Charm your projects with the Free Crochet Double-Layer Daisy, a simple and beautiful flower with soft petals and a puffy center for decorating and gifting.
The Free Crochet Double-Layer Daisy Pattern is a simple yet beautiful crochet that brings joy to your projects. This daisy stands out because of its two layers of soft and delicate petals. The smaller petals at the front and the larger ones at the back give it a full, realistic look, just like a fresh flower. Its bright, puffy center adds charm without needing any stuffing.
Easy Free Crochet Double-Layer Daisy Tutorial for Fun
You can use this daisy in so many creative ways. It's perfect for decorating bags, hats, blankets, cushion or even as a keychain. It also makes a lovely handmade gift. What makes it so special is how easy and fun it is to make while letting you choose colors that match your style. This daisy is not just a flower, it's a little piece of art that makes everything extra beautiful.
How I made This Two-Layer Daisy Keychain
- Making the Flower Center: Begin with a magic ring and chain one using a 2.5 mm crochet hook. Work six single crochets into the ring, pull tight, and slip stitch to join. For the second round, increase into each stitch by working two single crochet per stitch to make twelve stitches total. Join the round, chain one, and then work one single crochet in each stitch for the third round. Finish with an invisible slip stitch and cut the yarn. Make a second identical piece for the other side of the flower.
- Joining the Centers: Place both centers back-to-back and single crochet through matching stitches around, joining them together. The yarn ends are tucked inside for a slightly puffy effect. Slip stitch to finish joining.
- First Layer of Petals: For the front loops of the joined centers, make the first petal by chaining three, working a double crochet into the same stitch, chaining three again, and slip stitching in the same spot. Repeat this around for a total of twelve petals.
- Second Layer of Petals: Turn to the back and use the remaining back loops to create the second layer. For each loop, slip stitch, chain four, treble crochet, chain four, and slip stitch. This forms twelve larger petals behind the first layer.
- Finishing Touches: Shape the petals by hand and add a double-strand hanging loop of thirty chains. Attach it securely, weave in all yarn ends with a tapestry needle, and your two-layer daisy keychain is complete.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Two colors of 4-ply yarn (e.g., peach cream for the center, cream-colour for the petals, or customize to your liking).
- Hook: 2.5 mm crochet hook.
- Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends and finishing.
- Scissors: For trimming yarn ends.
Skill Level
- Intermediate. While the techniques are beginner-friendly, some aspects (like creating two layers and weaving in ends securely) require attention to detail.
Key Abbreviations
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single Crochet
- dc: Double Crochet
- tr: Treble Crochet
- sl st: Slip Stitch
- sp: Space
- st: Stitch
Special Notes
- Invisible Slip Stitch: This technique ensures a neat finish, especially for the flower center. Pull the yarn tight to avoid creating an extra stitch.
- Petal Formation: The first layer of petals uses the front loops, and the second layer is worked in the remaining back loops of the stitches. This adds depth to the flower.
- Hanging Loop: The double-strand chain technique ensures a durable and decorative loop for keychain projects.
Pattern Instructions
Step 1: Flower Center
- Magic Ring: Begin with a magic ring and work into the ring.
- Chain 1 to secure the ring.
- Round 1:
- Work 6 sc into the magic ring.
- Pull the yarn tail tightly to close the ring.
- Join: Slip stitch (sl st) into the first sc.
- Round 2:
- Chain 1.
- Increase in each stitch across: Work 2 sc in each stitch (total of 6 increases). You now have 12 sts.
- Join: Sl st into the first sc.
- Round 3:
- Chain 1.
- Work 1 sc in each stitch around. You now have 12 sts.
Finish Off: Cut the yarn, leaving a tail, and weave in the ends using the Invisible Slip Stitch technique:
- Insert your hook from back to front through the first stitch of the round, then pull the yarn tail to the back.
- Insert the hook through the back loop of the last stitch and pull the yarn through. Pull tightly to maintain the chain-like appearance.
- Repeat: Make a second identical flower center. You will now have two flower centers.
Step 2: Joining the Centers
- Align the Centers: Place the two flower centers back to back with the stitches aligned.
- Single Crochet Around:
- Insert the hook through one loop from each center, match the stitches, and join them together as follows:
- Chain 1.
- Work 12 sc around, going through the corresponding stitches of both centers (front and back loops). Make sure to trap the yarn ends inside to create a small puffed effect.
- Join: Sl st into the first sc.
- Insert the hook through one loop from each center, match the stitches, and join them together as follows:
Step 3: First Layer of Petals
- Petal Foundation:
- Chain 3 (serves as the petal base).
- Yarn over, and dc into the front loop only of the next st.
- Chain 3, then sl st into the same stitch (front loop only). This completes one petal.
- Repeat:
- Move to the next stitch, insert your hook into the front loop only, and:
- Sl st into the stitch, ch 3, dc into the same front loop, ch 3, sl st into the same front loop.
- Repeat this process until you complete 12 petals.
- After the last petal, sl st into the base of the first petal to join.
- Move to the next stitch, insert your hook into the front loop only, and:
Step 4: Second Layer of Petals
- Petal Foundation:
- Turn the flower over to the back to access the remaining back loops.
- Insert the hook into the first back loop, sl st, and chain 4.
- Treble Crochet Petals:
- Yarn over twice, tr (Treble Crochet) into the same back loop.
- Chain 4, then sl st into the same back loop to form the petal.
- Repeat:
- Move to the next back loop, sl st, and:
- Ch 4, tr into the same loop, ch 4, sl st into the same loop.
- Repeat this until you complete 12 large petals.
- After completing the last petal, sl st into the base of the first petal.
- Move to the next back loop, sl st, and:
- Finishing the Flower:
- Chain 1, then cut the yarn. Pull the yarn tail through the loop and weave in securely at the back using a tapestry needle.
Step 5: Create the Hanging Loop (Optional)
- Insert Loop Yarn:
- Use the same petal yarn color. Pull the yarn through any stitch at the back of the flower, leaving a 6-inch tail.
- Double-Strand Chain:
- Wrap the yarn tail around your hook to form a double strand.
- Work 30 chains or adjust the length based on preference.
- Secure:
- Wrap the two yarn strands around your hand, and using the remaining tail, pull through the loop at the back of the flower and sl st to secure.
- Weave in the yarn ends securely, inserting the needle in single crochet stitches to fasten and trim.
Finishing the Pattern
- Gently pull the petals outward to create a fuller effect.
- Securely weave in all yarn tails at the back of the flower for a neat finish.
- The completed two-layer daisy can now be used as a keychain, embellishment, or decorative piece.
Final Words
You have successfully crocheted a beautiful two-layer daisy with overlapping petals and a unique puffed center. This versatile piece can be customized with various color combinations and is excellent for gifts or projects.
Tips to Maintain the Pattern
- Use High-Quality Yarn: It enhances the look and durability of your finished flower.
- Petal Adjustment: After completing the flower, pull outward on each petal for uniform positioning.
- Check Petal Count: Ensure each layer has exactly 12 petals to maintain symmetry.