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Daisy and Carnation Crochet Flower Pattern

Daisy and Carnation Crochet Flower Pattern
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12+ Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Multi-Day Project

A rewarding 12+ hour journey—perfect for dedicated crafters who love detailed work.

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Cozy Accent

A warm touch for your space that transforms ordinary corners into inviting nooks filled with handmade charm.

About This Daisy and Carnation Crochet Flower Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet daisy and carnation style flowers, including the center button, petals, sepal, and stem. Step-by-step photo captions guide you through each row, stitch, and glue assembly so you can follow along easily. The finished flowers can be glued to stems and combined into a bouquet or used as single decorative accents.

Daisy and Carnation Crochet Flower Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Includes detailed instructions for the round center, petal construction, and a separate tutorial for carnation ruffles. Assembly and glue tips are provided so your flowers hold together neatly and look professional.

Why You'll Love This Daisy and Carnation Crochet Flower Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it breaks down floral crochet into simple, photo-guided steps that anyone with intermediate skills can follow. I enjoy how versatile the finished flowers are—you can make single stems, a small bouquet, or add them to gift wrapping. The technique for gathering the carnation rounds into a ruffled bloom is clever and satisfying to pull together. I also appreciate that the assembly uses simple materials like glue and a covered stem so the results are clean and durable.

Daisy and Carnation Crochet Flower Pattern step 1 - construction progress Daisy and Carnation Crochet Flower Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Daisy and Carnation Crochet Flower Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Daisy and Carnation Crochet Flower Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with colors to change the mood of the bouquet; try pastel shades for a soft vintage look or bright jewel tones for a bold display.

I often swap the white daisy petals for pink or lavender to match seasonal decor or gift themes.

You can make larger flowers by using a thicker yarn and a bigger hook; a bulky yarn will create a chunky, statement bloom.

To make mini keychain flowers, use a finer yarn and a smaller hook—these are perfect for tiny gifts or bag charms.

I like to replace the glued button center with an embroidered center or a bead for a different texture and finish.

For stems, you can use floral wire wrapped with yarn or floral tape for a more realistic flexible stem option.

Try adding a light spray of stiffener or diluted fabric glue to the petals if you want them to hold a sculpted shape permanently.

I sometimes stitch a short piece of wire inside the stem before wrapping so I can bend the stem into natural shapes for arrangements.

Combine daisies and carnations in one bouquet and vary the sepal color to create contrast—green sepals or matching petal color both look great.

For a no-glue option, sew the stem into the flower center and whipstitch the sepal in place for a fully stitched assembly alternative.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not tightening the magic ring fully can leave a visible hole in the center; always pull the ring snug and finish with a slip stitch to close the center properly. ✗ Skipping stitch counts when making the round center leads to uneven petals; count your SCs after each round and mark the starting stitch to stay accurate. ✗ Applying too much glue to the stem or flower can soak the yarn and distort the shape; use a thin layer and allow time to dry before handling. ✗ Forgetting to trim yarn ends neatly makes the finished flower look messy; fasten off and trim the edges carefully, then hide ends with a yarn needle before gluing. ✗ Attaching the sepal or leaf in the wrong position makes the stem look off-balance; pin parts and check alignment before gluing for the best placement.

Daisy and Carnation Crochet Flower Pattern

Create delicate crochet daisies and ruffled carnations to build a charming bouquet. This pattern walks you through centers, petals, sepals, and stem assembly with clear photo-based steps so you can recreate each flower exactly. Youll enjoy crafting small floral pieces perfect for gifts, decorations, or bouquets. Follow each step and glue assembly notes for neat, lasting results.

Intermediate 12+ Hours

Materials Needed for Daisy and Carnation Crochet Flower Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Yellow yarn - small amount for the central button/center (approx. 5-15 g per flower)
  • 02
    White yarn - for daisy petals (approx. 10-20 g per daisy)
  • 03
    Green yarn - for sepal and leaf details and wrapping stem (approx. 5-15 g per flower)
  • 04
    Purple yarn - for carnation body (approx. 10-20 g per carnation)
  • 05
    Optional additional colors for varied bouquet flowers

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook (small size suitable for fine/cotton yarn, example 2.0-2.5mm)
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 04
    Fabric or craft glue (liquid glue)
  • 05
    Small button for center detail (optional)
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    Covered floral stems or green wrapped wire stems
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    Needle for gathering rounds into a bundle
  • 08
    Pins for assembly

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— Flower :

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Diagram shows petal and round layout. Circle = magic ring. Dot = slip stitch (st). + = single crochet (sc). Oval = chain (ch). T = double crochet (dc).

— Daisy :

Row 1 :

magic ring

Row 1 :

CH 1, SC 16 in the magic ring

Row 1 :

tighten the magic ring, ST in the first SC

Row 2 :

CH 3 from the first SC

Row 2 :

+ CH 1

Row 2 :

DC 1 in the first SC

Row 2 :

CH 1

Row 2 :

DC 1 in the second SC

Row 2 :

CH 1

Row 2 :

DC 1 in the second SC

Row 2 :

DC 1, CH 1, DC 1 in the third SC

Row 2 :

repeat (continue same petal sequence around)

Row 2 :

ST in the third chain

Row 3 :

CH 3

Row 3 :

+ CH 1

Row 3 :

DC 1 in the next chain

Row 3 :

CH 1

Row 3 :

DC 1 in the next DC

Row 3 :

CH 1

Row 3 :

DC 1 in the same chain

Row 3 :

CH 1

Row 3 :

DC 1, CH 1, DC 1 in the next chain

Row 3 :

CH 1

Row 3 :

DC 1 in the next DC

Row 3 :

repeat (continue petal repeat around)

Row 3 :

ST in the third chain

— Finishing Daisy Petals :

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After completing the petal rounds, fasten off and trim the edges of the yarn.

— The central part of the flower (button center) :

Row 1 (SC 8) :

magic ring

Row 1 (SC 8) :

CH 1, SC 8 in the magic ring

Row 1 (SC 8) :

tighten the magic ring, ST in the first SC

Row 2 (SC 16) :

CH 1, SC 2 in the first SC

Row 2 (SC 16) :

repeat, SC 2 in each SC (end with ST in the first SC)

Row 3 (SC 8) :

CH 1, SC 1 in the first SC

Row 3 (SC 8) :

skip the second SC, SC 1 in the third SC

Row 3 (SC 8) :

skip the fourth SC, SC 1 in the fifth SC, repeat

Row 3 (SC 8) :

ST in the first SC

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get button

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fasten and trim the edges of the yarn

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apply glue to the back of the button

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glue the button in the center of the flower

— Sepal, Stem and Leaf assembly :

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all parts + glue, for a daisy, make the sepal the same color as the flower

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apply glue in the hole of the flower

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apply glue to the edge of the stem

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put the stem into the hole and wait for hardening

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put the sepal on the stem, apply glue to the sepal

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and glue to the flower

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for daisy, use a white sepal like the flower itself, because the green sepal can shine through the flower to the outside

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apply glue to the narrower edge of the leaf and glue it to the stem

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done ))

— Carnation :

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The carnation is made in the same way as the previous flower - daisy. For daisy, the first row began with CH 16, for carnation make CH 20 in the first row

Row 1 :

CH 20

Row 1 :

magic ring (photo shows starting a ring for demonstration)

Row 1 :

tighten the magic ring, ST in the first SC

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and make the next two rows in the same way as you did the daisy

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with the help of a needle and yarn, pull the round element into a bundle (for the instructions I'll use the green color of the yarn in the needle, but actually use the same color as the carnation)

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Pass the needle with yarn behind the DC of the second row as follows: pass the needle under the bottom of the first DC, pass the needle above the second DC, pass the needle under the bottom of the next DC, pass the needle above the next DC. In the same way, pass the entire row to the starting point.

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pull the yarn by two edges and tie a knot, fasten and trim the edges of the yarn

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open the flower, apply glue inside and close, pressing with your fingers until the glue hardens

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apply glue in the hole of the flower and on the edge of the stem, insert the stem into the hole and wait for the glue to harden

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put the sepal on the stem, apply glue and glue it to the flower

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apply glue to the narrow edge of the leaf and glue it to the stem

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and glue it to the stem

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done ))

— Bouquet assembly :

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for the tutorial I used yellow color, and here are 5 daisies that will be part of the bouquet

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Fold all the flowers included in the bouquet (in my case it is 32 pieces), align the edges of the stems and wind a sufficient amount of yarn on the bundle. Fasten the edges of the yarn with glue.

Assembly Instructions

  • Glue the small button to the center of the flower after fastening and trimming the yarn edges to create a neat central button.
  • Apply a thin layer of glue inside the hole of the flower, insert the covered stem into the hole, and wait for the glue to harden before handling.
  • Slide the sepal onto the stem and apply glue to secure it against the underside of the flower; press until set for a tidy finish.
  • Apply glue to the narrower edge of the leaf and attach it to the stem, holding in place until secure.
  • For the bouquet, align all stem ends, wind yarn tightly around the bundle to bind, and secure the wrapping with glue for a finished stem bundle.

Important Notes

  • 💡Tighten the magic ring fully and secure with a slip stitch to avoid gaps in the center of the flower.
  • 💡Fasten off and trim yarn ends neatly before gluing parts together to maintain a tidy finished look.
  • 💡Use a small amount of glue and allow adequate drying time when attaching stems and sepals to prevent yarn distortion.
  • 💡Pin or hold parts in place before the glue sets to ensure correct alignment of the sepal and leaf with the flower.

This floral crochet pattern guides you step-by-step to create charming daisies and ruffled carnations for bouquets and decor. Each flower is built from a neat round center, layered petals or ruffles, and an assembled stem for durability. Make single stems or combine many into a handmade bouquet to gift or display. 🌼🌿

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished flower measures roughly 3-5 cm across for a daisy and slightly larger for a carnation when using fine/cotton yarn and a small hook; size varies with yarn and hook choice.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but the final size and petal texture will change; match your hook to the yarn and expect larger flowers with bulkier yarn.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate because it uses rounds, DC clusters, and an assembly step with glue; basic knowledge of magic ring, SC, DC, and slip stitch is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Making multiple flowers and assembling a bouquet is a multi-day project; expect 12+ hours total depending on number of flowers and your pace.