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

[Sonia]

Lucy thank you so much for letting me use this beautiful Daffodil pattern. I made 30 in total & raised £75 for Marie Curie.

Sonia x

[Penny]

These are beautiful! Thank you so much!

[Romina]

Lucy, thanks for sharing always some many lovely works !!!
I post in my webpage at facebook, if you like visit me sometime !!!
Many kisses !!!
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[Cristina]

Your tutorials are so great. I learned a lot from your pictures.. Thank you so much for your wonderful patterns.

[Irene]

Awsome :) Hi from El Paso, Tx its been in the 70s heres Love flowers to TY for sharing

[Aliona]

Every time I need inspiration I go to your website! Thank you!

[marga]

Precioso...gracias !!

[Ellisen]

Thank you. Love your daffodils!

[Deirdre]

You are like my new best buddy, i look in on your blog most days and end up going to big cuddly bag as my little one calls it to start a new project. I just finished your lovely hat as a birthday present for my mother, my sister has spotted it and the orders are coming. Thank you.

[Corry]

My first daffodil turned out great, thanks, you definitely deserve a donation!

[cristina Ribriro]

Parabéns, tem que ter um grande coração, porque explica o que faz tão bem, admiro o seu trabalho é muito lindo.
obrigada.

[Vicky]

LOVE daffodils! Thanks for this beautiful pattern! Can't wait to try it!

[Angela (Toucan Scraps)]

so pretty, thank you for sharing this with us so generously

[Georgia Maria Lowden Corey]

Lucy, thank you for your detailed instructions and pics. This looks like the best Daffodil pattern I've ever seen. Can't wait to make it. Thanks again

[Shanaz Rashid Hussain]

Thank u for sharing this pattern,they're just beautiful!!!

[Elisabeth77]

Very beautiful! I love it! Thanks for sharing!

[Angie Sorensen]

Is there a printer friendly set of instructions? I love daffodils and would like to have them available in my pattern library.

[Mandi Turner]

Love the daffodils! Puts me in the mood for Spring!

[Suzette]

Smashingly brilliant!

[Beth Brayman]

Thank you for the beautiful project and tutorial! LOVE IT!! My youngest grandson was diagnosed with Biliary Atresia and we need to fundraise to help with his medical expenses. Since crotchet is my best contribution, I am always looking for things to create that are quick and scrap friendly. This is perfect!!

[Viki]

Absolutely GORGEOUS . . . Hmmmm, now to make appropriate stems to make a bunch ...???

[Babsara]

Loved this! Thank you'

[Ren A]

beautiful, thank you for the pattern and step by step photo tutorial.

[Brenda Holden]

They would be a great fund-raiser for the Marie Curie charity. I would rather wear one of these than a cheap plastic daffodil pin.

[Tracy Cutts]

Thank you so much I love daffodils, a great little project for me to attempt . Thanks for sharing. Great visual pictures, xxxx