Easy Crochet Daisy Applique Pattern

A little daisy for your next project

A crochet daisy is one of those small motifs that can brighten a larger make without asking for a lot of time or yarn. This simple applique has a sunny yellow center and six soft white petals, all worked as one flat flower. The center begins with a magic ring and 12 single crochet stitches; the petals grow around it from repeated chain-three spaces and treble-crochet clusters.

I’ll show you how I make the center, change colors, and repeat the petal rhythm evenly around the ring. The instructions use the stitch sequence shown in the finished motif, while leaving yarn weight, hook size, gauge, and exact finished measurements open because they are not specified. You can use two colors you enjoy and the hook suited to that yarn.

Yarn & tools

• Two colors of yarn: one for the flower center and one for the petals
• A crochet hook that works with your chosen yarn
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for securing the ends

The sample uses yellow for the center and white for the petals. You can switch those colors or choose another pair, but keep the contrast strong enough that the center and petals are easy to distinguish while you work. The pattern does not name a yarn weight, fiber, hook size, yardage, or finished size, so I won’t assign one here. If you want the motif to stay small, test the yarn and hook together before making a batch; changing either will affect the final scale.

Stitches and abbreviations

• MR — magic ring or magic circle
• ch — chain
• sl st — slip stitch
• sc — single crochet
• tr — treble crochet
• st(s) — stitch(es)

These directions use US stitch names: a US treble crochet begins with two yarn overs and is completed by pulling through two loops three times. If you follow UK terminology, the same stitch is called a double treble, while a US single crochet is a UK double crochet. My beginner crochet guide reviews the basic movements, and the written pattern guide explains how to keep track of repeats and abbreviations.

How to work the daisy step by step

1. Build the yellow center

Start with a magic ring in your center color and work 12 single crochets into it. Keep the stitches close enough to form a neat circle, but do not tug the adjustable tail tight yet. You still need access to that tail after the white stitches are in place.

When you reach the twelfth stitch, bring the round together with a slip stitch into the first single crochet. That join gives you a clear starting point for the petal round. The yellow ring should look compact, with its center opening still adjustable. If the stitches look crowded, ease them around the ring before adding the next color.

2. Attach the petal color

Make a slip knot with your second yarn color and place it on the hook. Insert the hook into a center stitch, draw up the new yarn, and work a single crochet there. You can begin at the yellow round’s join or at another center stitch; the repeat works around the full circle either way.

As you make the first few stitches, hold the loose tails close to the back of the center so they sit neatly with the work. This is a small motif, so keep the yarn tails out of the way of the hook and avoid pulling the petal yarn so tightly that the yellow center puckers. A relaxed chain and even stitch height help the six petals sit evenly around the middle.

3. Shape a petal

From the anchor single crochet, chain three. These chains form one side of the petal. In the next center stitch, work three treble crochets into that same stitch. For each treble, yarn over twice, insert into the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, then yarn over and pull through two loops three times. Keep the three tall stitches together in the one center stitch; that shared base is what creates a rounded fan rather than three separate points.

After the cluster, chain three again, then work a single crochet into the next center stitch. That single crochet anchors the edge and gives you a place to begin the next petal. The rhythm is easy to remember: chain three, make three treble crochets in one stitch, chain three, then anchor with a single crochet in the following stitch.

4. Repeat around the center

Continue the same stitch rhythm around the yellow ring. Each petal cluster belongs in the next available center stitch, and each anchoring single crochet goes into the next stitch after the second chain-three. Because the yellow round contains 12 single crochets, alternate a petal cluster and an anchor as you go. This spacing creates six petals without adding another round to the center.

After you have made five full petal clusters, work the sixth cluster in the final unused center stitch. Add its last chain-three and close the round at the opening single crochet using the joining motion in the pattern. Check that the chain spaces lie on both sides of each treble cluster and that the petals fan outward. If one cluster has been placed in the wrong center stitch, undo only as far as needed and move it before you secure the yarn ends.

5. Close and secure the flower

Once the petal round is joined, pull the yellow magic-ring tail to close the center opening. Draw it gradually so the middle gathers neatly without distorting the stitches. Knot the yarn tails at the back and use a tapestry needle to pass them through nearby stitches, keeping the front of the daisy tidy. Trim only the excess after the ends feel secure.

Small details that help the petals look even

• Keep the center round count at 12. The petal rhythm depends on alternating the cluster and anchor stitches around this circle. If you lose your place, count the yellow stitches before you continue.
• Make all three treble crochets in one stitch. The cluster shares a single base stitch. Spreading them across neighboring stitches changes the fan shape and leaves the petals less defined.
• Keep the chain threes consistent. The chains form the sides of each petal, so similar chain length on both sides helps the six fans look balanced.
• Let the center stay adjustable until the end. Pulling the magic ring closed after the first round can make it harder to finish the petal round and secure the middle cleanly.
• Watch the tension at the anchors. If the single crochet between petals is very tight, the outside edge can draw inward. Keep your loops comfortable and check the flower’s outline as you go.

This is a small motif, so each stitch affects the finished outline. You do not need to force every petal into a perfect matching shape while it is still on the hook. First keep the stitch placement consistent, then spread the petals gently with your fingers after the round is joined. Secure the yarn ends once the center and petal round sit flat.

Ways to use a crochet daisy applique

A flat daisy can add a bright detail to a handmade card, a small gift wrap, a bag, a headband, a blanket square, or a garment. The motif itself is worked as a flower applique; the method for attaching it to another fabric is not part of these directions. Choose a placement where the full flower remains visible, and use an attachment method suitable for the base item and its care needs.

You can make a small group in several color pairs and arrange them as a cheerful bouquet or scatter them across a larger crochet project. Keep the center and petal yarns consistent if you want a coordinated set. If you want another small flat motif, the crochet bat applique pattern uses a different shaped outline while following the same idea of building a decorative piece from simple stitches.

Common questions

A little flower, ready to make

Once you know the pattern rhythm, the daisy is easy to repeat: 12 single crochets in the yellow ring, then six white petal clusters around it. Keep the center adjustable until the petals are finished, close the join, and secure the tails at the back. Choose two colors that make you smile, and let this small applique add a sunny touch wherever you use it.