Sunflower gift bag in 3 versions - easy & versatile even for beginners

The bag with the beautiful, simple fan pattern is easy to crochet, even for beginners with a little practice, and is super versatile as a gift bag for a small surprise or treat.

The sunflower is a beautiful eye-catcher all year round and immediately puts a smile on the face of those who see it.
The gift bag is therefore suitable for any occasion.

With this crochet pattern, you can recreate the gift bag in 3 versions:
Version 1) with a split sunflower and name or dedication, e.g. thank you, get well soon or all the best
Version 2) with a sunflower bag dangler
Version 3) as a last-minute gift with a name or dedication on a bag made of craft paper or gift wrapping paper

Level of difficulty: easy, also suitable for beginners with some practice

Skills required (US term): magic ring, chain stitches, slip stitches, single crochets (also: only in the back loop), double crochet, treble crochet, crochet in a thread, crochet around a crochet piece with single crochets

In addition to the written crochet explanation, the PDF crochet pattern also includes the crochet charts for the fan pattern and the sunflower petals, as well as lots of step-by-step photos so that you can recreate this beautiful gift bag with success and ease.

Height without handle approx. 17.5 cm = 6.9 inch
width approx. 12 cm = 4.7 inch
Depth approx. 6 cm = 2.4 inch

Cotton yarn LL 125m-50g = 137yds-1.75oz / Sport 12 wpi / 5 ply / fine
approx. 70 g = 2.5 oz in white or desired color
approx. 8 g = 0.28 oz yellow
approx. 8 g = 0.28 oz in brown
a small amount of green yarn (can be replaced with yellow)
Crochet hook EU 3.0 mm / US size D / UK size 10

Wool needle for sewing threads, scissors
Ruler
some fiberfill (only for version 2 with sunflower pendant)
Letters to stick on approx. 10-12 mm = 0.5 inch high
Textile glue for sticking on the letters
optional: thin, sturdy cardboard approx. 6 x 12 cm = 2.4 x 4.7 inch
Paper bag 20 x 12 x 6 cm = 7.9 x 4.7 x 2.4 inch

You can crochet the gift bag with any desired yarn and matching crochet hook. The size of the bag and the yarn usage may then change.