Free Crochet Flower Patterns: Daffodil, Lavender, Bellflower & Lily

Spring is one of those seasons that makes you want to pick up your hook and yarn and bring a little bit of the garden indoors — permanently. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or someone who just finished their first granny square, floral crochet projects are endlessly satisfying. They work up quickly, they make wonderful gifts, and they let you play with color in ways that few other patterns can match.

In this post, I’m sharing four free crochet flower patterns that celebrate some of nature’s most beloved blooms: the cheerful daffodil, the dreamy lavender sprig, the delicate bellflower, and the elegant lily. Each pattern is written with clear, step-by-step instructions, and I’ve included tips along the way to help you troubleshoot and customize as you go. Whether you want to fill a vase, add a brooch to your coat, or decorate a gift wrap, these flowers are here for all of it.

Let’s get started.

What You’ll Need Before You Begin

Before diving into the individual patterns, here’s a general list of supplies that will serve you well across all four flowers.

Yarn: Worsted weight yarn works beautifully for larger decorative flowers, while sport weight or fingering weight yarn creates more delicate, realistic-looking blooms. For the lavender in particular, a lighter weight yarn gives a better effect. Use whatever you have on hand — stash busting is practically a crochet love language.

Hook: A 3.5mm to 5mm hook covers most of these patterns. Match your hook size to your yarn weight and adjust based on your personal tension.

Other supplies: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors, stitch markers (optional but helpful), floral wire or pipe cleaners if you want to mount your flowers on stems, and a little fiberfill if you plan to stuff any three-dimensional elements.

Abbreviations used throughout these patterns:

ch = chain, sl st = slip stitch, sc = single crochet, hdc = half double crochet, dc = double crochet, tr = treble crochet, st = stitch, sp = space, rep = repeat, MR = magic ring.

Free Crochet Daffodil Pattern

The daffodil is one of those flowers that practically shouts happiness. With its bright yellow petals and cheerful trumpet center, it’s a perfect first project if you’re new to crochet flowers. This pattern creates a flat daffodil with a dimensional corona (the trumpet-shaped center) that gives it a wonderfully lifelike appearance.

Materials for the daffodil: Yellow worsted weight yarn for the petals, a slightly darker yellow or orange yarn for the corona, size 4.0mm hook.

Petals (make one piece)

Round 1: Using yellow yarn, make a MR. Ch 1, work 6 sc into the ring. Pull the ring closed. (6 sts)

Round 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch throughout), work 2 sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (12 sts)

Round 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st*; rep from * to * around. Join. (18 sts)

Now you’ll create the six petals. Work in a back-and-forth manner for each petal rather than in the round.

Petal 1: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts. Turn. (3 sts)
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in first st, dc in next st, hdc in last st. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, sc in last st. Turn. (4 sts)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc2tog. Turn. (2 sts)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc2tog. Fasten off, leaving a tail to weave in. (1 st)

Rejoin yarn to the base round and repeat the petal instructions five more times, working into the next 3 stitches of the base round each time, until you have 6 petals total. Weave in all ends.

Corona (the trumpet center)

Round 1: Using the darker yellow or orange yarn, MR, ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 11 dc into the ring. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. (12 sts)

Round 2: Ch 3, dc in same st. 2 dc in each st around. Join. (24 sts)

Round 3: Ch 1. *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st*; rep around. (32 sts)

Round 4 (ruffled edge): Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next st. *2 dc in next st, dc in next st*; rep around. Join. (48 sts)

Roll the corona into a trumpet shape and stitch the base of it onto the center of your petal piece. Secure it firmly so it holds its shape. If you want extra dimension, use a small bit of fiberfill tucked inside before you close it up completely.

Tip: If you’re making a bouquet, use different shades — pale yellow, cream, and bright golden yellow — for variety. You can also work the corona in orange for a more vivid, garden-center look.

Free Crochet Lavender Pattern

Lavender is one of the most beloved flowers in the world, and it translates beautifully into crochet. This pattern creates a sprig of lavender with multiple small florets clustered along a central stem. It’s wonderfully meditative to work once you get into the rhythm, and the finished piece looks stunning tied into a bundle with a bit of twine.

Materials: Purple or lavender fingering or sport weight yarn, green yarn for the stem, size 2.5mm to 3.5mm hook (depending on your yarn weight), floral wire or a green pipe cleaner for the stem (optional).

The Stem

Using green yarn, ch 20. Sl st in second ch from hook and in each ch across. This forms your main stem. Do not fasten off — you’ll work the florets directly from this stem.

Florets

Along the stem, you’ll create small clusters of petals. Work from the tip of the stem downward.

Floret 1: Join purple yarn at the top of the stem (at the tip). Ch 4, tr in fourth ch from hook, sl st back into the stem. *Ch 4, tr in fourth ch from hook, sl st back into same point on stem*. Rep once more. (3 petal loops at this point.)

Move down 2 stitches on the stem. Sl st to anchor, then repeat the three-petal cluster.

Continue working down the stem, placing a cluster every 2 stitches until you have 6 to 8 clusters total. The clusters closer to the tip of the stem should be slightly more compact; you can add a tiny extra chain to the lower clusters (ch 5 instead of ch 4) to give a gentle, natural taper.

Fasten off and weave in all ends. If desired, insert a floral wire through the center of the stem before finishing, which will allow you to shape and bend the sprig.

Bundle Variation

For a full lavender bundle, make 5 to 7 individual sprigs in slightly varying lengths. Hold them together and wrap the stems with a length of green yarn or twine, securing with a knot and leaving a little bow at the front. This makes an absolutely charming gift topper or a lovely addition to any fiber art wreath.

Tip: Try blending two strands of slightly different purple tones held together for a more realistic, variegated look. Lavender in nature is rarely one flat color — it has depth and shadow, and your yarn can too.

Free Crochet Bellflower Pattern

Bellflowers — sometimes called campanula — are those nodding, bell-shaped blooms that come in shades of violet, blue, and white. They have a quiet elegance that makes them perfect for home décor projects. This crochet version captures that distinctive bell shape with a bit of three-dimensional structure that makes it look wonderfully realistic.

Materials: Purple, violet, or white worsted weight yarn, size 4.0mm hook, a small amount of fiberfill if you want to keep the bell shape pronounced, green yarn for the calyx (optional).

The Bell

Round 1: MR. Ch 1, 5 sc into the ring. Pull closed. (5 sts)

Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (10 sts)

Round 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st*; rep around. (15 sts)

Round 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st*; rep around. (20 sts)

Round 5: Working in back loops only, sc in each st around. (20 sts) — This round creates the characteristic pinched waist of the bellflower.

Round 6: 2 sc in each st around. (40 sts)

Round 7: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st*; rep around. (50 sts)

Round 8 (petal edge): *Ch 3, skip 1 st, sl st in next st*; rep around until you have worked 10 petal loops around the opening of the bell.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attaching.

If you want to keep the bell shape without fiberfill, you can lightly starch the finished flower with a mixture of water and cornstarch or use commercial fabric stiffener. This works especially well for display pieces that won’t be handled much.

Calyx and Stem

Using green yarn, ch 10. Sl st in second ch from hook and in each ch to form the stem. At the end of the stem, work 5 sc into the same stitch, then work a small petal at each of those 5 stitches: *ch 3, sl st back into the sc*; rep 5 times. This creates the little star-shaped calyx that sits at the top of the stem where the bell attaches.

Fasten off. Attach the bell to the calyx, stitching through the tip of the bell and securing it firmly. The bell should hang slightly downward, the way a real bellflower nods on its stem.

Tip: For a cluster of bellflowers — which is how they tend to grow — make 3 to 5 bells in varying sizes and attach them all to a single branching stem. Start with a longer main stem (ch 20), then branch off at intervals by joining shorter ch lengths to the sides.

Free Crochet Lily Pattern

The lily is a showstopper. With its large, arching petals and prominent stamens, it’s one of the most dramatic flowers in any garden, and the crochet version is no different. This pattern creates a full lily with six petals and a center stamen cluster that brings the whole thing to life.

Materials: White, pink, orange, or yellow worsted weight yarn for the petals, a contrasting color for the stamen tips, green yarn for the base, size 4.5mm hook.

Petals (make 6)

Each petal is worked flat and then assembled.

Row 1: Ch 4. Sc in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, 2 sc in last ch. Turn. (4 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1. 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in last st. Turn. (6 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1. Sc in each st across. Turn. (6 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1. 2 sc in first st, sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in last st. Turn. (8 sts)

Rows 5–7: Ch 1. Sc in each st across. Turn. (8 sts)

Row 8: Ch 1. Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog. Turn. (6 sts)

Row 9: Ch 1. Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog. Turn. (4 sts)

Row 10: Ch 1. Sc2tog twice. Turn. (2 sts)

Row 11: Ch 1. Sc2tog. Fasten off, leaving a 6-inch tail. (1 st)

Make 6 petals total.

Assembling the Lily

Lay three petals flat, arranging them so the tips point outward from a center point, evenly spaced at 120-degree angles from each other. Use your yarn needle to whipstitch the bases together at the center.

Take the remaining three petals and nestle them between the first three, again whipstitching the bases at the center. This gives you the classic six-petaled lily arrangement.

Stamens

For the stamens, cut 6 lengths of a contrasting yarn (or use a thin wire covered in yarn for a stiffer result), each about 3 inches long. Fold each piece in half. Using your hook and a small amount of the contrasting color, work a few chain stitches at one end of each folded piece, or simply tie a small knot at the top of each one to create the anther (the little tip at the top of each stamen). Secure all six stamens to the center of the assembled lily.

You can also create stamens using a simple crochet technique: ch 8, sl st back in the first ch to create a tiny loop for the anther, then weave the tail down and secure it at the lily’s center. Repeat for each stamen.

Lily Leaves

Using green yarn, ch 12. Working back along the chain: sl st in second ch from hook, sc in next, hdc in next 2, dc in next 4, hdc in next 2, sc in next, sl st in last. Fasten off, leaving a tail for attaching. Make 2 or 3 leaves and stitch them to the base of the flower.

Tip: For a tiger lily look, work the petals in orange or deep gold and add small French knots or embroidered dots in brown or black along each petal. This tiny extra touch makes an enormous visual difference.

Ways to Use Your Crochet Flowers

Now that you have four beautiful patterns at your fingertips, here are some ideas for putting your finished blooms to good use.

A perpetual bouquet. Fill a small vase or mason jar with an assortment of your crocheted flowers. Mix daffodils, lilies, and bellflowers for a spring arrangement, or bundle lavender sprigs together for a soothing, monochromatic display. Unlike real flowers, these will never wilt.

Brooches and hair accessories. Any of these flowers can be attached to a brooch pin or a hair clip. The daffodil and lily are especially striking as lapel pins. Add a small button to the back or layer two flowers together for extra dimension.

Wreath embellishments. Attach your flowers to a grapevine or foam wreath base to create a stunning seasonal door decoration. The bellflower clusters work particularly well woven into a wire wreath frame.

Gift toppers. Tie a lavender bundle or a single daffodil to the top of a wrapped gift as a finishing touch. It turns a simple present into something that looks professionally styled and deeply personal.

Knit or crochet garment embellishments. Stitch a lily or bellflower cluster to a crochet cardigan, a knitted hat, or a tote bag. Flowers can transform even a simple, plain project into something special.

Bookmarks. Attach a single flower to a length of ribbon for a lovely handmade bookmark — a wonderful teacher gift or a sweet addition to a book you’re giving to a friend.

Tips for Getting the Best Results

A few general pointers that will help across all of these patterns.

Blocking makes a meaningful difference. Wet blocking your finished flowers — pinning them to their correct shape while damp and letting them dry — helps the stitches settle and the petals open up naturally. It especially helps with the lily petals, which can curl a bit after working.

Don’t rush the assembly. The time you spend carefully stitching pieces together is what separates a flower that looks homemade from one that looks artisan-