definition and structure with the 5 mm hook as written.
Cotton-acrylic blend, worsted / #4 weight	Softer drape and lighter weight than pure cotton; the flat disc holds shape less crisply, so the 5 mm hook still works but the finished piece is less rigid.
Linen or linen-blend, DK weight	Thinner strand shrinks the flower and bag overall; drop to a 4 mm hook and expect the pattern's stitch counts to no longer match the intended size without a test swatch.

Original pattern: https://crocheteverything.com/sunflower-crochet-bag-pattern-for-a-chic-and-stylish-accessory/

FAQs

Questions

Can the two welded metal rings be swapped for a different size?

Yes, but the finished disc must match the rings' diameter for a flat seat against both. Test the round 1 circle against the ring before working further rounds.

What are the 7 beads with large center diameter used for?

They thread onto the yarn or cord during assembly. A large center hole is needed so the strand passes through without the threader, though the threader is listed as optional for tighter beads.

Can other colors replace the white, black, yellow, and brown yarn?

Yes; color placement follows the pattern's round order rather than a fixed palette, so black could be swapped for another dark color and yellow for another petal color without changing stitch counts.