Pretty Daisy Bunting Free Crochet Pattern & Video Tutorial

There is something about a string of handmade bunting that instantly transforms a space. Whether you drape it across a mantle, hang it above a baby’s crib, or use it to decorate a birthday party table, fabric and yarn bunting carries a warmth that no store-bought decoration can replicate. And when that bunting is covered in delicate daisies worked in soft, cheerful yarn? It becomes something truly special.

This Pretty Daisy Bunting is one of those patterns that looks impressively complex but is actually very approachable, even if you are still building your crochet confidence. The daisy motifs are small, satisfying to make, and come together quickly once you get into the rhythm. String them together and you have a decoration that feels both vintage and fresh — the kind of thing that suits a boho nursery, a garden party, a spring market stall display, or simply a cozy corner of your home that needs a little color.

In this post you will find the full free crochet pattern, a complete list of materials, a stitch guide, helpful tips for getting neat results, and links to the video tutorial so you can follow along visually if written patterns are not your preferred learning style. Bookmark this page, pin it for later, or print it out and tuck it in your project bag. Let’s get started.

Why You’ll Love This Daisy Bunting Pattern

Before we dive into the pattern itself, let’s talk about why this particular project is worth your time.

First, it is genuinely versatile. You can make it in pastel shades for a baby shower, in bold jewel tones for a festival-style living room, or in classic white and yellow for a timeless daisy chain look. The colors you choose completely change the personality of the finished piece.

Second, the individual daisy motifs are a perfect size for using up scraps. If you have leftover yarn from other projects sitting in a basket somewhere, this bunting is a wonderful stash buster. Each flower uses only a small amount of yarn, so you can work through your odds and ends while creating something beautiful.

Third, this is a fantastic project for building skills. If you are newer to crochet, making small repeated motifs is one of the best ways to develop consistency and confidence. By the time you finish your last daisy, your tension will be noticeably more even than when you started your first one.

And finally, it makes an exceptional gift. Handmade decorations always feel personal and thoughtful. A length of daisy bunting rolled up neatly and tied with a ribbon makes a beautiful present for a new parent, a birthday, a housewarming, or any occasion that calls for something made with care.

Materials You Will Need

Gathering your supplies before you sit down to crochet makes the whole experience more enjoyable. Here is everything you will need for this project.

Yarn: You will need a light worsted weight or DK weight yarn in your chosen colors. For a traditional daisy look, choose white or cream for the petals and a bright yellow for the center. You can also use a single color for all daisies, work each flower in a different color for a rainbow effect, or keep the centers consistent while varying the petal colors. The choice is entirely yours. Approximately 50 to 100 grams of petal yarn and a small amount of center yarn will make you a generous length of bunting, though this depends on how long you want your finished strand to be.

Hook: A 4mm crochet hook works beautifully with DK weight yarn and gives you neat, tight stitches that hold their shape well. If you are using light worsted, a 4.5mm hook may suit you better. As always, check your gauge and adjust accordingly.

Scissors: A small, sharp pair of scissors for cutting yarn between motifs.

Yarn needle: For weaving in ends after you complete each daisy. Taking a few minutes to do this as you go saves you from a mountain of ends at the finish.

Ribbon or twine: To string your finished daisies together. A thin satin ribbon in white, sage green, or natural jute twine all look beautiful. You will need enough length to accommodate all your daisies plus extra at each end for tying to hooks or nails.

Stitch markers (optional): Helpful for marking the beginning of rounds when you are first learning the pattern.

Abbreviations and Stitch Guide

All pattern instructions are written using standard US crochet terminology.

ch — chain

sl st — slip stitch

sc — single crochet

hdc — half double crochet

dc — double crochet

tr — treble crochet (also called triple crochet)

sp — space

MR — magic ring (also called magic circle or adjustable ring)

rep — repeat

rnd — round

If you are unfamiliar with any of these stitches, the video tutorial covers each one with a slow, clear demonstration before it appears in the pattern. You can also pause and rewind as many times as you need.

Gauge

Gauge is not critical for bunting in the way it would be for a fitted garment, but working consistently will make your daisies more uniform in size, which gives the finished bunting a neater, more professional appearance.

With DK weight yarn and a 4mm hook, each finished daisy should measure approximately 3.5 inches (9 cm) across from petal tip to petal tip. If your daisies are coming out significantly smaller or larger and you want to adjust, simply go up or down a hook size.

The Daisy Bunting Pattern

Each pennant on this bunting is a single daisy motif. You will make as many as you need for your desired length. A good starting point is 15 to 20 daisies, which gives you a generous, full-looking strand. For a dramatic display, try 25 to 30.

Making the Daisy Center

Round 1: Using your center color yarn, make a magic ring. Ch 1, work 6 sc into the ring. Pull the tail to close the ring. Sl st to join to the first sc. (6 sc)

Round 2: Ch 1, work 2 sc into each st around. Sl st to join. (12 sc)

Fasten off the center color, leaving a short tail. Weave in the tail on the wrong side of the work.

Your center should be a small, firm circle. If it looks too loose or floppy, try going down a hook size for this part only, or pull your tension a little tighter.

Adding the Petals

Join your petal color yarn to any stitch of the center circle.

Round 3 (Petal Round): Working into the stitches of Round 2, work the following petal sequence into each stitch around. Into the first stitch, work: ch 2, 3 tr, ch 2, sl st. This creates one petal. Move to the next stitch and repeat the sequence. Continue until you have worked one petal into every stitch around the circle. You will have 12 petals total. Sl st to close the round.

Fasten off, leaving a tail for weaving in.

Tip for neat petals: Pull each treble crochet firmly upward as you work it so the petals stand up straight rather than collapsing inward. This gives the daisy that characteristic open, sunlit look.

Tip for even spacing: If your petals are bunching together or spreading unevenly, it is likely that your tension in the center rounds is inconsistent. Working a couple of practice centers before you begin the full project can help you find your rhythm.

Optional Leaf Accent

If you would like to add a little green leaf detail to some or all of your daisies, here is a simple method. After fastening off the petal round, join a green yarn to any stitch between two petals. Ch 8, then work 1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc back along the chain. Sl st to the starting stitch. This creates a single elongated leaf. Fasten off and weave in the end. You can add one or two leaves per daisy for variety.

Leaves add a lovely botanical touch and make the bunting look even more detailed and handcrafted.

Making Multiple Daisies

Repeat the pattern above until you have your desired number of motifs. As mentioned, most makers find that 15 to 20 daisies gives a great result for a standard mantle length or crib decoration. If you are making bunting for a party or event where you need to fill a lot of wall space, scaling up to 30 or even 40 daisies is completely doable over a weekend.

Working in batches is a helpful approach. Make all your centers first, then go back and add the petal round to each one. This way you are only switching colors twice per daisy instead of back and forth throughout, which speeds up the process considerably.

As you finish each daisy, weave in the ends immediately and set it aside in a small basket or bowl. Watching the pile grow is genuinely satisfying and will keep you motivated.

Blocking Your Daisies

Blocking is an optional step, but it makes a noticeable difference to the finished appearance of your bunting. Blocking opens up the stitches, evens out any tension inconsistencies, and helps the petals fan out beautifully.

To block your daisies, lay them flat on a foam blocking mat or a clean towel. Lightly spritz each one with water from a spray bottle until the yarn is damp but not soaking. Gently open out the petals with your fingers and pin them into position if needed. Allow them to dry completely before removing the pins or moving the motifs. This usually takes a few hours, or you can leave them overnight.

If you are using a plant-based fiber like cotton or linen yarn, blocking will be especially effective. Acrylic yarn responds less dramatically to wet blocking, though you can also use the steam method for acrylic — hold a steam iron a few inches above the surface without pressing down, then shape the petals and leave to cool.

Assembling the Bunting

Once all your daisies are finished and blocked, it is time to string them together.

Cut a length of ribbon or twine that is longer than your intended display area. You want at least 12 to 18 inches of extra length at each end for tying off. If you are making a 36-inch strand of bunting, for example, cut your ribbon to about 60 inches total.

Lay your ribbon flat on a table and arrange your daisies along it, spacing them evenly. You can place them close together for a lush, full look, or space them a few inches apart for a more airy, delicate effect.

There are a few ways to attach the daisies to the ribbon. The simplest is to use a yarn needle to whipstitch the ribbon through the back of each daisy motif at the top, essentially sewing the ribbon onto the daisy in two or three places. This holds very securely and keeps the daisies from sliding around once hung.

Alternatively, if you prefer not to sew, you can use small dots of fabric glue or hot glue on the back of each daisy to adhere it to the ribbon. This method is faster but slightly less durable if the bunting will be handled frequently or used outdoors.

A third option, which gives a particularly charming look, is to leave a short length of yarn attached at the top of each daisy when you fasten off, then use that yarn tail to tie each flower directly onto the twine. Tie a simple bow for a rustic, handmade feel.

Once all your daisies are attached, give the bunting a final check to make sure everything is evenly spaced and sitting the way you want it to. Tie loops or knots at each end of the ribbon for hanging, and your bunting is complete.

Video Tutorial

If you are a visual learner or prefer to follow along in real time, the video tutorial for this Pretty Daisy Bunting walks you through every step from start to finish. The tutorial covers making the magic ring, working the center rounds, creating the petal sequence, adding the optional leaf detail, and assembling the finished bunting. The pace is comfortable and beginner-friendly, with close-up camera angles so you can see exactly where the hook enters the stitch and how the yarn wraps.

You will find the video tutorial linked at the top of this page and embedded in the pattern section above. If you are reading this on a mobile device and the embed is not visible, searching “Pretty Daisy Bunting crochet tutorial” on YouTube will bring it up directly. Feel free to like, share, or save the video so you can return to it whenever you need a reminder on a particular step.

Tips for Success

A few extra notes that will help your bunting turn out beautifully:

Start with a practice daisy. Before committing to your full project yarn, work one daisy with any scrap yarn you have on hand. This lets you get comfortable with the petal sequence without worrying about wasting your good yarn.

Keep your tension consistent. The magic ring round and the petal round are the two places where inconsistent tension is most visible. Try to maintain the same pull throughout. If one round feels tighter than usual, slow down and breathe through it.

Use stitch markers generously. Marking the first stitch of each round removes the guesswork entirely and means you can set your work down mid-row without losing your place.

Match your needle to your yarn. This sounds obvious, but it is easy to grab whatever hook is closest rather than the one that suits your yarn. A hook that is too large will give you loose, floppy petals. A hook that is too small makes the stitches stiff and difficult to work into.

Photograph as you go. Not only is it deeply satisfying to see the progression in photos, but if you share your work in progress on social media or crochet groups, you are likely to receive encouragement and tips from other makers who have tried the same pattern.

How to Display Your Daisy Bunting

The finished bunting is endlessly adaptable. Here are just a few ideas for how to use it:

Drape it across a nursery wall above a cot or changing table for a sweet, handmade touch that complements boho or floral nursery themes. Hang it along a mantelpiece for spring or summer seasonal decorating. Use it to decorate the chair of the guest of honor at a birthday party, baby shower, or bridal shower. String it across a market stall or craft fair table to add personality to your display. Hang several strands at different heights above a party table for a whimsical ceiling installation effect. Give it as a gift wrapped in tissue paper inside a gift box, paired with a handwritten note.

However you choose to use it, this daisy bunting is the kind of decoration that draws compliments and questions about where it came from. There is great pleasure in being able to say that you made it yourself.

Share Your Makes

If you use this pattern to make your own Pretty Daisy Bunting, I would love to see it. Share a photo in the comments below, tag me on Instagram, or post in a crochet community group. Seeing how makers interpret patterns with different color combinations and display ideas is one of the most joyful parts of sharing free patterns, and your finished bunting might be just the inspiration someone else needs to pick up their hook for the first time.

Happy crocheting, and enjoy every stitch of this cheerful little project.