Little Daffodil Crochet Tiny Flower Pattern Notes — Ollie + Holly Amigurumi Crochet Patterns

There is something genuinely magical about a tiny crochet flower that fits in the palm of your hand. The Little Daffodil from Ollie + Holly is exactly that kind of pattern — a delicate, cheerful bloom that captures all the warmth of spring in just a few rounds of yarn. Whether you are new to amigurumi-style floral crochet or a seasoned maker looking to expand your miniature garden collection, these pattern notes will walk you through everything you need to know to create your own perfect little daffodil.

This post covers materials, stitch notes, helpful tips for shaping the corona (that iconic trumpet center), finishing techniques, and plenty of ideas for how to use your finished flowers. Bookmark it, pin it, and keep it open while you work — because once you start making these tiny blooms, it is very difficult to stop at just one.

What Is the Ollie + Holly Little Daffodil Pattern?

Ollie + Holly is a crochet pattern brand beloved by makers who appreciate thoughtful, carefully written amigurumi and floral designs. Their patterns are known for being beginner-accessible while still producing results that look intricate and professional. The Little Daffodil pattern is one of their standout tiny flower designs — a miniature version of the classic spring daffodil, complete with six delicate petals and a raised, dimensional corona at the center.

The flower is worked in separate pieces that are then assembled, which is a hallmark of the Ollie + Holly design approach. This means you get full control over how each element looks before you join everything together. The petals are worked flat and then shaped with a gentle blocking or pinning technique, and the corona is worked in the round to form that characteristic trumpet shape that makes a daffodil instantly recognizable.

What makes this pattern particularly appealing is its versatility. The finished flower is tiny — typically around one to two inches across depending on your yarn weight — making it perfect for embellishing everything from hairpins to greeting cards, gift toppers to scrapbook layouts, and beyond.

Materials You Will Need

Before you cast on (or rather, before you make your magic ring), it helps to gather everything you need. Here is a general materials list based on typical Ollie + Holly tiny flower pattern requirements. Always refer to your specific purchased pattern for the exact specifications.

Yarn: Fingering weight or sport weight yarn works beautifully for tiny crochet flowers at this scale. For the daffodil, you will typically need two colors — a soft yellow or butter cream for the petals, and a slightly deeper golden yellow or orange for the corona. You only need small amounts of each, so this is a wonderful stash-buster project. If you want a more classic white daffodil with an orange center, choose a crisp white for the petals and a warm rust or tangerine for the trumpet.

Hook: A 2.0mm to 2.5mm crochet hook is standard for fingering weight yarn at this scale. Some makers prefer a 1.75mm hook for even tighter, more defined stitches. The key is that your stitches should be firm enough that no stuffing shows through (if you are adding a tiny bit of fiberfill) and that the piece holds its shape.

Yarn needle: A blunt tapestry needle for weaving in ends and for sewing the corona to the center of the petals.

Scissors: Small embroidery scissors are ideal for working at this scale.

Pins and blocking mat (optional but recommended): Blocking makes an enormous difference for tiny floral pieces. Even a light spritz of water and a few minutes pinned flat can transform slightly curled petals into beautifully spread, even blooms.

Wire stem (optional): If you want to make your daffodils into a bouquet or floral arrangement, a length of green floral wire wrapped in green embroidery thread or covered with a thin slip-stitch tube of green yarn creates a gorgeous stem.

Understanding the Stitches Used

The Little Daffodil pattern uses a small set of fundamental crochet stitches, which is part of what makes it approachable for newer makers. Here is a quick reference for the stitches you are most likely to encounter.

Magic ring (MR): Nearly every amigurumi and tiny flower pattern begins here. The magic ring allows you to start working in the round with a tightly closed center — essential for a flower that needs a neat, gap-free middle. If you are not comfortable with a magic ring yet, a slip knot chain of two and working into the first chain is an acceptable substitute, though the magic ring does give a cleaner result.

Chain (ch): The basic foundation stitch, also used to create the slight arc and lift in certain petal constructions.

Slip stitch (sl st): Used to join rounds and to move your working position without adding height.

Single crochet (sc): The workhorse stitch of amigurumi. Tight, dense, and perfectly suited to small-scale work.

Half double crochet (hdc): Adds a little more height than a single crochet, useful for shaping the outer edges of petals.

Double crochet (dc): Creates an open, taller stitch often used at the widest point of a petal to create that gently rounded bloom shape.

Treble crochet (tr): Occasionally used for extra height at petal tips in more pointed daffodil petal variations.

Increases (inc): Two stitches worked into the same stitch to widen a piece. Used when working the petal base and when building the corona upward.

Decreases (dec or sc2tog): Two stitches worked together to reduce stitch count. Used to shape the top edge of the corona.

If you are brand new to any of these stitches, there are many wonderful tutorial videos available, and Ollie + Holly patterns are typically written with enough clarity that even beginners can follow along without needing outside resources.

Working the Petals

The petals of the Little Daffodil are typically worked as a single connected piece — meaning you work all six petals in sequence without cutting your yarn between each one. This is a clever construction method that keeps your work tidy and reduces the number of ends you need to weave in at the end.

Each petal is formed by chaining up to create height, working a series of stitches along one side (usually beginning with single crochets, moving through half doubles, reaching the tip with doubles or trebles, then mirroring back down the other side), and slip stitching back to the base before moving on to the next petal.

A few tips for getting beautiful, even petals:

Work your tension consistently throughout. Tiny flower petals are unforgiving of irregular tension, and a single looser stitch can make one petal noticeably larger than its neighbors.

Count your stitches as you go. It is very easy to add or skip a stitch when working at this scale, especially in the curved sections of a petal.

Do not rush the turning chains. The chain-up at the beginning of each petal sets the height and angle for the entire petal. A chain that is slightly too tight will make the petal lean inward; one that is too loose will cause it to flop outward.

After all six petals are complete, you will join back to the starting point with a slip stitch and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Working the Corona (The Trumpet Center)

The corona is what makes a daffodil a daffodil. That distinctive raised trumpet at the center of the flower is worked separately in the round and then stitched into place over the center of the petal piece.

The corona typically begins with a small magic ring into which you work a round of single crochets. Subsequent rounds build upward, with gentle increases to flare the tube outward slightly, mimicking the natural shape of a real daffodil trumpet. The top edge may be finished with a round of slip stitches for a neat, tight rim, or left slightly open for a more natural, ruffled look.

Tips for a beautiful corona:

Keep your tension on the tight side. Because the corona is a small tube, any gaps in the stitches will be visible. Aim for consistent, firm stitches throughout.

Use a stitch marker to track your round beginnings. The corona is worked in a continuous spiral (not joined rounds), so a small locking stitch marker placed at the start of each round will save you from losing count.

Stuff the corona very lightly — just a wisp of polyfill or a tiny bit of yarn scrap — before attaching it to the petals. This gives it a dimensional, sculptural quality that really elevates the finished flower.

When you fasten off the corona, leave a tail of approximately six inches. Thread this through a yarn needle and use it to sew the corona to the center of the petal piece, working through several of the center stitches of the petal round. The goal is for the corona to sit upright at the center of the flower, perfectly perpendicular to the petal plane.

Assembling Your Little Daffodil

Assembly is where the flower truly comes to life. Place your completed corona at the center of the petal piece and adjust its position so that it sits evenly — not tilted to one side, not pushed too far toward the edge. Pin it in place if that helps you visualize the final look before you commit with needle and yarn.

Sew around the base of the corona using small, even stitches, catching both the base of the corona and the center stitches of the petal piece. Try to keep your sewing thread invisible by working in the same color as your corona yarn. Pull each stitch firmly but not so tightly that you distort the petal piece beneath.

Once you are satisfied that the corona is secure, weave in all remaining ends. Use your yarn needle to work the tails back through the stitches of the piece in different directions, locking them in place so they will not unravel over time.

Blocking Your Finished Flower

This step is optional but transformative. Even a very brief, light block will open up the petals, even out any tension inconsistencies, and give the flower a clean, finished appearance that is difficult to achieve any other way.

For fingering or sport weight yarn, you can use the wet blocking method: dampen the flower with a light spritz of cool water, then pin the petals out flat on a foam blocking mat, stretching each one gently to its full width and pinning the tip in place. Allow the flower to dry completely — usually two to four hours — before unpinning.

If you used an acrylic yarn, steam blocking with a low-heat iron held above (not touching) the surface of the flower achieves similar results. Always test your yarn’s heat tolerance on a scrap length before using steam near your finished work.

Finishing Options and Embellishments

Once your Little Daffodil is assembled and blocked, there are several ways to finish and display it depending on your intended use.

Brooch or pin: Attach a small brooch pin finding to the back of the flower using a length of the same yarn or a few stitches of clear thread. Wear it on a lapel, a hat brim, or a knit bag.

Hair clip or barrette: Hot glue or sew the flower onto a plain alligator clip or barrette base. These make wonderful gifts for children and adults alike.

Gift topper: Attach your daffodil to the bow or ribbon on a wrapped gift. It adds a handmade, personal touch that recipients always remember.

Greeting card embellishment: Sew or glue the flower to a handmade card for birthdays, Mother’s Day, Easter, or springtime occasions.

Bouquet or arrangement: Wire several flowers to stems (as described in the materials section) and arrange them in a small vase or vintage bottle. Mix in other Ollie + Holly tiny flower patterns — like their daisy or forget-me-not designs — for a full miniature garden effect.

Wreath embellishment: Tuck wired daffodils into a small twig or grapevine wreath along with other tiny foliage elements for a charming wall decoration.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Even experienced makers run into occasional snags with tiny flower patterns. Here are some of the most common issues and how to address them.

Petals curling inward: This is usually a tension issue — your stitches are too tight along the edges of the petal. Try going up half a hook size, or consciously relax your yarn tension as you work the outer edge stitches.

Petals uneven in size: Recount your stitches on the affected petal against your pattern. A missing or extra stitch is almost always the culprit. If the difference is minor, a gentle block often disguises slight unevenness.

Corona will not stand upright: Make sure you are attaching it at the very center of the petal piece, and that your sewing stitches go all the way through both layers. Adding just a touch more stuffing to the corona base can also help it hold its upright position.

Yarn splitting: This is common with very fine fingering weight yarn. Slow down your pace, use a hook with a well-defined throat, and angle your hook slightly to help it catch the full plies of the yarn with each stitch.

Color bleeding: If you are using hand-dyed or deeply saturated yarn, pre-wash it before crocheting to prevent any bleeding from the corona color into the petal color during blocking.

Why Tiny Crochet Flowers Are Worth Your Time

There is a counter-intuitive truth about small crochet projects: they are not always faster or easier than large ones. Tiny flowers require precision, patience, and attentiveness that a larger amigurumi or blanket project simply does not demand in the same way. But the reward is equally outsized.

A completed Little Daffodil represents something that a mass-produced embellishment never can — genuine craft, made by hand, stitch by stitch, with care and intention. When you give one away, or use one to decorate something for your home, it carries with it the time and thought you invested. That is not a small thing.

The Ollie + Holly approach to tiny crochet patterns understands this. Their patterns are designed to honor the time of the maker — written clearly, tested carefully, and constructed in ways that reward attentiveness with results that feel genuinely worth the effort.

Building Your Miniature Garden with Ollie + Holly Patterns

The Little Daffodil pairs beautifully with other small floral patterns from the Ollie + Holly catalog. If you are building a miniature flower collection, consider mixing daffodils with their tiny tulip, miniature sunflower, or small clover designs. Worked in coordinating colorways and arranged together, these little flowers create a cohesive, handmade botanical world that is deeply satisfying to build over time.

Many makers use a dedicated project bag or small glass bowl to display their finished tiny flowers as they accumulate — a growing collection that brightens a desk, bookshelf, or windowsill through every season.

Final Thoughts

The Little Daffodil Crochet Tiny Flower pattern from Ollie + Holly is one of those designs that earns a permanent place in your pattern library. It is small enough to work up in an evening, versatile enough to use in a dozen different ways, and charming enough that you will find yourself making batches of them in every colorway you can imagine. Whether you are crocheting a single flower to brighten a friend’s day or building an entire miniature spring garden, these little daffodils deliver a level of joy and satisfaction that far exceeds their tiny size.

Pick up the official pattern through the Ollie + Holly shop, gather your finest fingering weight yarn in your favorite shades of yellow and gold, and get ready to fall in love with springtime one stitch at a time.