Crochet Daffodil Flower Basket: Free Crochet Pattern

Spring is one of those seasons that makes crafters reach for their yarn stash with fresh eyes. There is something about the way daffodils push up through the cold ground, bright and unapologetic, that inspires the hands to create. If you have been looking for a cheerful project that combines the beauty of spring flowers with a practical and adorable basket, this free crochet daffodil flower basket pattern is exactly what you need. Whether you are making this as a gift, a centerpiece for your Easter table, or simply because you love crocheting floral designs, this pattern will walk you through every step with clarity and ease.

This pattern is suitable for crocheters with beginner to intermediate experience. If you can work a magic ring, single crochet, and basic increases, you already have the foundation you need to complete this project. The daffodil flowers that adorn the basket are worked separately and attached at the end, which means you can make as many or as few as your heart desires. Let’s gather your supplies and get started.

Materials You Will Need

Before diving into any crochet pattern, having everything laid out on your workspace makes the process smooth and enjoyable. Here is what you will need for this crochet daffodil flower basket:

Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in the following colors — yellow (for the daffodil petals), orange or deep yellow (for the trumpet center), and green (for the basket body and leaves). White or cream also works beautifully if you prefer a softer spring palette. You will need approximately 200 yards of green for the basket, 100 yards of yellow for the petals, and 50 yards of orange for the centers.

Hook: Size 5mm (H/8) crochet hook, or the size that gives you a firm, tight fabric. A tight gauge is important here because you want the basket to hold its shape.

Other Supplies: Stitch markers, yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors, and optional basket stiffening spray or liquid starch if you want the finished piece to stand up on its own. A wire basket frame insert works wonderfully if you plan to use this as a functional Easter or spring gift basket.

Gauge and Sizing

Gauge: 14 single crochets and 16 rows = 4 inches using a 5mm hook with worsted weight yarn.

The finished basket measures approximately 6 inches wide at the base and 4 inches tall before handles. The daffodil flowers measure approximately 3 inches across. Keep in mind that gauge affects the final size, so adjust your hook size as needed to achieve a basket that feels sturdy rather than floppy.

Abbreviations Used in This Pattern

Understanding the abbreviations before you begin will save you from flipping back and forth as you work. Here is a quick reference:

MR — magic ring
ch — chain
sl st — slip stitch
sc — single crochet
hdc — half double crochet
dc — double crochet
tr — treble crochet
inc — increase (two single crochets in the same stitch)
dec — decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
BLO — back loop only
FLO — front loop only
st(s) — stitch(es)
rep — repeat
pm — place marker

Part One: The Basket Base

The basket is worked in continuous rounds from the bottom up. Place a stitch marker at the beginning of each round and move it up as you go.

Round 1: Make a magic ring. Work 6 sc into the ring. Pull the tail to close. (6 sts)

Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)

Round 3: Sc 1, inc rep around. (18 sts)

Round 4: Sc 2, inc rep around. (24 sts)

Round 5: Sc 3, inc rep around. (30 sts)

Round 6: Sc 4, inc rep around. (36 sts)

Round 7: Sc 5, inc rep around. (42 sts)

Round 8: Sc 6, inc rep around. (48 sts)

Round 9: Sc 7, inc rep around. (54 sts)

Round 10: Sc 8, inc rep around. (60 sts)

At this point, your base should measure approximately 6 inches across. If you want a wider basket, continue increasing by adding one more sc between increases on each round until you reach your desired width.

Part Two: The Basket Walls

This is where the basket transitions from flat to three-dimensional. Working in the back loop only for the first round of the walls creates a clean, defined edge between the base and the sides.

Round 11 (pivot round): Working in BLO only, sc in each st around. (60 sts)

Rounds 12 through 22: Working through both loops now, sc in each st around. (60 sts per round)

That is eleven rounds of the walls. As you work, you will notice the basket naturally wants to curl inward slightly, which actually helps give it a nice bowl shape. If you want taller walls, simply continue working even rounds until you reach your desired height. Three to four additional rounds will give you a deeper basket that is great for holding small gifts.

Part Three: The Rim and Handles

The rim adds a finished look to the top of the basket and gives you a sturdy place to attach your handles.

Round 23: Sc 8, inc rep around. (66 sts)

Round 24: Sc in each st around. (66 sts)

Now you will create the handles. Find the halfway point of your basket and place a stitch marker there, then place another marker at the opposite halfway point. These two points will be your handle anchor spots.

Handle One:

• Work sc across 28 sts to reach your first marker.
• Chain 20 for the handle.
• Skip the next 5 sts on the basket rim and sl st into the next st to anchor the handle on the other side.
• Work sc back along the 20 chain sts and continue working sc around the basket rim to reach the second marker.

Handle Two: Repeat the process above for the second handle, working in mirror image.

Round 25: Sc around the entire rim, working sc along the chain sts of each handle to encase them neatly. Sl st to close. Fasten off and weave in ends.

For extra strength, you can go back and work a second row of sc along the inside of each handle. This makes the handles double-thick and much more durable if you plan to actually use the basket for carrying small items or gifts.

Part Four: The Daffodil Petals

This is the section that transforms your simple green basket into something truly magical. Each daffodil is worked in two layers — a back petal layer and a front petal layer — which gives the flowers a realistic, three-dimensional appearance. You will make three daffodils for a nicely balanced look, though you could easily make five or more if you prefer a more floral arrangement.

Back Petal Layer (make 3):

Round 1: Using yellow yarn, make a magic ring. Ch 1, work 12 sc into the ring, sl st to join. (12 sts)

Round 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next st, ch 3, sl st in same st, sl st in next st rep 6 times around. (6 petals formed)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Each petal should have a slightly rounded, elongated shape. If you find the petals are curling under, block them lightly with a damp cloth and let them dry flat.

Front Petal Layer (make 3):

Round 1: Using yellow yarn, make a magic ring. Ch 1, work 12 sc into the ring, sl st to join. (12 sts)

Round 2: Ch 4, tr in same st, tr in next st, ch 4, sl st in same st, sl st in next st rep 6 times around. (6 petals formed)

The treble crochets make these petals slightly longer than the back layer, which is what creates that lovely layered look. When you layer the two pieces together, offset the petals so that you can see both layers at once.

Part Five: The Daffodil Trumpet

The trumpet is the iconic cup-shaped center of a daffodil. This is the part that makes people look twice at your finished flowers and realize just how true to life they are.

Trumpet (make 3 in orange or deep yellow):

Round 1: Make a magic ring. Ch 1, work 6 sc into the ring, sl st to join. (6 sts)

Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)

Round 3: Working in BLO, sc in each st around. (12 sts) — This creates the base of the cup.

Round 4: Sc 1, inc rep around. (18 sts)

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

Ruffle Edge: Ch 2, sc in next st rep around. Sl st to join. Fasten off.

The ruffle gives the trumpet its characteristic frilly edge. If you want a more dramatic ruffle, work two dc in each stitch of the final round instead. Take a moment to shape the trumpet with your fingers, gently curving the base inward. If you have a chopstick or pencil, you can use it to help form the cup shape.

Part Six: The Leaves

No daffodil arrangement is complete without the long, graceful green leaves that shoot up from the base of the plant. For this basket, you will make six leaves — two per flower — that can be tucked around the sides of the basket.

Leaf (make 6 in green):

Foundation: Ch 15.

Row 1: Starting in the second ch from hook, sc 1, hdc 1, dc 4, hdc 1, sc 1, hdc 1, dc 4 working back along the other side of the foundation chain, sl st to join at the tip.

Fasten off with a long tail. The leaf will have a natural point at both ends and a slight curve. If you want more defined leaves, work a sl st along the center of the leaf on one side to create a raised central vein. This detail takes only a moment and adds tremendous realism.

Assembling Your Daffodil Flower Basket

Assembly is where your project comes together into something truly beautiful. Lay everything out in front of you — basket, petal layers, trumpets, and leaves — and take a moment to arrange them before sewing anything down permanently.

Start with the leaves. Thread a yarn needle with the tail end of each leaf and sew them to the outside of the basket near the top, spacing them evenly around the perimeter. Position them so they fan outward at slight angles, mimicking how real daffodil foliage grows.

Next, take your back petal layers and front petal layers and stack them together, rotating one slightly so the petals alternate rather than overlap directly. Using the tail end of the back petal layer, stitch the two layers together through the center with just a few stitches. You do not need to sew all the way around — just enough to hold them together.

Now place the trumpet in the center of the layered petals and sew it down through the magic ring of the trumpet to the center of the petal assembly. The ruffle edge should stand up and away from the petals, giving your flower that perfect daffodil silhouette.

Finally, sew each completed flower onto the basket. Three flowers look wonderful placed evenly around the front half of the basket, nestled among the leaves. You can also cluster all three flowers together in a bouquet-style arrangement on one side for a more dramatic look. Use a yarn needle and matching yarn to stitch each flower securely, going through the basket walls several times to make sure nothing will shift or fall off.

Tips for a Beautiful Finished Basket

Working with a slightly smaller hook than recommended gives you a denser, stiffer fabric that holds its basket shape much better. A tight gauge is your best friend on this project.

If you want your basket to stand up very firmly for display purposes, a light misting of fabric stiffener spray while the basket is in shape, followed by allowing it to dry completely, works beautifully. You can also mix equal parts white school glue and water, brush it on, and let it dry. This is an old trick that textile artists have used for decades.

Consider adding a few small crocheted bees or butterflies to the arrangement for an extra whimsical spring touch. A tiny bee worked in yellow and black yarn and attached to one of the flower trumpets with a length of wire or stiff thread looks absolutely charming.

For gift-giving, line the inside of the basket with a square of fabric cut with pinking shears, then fill it with Easter eggs, chocolates, small spring candles, or seed packets. The combination of handmade crochet and thoughtfully chosen contents makes for a gift that feels genuinely special.

Customizing Your Crochet Daffodil Basket

One of the best things about this pattern is how easily it adapts to your own creative vision. You can make a smaller version using fingering weight yarn and a 3mm hook, which produces a delicate little basket perfect for holding a ring or small piece of jewelry. Scale it up with bulky yarn and an 8mm hook for a generous Easter basket that can hold a lot of festive treats.

The color combinations are endlessly fun to experiment with. Traditional daffodils are yellow with orange trumpets, but the Spanish daffodil comes in white with a yellow or orange cup, and some varieties are almost entirely white. A basket made in cream with pale yellow flowers and a soft pink or apricot trumpet has a delicate, romantic quality that would be perfect for a bridal shower or Mother’s Day gift.

You could also substitute other spring flowers for the daffodils. The same basket pattern works equally well with crocheted tulips, crochet cherry blossoms, or a mix of different spring blooms. The construction technique — flowers worked separately and attached to the completed basket — is versatile enough to work with virtually any small flower motif you love.

Finishing Touches and Care Instructions

When your basket is complete and assembled, weave in all remaining ends carefully. Use a yarn needle to thread each end back through several stitches in different directions before trimming, which prevents them from working their way out over time.

If the basket is primarily decorative, it can be spot cleaned with a damp cloth if it picks up dust. If you have lined it and plan to use it more actively, a gentle hand wash in cool water with mild soap will keep the yarn looking fresh. Press out the water gently without wringing, reshape the basket while it is still damp, and allow it to air dry completely before use.

Store your basket in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent the colors from fading. Yarn, like any natural or semi-synthetic fiber, can be affected by prolonged UV exposure, so a little care in storage goes a long way toward keeping your finished piece looking vibrant for many seasons to come.

Sharing Your Finished Project

If you make this crochet daffodil flower basket, sharing it with the crafting community is a wonderful way to inspire others and celebrate your own work. Tag your photos on social media with crochet hashtags and consider leaving a comment below with any modifications you made or tips you discovered along the way. The crochet community thrives on exactly this kind of shared knowledge and mutual encouragement.

This pattern is free for personal use, and you are welcome to sell finished items made from it. Please do not redistribute the pattern itself as your own work. A link back to the original pattern is always appreciated and helps keep free patterns like this one available to everyone.

Happy crocheting, and may your spring be as bright and cheerful as a field full of daffodils.