Petal Pal Bag Dangler: Free pattern

Brighten up your bag or add some cute to your keys with the Petal Pal pattern.

This quick and simple make is perfect for gifts or markets. Who wouldn't want a super sunny friend tagging along on all of their adventures?

Are you ready?

Let's get going!

Notes.

I used Sirdar Happy Chenille and a 3.5mm hook. You can use whatever yarn you like and a suitable hook.

My Petal Pals are approx. 10cm wide, but yours may vary a little depending on the yarn you use and your tension.

You will need your chosen yarn and hook, safety eyes or yarn for embroidering eyes (I used 6mm eyes), a needle, scrap yarn for keeping track of your rounds, stuffing and scissors.

I start my amigurumi working into a ch but if you prefer a magic ring, go right ahead!

This pattern is worked in continuous rounds, no need to join or chain at the start of each round.

Abbreviations:

This pattern is written in US crochet terminology.

blo / flo: back / front loop only

ch: chain

dc: double crochet

hdc: half double crochet

sc: single crochet

sc2tog: single crochet 2 sts together (-1 st)

sk: skip

ss: slip stitch

st(s): stitch(es)

[ ]: repeat instructions between [ ] as many times as stated

( ): instructions within ( ) are all carried out in the same st

Pattern.

Flower Centre.

With centre colour.

Rnd 1: ch2, 6sc in second ch from hook. 6 sts.

Rnd 2: [2sc in next st] 6 times. 12 sts.

Rnd 3: [1sc, 2sc in next st] 6 times. 18 sts.

Rnd 4: sc around. 18 sts.

Rnd 5: blo sc around. 18 sts.

Rnd 6: sc around. 18 sts.

If using, insert safety eyes between rnds 2 & 3.

Rnd 7: [1sc, sc2tog] 6 times. 12 sts.

Stuff medium firmly.

Rnd 8: [sc2tog] 6 times. 6sts. Fasten off. Weave yarn tail through remaining sts and pull tight to close the gap. Weave the end inside your work.

Petals.

With petal colour.

Join yarn in first open front loop from rnd 4.

Rnd 1: ch1, start working in same st, [1sc, (3dc, ch1, 1ss in last st made, 3dc) in next st, sk 1 st] 6 times, ss to first st to join.

Fasten off. Weave yarn tails inside the Flower Centre.

Leaf.

With Leaf colour.

Join yarn around the post of a st behind the petals.

Row 1: ch 14, sk first ch, 1sc, 1hdc, 2dc in next st, 1hdc, 9 sc, ss around same st post, ch14, sk 4 chs, 10sc, ss around same st post.

Fasten off. Knot tails then weave them inside your flower centre.

And you're done! I hope you enjoy having a Petal Pal to take along on all your adventures and trips.

Please tag me in your makes on social media as I love to see them, @manatee_squares.

You're welcome to sell your finished makes, but please do not recreate this pattern in any way.

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