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Daffodil Baby Amigurumi Pattern

Daffodil Baby Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 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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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Daffodil Baby Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a tiny daffodil baby amigurumi nestled in a leaf-shaped cradle, complete with a flower hat and layered petals. It uses cotton yarns and small hook sizes to achieve a neat, detailed finish. The cradle is reinforced with a simple wire frame for gentle hanging or display. Detailed charts and step-by-step photos guide you through making petals, the hat, and the assembly.

Daffodil Baby Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will crochet the head, body, arms, hat, petals, stem and a big and small leaf for the cradle. The pattern includes clear rounds, chart notes, and assembly tips to finish a 8 cm baby and a 14 cm high leaf-cradle.

Why You'll Love This Daffodil Baby Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings together delicate floral details and classic amigurumi techniques in a compact, charming design. I enjoy how the petals and the hat create a real daffodil look while the tiny body remains simple to stitch. The reinforced leaf cradle is one of my favorite features — it gives a finishing touch that feels very handmade and sturdy. I get excited seeing how the embroidery for the eyes changes the expression and personality of each baby I make. This project is perfect for gifting, displaying, or practicing small-detail crochet skills.

Daffodil Baby Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Daffodil Baby Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Daffodil Baby Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Daffodil Baby Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easily you can customize this pattern by switching yarn colors — try pastel tones for a softer baby or bright primaries for a playful version.

I often change yarn weight and hook size when I want a larger or smaller version; going up a hook size with thicker yarn gives you a cuddly bigger baby.

I sometimes embroider little facial expressions or mouth shapes to change the personality of each doll — moving the eye placement slightly alters the whole look.

For a sturdier hanging cradle, I use a slightly thicker wire; for a lighter display, use thinner wire or omit the wire and place the cradle on a shelf.

I make variants with different flower hats by altering the number or shape of petals — try longer petals for a lily feel or shorter ones for a rounded bloom.

I add felt or small crocheted accessories like a tiny blanket or scarf for seasonal variations and gifts with extra charm.

If you want a keychain or pendant, use finer yarn and a smaller hook, then add a jump ring to the wire loop to attach to keys or bags.

I sometimes embroider tiny freckles or blush using a bit of pink yarn and very small stitches for an extra cute effect.

Try mixing two yarns held together for a marled texture on the body or hat to give an interesting visual finish.

I recommend practicing the petal chart once before making the six final petals so you get consistent shaping across the flower.

When sewing the leaves together, experiment with a slightly tighter or looser pulling of the edge yarn to change how snugly the baby sits in the cradle.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch count during rounds leads to mismatched shaping; count stitches at the end of every round and use a marker or the initial tail to track rounds. ✗ Not stuffing the head and body properly makes the doll look misshapen; stuff gradually and evenly, tightening where needed and leaving some flatness for the body as instructed. ✗ Cutting yarn tails too early when making petals prevents neat joining; leave tails for the last petal and pull all tails into the center before joining. ✗ Failing to reinforce the cradle leaf will make it too floppy to hang; insert and sew a thin wire frame into the leaf center and secure with small inconspicuous stitches.

Daffodil Baby Amigurumi Pattern

Make a tiny, charming Daffodil Baby amigurumi complete with a flower hat and a leaf-shaped cradle. This pattern walks you through crocheting the baby, the layered petals, and a reinforced leaf cradle with clear photos and charts. You will enjoy stitching delicate details and assembling a sweet little gift that fits in the palm of your hand. Perfect for spring decor, nursery accents, or a thoughtful handmade present.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Daffodil Baby Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Cotton yarn Alpina Lily (50 g/175 m) - Beige (for head/face)
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    Cotton yarn Alpina Lily (50 g/175 m) - Yellow (for cap/hat)
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    Cotton yarn Alpina Sati (50 g/170 m) - Pale yellow (for petals)
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    Cotton yarn Alpina Sati (50 g/170 m) - Green-yellow (for the cradle)
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    Yarn Vita Orion (77% cotton, 23% rayon) (50 g/170 m) - Green-yellow (for the baby body)
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    Black embroidery thread - 2-strand black embroidery thread for eyes
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    Any synthetic or organic filler for stuffing (small amount)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.0 mm
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    Aluminum wire 1 mm (for cradle reinforcement)
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    Sewing needles and pins
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    Tapestry needle / yarn needle
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    Scissors
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    Black embroidery needle and 2-strand black embroidery thread for eyes
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    Pins for assembly
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    Small pliers (for bending wire) - optional

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— Instruction :

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This project is quite easy to crochet but to make the leaves you have to be very careful and check the chart. If you use materials mentioned above, you will get result in a doll 8 cm (3 in) and a leaf-cradle 14 cm (5,5 in) high. The baby and the cradle are crocheted in continuous rounds. The cradle is reinforced with a simple wire frame. To sew the parts of the doll and the cradle, I used their yarn, split in half to make it thinner.

Info :

Level: Intermediate

Infos :

Abbreviations: sts – stitches. ch – chain stitch. sl st – slip stitch. sc – single crochet for US (double crochet stitch for UK). dc – double crochet for US (treble crochet stitch for UK). inc – increase: 2 sc in 1 stitch. inc3 – 3 sc in 1 stitch. dec – decrease.

— Head :

Info :

Beige yarn. Advice: pull the initial yarn tail out between rounds 2 and 3, it would serve as the marker and help you to count the rounds.

Round 1 :

6 sc into magic ring (6 sts)

Round 2 :

(inc) X 6 (12 sts)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) X 6 (18 sts)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) X 6 (24 sts)

Round 5-9 :

sc around (24 sts)

Round 10 :

(2 sc, dec) X 6 (18 sts)

Round 11 :

(1 sc, dec) X 6 (12 sts)

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After R11 stuff the head tightly.

Round 12 :

(dec) X 6 (6 sts)

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Leave a tail. In remaining 6 sc sew 6 stitches from inside to outside in sequence, pull the yarn, secure and hide it.

— Body&Arms :

Info :

Green -yellow yarn (Here I used the same color and thickness yarn as for the cradle, but more delicate and pretty; but you might as well use cradle yarn)

Info :

First make 2 arms:

Round 1 :

6 sc into magic ring (6 sts)

Round 2 :

(inc, 2 sc) X 2 (8sts)

Round 3 :

(inc, 3 sc) X 2 (10 sts)

Round 4-5 :

(2 rounds): sc around (10 sts)

Round 6 :

(dec, 3 sc) X 2 (8 sts)

Round 7-8 :

(2 rounds): sc around (8 sts)

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Make 1 sl st more and leave short tail.

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Body:

Round 1 :

6 sc into magic ring (6 sts)

Round 2 :

(inc) X 6 (12 sts)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) X 6 (18 sts)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) X 6 (24 sts)

Round 5 :

(inc, 11 sc) X 2 (26 sts)

Round 6 :

sc around (26 sts)

Round 7 :

(inc, 12 sc) X 2 (28 sts)

Round 8-11 :

(4 rounds): sc around (28 sts)

Round 12 :

(dec, 12 sc) X 2 (26 sts)

Round 13 :

(dec, 11 sc) X 2 (24 sts)

Round 14 :

(2 sc, dec) X 6 (18 sts)

Round 15-16 :

(2 rounds): sc around (18 sts)

Info :

Now place the one arm closely the body and join them together with 2 sc *.

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For the arm use its last stitch and the next following stitch. Work 7 sc and join the second arm with 2 sc, when 7 sc again. Now you have round 17.

Round 17 :

(6 sc of the arm, 7sc of the body) X 2 (26 sts)

Info :

*These inner connecting sc will not be used in the next rounds.

Round 18 :

(2 sc, dec, 2 sc, (1 sc, dec) X 2, 1 sc) X 2 (20 sts)

Round 19 :

(dec) X 10 (10 sts)

Info :

Fasten and hide the tail. Stuff the body and arms is not very tight, it should be a little flat.

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Place the head onto the body, pin it. Note - the initial, neater part of the head will be at the bottom, where the neck is (the less neat part of the head will be covered by the hat). Carefully sew on the head with fine stitches with beige yarn (split in half...).

— Flower-Hat :

Item Name (CAP) :

Yellow yarn. Round 1: 6 sc into magic ring (6 sts)

Round 2 :

inc X 6 (12 sts)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) X 6 (18 sts)

Round 4 :

sc around (18 sts)

Round 5 :

(2 sc, inc) X 6 (24 sts)

Round 6 :

sc around (24 sts)

Round 7 :

(3 sc, inc) X 6 (30 sts)

Round 8-12 :

(5 rounds): sc around (30 sts)

Info :

Make 1 sl st more in R12.

Round 13 :

2 ch, skip 1 st, (1 sc, 1 ch, skip 1 st) X 14, sl st in 1st ch (31 sts)

Round 14 :

1 ch, (2 sc, 1 dc, 2 sc) X 15 (76 sts), sl st

Info :

Make clean fastening off on the edge of the cap.

— Petals :

Info :

PETALS (make 6): Pale yellow yarn. Make 6 petals according to the chart. Make chain of 6, then start in 2nd ch from the hook.

Round 1 :

4 sc , (1 sc, 1 dc, 1 sc) in 6th ch, 4 sc, inc 3 in 1st ch (14 sts)

Round 2 :

5 sc, (1 sc, 1 dc, 1 sc) in one st, 7 sc, (15 sts)

Round 3 :

(2 sc, inc) X 2, 1 sc, (1 sc, 1 dc, 1 sc) in one st, 1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) X 2 (23 sts)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) X 2, 4 sc, (1 sc, 1 dc, 1 sc) in one st, 4 sc, (inc, 2 sc) X 2, 2 sl st (29 sts)

Info :

For the five petals cut the yarn off. For the last petal do not cut the yarn.

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Working on the other side of the chain, grab the initial tail into the crocheting to hide it.

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Divide the petals into two triples. For the first triplet (here the petal with uncut yarn): Work 1 sl st more for this petal and join 2nd petal, making 2 sl sts in its last and previous stitches (better in the sts of the previous round). Join 3rd petal in the same way. Make 1 sl st in 1st petal. Cut the yarn off. Pull all the tails into the center hole.

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For the second triplet: Attach the green-yellow yarn in the previous st (before the last st) of a petal. Work 3 sc in the 2nd and the 3rd petals (in the penultimate, last and previous sts - better in the sts of the previous round). It turned out the first round (9 sts) of a stem.

Round 1 :

sc around (9 sts)

Round 2 :

sc around (9 sts)

Round 3 :

4 dec, sl st (5 sts)

Info :

Leave a long tail. Pull all the tails into the center hole. Then pull this bundle of tails through the center hole of the first triplet of petals. Align the two triplets, pull up the tails well and sew the petals together with small stitches near the green stem with the pale yellow yarn. Don’t cut the yarn! When the petals are securely stitched, trim off the bundle of tails.

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Thread the green tail into the needle and make stitch into each sts of the 3rd round. Pull the yarn, secure and hide.

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Place the pale yellow flower on top of the yellow cap, pin in the center and sew tightly with tiny stitches using the same pale yellow yarn.

— Face :

Info :

Put the hat on the doll's head and mark the places for the eyes with pins. Remove the hat. Embroider the eyes a few stitches with 2-strand black embroidery thread as shown in the photos. It is difficult to embroider eyes, it is better to practice beforehand on a piece of cloth.

Info :

Put the hat back on and sew it on with yellow yarn.

— Leaf-Cradle :

Info :

Be sure to check the chart as you work otherwise it is very easy to get confused. Green-yellow yarn

Item Name (BIG LEAF) :

Make chain of 26, then start in 2nd ch from the hook:

Round 1 :

24 sc , inc 3 in 26th ch, 24 sc, inc 3 in 1st ch (54 sts)

Round 2 :

inc, 23 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc 3, 1 sc, inc, 23 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc 3 (61 sts)

Round 3 :

14 sc, inc, 14 sc, inc 3, 14 sc, inc, 15 sc, inc 3 (67 sts)

Round 4 :

2 sc, inc, 26 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc 3, 2 sc, inc, 26 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc 3 (75 sts)

Round 5 :

36 sc, inc 3, 37 sc, inc 3 (79 sts)

Round 6 :

4 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc, 12 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc 3, 4 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc, 12 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc 3 (91 sts)

Round 7 :

44 sc, inc 3, 45 sc, inc 3 (95 sts)

Round 8 :

6 sc, inc, 32 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc 3, 6 sc, inc, 32 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc 3 (103 sts)

Round 9 :

24 sc, inc, 25 sc, inc 3, 25 sc, inc, 25 sc, inc 3 (109 sts)

Round 10 :

4 sc, inc, 43 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc 3, 4 sc, inc, 44 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc 3 (117 sts)

Round 11 :

57 sc, inc 3, 58 sc, inc 3 (121 sts)

Round 12 :

13 sc, inc, 31 sc, inc, 13 sc, inc 3, 13 sc, inc, 31 sc, inc, 14 sc, inc 3 (129 sts)

Round 13 :

63 sc, inc 3, 63 sc, sl st, 2 sl st in one st, chain of 15, sl st (133 sts + 15 ch)

Info :

Working on the other side of the chain, grab the initial tail into the crocheting to hide it.

Info :

Make clean fastening off on the edge. The leaf turns out not exactly symmetrical in shape, this will be corrected in the process of ironing.

— Small Leaf :

Info :

SMALL LEAF (make 2): Make chain of 16, then start in 2nd ch from the hook:

Round 1 :

14 sc, (1 sc,1 dc,1 sc in one stitch – hereafter I refer to this set as "sds" for convenience, but it counts as three stitches), 14 sc, inc 3 (34 sts)

Round 2 :

14 sc, inc, sds, inc, 16 sc (37 sts)

Round 3 :

2 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 9 sc, sds, 9 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc 3 (46 sts)

Round 4 :

2 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 12 sc, inc, 1 sc, sds, 1 sc, inc, 12 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 5 sc (54 sts)

Round 5 :

inc, 24 sc, sds, 24 sc, inc, 3 sc (58 sts)

Round 6 :

2 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 18 sc, inc, 1 sc, sds, 1 sc, inc, 18 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 5 sc (66 sts)

Round 7 :

31 sc, sds, 32 sc, 2 sl st (68 sts)

Info :

Make clean fastening off on the edge. Carefully and gently iron the leaves through the damp cloth. Since the leaves are not exactly symmetrical, adjust their shape while ironing by slightly stretching one side and squeezing the other.

— Cradly Assembly :

Info :

Put the small leaves on top of each other as shown in the photo. Check first - staple with pins, then pin to a large leaf and see if the baby fits well.

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Sew them together along the edge of the top leaf with fine stitches of green-yellow yarn. Try to sew so that this double leaf is convex. Place the double leaf on top of the large leaf, pin it. Check the cradle again.

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If all is well, sew the leaves together along the edge with small tight stitches.

Info :

The edge of the double leaf can be neatly pulled down by pulling the green-yellow yarn through it and fastening it to the side - so that the baby sits more snugly in the cradle.

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The large leaf is too flexible, the cradle with the baby can not be suspended. I strengthened the cradle with wire. Make a loop out of a piece of wire slightly longer than your leaf, then bend the ends. Place the wire in the center of the leaf and pin it. Very carefully, with small inconspicuous stitches, sew on the wire in several separate places. Tie tight knots. Thread the tails of the yarn into the needle and hide them.

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Make the hanging loop at the top when finishing the edge, and hide all tails inside. Your Daffodil baby and leaf-cradle are now complete.

Assembly Instructions

  • Place the head onto the body and pin it so the neater initial part is at the neck; carefully sew on the head with fine stitches using beige yarn split in half.
  • Arrange the small leaves in a double layer and pin them to the large leaf; sew the small leaves to the top edge of the large leaf with fine stitches so the double leaf is convex.
  • Sew the edges of the leaves together with small tight stitches to form the cradle shape, then pull the green-yellow yarn through the double leaf edge to snug the baby into the cradle.
  • Reinforce the large leaf by creating a wire loop slightly longer than the leaf, place it in the center, pin and sew the wire down with small inconspicuous stitches in several places, knot and hide yarn tails.
  • Attach the pale yellow flower to the top of the yellow cap by pinning in the center and sewing tightly with matching pale yellow yarn, then place the hat on the head and tack it down with tiny stitches.
  • Embroider the eyes using 2-strand black embroidery thread after marking eye positions with pins; remove the hat for stitching and then put it back and secure it with yellow yarn.

Important Notes

  • 💡Be sure to check the crochet charts for petals and leaves as you go to avoid confusion and ensure correct shaping.
  • 💡Split yarn in half for sewing parts together to make seams finer and less bulky when attaching head, hat, and leaves.
  • 💡Stuff the head firmly before closing and the body slightly flat to achieve the intended shape; overstuffing will distort proportions.
  • 💡Make clean fastening off on the edges of the cap and leaves so the final piece looks neat and all tails are hidden.
  • 💡When adding wire to the cradle, use small inconspicuous stitches and secure with tight knots to prevent the wire from shifting.

This sweet Daffodil Baby is a tiny handcrafted charm that celebrates spring with petals, a flower hat and a cozy leaf cradle. It makes a lovely gift or a gentle nursery accent that you can hang or display. Follow the charts and photos to get neat petals and a sturdy wire-reinforced cradle. 🧶🌼

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 8 cm (3 in) tall and the leaf-cradle is about 14 cm (5.5 in) high when using the recommended yarn and hook sizes.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size and look. Choose an appropriate hook for your yarn and expect a larger or smaller finished doll.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of magic ring, single crochet, increases and decreases is recommended for the best results.

How long does the project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience level, how carefully you make petals and leaves, and assembly time.

How is the leaf-cradle reinforced so it can hang?

The large leaf is reinforced with a thin aluminum wire loop placed in the center and sewn down with small inconspicuous stitches so the cradle holds its shape and can be suspended.