Small Crochet Daisy Flower Free Pattern: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners and Beyond
There is something undeniably charming about a crochet daisy. Whether you are decorating a tote bag, adding a finishing touch to a baby blanket, or building a meadow of flowers for a wreath project, the small crochet daisy is one of those motifs that never goes out of style. It is quick to make, beginner-friendly once you know the steps, and endlessly versatile. Best of all, you do not need to spend a single dollar to get started — this is a completely free pattern, written out in full detail so you can pick up your hook and begin today.
In this guide, you will find everything you need: a materials list, a stitch glossary, the full free pattern for a small crochet daisy flower, tips for customization, suggestions for how to use your finished flowers, and answers to the questions crafters ask most often. Whether you are brand new to crochet or you have been crocheting for years and just want a reliable go-to daisy pattern, you are in the right place.
Why the Crochet Daisy Is Such a Beloved Motif
Before diving into the pattern itself, it is worth taking a moment to appreciate why the crochet daisy has remained a staple in the crafting community for so long. Daisies are universally recognizable. Their simple silhouette — a round center surrounded by slender petals — translates beautifully into yarn, and the construction method used to crochet them mirrors the natural structure of the flower in a way that feels almost satisfying.
Small crochet daisies, in particular, are popular because of their portability. You can work one up during a short commute, while watching a movie, or while waiting at an appointment. Most small daisies take anywhere from ten to twenty minutes to complete once you are familiar with the steps. That means you can quickly accumulate a collection and then decide what to do with them — a problem that most crafters are very happy to have.
From a design perspective, daisies are also wonderfully flexible. Change the color of the center and you shift the mood entirely. Use a sunny yellow center with white petals and you have a classic garden daisy. Swap in a burnt orange center with ivory petals and suddenly you have something autumnal and rustic. Try a deep burgundy center with dusty lavender petals and the flower becomes romantic and moody. The same pattern, worked in different colors, produces completely different results, which is part of what makes it so addictive to make.
Materials You Will Need
One of the best things about this small crochet daisy pattern is that it requires very little in the way of supplies. Here is what you will want to have on hand before you begin.
Yarn: Any light worsted weight (size 4) yarn works well for this pattern. You will need two colors — one for the center of the daisy and one for the petals. You only need a small amount of each, so this is an excellent project for using up scrap yarn. Classic color combinations include yellow center with white petals, yellow center with pink petals, or white center with purple petals, but truly any combination works.
Crochet Hook: A size 5.0 mm (H/8) hook is recommended for worsted weight yarn. If you are working with a lighter yarn, such as a DK or sport weight, you may want to size down to a 4.0 mm or 4.5 mm hook.
Scissors: A small pair of yarn scissors or embroidery scissors works perfectly.
Yarn Needle: Also called a tapestry needle or darning needle. You will use this to weave in your yarn ends once the flower is complete.
Stitch Markers (Optional): These can be helpful if you are newer to working in the round, as they allow you to mark the beginning of each round so you do not lose your place.
That is genuinely all you need. No special tools, no expensive equipment, and no yarn requirements beyond what you may already have in your craft stash.
Stitch Glossary
This pattern uses standard US crochet terminology. If you are accustomed to UK terms, please note that the translations are included in parentheses below.
Magic Ring (MR): Also called a magic circle or adjustable loop. This technique allows you to start crocheting in the round while leaving a tightened center with no hole. If you are not comfortable with the magic ring, you can substitute by chaining 4 and joining with a slip stitch to form a ring.
Chain (ch): The foundational stitch of crochet, made by pulling a loop of yarn through the loop already on your hook.
Slip Stitch (sl st): The shallowest crochet stitch, used here mainly for joining rounds and creating the base of the petals.
Single Crochet (sc) [UK: double crochet (dc)]: Insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, and pull through both loops on hook.
Half Double Crochet (hdc) [UK: half treble crochet (htr)]: Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, and pull through all three loops on hook.
Double Crochet (dc) [UK: treble crochet (tr)]: Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through two loops, yarn over and pull through two loops again.
Treble Crochet (tr) [UK: double treble crochet (dtr)]: Yarn over twice, insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop, then [yarn over and pull through two loops] three times.
Free Crochet Daisy Pattern
Finished Size: Approximately 3 to 3.5 inches in diameter when made with worsted weight yarn on a 5.0 mm hook. The size will vary slightly depending on your tension.
Skill Level: Beginner to Easy
Round 1 — The Center
Using your center color yarn, make a magic ring.
Chain 1.
Work 6 single crochet stitches into the magic ring. Pull the magic ring closed tightly. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet of the round. You will have 6 single crochet stitches in this round.
Round 2 — Expanding the Center
Chain 1.
Work 2 single crochet stitches into each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. You will have 12 single crochet stitches at the end of this round.
Fasten off your center color yarn and weave in the end with your yarn needle, or leave a short tail to weave in once the flower is complete. Join your petal color yarn to any stitch of Round 2 with a slip stitch.
Round 3 — The Petals
This is where the magic happens. Each petal is worked as a sequence of stitches, and the petals are separated by slip stitches worked into the base round.
To make each petal, you will work the following sequence: chain 1, single crochet into the same stitch, half double crochet into the same stitch, double crochet into the same stitch, treble crochet into the same stitch, double crochet into the same stitch, half double crochet into the same stitch, single crochet into the same stitch — then slip stitch into the next stitch to close the petal and move on.
Work this sequence into the first stitch of Round 2. Then slip stitch into the next stitch of Round 2. Repeat the petal sequence into the following stitch, then slip stitch into the next stitch. Continue in this manner, alternating one petal with one skip (slip stitch) stitch, all the way around the round.
You will create 6 petals in total, one for every two stitches of the 12-stitch Round 2.
Once all 6 petals are complete, join with a slip stitch to the first stitch of Round 3.
Fasten off and weave in all remaining ends.
Finishing
Use your yarn needle to weave in any loose ends on the back of the flower. If you want the petals to be more defined, you can lightly press the flower with a cool iron through a damp cloth, or block it by pinning it to a foam mat and lightly misting it with water, then allowing it to dry completely. Blocking gives the flower a neater, more polished look, though it is entirely optional and many crafters skip this step when making flowers for casual projects.
How to Adjust the Size
One of the most useful skills you can develop as a crafter is learning how to scale a pattern up or down based on your needs. Here are a few simple ways to adjust the size of this daisy.
Make it smaller: Use a lighter weight yarn, such as DK, sport, or fingering weight, paired with a correspondingly smaller hook. The same pattern worked in fingering weight yarn on a 2.5 mm hook can produce a daisy as small as one inch in diameter — perfect for hair accessories, earrings (when worked in thread), or tiny appliqués.
Make it larger: Use bulky or super bulky yarn with a larger hook. You can also add an extra round before the petals to make the center larger and give yourself more space to work more petals.
Add more petals: If you increase the number of stitches in Round 2 to 16 or even 20, you can work petals into every other stitch and end up with 8 or 10 petals instead of 6, giving the flower a fuller, more realistic look.
Creative Ways to Use Your Crochet Daisies
Once you start making these flowers, it can be difficult to stop, and before long you may find yourself with a small pile of daisies and a question: now what? The good news is that crochet daisies are one of the most versatile embellishments in a crafter’s toolkit.
Bags and Accessories: Sew a few daisies onto a canvas tote bag for a handmade, cottage-core look. They also look lovely attached to headbands, hair clips, or the band of a wide-brimmed sun hat.
Clothing and Knitwear: Scatter daisies across a knitted or crocheted cardigan, or use them to decorate the collar of a plain t-shirt. This is a great way to add a personal, handmade touch to something you already own.
Baby Items: Small crochet daisies are sweet additions to baby blankets, hats, and booties. Because babies should not have small embellishments that could come loose, make sure to sew them down very securely and check the attachment regularly.
Home Décor: Create a garland by stringing a series of daisies together with lengths of yarn or twine. Hang it across a mantelpiece, along a bookshelf, or above a nursery window. You can also arrange a cluster of daisies in a small vase or shadow box frame for a whimsical wall display.
Wreaths: Wire crochet daisies onto a foam or grapevine wreath base to create a soft, cheerful spring or summer wreath. This is a popular project for front doors and it holds up beautifully year after year.
Greetings and Gifting: Attach a crochet daisy to the bow of a wrapped gift, or glue one onto a blank greeting card for a handmade touch that the recipient is almost certain to keep long after the occasion has passed.
Jewelry: When worked in cotton crochet thread with a fine steel hook, daisies can be stiffened with fabric starch and turned into earrings, pendants, or brooches. This requires a bit more practice, but the results are striking.
Tips for Getting Clean Results
Getting a neat, professional-looking crochet daisy comes down to a handful of habits and techniques. Here are a few tips that can make a real difference in the quality of your finished flowers.
Work your magic ring tightly before you begin crocheting into it. A loose magic ring will leave a hole in the center of your flower, which can look untidy. Pull the adjustable loop snug before working your first stitch, and then pull it firmly closed after completing Round 1.
Keep your tension consistent throughout. Because the petals involve multiple different stitch heights all worked into a single stitch, there is a tendency to tighten up — especially as you approach the taller stitches like the treble crochet. Try to relax your grip and let the stitches come out at their natural height.
When changing yarn colors between the center and the petals, leave a tail of at least four to six inches on both yarn ends so you have plenty of length to weave in securely. Weave in ends by running the yarn needle through the back loops of several stitches in different directions to anchor it well.
If your petals are curling backward or twisting, try blocking the finished flower. A light mist of water and a gentle pinning into shape while drying can do wonders for the appearance of the final piece.
Finally, do not worry too much about perfection, especially in your first few tries. Crochet flowers are remarkably forgiving, and minor inconsistencies in tension or stitch size tend to disappear once the flower is sewn or attached to a project. The more daisies you make, the more natural the process will become.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use this pattern commercially? This pattern is provided free for personal use. If you make and sell finished items using this pattern, that is generally considered acceptable in the crafting community. However, please do not sell or republish the pattern itself.
What if I do not know how to do a magic ring? You can substitute a foundation chain ring instead. Chain 4, then join the chain with a slip stitch to form a small ring. Work your Round 1 stitches into the center of that ring and pull it as tight as you can. The center will not close quite as cleanly as a magic ring, but it works perfectly well.
My flower looks lumpy or uneven — what am I doing wrong? This is very common when first working in the round. The most likely cause is inconsistent tension. Try working a bit more loosely overall, and make sure you are inserting your hook under both loops of each stitch (unless the pattern specifies otherwise). It also helps to count your stitches at the end of each round to make sure you have not accidentally added or skipped any.
Can I crochet this in cotton yarn? Absolutely. Cotton yarn produces a crisp, structured flower that holds its shape very well. It is an especially popular choice for appliqués that will be sewn onto clothing, because cotton tends to withstand washing more reliably than some acrylic blends.
How do I attach the finished daisy to another project? The most secure method is to sew it on using a yarn needle and a length of yarn that matches either the flower or the project background. Thread the needle, knot one end, and stitch through the center of the daisy and into the fabric or crochet base several times, passing the needle back and forth to anchor all the way around the flower. Finish with a knot on the back and weave in the end. For non-permanent attachment, a large safety pin or a pin back (available at craft stores) works well.
Final Thoughts
The small crochet daisy is one of those patterns that earns a permanent place in your repertoire — simple enough to make without much concentration once you know the steps, and beautiful enough that the finished product always feels like a small achievement. Whether you make one or a hundred, each daisy carries that particular satisfaction of having created something lovely from nothing more than a length of yarn and a hook.
Save this pattern somewhere you can find it easily, because you will want to come back to it again. And the next time you are looking for a quick project to use up scrap yarn, or a thoughtful finishing touch for a handmade gift, or a meditative little task to keep your hands busy on a quiet afternoon, you will know exactly what to make.
Happy crocheting.
