How To Crochet A Trio Of Daisies

 Three Perfectly Pretty Daisies

Welcome to my New Crochet Tutorial : 

I think you will love making these beautiful Spring / Summer Daisies.

My pretty 'Trio Of Daisies Design' enables you to, make a 6 petal, 8 petal and 10 petal daisy flower each building on the other.

I have designed these daisies using 100% cotton, mainly because it holds the crisp shape of my daisy, can be machine washed and dried with ease, whilst retaining the perfect shape and colour of the Daisy.

This is a wonderful, easy, versatile pattern, you can play with colour, yarn ply and hook size to make variations of this daisy.

I have the daisies with a simple edging making them easily, compatible for sewing them onto other items as a beautiful motif / appliqué, adding detail to a project or sewing together to make various decorations. 

My pretty Daisies are easy & quick to make; and great for using up your ‘odds and ends’ of scrap yarn. They are hugely versatile and can be used as basic motifs 

I will also be using this basic pattern to make many wonderful & beautiful projects, for all seasons and events. So stay in touch.

Have fun and Happy Crochet.

I have tried to write all my patterns to be as inclusive as I can.

I try to include all UK and US variations, including stitch, yarn & hook terminology.

For this tutorial you will need the following materials:

• Double Knit / Light Worsted Weight - 100% Cotton Yarn: 4.5 metre’s (approx 5 Yards) Yellow Yarn (Centre Circle of Flower) - 10 metre’s (approx 11 Yards) White Yarn (Petals of Flower)
• Size 4 mm (Metric), 6 (USA), 8 (UK) Crochet Hook
• Yarn Needle & Scissors
• Stitch marker (optional) Tip: I often use a contrasting piece of yarn as a stitch marker it’s just as effective.

Stitches Uses & Abbreviations UK & US Conversions

 UK                                                                      US

ch = chain                                                             ch = chain

sl st = slip stitch                                                   sl st = slip stitch

dc = double Crochet                                             sc = single crochet

htr = half treble                                                     hdc = half double

tr = treble                                                              dc = double crochet

sk = skip                                                               sk = skip

beg = beginning                                                   beg = beginning

sp = space (s)                                                     sp = space (s)

st = stitch                                                             st = stitch

rpt = repeat                                                          rpt = repeat

rnd = Round                                                         rnd = round

Trio Of Daisies

I always recommend watching the video tutorial to accompany this pattern if you get stuck.

Six Petal Daisy

Centre of Daisy ~ Using Yellow yarn

Start by making an Adjustable ring using the yellow yarn. (Adjustable ring Tutorial) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUx_23Y7sVw

Round 1) 6 sc (UK dc) in the Adjustable Ring join with a sl st  {Total: (6 sc) (UK 6 dc)}

Tip: It can be very useful at this stage to use a stitch marker. Attach to the slip stitch and move up after each round.

Round 2) 2 sc (UK dc) in each st, rpt to end. Ending with a sl st into previous sl st  rnd 1 {Total (12 sc) (UK 12 dc)} 

Round 3) *2 sc (UK dc) in next st, sc (UK dc) in next st*, rep from * to * around; Ending with a sl st into previous sl st in rnd 2. {Total (18 sc) (UK 18 dc). 

End with a slp st and fasten Off. Follow instructions for adding the Daisy Petals (round 6)

Eight Petal Daisy

Centre of Daisy ~ Using Yellow yarn

Start by making an Adjustable ring using the yellow yarn. (Adjustable ring Tutorial) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUx_23Y7sVw

Round 1) 6 sc (UK dc) in the Adjustable Ring join with a sl st  {Total: (6 sc) (UK 6 dc)}

Tip: It can be very useful at this stage to use a stitch marker. Attach to the slip stitch and move up after each round.

Round 2) 2 sc (UK dc) in each st, rpt to end. Ending with a sl st into previous sl st  rnd 1 {Total (12 sc) (UK 12 dc)} 

Round 3) *2 sc (UK dc) in next st, sc (UK dc) in next st*, rep from * to * around; Ending with a sl st into previous sl st in rnd 2. {Total (18 sc) (UK 18 dc).

Round 4) *2 sc (UK dc) in next st, sc (UK dc) in next 2 sts*, rep from * to * around; Ending with a sl st into previous sl st in rnd 3. . {Total (24 sc) (UK 24 dc).

End with a slp st and fasten Off. Follow instructions for adding the Daisy Petals (round 6)

Ten Petal Daisy

Centre of Daisy ~ Using Yellow yarn

Start by making an Adjustable ring using the yellow yarn. (Adjustable ring Tutorial) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUx_23Y7sVw

Round 1) 6 sc (UK dc) in the Adjustable Ring join with a sl st  {Total: (6 sc) (UK 6 dc)}

Tip: It can be very useful at this stage to use a stitch marker. Attach to the slip stitch and move up after each round.

Round 2) 2 sc (UK dc) in each st, rpt to end. Ending with a sl st into previous sl st  rnd 1 {Total (12 sc) (UK 12 dc)} 

Round 3) *2 sc (UK dc) in next st, sc (UK dc) in next st*, rep from * to * around; Ending with a sl st into previous sl st in rnd 2. {Total (18 sc) (UK 18 dc).

Round 4) *2 sc (UK dc) in next st, sc (UK dc) in next 2 sts*, rep from * to * around; Ending with a sl st into previous sl st in rnd 3. . {Total (24 sc) (UK 24 dc).

Round 5) *2 sc (UK dc) in next st, sc (UK dc) in next 3 sts*, rep from * to * around; Ending with a sl st into previous sl st in rnd 4. {Total (30 sc) (UK 30 dc).

Fasten off Yellow Yarn.

Daisy Petals ~ Using White yarn

Round 6) Join the white yarn with a sl st in any st, ch 1, sc (UK dc) in same st as joining, in next st work: (sc, ch 5, sc in 4^th  ch from hook & sc in last ch, end with a sc in same st as 1^st  sc) (UK dc, ch 5, dc in 4^th ch from hook & dc in last ch. End with a dc in same st as 1^st dc). {This sequence completes the centre of the first of 6,8 or 10 petals}, sc (UK dc) in next st, ch 1, *sc (UK dc) in next st, in next st work: (sc, ch 5, sc in 4^th  ch from hook & sc in last ch, then sc in same st as 1^st  sc), sc in next st, ch 1*, (*UK dc, ch 5, dc in 4^th ch from hook & dc in last ch. End with a dc in same st as 1^st dc*). repeat from * to * around, join with a sl st to beg sc. (40 sc (UK dc) around (not including petal centre’s), 10 x ch-1 spaces, & 10 x petal centre’s)

Round 7) Sk the first 2 sc sts (UK dc sts), then working up the right side of the first petal: hdc & dc (UK htr & tr) in first st, 2 dc (UK 2 tr) in next st, 4 dc (UK 4 tr) in space at the top of petal, then working down the left side of the petal, 2 dc (UK 2 tr) in next st, dc & hdc (UK htr & tr) in last st. Skip next 2 sc sts (UK dc sts), sl st in ch x1 space, *sk the next 2 sc sts (UK dc sts), then work up the right side of the next petal, hdc & dc (UK htr & tr) in first st, 2 dc (UK 2 tr) in next st, 4 dc (UK 4 tr) in space at the top of petal, then in first st, 2 dc (UK 2 tr) in next st, 4 dc (UK 4 tr) in space at the top of the petal, then work down the left side of the petal, 2 dc (UK 2 tr) in next st, dc & hdc (UK htr & tr) in last st, skip next 2 sc sts (UK 2 dc sts) on round, sl st in ch x1 space*; Repeat from * to * around. Fasten off and sew all ends in.

Finally: Gently iron your Darling Daisy, sit back and admire your wonderful creation. Why not try and experiment with various pastel colours or bold, vibrant colours.

I do hope you have enjoyed my Pattern. It takes a very long time to design, write and video each project, but I have thoroughly enjoyed, making and sharing them with you. 

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All my written pattern, photos and video tutorials are all registered under copyright. This pattern cannot be reproduced in any way without credit given to CraigLoves2Crochet. This includes copying and pasting into another blog or website, and filming the pattern for use on YouTube. You can however print it off for personal use or for use in a crochet group. Items made from any of my patterns can be sold in your own stores (it is polite to give credit to the designer) however Patterns are not for re-sale. Thank you.

A Trio Of Perfect Little Hearts - Crochet- a -Long with Me ( CAL )

A Trio of

Perfect Little Love Hearts

Spend a little time with me and lets make some hearts together 

Materials

Crochet hook 4.5mm (US size: 7); Scissors & yarn needle

(I have made these hearts with various sized hooks which can alter the size of your desired heart. This can also be applied to the yarn, using a finer yarn and smaller hook for really tiny hearts – keeping all th design beauty in a little heart of cute sweetness!)

Yarn

Double Knit Yarn (UK) (Light Worsted Weight Yarn (US)

Note: I used 100 % Cotton Yarn my favourites are Sindar and Wendy Supreme

I have tried to write all my patterns to be as inclusive as I can.

I try to include all UK and US variations, including stitch, yarn & hook terminology.

These three hearts are a great project. I have designed them using the fabulous beautiful butterfly stitch, which gives a beautiful, yet simple embellishment and definition.  I have designed the edging for these little hearts to make them easily, compatible for sewing them onto other items or sewing together to make various decorations. I also have a second edging for a more decorative finish.

My little hearts are easy & quick to make; and great for using up your ‘odds and ends’ of scrap yarn. They are hugely versatile and can be used as basic motifs adding detail to a project.

I will also be using this basic pattern to make many wonderful & beautiful projects, for all seasons and events. So stay in touch.

How to crochet the Butterfly Stitch (BFS)

The Butterfly Stitch (BFS) is the main stitch I have chosen to use for this Gorgeous Heart Design. To make the first Butterfly stitch (BFS),

Hook into next stitch; pull up loop, ch 1 through the loop you have pulled up (2 loops on hook). Hook into next Stitch, pull up loop (3 loops on hook); Next make a Tr.(Treble UK) or Dc. (Double Crochet US) by yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over pull through 2 loops. Last step Ch1. This completes the BFS.

**Important to Ch 1 at the end of every BFS or you will decrease your work; Each ch 1 st counts as a stitch** Unless otherwise directed by the pattern.

How to Increase the Butterfly Stitch (IBFS)

Make first full BFS in 1st Stitch (as instructed in pattern) to increase using BFS the next BFS starts in same stitch as follows: Hook through same stitch (where we have just made our full BFS) pull yarn through (2 loops on hook), yarn over, Ch 1 through 1st loop. Hook into next stitch and pull up loop (3 loops on hook); Next make a Tr.(Treble UK) or Dc. (Double Crochet US) by yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over pull through 2 loops. Last step Ch1. This completes the IBFS. 

How to make the Small Heart

Small Heart:     1 ½ Inches or 3 ½ cm

Round 1(Small Heart)

Using 4.5mm crochet hook (US size: 7) 

start by making an Adjustable ring 

(Adjustable ring Tutorial) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUx_23Y7sVw

Ch 3; into the adjustable ring work 4 dbl.tr or (tr. Treble crochet (US); 4 tr or (dc. Double Crochet (US); 1 dbl.tr or (tr. Treble crochet (US); 4 tr or (dc. Double Crochet (US); 4 dbl.tr or (tr. Treble crochet (US); Ch 3; Slp St into the centre space.

To finish fasten off yarn and sew in ends, if you are making the Medium Heart continue with Round 2.

How to make the Medium Heart

Medium Heart:     2 Inches or 5 cm

Round 2 (Medium Heart)

3 Tr or (dc. Double Crochet (US) into the 3 ch sp; Into the next stitch work full BFS (see instructions above); In the same stitch start the 1^st part of the IBFS, finishing the IBFS in the next stitch (see instructions above). In the same stitch complete 1 BFS. In next stitch complete 1 BFS. Work 1BFS over 2 stitches x3 (this techniques is same as the IBFS (other than you do not work a full bfs into same stitch)) Do not ch 1 after the 3^rd BFS. Working in the same stitch you have ended your last BFS, work 1 tr. Treble or (dc. Double Crochet (US) & start the 1^st part of BFS; Finish 2^nd part of BFS in next St. Work 1BFS over 2 stitches x2. In next stitch make one full BFS; Into the next stitch work full BFS (see instructions above); In the same stitch start the 1^st part of the IBFS, finishing the IBFS in the next stitch (see instructions above). In the same stitch complete 1 BFS. To finish  work 3 Tr or (dc. Double Crochet (US) into the 3 Ch sp & 1 Slp St into the middle Sp.

To finish fasten off yarn and sew in ends, if you are making the Large Heart continue with Round 3.

How to make the Large Heart

Large Heart:     2 ½ Inches or 7 ½ cm

Round 3 (Large Heart)

2 Dc or (Sc. Single Crochet (US) Into 1^st st; Work 2 Hlf tr. half treble (Hdc. Half double (US) in next St’s. Work 3 Hlf tr. half treble (Hdc. Half double (US) in next St. Work 1 Hlf tr. half treble (Hdc. Half double (US) in each wing over next 3 BFS. Work 1 Dc or (Sc. Single Crochet (US) In each wing over next 3 BFS; In the next stitch work (1 Dc or (Sc. Single Crochet (US), 1 Hlf tr. half treble (Hdc. Half double (US) & 1 Dc or (Sc. Single Crochet (US)); In next st work 2 Dc or (Sc. Single Crochet (US). Work 1 Dc or (Sc. Single Crochet (US) In each wing over next 2 BFS; Next, work 1 Hlf tr. half treble (Hdc. Half double (US) in each wing over next 3 BFS. In next stitch work 3 Hlf tr. half treble(Hdc. Half double Crochet (US). In next stitch work 2 Hlf tr. half treble (Hdc. Half double Crochet (US). 2 Dc or (Sc. Single Crochet (US) Into the final stitch. End with a Slp St into middle space. 

To finish fasten off yarn and sew in ends.

How to Crochet the Crab Stitch 

(Reverse Single Crochet Stitch)

Optional Round 4:

I have designed these hearts with a pretty Crab stitch edging for making the hearts into gorgeous decorations.

For the final round attach the yarn to the middle space in the heart and complete a row of crab stitch to end. 

I do hope you have enjoyed my Pattern. It takes a very long time to design, write and video each project, but I have thoroughly enjoyed, making and sharing them with you. 

If you like my work, then please join me and share your finished projects on:

Tube:          https://www.youtube.com/user/CraigLoves2Crochet

Facebook: www.facebook.com/CraigLoves2Crochet 

Blog :          http://craigloves2crochet.blogspot.co.uk/ 

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Google+     https://plus.google.com/+CraigLoves2Crochet/posts

©CraigLoves2Crochet All my written pattern, photos and video tutorials are all registered under copyright. This pattern cannot be reproduced in any way without credit given to CraigLoves2Crochet. This includes copying and pasting into another blog or website, and filming the pattern for use on YouTube. You can however print it off for personal use or for use in a crochet group. Items made from any of my patterns can be sold in your own stores (it is polite to give credit to the designer) however Patterns are not for re-sale. Thank you.