Crochet Daffodil

This is my own pattern for these cutesome little crochet daffodils and leaves. I raided my dwindling stash of merino dk weight yarn (two shades of yellow, a nice orange and a spring green) and used a 3.5mm hook. They measure approx. 7cm across.

Before we begin, a little summary of the basic stitches. I'm writing using UK crochet terms ::

sl st [slip stitch] :: insert hook, yarn over, pull the loop back through the stitch, then through the loop on your hook.

dc [double crochet] :: insert hook, yarn over, pull the loop back through the stitch (two loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops on hook (note :: this is equivalent to the US sc stitch)

htr [half treble]:: yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull the loop back through the stitch (three loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all three loops on hook (note :: this is equivalent to the US hdc stitch)

tr [treble] :: yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull the loop back through the stitch (three loops on hook), yarn over and pull through two loops on hook (two loops left on hook), yarn over and pull through remaining two loops (note :: this is equivalent to the US dc stitch)

When you make your slip knot to begin, make sure you leave yourself a lengthy tail end (approx. 20cm) as you will need this length of yarn later on.

To begin :: chain 4, join with a sl st to form a ring. The first round is worked out of the ring.

:: Round 1 ::

Chain 2 (counts as 1 dc), then work 11 dc into the ring. Join with a sl st to top of initial chain-2 to close round. You will have twelve stitches to work out of in the next round.

:: Round 2 ::

Slip stitch into first stitch, then chain 6. Work 1 dc into second chain from hook (as above)

Then work htr, htr, tr, tr (as above)

Skip 1 stitch, then sl st into next st. Chain 6 ( as above)

....then work 1 dc into 2nd chain from hook, htr, htr, tr, tr. Skip 1 st, then sl st into next stitch (as above).

*chain 6, then work 1 dc into 2nd chain from hook, htr, htr, tr, tr. Skip 1 st, then sl st into next stitch*

Repeat between ** 3 more times until you have made six petals in total (as above). DO NOT FASTEN OFF.

:: Round 3 ::

The next stage is to work dc stitches around each petal. When you work up the right hand side of the petal, you'll be picking up the single loop of the chain (as above). And when you work down the left hand side of the petal, you'll be working under both loops of the stitches.

Starting right at the base of the first petal, work 1dc into each of the 5 loops going up the right hand side of the petal (as above)

At the very tip of your petal, you should be able to see a loop that isn't quite a stitch, I've pointed it out with my needle in the above picture.

Work 2 dc into this loop to form the petal point (as above)

Now work 1 dc into each of the stitches (5 in total) down the left hand side of the petal.

Slip stitch into the base of the next petal (the same place you made the slip stitch in round 2).

Continue working your way around the petals :: 5 dc's up the right hand side, 2 dc's to form the point, then 5 dc's down the left hand side, with a slip stitch right at the base.

Fasten off, LEAVING A LONG 20cm TAIL END.

:: Round 4 ::

You'll be working this round out of the skipped stitches of round 2, the ones that sit directly at the bottom centre of each petal. Insert your hook under the first skipped stitch (as shown above) and pull a loop of new colour yarn through.

You'll find it easier to work these stitches if you bend the petal right back as you work.

Chain 2 (counts as 1 dc), then work 1 dc into same stitch.

Move along to the next skipped stitch and work 2 dc.

Work 2dc into each skipped stitch around until you have 12 stitches in total and are back where you started (picture above).

The rest of this round is worked continuously as a spiral, so you will either need to use a stitch marker, or count!! Go straight into the first stitch and work a dc, then carry on making 1 dc in each stitch around (12 in total)

Now work 1 more row (12 stitches) in a continuous spiral, as shown above.

Lastly, you'll be making a little frilly edging for the daffie trumpet.

Into each of the 12 stitches around, work the following :: slip stitch, ch 1, slip stitch.

Now fasten off, and darn in the trumpet ends (the orange ones). Now it's time to make the little central stamens....

Remember those long tail ends you left? Thread both of them onto a darning needle, then push the needle up through the hole in the very centre of the daff (from back to front) so that it comes up inside the trumpet.

Now take the needle back down through the same hole (from front to back this time), but leave a loop............

.....that's the sort of loop I mean, big enough to go over your finger.

On the back of the flower, make a couple of stitches to secure (careful that you still have your loop, don't pull too tight),  then darn the ends and snip off.

Snip through the two loops of yarn so that you have four sticky-up bits....

....then trim them so that they sit just inside the trumpet.

Ta-dah!!!!!!!!!!!!! One cute little hooky daffodil!!

Most likely your petals will be a bit curly and wayward and will now need a little attention. What I've found works best is to fold up a towel so that it's thick enough to stick pins into and pin out the petals (as above). Spray a fine mist of water over the flower, and use your fingers to gently shape the petals. If you are as impatient as me, you will then get a hairdryer and blast hot air over it until it's dry. If it is still looking a bit on the curly side, turn it over and give the petals a light steam press on the wrong side. Sorts them out nicely.

DAFFODIL LEAF

Chain 11. Starting in 2nd chain from hook, work 1dc into each stitch along (10 stitches in total).

Chain 2, then sl st in 2nd chain from hook (picot point).

You will now be working a row of dc's down the opposite side, picking up the single loops of the foundation chain. Slip stitch to finish.

On the reverse side of the leaf, darn in the tail ends by running them right up the centre of the leaf (as shown above). By doing this, you strengthen the leaf and help to stop it going all floppy.

As with the flower petals, your leaf will probably be twisted and curly, so give it a light steam press with a cool iron on the reverse side.

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww, how cute is that?!

These really are lovely to make, and quite quick once you get the hang of them. A little fiddly at first maybe, but I hope you can get the measure of it ok.



You can use your hooky daffs to bring a bit of Spring cheer to your home or outfit. I've been making mine to add to a large Easter Wreath I'm creating, but they would look lovely clustered around in a small circle as I did with my Springtime Wreath.



Lovely little things.

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As with all my patterns, I totally love creating them and get a huge buzz out of sharing and inspiring. I am happy to give them for free, but I'm sure you can appreciate it does take a lot of time and effort to create this sort of picture-heavy tutorial.  I hope that if you've been inspired to give these sweet daffodils a go, that you might consider making a small donation to help support what I do here in the Attic. Thank you as always for your hooky love, it's very, very much appreciated.

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Comments

[Sandra]

Thank you Lucy for this daffodil pattern. We're having a family gathering (23 of us) in Lyme Regis in April and we've decided on a family theme of yellow for the day! Hope we get some yellow sunshine too!

[KR]

Hi and thanks for sharing your pattern. As a fellow artist, I've also had to do a lot of thinking about money and how it interfaces with artistry. Ultimately, I find the idea that money is the only way to recognize the value of something somewhat offensive, and definitely at odds with the spirit from which artistic things spring. So I hope you will appreciate that it is out of recognition for the value of what you do, that I have chosen not to pollute it with money or a dollar value donation which would inevitably fall short of the value of what you have shared here even if I was rich and able to donate a large number of funds. (With recognition that artists must live in a world which currently operates on a money system, and that producing art costs money, and with regret for the fact that I do not see a better solution for integrating these opposing facts.)
Thanks again. I made a slightly modified version to sew on a hat someone gave me as a donation. It made me happy to crochet it and will give me joy to wear it and every time I look at it. There is no dollar value for the value of that.

[Lynne]

By far the easiest and most beautiful daffodil pattern I have found. The photos make it so easy to follow. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[Lea-anne Grima]

please can you make a video on how to crochet daffodil leaves. The long green stem ones just like the real ones. I cannot find a beginners pattern - video anywhere online, this would be so appreciated, so many people need help. Many thanks Lea-Anne.

[Lynn Steel]

this is the first time I have ever attempted any crochet other than a granny square - you made it so easy to follow the pattern and I now have a lovely daffodil that my 5yr old granddaughter was convinced I could make. Perfect!

[Helen]

Why oh why haven't I found you sooner?!
Thank you so much for sharing this - it is perfect. I have spent hours trawling through websites for a daffodil pattern.
You are an absolute legend- thank you x

[Sarah Anderson]

Hey! I shared your adorable pattern on my blog today! Swing by, and take a peek, if you feel so inclined! Can't wait to make these beauties!

http://sarahndipities.indiemade.com/blog/feature-friday-8-cute-colorful-free-crochet-patterns-spring

[Ela]

Vielen lieben Dank für diese tolle Anleitung!

[Zozie]

Pretty- I already have some made for me last year - very lovely.
Hope you may visit my blog lucy- lots of much relaxing fun cosy times.
www.whimsyandcosy.wordpress.com

[Shirley busby]

I would love to see the video of this please

[Leah Lynch]

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[Kim McCulley]

Ahhh, this would look charming on some tiny newborn hats I'm making for gift-giving! And thank you for giving us an opportunity to donate to you, something that's been on my heart throughout the Moorlands CAL. I very much appreciate you, Lucy.

[ChrisDann]

This looks fab, thank you. I should get one done just in time for St David's day on Wednesday.

[Hilary Evans]

Loved these daffodils and made quite a few. Instructions and photos are so easy to follow. Thanks.

[Brooke]

Hi Lucy! I love your pattern tutorials! I've been asked to make a poppy, however I'm pretty new to crochet so don'y really know where to start! Can you shed any light? Do you have a poppy pattern?
Thanks, Brooke

[Rana Jenkin]

Thank you for a wonderful pattern. The photos are so simple to follow.

[Joanne Ray]

Beautiful design, you are just so clever:)

[Jenessa]

Thank you for the pattern! I made 5 of these last night, going to make a flower arrangement for my wedding! =)

[DEIDRE KINGC]

Hi Lucy, my friend Cathy, has just told me about your site, and I am amazed, trully amazed. We are going to have a go at making the daffodils, as my friend is Scottish, and has great memories of the daffodils growing there. She had a special one, that 'Came up every year'. She was only a child, so the first one was always her daffodil....cute eh. Her house here in Australia is filled with everything daffodils....So thankyou for your beautiful site, we are going to have fun....Deidre Kingc Australia......

[Lorrie Murphy]

Thank you for your lovely tutorials and the lovely things you make. As I am confined to the house most days it gives me a great deal of pleasure leaarning new crafts. Most of the time I am only able to do a little at a time and this is where your gorgeous flowers are so helpful. Thank you so much for sharing. I can understand the amount of work that goes into this lessons.

[Debbie]

Thank you for sharing! So lovely and simple. I have made a few with different size needles and threads for all sorts of projects, little brooches and will be making more for summer necklaces. Will post pictures when I get to grips with technology! Thanks again 🙌

[Karla]

Thank you for posting the free flower pattern! It is so lovely :) I have included it on my blog Karla's Making It (linking to your pattern, of course)! You can view it here http://www.karlasmakingit.com/free-crochet-patterns/free-crochet-flower-patterns/

[Laurie]

Love the daffodil but I somehow keep only getting five petals, I don't know what I'm doing wrong :-(

[Annie]

You are such an inspiration xx

[Cheryl Matthews]

Hi Lucy!

Thank you so much for sharing this gorgeous pattern with us! The work that you put into your designs is amazing and your tutorials are a dream to follow! I run a bespoke card making business (well, I make cards in my spare room and sell them at craft fairs and on my website) and I was wondering if it would be ok to use this pattern to make and sell brooches?

Thank you for your wonderful blogs, they always make me smile!

Cheryl xxx