These little daisies are very simple to make. The petals can feel a bit fiddly at first as they are small and involve slip stitches, but you do soon get used to it. I've crocheted them here in shades of purple to make Autumn Michaelmas Daisies, but they would also look super sweet in summer shades of yellow and white.
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)
Make the yellow centre first.
ROUND 1
Chain 4, then join with a sl st to form a ring.
Chain 2, then work 7 htr's into the ring. Join with a sl st to top of chain 2, then fasten off.
ROUND 2
Change to purple yarn. Pull a loop through one of the stitches from round 1.
*Chain 3, then make a sl st into the 2nd chain from the hook. Make 1 more sl st into the next chain. Sl st back into the starting stitch (the yellow stitch from round 1) to anchor the petal in place*
Repeat between ** to make a second petal, ending with a sl st into the same starting (yellow) stitch.
Your daisy should look like the above picture. The first two chain-petals come out of the same (yellow) stitch.
Now slip stitch into the next (yellow) stitch.
*Chain 3, then make a sl st into the 2nd chain from the hook. Make 1 more sl st into the next chain. Sl st back into the starting stitch (the yellow stitch from round 1) to anchor the petal in place*
Repeat between ** to make a second petal, ending with a sl st into the same starting (yellow) stitch.
You should now have four petals (as above), they are worked in pairs.
Remember that when you make your slip stitches into the chain, make sure you put your hook under both loops of the chain stitch, as shown above. It can be fiddly, but persevere, it does get easier the more you practise!
Continue working your way around, working two petals out of each yellow stitch. You should make 16 petals in total, out of the 8 stitches formed in round 1. Slip stitch into the very first (yellow) stitch to close the round, then fasten off.
Green Leaflett
Chain 4, then join with a sl st to form a ring.
Chain 2, then work 7 htr's into the ring. Join with a sl st to top of chain 2, then chain 6 (as above)
To make the first leaf, work 1 dc in 2nd chain from hook. 2 htr's in next st, 2 htr's in next st, 1 dc in each of the next two stitches.
Slip stitch into next stitch to anchor the first leaf, then chain 6, as above.
Make the second leaf exactly the same as before ::
Work 1 dc in 2nd chain from hook. 2 htr's in next st, 2 htr's in next st, 1 dc in each of the next two stitches.
Slip stitch into next stitch to anchor the first leaf, then fasten off.
The leaflett looks a bit like a bunny rabbit, but once it's stitched onto the back of the flower....
....it looks more leafy!
Your daisy will be much happier as part of a small posy, so get busy hooking up a few more.
Enjoy!
♥ I hope you enjoy giving this pattern a whirl, it really is a sweet bit of fun. As always, I am happy to provide my tutorials for you to enjoy for free, but if you would like to buy me a coffee, well, I would love that too.....
♥ Thank you as always for your hooky love, it's very, very much appreciated.♥
is there a pattern for the little brown creature in the last photo?
Posted by: Anna | August 27, 2023 at 05:20 AM
Hi Lucy, I have just discovered you when looking for instructions on how to crochet a daffodil, and I am delighted to find more flower patterns. Your instructions are the best!!! I am going to be visiting Yorkshire for the first time in September. I am from NZ. Is there a physical shop I can visit, or is it all online?
I am importing silk sari yarn from India, to try to raise money for some friends of mine. I will be referring my customers to your blog for flower making instructions. I hope they are generous in their donations.
Posted by: Kay Parish | July 27, 2018 at 09:29 PM
It's really gorgous, very nice. Gracias y muchísimas bendiciones. Thanks a lot Lucy.
Posted by: SONIA PERLA MÉNDEZ | July 29, 2017 at 06:02 PM
I love your bright and happy page. Makes me smile. My mom was born in Manchester England . I'm sure I still have some relatives ther I've never met.
Posted by: Debbie McManus | June 11, 2015 at 02:26 PM
Wow! How did I miss this precious little piece of hookery?! I will definately do several of these for the two wreaths I am making. As always you are cherished for all you do. :D
Posted by: Robin Summers | January 01, 2015 at 09:15 AM
just gorgeous!
Posted by: Roo | July 23, 2014 at 12:19 AM
Thank you for such an easy and beautifully efficient pattern.
Posted by: Line | April 27, 2014 at 04:46 AM
Lucy, I love all your patterns...you are brilliant! I've made the happy flowers, Birdie, all your flowers, and the beautiful wreath. Haven't seen any new posts or patterns lately so just wondering if you still accept donations? Oh and I love your cheerful home pictures. Thanks a bunch, Becky
Posted by: Becky Gaar | April 14, 2014 at 09:09 PM
lindo todo!!!! bendiciones!!!
Posted by: ANA SALINAS | April 04, 2014 at 05:52 PM
hi how did you do the middle of the sunflower
could you just put patten on as middle to any flower
thank you jill x
Posted by: gillian keeping | November 20, 2013 at 12:16 PM
thank you, thank you, thank you ... just bought you a latte and a maple and pecan ... enjoy!! love J xx
Posted by: Joy | November 18, 2013 at 04:16 PM