Crochet Daffodil Flower Pattern with Stem and Leaves: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Spring has a way of making everything feel possible, and nothing captures that feeling quite like a bright, cheerful daffodil. Whether you want to make a bouquet that lasts forever, add a handmade touch to your home décor, or create a heartfelt gift for someone you love, this crochet daffodil flower pattern with stem and leaves is exactly what you need. This guide will walk you through every single step, from the materials you’ll need to the finishing touches that make your daffodil look absolutely lifelike.

Even if you’re a beginner who has only recently learned to hold a crochet hook, this pattern is designed to be accessible and approachable. And if you’re an experienced crocheter looking for a satisfying project that comes together beautifully, you’ll find plenty here to enjoy. Let’s dive in.

Why Crochet Daffodils?

Before we get into the pattern itself, let’s talk about why crocheted daffodils are such a wonderful project to have in your repertoire.

Unlike real flowers, crocheted daffodils never wilt, never need water, and never leave pollen on the windowsill. They can sit in a vase on your kitchen table for years, looking just as bright and cheerful as the day you finished them. They make wonderful additions to wreaths, gift toppers, hair accessories, and decorative displays. They’re also a fantastic way to use up small amounts of yarn — especially those half-skeins of yellow and green that seem to accumulate in every crocheter’s stash.

Daffodils also make an excellent teaching flower. They have three distinct parts — the petals, the trumpet (or corona), and the stem with leaves — and each part uses slightly different techniques, giving you practice with a variety of skills in one tidy project.

Materials You Will Need

Gathering your supplies before you begin makes the whole process smoother. Here’s what you’ll need for one complete crochet daffodil with stem and leaves:

Yarn: A small amount of worsted weight yarn in the following colors — bright yellow or golden yellow for the petals and trumpet, and medium green for the stem and leaves. You can also use white or cream if you want to make a classic white daffodil with an orange or yellow trumpet.

Hook: A 4.0mm (G/6) or 3.5mm (E/4) crochet hook works beautifully with worsted weight yarn. Adjust your hook size if your gauge feels too loose or too tight.

Floral wire or pipe cleaners: These go inside the stem to keep it upright and allow you to bend and shape it. A 12-inch piece of floral wire is ideal.

Fiberfill stuffing: A small pinch is used to lightly stuff the trumpet so it holds its shape.

Wire cutters and needle-nose pliers: For shaping the floral wire.

Yarn needle: For weaving in ends and sewing pieces together.

Scissors: A sharp pair makes clean cuts.

Stitch markers: Optional but helpful for marking the beginning of rounds.

Abbreviations and Stitch Guide

This pattern uses standard US crochet terminology. Here’s a quick reference:

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)
rnd — round
sp — space
FO — fasten off
rep — repeat

Pattern Notes

This daffodil is worked in several separate pieces that are then assembled: six petals, one trumpet, and one stem with two leaves attached. The petals are made individually and joined together, which gives you the most control over the final shape of your flower.

Work in a continuous spiral for the stem and leaves unless otherwise noted. For the petals and trumpet, you’ll turn at the end of rows where indicated.

Gauge is not critical for this pattern, but consistency within your own work will give you the most polished result. Aim for petals that are roughly 2 to 2.5 inches long and a trumpet that is about 1 to 1.5 inches tall.

Part One: The Petals

Each daffodil has six petals. You will make six identical petals and then join them in a ring. Petals are worked in rows.

Make 6.

Using yellow yarn, leave a 6-inch tail and begin.

Foundation chain: Ch 10.

Row 1: Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, 3 sc in last st (this creates the rounded tip of the petal). Working back along the other side of the foundation chain: hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts. Do not join. Ch 1, turn.

Row 2: Sc in each st across to the center tip, 3 sc in the center st at the tip, sc in each st across to the end. Sl st to finish. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Once you have all six petals made, lay them out with the tips pointing outward and the flat ends meeting in the center, like spokes on a wheel. Use your yarn needle and the long tails to sew the base of each petal to the base of the next, working all the way around until all six petals are connected in a ring. Weave in the short starting tails as you go but leave one long tail at the end for attaching the trumpet.

Part Two: The Trumpet (Corona)

The trumpet is the characteristic cup-shaped center of the daffodil. It’s worked in the round from the bottom up.

Using yellow yarn (or orange if you prefer a contrasting trumpet):

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc into ring. Pull tail to close. (6 sts)

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

Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st* — rep from * to * around. (18 sts)

Rnd 4: Working in back loops only: sc in each st around. (18 sts) — This creates a small ridge that forms the bottom rim of the trumpet.

Rnd 5: Sc in each st around. (18 sts)

Rnd 6: Sc in each st around. (18 sts)

Rnd 7 (the ruffle): *Sc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, sc in next st* — rep from * to * around, ending with a sl st to join. FO, leaving a long tail.

The ruffle at the top edge gives your trumpet that beautiful frilly look that real daffodils have. If you want a more pronounced ruffle, you can add an extra row of (sc, dc, dc, sc) in each group of stitches.

Lightly stuff the trumpet with a tiny pinch of fiberfill to help it hold its rounded shape, then use your yarn needle and the long tail to sew the base of the trumpet to the center of your petal ring, where all six petals meet. Stitch all the way around the base of the trumpet, pulling your stitches snug so the trumpet stands upright in the center of the petals.

Part Three: The Stem

The stem is a long crocheted tube that gets a piece of floral wire inserted after it’s finished. This allows you to bend and pose the stem however you like.

Using green yarn:

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc into ring. Pull tail to close. (6 sts)

Rnds 2 through 30: Sc in each st around. (6 sts per round — 30 rounds total)

You want your finished stem tube to be roughly 6 to 7 inches long. If your gauge is slightly different or you want a taller or shorter daffodil, simply adjust the number of rounds. The stem should be long enough to hold comfortably in a vase.

Do not FO yet. Set the stem tube aside.

Cut a piece of floral wire about 1 inch longer than your stem tube. Use needle-nose pliers to fold over about half an inch of wire at one end, creating a small loop or folded tip. This prevents the sharp wire end from poking through the yarn. Insert the wire into the stem tube with the folded end going in first, pushing it all the way through until only a small amount of wire sticks out at the open end.

Fold the remaining wire end and tuck it down into the tube, or use pliers to bend it flush against the edge. Continue working around the opening of the tube with a few sl sts to close the end neatly, then FO and weave in your tail.

Your stem should now feel firm but flexible — you can bend it into a gentle curve at the top, just like a real daffodil nods its head slightly when it blooms.

Part Four: The Leaves

Daffodil leaves are long, narrow, and slightly flat. You’ll make two leaves and attach them partway up the stem.

Make 2.

Using green yarn:

Foundation chain: Ch 22.

Row 1: Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (21 sts)

Row 2: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 3: Sc2tog, sc in each st across to last 2 sts, sc2tog. Ch 1, turn. (19 sts)

Row 4: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 5: Sc2tog, sc in each st across to last 2 sts, sc2tog. Ch 1, turn. (17 sts)

Rows 6 through 10: Continue in this pattern, decreasing 1 st at each end on every other row, until you have approximately 11 or 12 sts remaining.

Tip shaping: Sc2tog across until 3 sts remain. Sc3tog. FO, leaving a long tail.

Work a single crochet edging around the entire leaf by joining yarn at the base, sc evenly around all edges, and sl st to join at the base. This gives the leaf a clean, finished edge and a little extra definition.

Repeat for the second leaf.

Part Five: Assembly

Now comes the most satisfying part — putting your daffodil together.

Begin by attaching your leaves to the stem. Position one leaf on either side of the stem, roughly 1.5 to 2 inches up from the bottom. Use your yarn needle and the long tails to stitch each leaf to the stem, wrapping the thread around the base of the leaf and the stem a few times to secure it. You can also add a few drops of fabric glue or craft glue on the inside of the seam for extra security if you plan to use your daffodil in a heavy-traffic area.

Once the leaves are attached, take your assembled flower head (petals and trumpet together) and position it at the top of the stem. The top of the stem should nestle right into the center back of the petal ring. Use your yarn needle and a length of green yarn to stitch the flower head to the stem, weaving your needle through the base of the petals and around the top of the stem several times until the flower feels completely secure.

Gently bend the top inch or two of the stem into a slight downward curve so the flower head nods forward slightly — this is the classic daffodil pose, and it makes your finished flower look incredibly realistic.

Finishing Touches and Styling Tips

Once your daffodil is fully assembled, take a moment to fluff and arrange the petals. You can use your fingers to gently curl the petal tips back slightly, or use a damp cloth to lightly steam the petals into shape if your yarn responds well to blocking.

If you’re making a bouquet, three to five daffodils arranged with a few extra leaves look stunning in a simple ceramic vase. You can also combine your daffodils with crocheted tulips or crocheted snowdrops for a mixed spring bouquet.

For a wreath, hot glue your daffodils (without wire stems) directly to a grapevine or foam base alongside crocheted leaves and ribbon. A spring daffodil wreath is an instant door-brightener from February through May.

For gift wrapping, a single daffodil wired onto the ribbon of a wrapped present makes a stunning and reusable topper that the recipient can keep long after the gift is opened.

Customization Ideas

One of the best things about having a reliable base pattern is the freedom to customize it. Here are some ways to make your daffodil uniquely yours.

Try making a white petal version with an orange or deep yellow trumpet — this is actually the most common daffodil variety and looks incredibly elegant. Simply switch your petal yarn to cream or white and use a contrasting color for your trumpet.

You can also vary the size dramatically. Using a bulky yarn with a larger hook creates a big, bold statement flower, while fingering weight yarn and a tiny hook produces a delicate miniature daffodil perfect for jewelry, bookmarks, or hair clips.

For a vintage or rustic look, choose a slightly heathered or tweed yarn in muted yellow and mossy green. For a bright, modern look, go for a saturated canary yellow against a vivid grass green.

Caring for Your Crocheted Daffodils

If you use acrylic yarn (which most crafters do for long-lasting flowers), your daffodil can be gently hand-washed in cool water with a small amount of mild soap if it gets dusty or dirty. Reshape it while damp and allow it to air dry. Avoid wringing or twisting, which can distort the petals.

If you use cotton yarn, it will wash well but may lose some of its crispness. A light starch spray after drying can help it maintain its shape.

Store your crocheted flowers wrapped in tissue paper if you need to put them away for a season. This prevents the petals from getting flattened.

Final Thoughts

There is something deeply satisfying about making a flower that will never fade. This crochet daffodil pattern with stem and leaves is the kind of project that rewards you with something genuinely beautiful, and once you’ve made one, you’ll almost certainly want to make a dozen more. They’re that enjoyable to create and that lovely to look at.

Whether you’re making them for yourself, for a gift, or to sell at a craft fair, handmade crocheted daffodils carry a warmth and intention that no store-bought decoration can match. Every stitch is a small act of care, and the finished flower carries that with it wherever it goes.

Happy crocheting, and may your spring bouquet be in full bloom all year long.