Crochet Snap Hair Clip Tutorial: Easy Daisy Pattern for Beginners

If you’ve been scrolling through craft videos and wondering how people make those adorable floral hair clips, you’re in the right place. This crochet snap hair clip tutorial walks you through a simple daisy pattern that’s perfect for beginners — no advanced skills required, just a hook, some yarn, and a snap clip waiting to be transformed into something charming. Whether you’re making these for yourself, gifting them to a little one, or selling them at a craft fair, this project is fast, fun, and endlessly customizable.

Let’s get into everything you need to know, from materials to finishing touches.

Why Crochet Hair Clips Are Worth Making

Before we dive into the actual tutorial, it’s worth talking about why this craft has become so popular. Crochet hair clips sit at a wonderful intersection of practical and decorative. They hold hair in place just like any snap clip, but they carry that handmade warmth that store-bought accessories simply can’t replicate.

The daisy is one of the most beloved motifs in crochet for good reason. It’s cheerful, universally recognizable, and surprisingly easy to construct. Even if you’ve only ever made a chain stitch or a few rows of single crochet, you have enough foundation to complete this project. The flower is worked in the round from the center outward, and the whole thing takes most crafters under an hour to complete once they’ve done it a couple of times.

There’s also the matter of cost. A set of snap hair clips can be purchased for very little money, and you likely already have small amounts of yarn sitting in your stash. This project is a brilliant way to use up leftover yarn from bigger projects, especially those little scraps in yellow and white that you couldn’t bear to throw away.

Materials You’ll Need

Getting your supplies together before you start will make the whole experience smoother. Here’s what you need for one crochet snap hair clip with a daisy motif.

You’ll want a small amount of worsted weight yarn in white or cream for the petals, and yellow for the center. These are the classic daisy colors, but you can absolutely experiment. A lavender center with dusty pink petals makes a beautiful variation, and an all-white daisy with a pale green center looks wonderfully fresh.

For the hook, a size 3.5mm to 4mm crochet hook works well with worsted weight yarn. If you’re using a lighter weight yarn like DK or sport weight, go down to a 3mm hook. The goal is a firm, neat fabric that holds its shape rather than a loose, floppy one.

You’ll also need a metal snap hair clip, also called an alligator clip or barrette clip. These come in various lengths; a 5cm or 2-inch clip is a great starting size for a single daisy. You can find them at craft stores, beauty supply shops, or online in bulk packs, which is handy if you plan to make several.

A yarn needle or tapestry needle is necessary for weaving in ends and for attaching the crocheted flower to the clip. A pair of scissors rounds out your toolkit. Some crafters also like to use a small amount of hot glue or fabric glue for extra security when attaching the flower, but it isn’t strictly necessary if you sew it on firmly.

Understanding the Basic Stitches

If you’re a true beginner, here’s a quick refresher on the stitches used in this daisy pattern. Even if you know these already, a brief review never hurts.

A chain stitch (ch) is the foundation of most crochet work. You simply draw a loop through the loop already on your hook, creating a chain of interlocking loops.

A slip stitch (sl st) is used to join rounds and to move your yarn from one place to another without adding height. You insert your hook into a stitch, pull up a loop, and draw it directly through the loop on your hook in one motion.

A single crochet (sc) is the most basic of the “working” stitches. You insert your hook into a stitch, pull up a loop (two loops on hook), then yarn over and draw through both loops.

A double crochet (dc) is taller than a single crochet. You yarn over before inserting your hook into a stitch, pull up a loop (three loops on hook), yarn over and draw through the first two loops, then yarn over and draw through the remaining two loops.

A magic ring, sometimes called a magic circle or adjustable ring, is a technique for starting crochet worked in the round. It allows you to close the center of a circle tightly so there’s no hole in the middle of your flower. To make one, loop your yarn around your fingers, insert your hook through the loop, pull up a strand, chain one to anchor it, then work your first round of stitches into the ring before pulling the tail to close it.

If the magic ring feels intimidating at first, you can substitute it by chaining four and joining with a slip stitch to form a ring, then working your stitches into that ring. The center won’t close quite as tightly, but it still works beautifully.

The Crochet Daisy Pattern: Step by Step

Now for the heart of this tutorial. Read through the full pattern once before you begin so you have a sense of the overall shape and flow.

Round 1: The Center

Using your yellow yarn, make a magic ring. Chain one (this does not count as a stitch). Work six single crochets into the ring. Pull the tail of your yarn to close the ring snugly. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. You now have a small, tight circle of six stitches — this is your daisy center. (6 sts)

Round 2: Building the Center

Chain one (does not count as a stitch). Work two single crochets into each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. You now have twelve stitches. This slightly larger circle gives the center a more defined, dimensional look. (12 sts)

Fasten off your yellow yarn, leaving a tail for weaving in. Pull the tail through to the back of the work using your yarn needle and weave it in securely. Set the center aside or keep it on your hook depending on your preference.

Round 3: Joining the Petal Yarn

Join your white (or petal-colored) yarn to any stitch of Round 2 with a slip stitch. This is where the petals begin.

Round 4: Forming the Petals

Each petal is made using the following sequence, which you’ll repeat six times to create six petals evenly spaced around the center. Work the following into the stitch where you joined: chain three, work three double crochets into the same stitch, chain three, slip stitch into the same stitch. This creates one petal.

Skip the next stitch of Round 2, then slip stitch into the following stitch. This positions you to begin the next petal. Repeat the petal sequence (chain three, three double crochets into the same stitch, chain three, slip stitch into the same stitch) in that stitch. Skip the next stitch, slip stitch into the following stitch.

Continue repeating this sequence — petal in one stitch, skip a stitch, slip stitch into the next — until you have worked all six petals and returned to your starting point. Join with a slip stitch to the base of the first petal.

Fasten off, leaving a tail for attaching the flower to the clip. (6 petals)

You should now have a cheerful, dimensional little daisy sitting in your hands. Take a moment to admire it before moving on to the finishing steps.

Finishing and Shaping Your Daisy

Weave in the remaining ends from the petal yarn using your tapestry needle. Take care to run the ends through several stitches in different directions so they’re completely secure and won’t work their way loose over time.

At this point, some crafters like to block their daisy to give it a crisper, more defined shape. For cotton yarn, this means lightly misting the flower with water, pinning each petal into position on a foam blocking mat, and letting it dry completely. Acrylic yarn doesn’t respond to wet blocking the same way, but you can use steam blocking — hovering a steam iron just above the flower without touching it — to relax the fibers and help the petals lie flat and evenly spaced.

If you don’t have blocking supplies, simply use your fingers to gently flatten and arrange the petals while the flower is slightly damp (you can wet it a little under the faucet) and let it air dry on a flat surface. Even this minimal shaping makes a noticeable difference.

Attaching the Daisy to the Snap Clip

This step is what transforms your crochet motif into a wearable hair accessory, and it’s simpler than it might seem.

Open your snap clip and lay your daisy face down on a flat surface. Position the clip on the back of the daisy so it sits centered. If you’re using a 5cm clip, it should fit neatly across the width of the flower without extending beyond the petals on either side.

Thread your yarn needle with a length of matching or neutral-colored yarn — about 30cm or 12 inches is plenty. You’ll be stitching through the holes or slats on the flat side of the clip (most metal snap clips have small openings in the frame for exactly this purpose) and through the crochet stitches on the back of the flower.

Work the yarn back and forth several times, creating a sturdy lattice of stitches that holds the clip firmly in place. Make sure you’re catching stitches from the center of the flower rather than just the edge, as this gives a more secure hold. Tie off your yarn tightly at the back and weave in the end.

If you feel uncertain about the security of the sewn attachment, a small bead of hot glue applied between the clip and the back of the flower before sewing adds a reliable extra layer of hold. Use just enough to cover the flat surface of the clip — you don’t want glue seeping through to the visible front of the daisy.

Give the clip a gentle tug from different angles to test the attachment before wearing it or gifting it.

Customizing Your Daisy Hair Clip

Once you’ve mastered the basic pattern, the customizations are practically endless. Here are some ideas to inspire your next make.

Changing the petal count is an easy way to vary the look. For a smaller, daintier flower, try making only five petals. For a fuller, more elaborate bloom, increase the number of petals to eight by using a foundation circle with more stitches (chain into a larger ring or add more stitches in your first two rounds) and skipping fewer stitches between petals.

Experimenting with yarn weight dramatically changes the finished size. Using a chunky weight yarn with a larger hook creates a bold statement clip perfect for thick hair or as a brooch alternative. Using a fine fingering weight yarn with a small steel hook produces a delicate miniature daisy that’s lovely for infants or as an accent on a hat.

Adding a button to the center is a popular embellishment. After completing your yellow center rounds and before attaching to the clip, sew a small vintage button — a brown wooden one, a pearlescent white one, or even a sparkly rhinestone button — directly to the center of the flower. This adds dimension and a finished, polished look.

You can also crochet multiple small daisies and attach them to a single longer clip, staggering their sizes slightly for a garden-inspired cluster. Use clips in different lengths to accommodate two or three flowers side by side.

Experimenting with color opens a world of possibilities. Black-eyed Susans have golden yellow petals and a dark brown center. Cosmos flowers look beautiful with deep pink or lilac petals and a yellow center. An all-white daisy with a cream center has a lovely, understated elegance.

Tips for Beginners to Get the Best Results

Tension is the single most important factor in how your finished daisy looks. If your stitches are too loose, the petals will be floppy and the center won’t hold its shape. If they’re too tight, the flower will curl and the stitches will be difficult to work into. Aim for a medium tension — your hook should slide in and out of stitches with moderate resistance.

Counting stitches as you go prevents the most common beginner frustration: getting to the end of a round and realizing you have too few or too many stitches. Place a stitch marker (a small piece of contrasting yarn looped through a stitch works perfectly if you don’t have official markers) at the beginning of each round.

Don’t worry if your first daisy doesn’t look perfect. The second one will be better, the third better still. Crochet is a skill that improves with repetition, and even slightly imperfect handmade hair clips have a charm that machine-made ones can’t touch.

Working in good light makes a significant difference in accuracy, especially when you’re working with dark yarn colors where stitches can be hard to distinguish.

If you get tangled up at any point, don’t panic. Simply take your hook out of the loop, gently pull the working yarn to unravel back to the last row or stitch you’re sure was correct, and start that section again. Crochet is wonderfully forgiving in this way.

Ideas for Gifting and Selling

Crochet snap hair clips make exceptional handmade gifts for a wide range of people. A set of three or four in coordinating colors makes a thoughtful birthday present for a child. A delicate white or cream daisy clip is a sweet addition to a flower girl’s hair accessories for a wedding. A pack of seasonal colors — burgundy and gold for autumn, pastels for spring — makes a lovely teacher appreciation gift.

If you’re interested in selling your makes, snap hair clips are popular items at craft fairs, farmers markets, and on platforms like Etsy. Because they use minimal materials and work up quickly, your profit margin can be quite good. Presenting them on a simple card or pinned to a piece of ribbon elevates the presentation significantly.

You can also incorporate your daisy clips into larger sets — a matching hat and hair clip for a child, for instance, or a crocheted headband featuring several daisy motifs with a matching single clip.

Storing and Caring for Your Crochet Hair Clips

To keep your daisy clips looking their best, store them flat or pinned to a fabric-covered board rather than tossed loose in a drawer where the petals can get bent or crushed. A small decorative dish on a vanity works beautifully as display-and-storage in one.

For cleaning, spot cleaning with a damp cloth is usually sufficient. If a clip needs a more thorough wash, unhook it from the clip and hand wash the crocheted piece gently in cool water with a mild soap, then reshape and lay flat to dry. Reattach once completely dry.

Wrapping Up

The crochet snap hair clip with a daisy motif is one of those small projects that delivers a disproportionately large amount of satisfaction. It’s quick enough to finish in a single sitting, uses barely any materials, makes a genuinely useful and beautiful finished object, and gives you the pleasure of wearing or sharing something you made entirely with your own hands.

If you’ve been on the fence about trying crochet, this is a perfect entry point. And if you’re already an experienced crocheter, this pattern is a lovely palate cleanser between larger projects — something to pick up when you want results without a big time commitment.

Make one, make a dozen, make them in every color you love. The daisy doesn’t go out of style, and neither does the satisfaction of a handmade hair clip.