- Firm stitches help petals hold their shape.
- Make the center first, then work the petals around it.
- Vary stem heights for a relaxed bouquet.
A jar of fresh flowers is lovely, but a little crocheted daisy bouquet has a charm of its own. It stays bright on a desk, uses only a small amount of yarn, and is a friendly project for practicing crochet in the round.
Choose smooth yarn in yellow, white, and green. If you are comparing yarn thicknesses, the Craft Yarn Council yarn weight guide is a handy reference.
Make the daisy center
Start with a magic ring or a short chain joined into a loop. Work several single crochets into the center, then increase evenly on the next round until the disk is the size you like. Keep it flat. If it cups, add a few increases; if it ripples, use fewer.
Add the petals
Join white yarn at the edge. For each petal, chain a few stitches, work back along the chain with taller stitches, then slip stitch into the next stitch of the center. Repeat around. Count the spaces as you go so the petals stay evenly placed.
Give each flower a stem
Make a firm green chain cord, slip stitch back along it, and attach it securely to the flower. You can also use covered floral wire, with all ends enclosed. Create three or five flowers at different heights, then tie them together with ribbon.
Two common myths
Myth: every petal must match perfectly. Tiny differences are part of the handmade look. Myth: tighter is always better. Aim for firm stitches without straining your hands.
Arrange your bouquet
Make one flower first, then adjust its center or petal length before crocheting the rest. For written stitch terms, see the Council’s crochet abbreviations list.