Crochet Daffodil Flower Granny Square Pattern: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

There is something quietly magical about a daffodil. It arrives each spring with a kind of cheerful insistence, bright yellow and full of personality, announcing that the cold is finally done. If you have ever wanted to capture that feeling in yarn, a crochet daffodil flower granny square is exactly the project you have been looking for. It combines the timeless structure of the classic granny square with the dimensional, lifelike beauty of a daffodil bloom, and the result is a versatile motif you can use in blankets, cushion covers, tote bags, wall hangings, and so much more.

This pattern is written for crocheters who have a basic understanding of the craft. If you know how to chain, single crochet, double crochet, and slip stitch, you have everything you need to work through it successfully. Along the way, you will also pick up a few techniques for creating the daffodil’s signature trumpet center, which is the element that makes this square truly special. Let’s gather our materials and get started.

What You Will Need

Before you sit down to crochet, it helps to have everything within reach. Here is a list of what you need for one daffodil granny square.

Yarn: You will need three colors. A soft yellow or golden yellow for the daffodil petals, a deeper orange or saffron for the trumpet center, and a clean green for the background corners of the granny square. Light worsted weight or DK weight yarn works beautifully for this pattern, giving you a square that is detailed without being stiff. A yarn with a slight sheen, such as a cotton blend or a light acrylic, brings out the color in a way that mimics the waxy texture of a real daffodil petal.

Hook: A size 4.0mm (G/6) or 4.5mm (G/7) crochet hook is ideal for DK or light worsted weight yarn. Adjust your hook size up or down to achieve your preferred tension.

Notions: A yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors, and stitch markers if you like to keep track of rounds are all you need beyond yarn and hook.

Gauge: Gauge matters more for larger projects like blankets than for a standalone square, but for reference, this pattern produces a square of approximately 5.5 to 6 inches using worsted weight yarn and a 4.5mm hook.

Understanding the Structure of a Daffodil Granny Square

A daffodil granny square is built in layers. The very center is a small ring from which you work the trumpet, that distinctive cup-shaped element at the heart of a daffodil. From there, you build outward with six petals arranged in a circle, mimicking the natural shape of the flower. Finally, you add the classic granny square corners in green, framing the flower with the familiar mitered corners that give granny squares their name.

Because daffodils are naturally six-petaled flowers, this square works in multiples of six from the center outward, which makes the math satisfying and the process intuitive once you understand the rhythm.

Abbreviations Used in This Pattern

To keep things clean and easy to follow, here are the abbreviations you will see throughout this pattern.

ch — chain
sl st — slip stitch
sc — single crochet
hdc — half double crochet
dc — double crochet
tr — treble crochet
sp — space
st — stitch
rep — repeat
BLO — back loop only
MR — magic ring

The Pattern: Crochet Daffodil Flower Granny Square

Round 1 — The Trumpet Center (Orange or Saffron Yarn)

Begin with your orange or saffron yarn. This round creates the iconic daffodil trumpet, the raised cup at the center of the flower. Working into the back loop only in a later step gives the trumpet its dimensional lift.

Start with a magic ring, or chain 4 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring if you prefer a traditional start.

Round 1a: Ch 1, work 12 single crochets into the ring. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. (12 sts)

Round 1b: Ch 1. Working in BLO only, sc in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. (12 sts)

Round 1c: Ch 1. Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from to around. Join with a slip stitch. (18 sts)

Round 1d: Ch 1. Working in BLO only, sc in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch. (18 sts)

Do not fasten off. This creates a small ruffled cup, the trumpet of your daffodil. The back loop only rows give the edges a little ripple and dimension. Set this piece aside for now or continue directly into the petals, depending on whether you prefer working the flower in one piece or assembling it after.

Round 2 — The Petals (Yellow Yarn)

If you worked the trumpet as a separate piece, you will attach your yellow yarn at this point. If you are working in one continuous piece, simply switch to yellow yarn and work into the front loops left behind when you worked the back loop only rounds.

With yellow yarn, join to any front loop from Round 1a (the very first BLO round you worked). You are now working back into those unused front loops, which will cause the trumpet to curl upward naturally as you add the petals behind it.

Ch 5, sl st into the next front loop. Repeat from to around all 12 front loops from Round 1a. You will have 6 ch-5 loops if you work one loop per two stitches, or 12 loops if you work every stitch. For a fuller flower, work every stitch. (12 ch-5 petal loops)

For the actual petal shape, work into each ch-5 loop as follows:

Into each loop: sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc, sl st.

This gives you a rounded, slightly pointed petal. Work one petal into each of the 12 loops. If you want six larger petals instead of twelve smaller ones, work into every other loop and increase the chain length to ch 7, then work sc, hdc, 2 dc, tr, 2 dc, hdc, sc into each loop.

Fasten off yellow yarn, leaving a tail for weaving in. Your daffodil flower center is now complete.

Round 3 — The Petal Base and Transition Round (Yellow Yarn)

If your daffodil is a separate piece, you now need to establish the base round from which you will build the granny square. Lay your flower flat and attach your yellow yarn at any outer point between two petals.

Ch 1. Working around the outside edge of the entire flower, sc evenly around. Aim for approximately 36 stitches total, which divides evenly into six sections of six stitches each. This number keeps the granny square corners mathematically even. Join with a slip stitch. (36 sts)

Round 4 — Establishing the Granny Square Shape (Yellow or Green Yarn)

This is the round where the circle transitions into a square. You will work corner clusters separated by side chains to create the familiar granny square silhouette.

Join yellow or green yarn (either works beautifully here; yellow keeps the daffodil prominent while green begins the grounding of the square).

Round 4: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in same st (corner started). Ch 2, skip 2 sts, 3 dc in next st, ch 2, skip 2 sts, [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in next st (corner made). Repeat from to twice more, then ch 2, skip 2 sts, 3 dc in next st, ch 2, skip 2 sts. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch-3.

You now have a square with four corners and one cluster on each side between corners.

Round 5 — First Full Granny Square Round (Green Yarn)

Switch to your green yarn. This is the first classic granny square round, and from here you can continue adding as many rounds as you like to reach your desired square size.

Join green yarn in any corner ch-2 space.

Round 5: Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in corner sp (corner made). Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in corner ch-2 sp. Repeat from to around. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch-3.

Fasten off or continue.

Round 6 — Second Granny Square Round (Green Yarn)

Continue with green yarn or switch to a coordinating color for variety.

Round 6: Join in any corner ch-2 sp. Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in corner sp. [Ch 1, 3 dc] in each ch-1 sp across the side, ch 1, [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in corner sp. Repeat from to around. Join.

At this point your square should measure roughly 5 to 6 inches depending on yarn weight and hook size. You can continue adding rounds in this manner for a larger square, or fasten off and finish.

Finishing Your Daffodil Granny Square

Once you have reached your desired size, fasten off and weave in all ends with your yarn needle. Take a moment to work any ends in deeply, especially the orange and yellow ends near the flower center, as these will be visible if left loose.

If your square has curled or warped slightly, blocking will solve this beautifully. Wet blocking — gently soaking the square in lukewarm water, pressing out the excess without wringing, and pinning it flat to a foam mat — opens up the stitches and gives the square crisp, even edges. Cotton and cotton blend yarns respond especially well to wet blocking. Acrylic yarns benefit from steam blocking, which you can do with a garment steamer or an iron held just above the surface without touching it directly.

Joining Multiple Squares

One daffodil granny square is lovely on its own as a coaster or a decorative accent, but a collection of them becomes truly stunning. Here are a few ways to join your squares into a larger project.

The slip stitch join is the most straightforward method. Hold two squares with right sides together and slip stitch through both sets of edge stitches. This creates a slightly raised seam on the wrong side that can actually add a nice textural grid to the back of a blanket.

The flat slip stitch join, sometimes called the flat join, gives you a nearly invisible seam. Work with wrong sides together and slip stitch through the back loop only of each corresponding stitch on both squares.

The join-as-you-go method is a favorite for blanket makers because it eliminates the separate joining step entirely. As you work the final round of each new square, you slip stitch into the corresponding edge of the completed square beside it, connecting them in real time.

If you want a more decorative look, a single crochet join worked with right sides facing outward creates a visible ridge line between squares. Using a contrasting color for this join — perhaps the same orange you used for the trumpet — ties the whole design together and makes the grid look intentional and polished.

Project Ideas for Your Daffodil Granny Squares

Once you have a stack of finished squares, the possibilities open up wonderfully.

A spring blanket using daffodil squares alongside solid green and white granny squares captures the feeling of a garden in bloom. Arrange daffodil squares in a diagonal stripe pattern for a dynamic, modern layout, or scatter them randomly among green squares for a meadow effect.

A cushion cover requires just two to four squares joined together, making it an excellent weekend project. Back the joined squares with a piece of coordinating fabric and add a zipper or button closure, and you have a cheerful accent pillow that brings spring indoors year-round.

A tote bag made from twelve squares, six per side, works up quickly and is both practical and eye-catching. Reinforce the handles and bottom seam with lining fabric to give the bag structure.

A wall hanging using a single large square or a small grid of three by three squares needs only a dowel rod threaded through the top edge stitches and a length of ribbon or twine for hanging. This is a wonderful way to showcase a particularly beautiful daffodil square without committing to a larger project.

For baby gifts, a baby blanket in pastel yellow, white, and soft green makes a sweet gender-neutral option. Scale down slightly by using DK weight yarn and a smaller hook, and the resulting squares will be more delicate and fine.

Yarn Substitution Tips

The daffodil granny square is forgiving about yarn choice, which makes it a great pattern for using up scraps. A few things to keep in mind when substituting.

Fiber content affects drape and stiffness. Cotton yarn produces a firmer, crisper square with great stitch definition, which is ideal for showing off the daffodil’s petals. Acrylic yarn is soft and durable, washes easily, and is a practical choice for blankets and bags. Wool yarn gives beautiful elasticity and is naturally warm, making it a cozy choice for winter versions of the square in jewel tones rather than spring yellows.

Yarn weight affects both the final size and the detail level. Fingering or lace weight yarn worked with a small hook produces tiny, delicate squares that would be stunning as earrings or ornaments. Bulky yarn produces large, cozy squares that work up fast for bigger projects.

Tips for Getting the Daffodil Trumpet Right

The trumpet is the heart of this square, and a few small habits will make a big difference in how it looks.

Use a slightly smaller hook for the trumpet rounds than you plan to use for the rest of the square. The tighter gauge keeps the trumpet’s shape firm and cup-like rather than floppy.

Do not skip the back loop only rounds. These are what create the dimensional curl that distinguishes a daffodil trumpet from a flat ring. If you crochet into both loops throughout, the trumpet will lie flat and lose its characteristic shape.

When you work the yellow petals into the unused front loops, pull gently on the trumpet center as you go. You will feel it begin to lift and curl forward, which is exactly what you want.

If the trumpet is not standing up as much as you would like after finishing, a small piece of felt or interfacing cut into a circle and placed behind the flower center will support it beautifully when the square is used in a finished project.

Caring for Your Finished Project

How you care for your daffodil granny square project depends on the fiber content of your yarn, but a few general guidelines apply across most materials.

Hand washing in cool water with a gentle detergent is always the safest option for crochet. Support the weight of the wet fabric as you move it in and out of the water, because wet yarn stretches easily and a pulled stitch can distort the shape of your petals.

Lay the finished piece flat to dry rather than hanging it, which prevents gravity from pulling the fabric out of shape.

If you used acrylic yarn and your project sees heavy use, most acrylic is machine washable on a gentle cycle inside a mesh laundry bag. Always check the yarn label to confirm.

A Few Words on Color Choices

While the classic daffodil colorway of yellow petals and orange trumpet is always a beautiful choice, there is no rule that says you have to stick to nature’s palette. White petals with a soft peach trumpet give you a narcissus look. Pale lavender with a deep purple trumpet creates an entirely different mood. A two-tone yellow where the petals are buttery soft and the trumpet is a bold amber feels warm and sophisticated.

For the background granny square rounds, sage green is the most natural choice, but dusty blue, warm cream, or even charcoal gray all work beautifully and give the flower a different kind of emphasis. A cream background lets the yellow petals glow. A charcoal background makes them pop with graphic intensity.

Final Thoughts

The crochet daffodil flower granny square is one of those patterns that rewards you in multiple ways at once. The process is meditative and enjoyable, each round building on the last in a logical, satisfying progression. The finished result is genuinely beautiful, a small piece of handmade art that carries the warmth and brightness of spring wherever it goes. And because the basic granny square structure is so versatile, you can take this single motif in a dozen different directions depending on your