Crochet Daffodil Pattern (Free Pattern for the Lucy Wall Bouquet)

Spring has a way of making us want to bring the outdoors in, and nothing captures that golden, cheerful energy quite like a daffodil. If you’ve been searching for a crochet daffodil pattern that’s both beginner-friendly and stunning enough to display proudly, you’ve found it. This free pattern is for the Lucy Wall Bouquet — a collection of crocheted daffodils designed to be arranged into a framed wall display that looks like something straight out of a botanical art gallery.

Whether you’re new to crocheting flowers or a seasoned maker looking for a fresh project, this guide walks you through everything you need to know. You’ll find the full free pattern below, along with tips, material lists, step-by-step instructions, and ideas for displaying your finished bouquet.

Why Crochet Daffodils?

Crocheted flowers have surged in popularity in recent years, and for good reason. Unlike real flowers, they don’t wilt, they don’t need water, and they bring color and texture to your home 365 days a year. Daffodils in particular are a beloved choice because of their iconic silhouette — those six elegant petals surrounding the distinctive trumpet-shaped corona — which translates beautifully into crochet.

The Lucy Wall Bouquet is named after the kind of timeless, cottage-inspired aesthetic that feels warm and personal. It’s the sort of thing you’d find hanging in a sunlit reading nook or above a farmhouse mantelpiece. Each flower in the bouquet is worked separately and then assembled, giving you complete creative control over color combinations and arrangement.

Materials You Will Need

Before diving into the pattern, gather your supplies. Having everything ready before you begin makes the process smoother and more enjoyable.

Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (approximately 200–300 yards depending on bouquet size) in the following colors: yellow (for petals and corona), white or cream (for alternative colorways), green (for stems and leaves), and any accent colors you’d like to play with.

Hook: Size 5mm (H/8) crochet hook. You can go up or down half a size depending on your personal tension.

Other supplies: Stitch markers, scissors, a yarn needle for weaving in ends, floral wire or pipe cleaners (for stems), wire cutters, a shadow box or deep picture frame (at least 3 inches deep), floral foam or a foam board to mount your flowers, and straight pins or small dabs of hot glue for arranging your bouquet.

Gauge: Approximately 14 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in single crochet. For this decorative project, gauge is not critical, but it does affect the final size of each flower.

Skill level: Beginner to intermediate. You’ll need to know how to make a magic ring, work in the round, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, and treble crochet. Slip stitches and chain spaces are also used throughout.

Understanding the Daffodil Structure

A crocheted daffodil is made up of two key components: the petals (the outer ring of six long, oval shapes) and the corona (the small cup or trumpet at the center). These are made separately and then sewn or joined together, giving the flower that authentic three-dimensional look.

For the Lucy Wall Bouquet, each flower also has a stem (a length of floral wire wrapped in yarn or slip-stitched along a chain) and at least one leaf. The leaves add that fresh, garden-picked quality that makes the bouquet look lush rather than sparse.

Abbreviations Used in This Pattern

ch — chain
sl st — slip stitch
sc — single crochet
hdc — half double crochet
dc — double crochet
tr — treble crochet
MR — magic ring
st(s) — stitch(es)
sp — space
rnd — round
rep — repeat
yo — yarn over

Free Crochet Daffodil Pattern: The Lucy Wall Bouquet

Part One: The Daffodil Petals (Make 1 set per flower)

The petal section is worked in one flat piece that creates all six petals simultaneously by working around a central ring.

With yellow yarn, make a magic ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 11 dc into the magic ring. Pull the ring closed. Sl st to top of beginning ch-3 to join. (12 dc total)

Rnd 2: Ch 1. Sc in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st. Rep from around. Sl st to first sc to join. (6 sc, 6 ch-1 spaces)

Now you’ll work each petal individually using the ch-1 spaces as your anchors.

Petal (Make 6, working into each ch-1 space):

Join yarn into any ch-1 space.

Row 1: Ch 1, (sc, hdc, dc) into ch-1 space, turn.

Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in first dc, dc in hdc, dc in sc, turn. (4 sts)

Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next dc, hdc in next dc, sc in last hdc, turn. (4 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc across all 4 sts, turn.

Row 5: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc2tog. (2 sts)

Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog. Fasten off. (1 st)

Repeat for all 6 ch-1 spaces to complete your full ring of petals. When all six petals are done, weave in any loose ends. The petals should fan out naturally around the center ring, forming that classic daffodil shape.

Tip: If your petals are curling more than you’d like, block them lightly with a damp cloth and let them dry flat. This also works beautifully if you want extra definition in the petal shape.

Part Two: The Corona (Trumpet)

This is the cup-shaped center of the daffodil. It’s worked in the round and increases toward the opening to give it that flared, three-dimensional trumpet shape. Use a slightly darker shade of yellow or orange if you’d like a more realistic, two-toned look.

With yellow or orange yarn, make a magic ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, work 6 sc into the magic ring. Pull ring closed. Do not join; place a stitch marker. (6 sc)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3: Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st. Rep from around. (18 sc)

Rnd 4: Working in back loops only: sc in each st around. (18 sc) — This creates the defined edge at the base of the corona.

Rnd 5: Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st. Rep from around. (24 sc)

Rnd 6: Sc in each st around. (24 sc)

Rnd 7 (flared opening): Hdc in next st, dc in next st, dc in next st, hdc in next st. Rep from around. Sl st to first hdc to join. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

The flared round at the top gives your corona that bell-shaped, open look that makes daffodils so recognizable.

Part Three: The Leaf (Make 2 per flower, optional)

These simple leaves add length and a natural feel to your bouquet.

With green yarn, ch 20.

Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sl st in next 2 ch, sc in next 2 ch, hdc in next 2 ch, dc in next 3 ch, hdc in next 2 ch, sc in next 2 ch, sl st in next 2 ch. Ch 1, do not turn. Now work down the other side of the foundation chain: sl st in next 2 ch, sc in next 2 ch, hdc in next 2 ch, dc in next 3 ch, hdc in next 2 ch, sc in next 2 ch, sl st in last 2 ch. Sl st into the starting point to close. Fasten off.

Weave in ends. The leaf should have a gentle pointed oval shape. If you’d like a longer or shorter leaf, simply adjust the number of foundation chains accordingly. An odd number of chains works best for keeping the leaf symmetrical.

Part Four: The Stem

For the Lucy Wall Bouquet, stems are functional and decorative. Because the bouquet will be wall-mounted, wire stems hold their shape beautifully.

Cut a piece of floral wire to your desired stem length, typically 8 to 12 inches. Using green yarn, simply wrap the yarn tightly and evenly around the wire from one end to the other, securing with a small knot or dot of glue at each end. Alternatively, you can work a sl st chain that is the same length as your wire and then insert the wire through the chain for a neatly encased stem.

Bend the top inch of wire into a small hook or loop, which you’ll use to attach the flower head.

Part Five: Assembling the Daffodil

Once all your parts are complete, assembly is simple and satisfying.

Begin by threading the yarn tail of your corona through the center of the petal piece. Pull it through so the base of the corona sits neatly at the center of the petals. Sew the corona to the petal piece using a yarn needle, making a few secure stitches around the base. This doesn’t need to be perfect — the corona covers the center, so any stitching there is hidden.

Next, sew or glue your leaves to the wire stem. Position them about a third of the way up from the bottom, angling them slightly outward as they naturally grow.

Finally, attach the wire stem to the flower head. Push the hooked end of the wire through the center back of the petal piece and bend it flat against the back to anchor it securely. If you’d like extra hold, a small amount of hot glue on the back works well.

Your daffodil is now complete and ready to be arranged.

Making the Lucy Wall Bouquet

The bouquet typically contains between 7 and 15 daffodils to fill a shadow box. You can also mix in other crocheted flowers — small white anemones, tiny cream snowdrops, or curling fern fronds — but the daffodil is always the star.

To arrange your bouquet, start with your shadow box or deep frame. Line the interior with a piece of floral foam cut to fit snugly. Cover the foam with a piece of linen fabric, burlap, or craft paper in a neutral color — this becomes your background. Secure it with pins or glue around the edges.

Begin inserting your wired flower stems into the foam, starting with the tallest flowers at the back and working forward. Vary the heights and angles to create a natural, gathered-bouquet effect rather than something that looks too uniform or flat. Tuck leaves in between flower heads to fill gaps and add depth.

Once you’re happy with the arrangement, you can add a few extras: a crocheted butterfly, a small bow tied from thin ribbon, or even a few crocheted or dried seed pods tucked in at the base.

Frame the shadow box, hang it on your wall, and stand back to admire your work.

Color Ideas and Variations

One of the best things about this pattern is its flexibility. While classic yellow-on-yellow daffodils are always beautiful, there’s a whole world of color combinations to explore.

Classic spring daffodil: Yellow petals with a bright orange corona. This is the most recognizable version and looks stunning in a bouquet.

White daffodil: Use cream or white for the petals and a pale lemon yellow for the corona. This gives the bouquet an elegant, wedding-inspired feel.

Peach and blush: Soft peach petals with a deeper coral corona. This is a lovely choice for a nursery or feminine bedroom.

Gradient daffodil: Use a variegated yarn in yellow-to-orange tones for the petals so each petal shades slightly differently. The effect is gorgeous and no two flowers look exactly alike.

Monochromatic bouquet: Make all your daffodils in shades of a single color — say, all yellows and golds — for a cohesive, sophisticated look.

Wildflower mix: Combine yellow daffodils with purple crocheted lavender sprigs, white daisies, and green fern curls for a full wildflower meadow effect.

Tips for Success

If you’re new to crocheted flowers, a few tips will help you get cleaner results. Always weave in your ends as you go rather than leaving them all for the end — it’s much easier to manage. When working the petals, keep your tension consistent so all six petals are roughly the same size. If one or two come out slightly different, blocking can help even things out.

For the wall bouquet specifically, think about depth before you start placing flowers. Inserting some stems quite deep into the foam (so the flower sits close to the backing) and others more shallowly (so the flower protrudes toward the frame’s glass or open front) creates a more dynamic, three-dimensional display.

Don’t be afraid to unpick an arrangement and start fresh — the flowers can be removed and reinserted into the foam multiple times without damage.

Caring for Your Lucy Wall Bouquet

Yarn flowers are wonderfully low-maintenance, but a little care keeps them looking their best. Dust your bouquet occasionally with a soft brush or a can of compressed air. Keep it out of direct sunlight for extended periods, as even colorfast yarn can fade over time. If a flower becomes misshapen, a light steam (holding a garment steamer a few inches away) can help restore its form.

A Note on Gifting

The Lucy Wall Bouquet makes a deeply personal, handmade gift. A framed bouquet of crocheted daffodils works beautifully for a housewarming, a birthday, a Mother’s Day gift, or as a keepsake for someone who loves flowers but can’t keep live plants. You can also make individual daffodils without stems and attach them to hair clips, brooch pins, or wrap them as corsages.

Final Thoughts

There’s something quietly magical about turning a skein of yarn into something as delicate and alive-looking as a daffodil. The Lucy Wall Bouquet celebrates that magic by gathering your handmade blooms into an arrangement you can keep forever. This free crochet daffodil pattern is designed to be accessible, adaptable, and endlessly enjoyable — whether you make one flower or twenty.

Save this pattern, share it with a crafty friend, and don’t forget to tag your finished bouquets when you post them online. Seeing how makers put their own spin on a pattern is one of the great joys of the crochet community. Happy hooking, and may your bouquet bring a little spring into your home all year long.