The Simple Daisy stitch is a one row repeating stitch that is double sided. It has a similar look to the Star stitch, but is simpler to make and is less dense with a looser fabric. In this stitch guide I will show you how to crochet the Simple Daisy stitch with all the pictures that you need along with a video guide that you can follow along with too.

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I first used the Simple Daisy stitch as one of the pieces in the Wall Of Stitches Crochet Along – a sampler blanket pattern made up of 48 individual pieces, each made with a different crochet stitch. You can access the entire pattern for free here

The Simple Daisy looks similar to the Star Stitch, except it’s only a 1 row repeat and works up much looser to make a more breathable fabric that has more stretch to it. The Simple Daisy stitch works up quickly and easily and is a good stitch for a beginner who is ready to push the boat out and start trying some different techniques.

For the sample in the picture below I used Paintbox 100% cotton aran. A beautiful non mercerised 100% cotton yarn that comes in a good variety of colours that are amazingly saturated with pigment for wonderfully vibrant colours that will make your crochet grab every ones attention.

This how to guide is part of Froggity Frog’s Stitch Vault collection. Have you seen all the other stitches in there? You can take a look here all the guides are free to access and maybe you will discover some new stitches to create for yourself.

The yarn I used for the pictures in this stitch guide is Paintbox 100% cotton aran. A beautiful non mercerised 100% cotton yarn that comes in a good variety of colours that are amazingly saturated with pigment for wonderfully vibrant colours that will make your crochet grab every ones attention.

I also used my trusty Clover Amour hooks which are perfect if you are looking for a good value ergonomic crochet hook that won’t cause your hand to ache if you are crocheting for long periods of time. I’ve tried many different crochet hooks over the years, but I always end up coming back to my trusty Clovers. They just sit so well in my hand and never let me down.

How To Crochet The Simple Daisy Stitch

Click here for the left hand video

Abbreviations

• Ch = Chain
• St = Stitch
• Sk = Skip
• YO = Yarn Over
• Sp = Space

Start by making a foundation chain in multiples of 2 plus 3 for your turning chain

Row 1. The first ch from your hook will count as the first st of the row. In the second ch from your hook, insert your hook and pull up a loop. Insert your hook into the next ch and pull up another loop, then sk the next ch and insert your hook into the next ch and pull up a loop (4 loops on your hook) YO and pull through all the loops.

*Ch 1. Insert your hook into the space created by the ch 1. Pull up a loop and then insert your hook into the ch you last worked the simple daisy in and pull up a loop. Sk the next ch and insert your hook into the next ch and pull up a loop. YO and pull through all 4 loops on your hook*

Repeat between *and*

Row 2. Turn and ch 3. Insert your hook into the second ch from your hook and pull up a loop, insert your hook into the ch1 sp at the top of the daisy in the row below and pull up a loop. Insert your hook into the next ch1 sp and pull up a loop – 4 loops on your hook. 

YO and pull through all loops.

*Ch1. Insert your hook into the ch1sp you just made by finishing the last st. Insert your hook into the ch1 sp of the daisy in the row below and pull up a loop. Insert your hook into the next ch1 sp and pull up a loop – 4 loops on your hook. YO and pull through all loops*

Repeat between *and* finish your last daisy in the 3rd ch of your turning ch.

Repeat row 2 until you have as many rows as you need.

How To Add A Border To The Simple Daisy Stitch

The rows of the Simple Daisy stitch all count as a half double crochet in height. So to add a border you need to make 2 sc into the side of every odd numbered row, and 1 sc into the side of every even numbered row.

I always recommend that you make a round of single crochet stitches around your piece first before adding any border pattern that you have planned, as doing this just helps to even your stitches out and make a nice solid round to add any further stitches into.

You can find more free crochet stitch guides here in Froggity Frog’s stitch vault. Come on over to our Facebook group – Froggity Frog’s Ribbit And Stitch and show us what you made with the Simple Daisy stitch. I’d love to see what you created with this crochet stitch. 

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