Michaelmas Daisies

I've been crocheting the last little bits n bobs for my Autumn wreath today. A few more leaves, a couple more acorns, a toadstool, and some clumps of delightful little Michaelmas Daisies. Do you know these flowers? I just did a Google image search for them and my heart leapt when I saw the purple haze fill my screen. So pretty!

Michaelmas daisies are named after the Feast of St Michael which falls on 29 September, so are always associated with the start of autumn. I love them very much. They take me instantly back to my childhood, to the garden behind our small terraced house in London when I was 8 years old. We had a huge clump of them growing there next to the shed, and I used to love the colour of them even as a child. I've realised lately that so many of my childhood memories are colour-coded.

I enjoyed some lovely, peaceful hooky time today, it was a very nice way to spend Saturday morning. The Little People were happily entertained in front of the screen (a Minecraft Addiction has taken hold here), and I set up Hooky Camp at one end of the dining table. Good coffee, beautiful yarn, and purple daisy production.

I managed to work out a pretty simple way to make a daisy flower, I'm pleased with it! Each thin petal is simply made by chaining 3, then making two slip stitches into the chain. A wee bit fiddly at first, but once you've got a few daisies under your belt, it does get easier.

The little green bit that looks like rabbit ears is a little daisy leaflette. You know what I mean, right?

The idea is that you stitch it onto the back of the daisy flower, then when you turn the flower over, the leaves sit nicely in place and add a good bit of greenery to the whole ensemble....

....sweet!

I wrote up this little pattern for you, if you would like to make yourself some daisies.

You can find the pattern HERE.

Right.......on with my wreath, a glorious Autumnal Ta-dah is imminent!!

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Comments

[Leilani Pierson]

Lucy! These are delightful! thankyou for the pattern! Also.. had a question as to if you made the house needle book case or where you got it.. it is adorable!! thanks!

[Helen]

love them! Would love to swap some real ones for some of your ones if you'd be interested? We hold the national collection down in the midlands.

[Nancy Lugdon]

Beautiful daisy's . I really like your sunflowers too. I really enjoyed checking out your FB page and the flower wreath you made. I'm going to have to check back on your blog and the other crochet creations you make. Thank you for sharing your photos .

[Beth]

Those daisies are beautiful. And the attached leaves really do make them special. I can hardly wait to see the whole wreath.

[Laura from beautiful West Michigan]

Thanks so much for the daisy pattern! They're so cheery! And I love Hollie! Especially the little flower in her hair... um, spines!

[Erika]

Oh I'd love to make a wreath by myself. Maybe a winter wreath for the front door? I am very very curious how your autum wreath will look like in the end!!!

[Mia Wify]

Hi,Lucy. I am Mia,from Indonesia.

I love your posts, very cute and brighten my day...:-)

[AnnB]

Hi Lucy,
It may have been asked and answered before, but is that little felt house book for your scissors, stitch markers and tapestry needle? Did you make it or buy it? It's adorable.
Thank you for your lovely site and sharing tutorials. So much inspiration for many things that hadn't occurred to me before.
All the best to you are your little family.

[Deanna]

These are named after my uncle, Michael Maass!...I think I have even seen him purple a few times. Nice work, though, and I love you in my rss feed.

[Brianna]

Uh oh....Minecraft? My 10-year old son is obsessed. Next thing you know, you'll be crocheting Minecraft related gear like I am. :)

[The House of Jones]

Lovely! Looking forward to seeing the final wreath :)
Jones x

[susanc]

As always, these are just beautiful! Thank you Lucy!

[Beth P]

OMGosh! I just discovered your blog round about from a Pinterest browse and I couldn't be more tickled! Your Awesome!!! :D I want to move to England and live next door to you! :D

Can't wait to browse through your archives...
Hugs from your newest follower from across the pond,
Beth P
Harrisville, New Hampshire USA

[Clare]

Looking forward to seeing the wreath, love the little daisies so cute, we have them blooming in the garden, there colour always makes me smile.
Clare x

[Anne Marie]

We used to have Michaelmas daisies in our garden when I was a child, I remember them well. I can't seem to find them around nowadays. They fill a good corner once they get going.

[jeannette]

have you seen this wonderful "wovember" post on all things yorkshire wooly?

http://wovember.com/2013/11/16/verity-britton-and-ann-kingstone-on-working-with-wool/

[Rachell]

Looking forward to seeing the Autumn wonder!

[Birgitta]

I love your progress posts on your current projects. It builds up the suspense of seeing the final Tah-Dah. Cant wait to see the fall wreath when its ready.

-Birgitta

[Kim W]

The daisies are darling and the hedgehog is adorable. My yarn stash is pitifully low, but I am a bit ahead of things and quite happily making snowflakes thanks to your nifty pattern!
Thank you for your kind words of encouragement.
My situation is not much improved, but we are managing.
Kim

[Amy at love made my home]

Your little daisies are beautiful, and I am so looking forward to seeing your finished wreath. xx

[Joy]

lovely as always .... can't wait for the final Ta-dah :-) love Joy xx

[Sandra Maria Alamo Hernandez.]

Me encanta, muy bonito, un gran saludo.

[Pat]

OOOooo - I love these dainty little daisies!

[Katie]

Very cute. I'm not a crocheter, so I'll have to just admire them from afar.

[Jacquie]

Hi Lucy, these are adorable. I can't wait to see the ta-dah now, I know it will be glorious.
We have been through the Minecraft addiction here too....... virtual LEGO :0)
Jacquie x