Easy Crochet Daisy Flower Pattern: Free Step-by-Step Tutorial

This easy crochet daisy uses a few basic stitches and small amounts of cotton. A yellow center is surrounded by eight slender white petals, so the flower looks neat even in small amounts of yarn. Make one for a hair clip, a dozen for a garland, or a whole bouquet that never wilts.

At a glance: Beginner level · US crochet terms · DK cotton in two colors · 3.5 mm (US E/4) hook · about 6 cm (2.5 in) across.

Materials

• DK weight cotton: small amounts of yellow (A) and white (B). A single daisy uses about 5 m (5 yd) of each.
• 3.5 mm (US E/4) crochet hook, tapestry needle, and scissors.
• Optional: pin back, hair clip, or floral wire for a stem.

US crochet abbreviations

ch = chain; sl st = slip stitch; sc = single crochet; hdc = half double crochet; dc = double crochet; st(s) = stitch(es). The starting ch 1 of a round does not count as a stitch.

Step 1: Crochet the yellow center

With yellow (A), make a magic ring. If you prefer not to use a magic ring, ch 2 and work the first round into the second chain from the hook.

• Round 1: Ch 1, work 8 sc in the ring. Pull the tail to close the ring, then sl st to the first sc. (8 sts)
• Round 2: Ch 1, work 2 sc in each stitch around. Sl st to the first sc and fasten off. (16 sts)

The center should lie flat like a small disc. If it cups, check that you worked two stitches into every stitch of Round 2.

Step 2: Add the eight petals

Make a slip knot with white (B), insert your hook into any stitch of Round 2, and sl st to join. Then work the petals as follows:

• Petal: Ch 6. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, work sl st, sc, hdc, dc, dc. This gives a petal that is thin at the tip and wider at the base.
• Anchor: Sl st in each of the next 2 stitches of Round 2.

Repeat the petal and the anchor until you have 8 petals. The final sl st of the eighth petal goes into the stitch where you joined the white yarn. Fasten off and leave a tail of about 10 cm (4 in).

Step 3: Finish the daisy

Weave in the tails on the back with a tapestry needle. Gently pinch each petal tip to shape it, and block it flat following your yarn label if the petals curl. Sew a pin back or clip onto the reverse side.

Ways to use your crochet daisy

• Sew several onto a headband, tote bag, or cardigan pocket.
• Attach a length of floral wire to the back and wrap it in green yarn for a stem.
• Change the colors: pink centers with cream petals look soft, while orange petals feel like a sunflower.
• Use a thinner cotton and a 2.5 mm hook for a tiny daisy, or worsted yarn with a 4.5 mm hook for a larger flower.

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