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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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Tiny Treasure

Small, sweet, and gift-worthy creations that fit perfectly in the palm of your hand with detailed charm.

About This Daffodil Baby Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern makes a tiny Daffodil Baby amigurumi with a flower hat and a leaf-shaped cradle. You will crochet the baby and cradle in continuous rounds and assemble delicate petals to decorate the hat. The cradle is reinforced with a simple wire frame for stability.

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

Detailed rounds and photo steps guide you through shaping, sewing and finishing. Perfect for gifting or seasonal decor, this project highlights small-scale shaping and floral details.

Why You'll Love This Daffodil Baby Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines classic amigurumi shaping with floral details that feel fresh and spring-like. I enjoy how the tiny petals and hat add personality to a very small doll. I love the challenge of shaping the leaf cradle and then reinforcing it with a wire to make it display-ready. I find the assembly and finishing steps very satisfying — everything comes together into a perfect little scene. This is one of my favorite small projects to give as a thoughtful handmade gift.

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 easy it is to change the color palette to give the Daffodil Baby a whole new personality; try soft pastels for a vintage look or bright primaries for a playful feel.

You can make the doll larger or smaller by changing yarn weight and hook size — bulky yarn with a larger hook creates a cuddly keep-sake, while finer thread produces a tiny keychain-sized charm.

I often swap the flower hat for a different bloom - a tiny rose or lily works wonderfully when you adjust the number and shape of petals.

Try embroidering different facial expressions by moving the eye placement or changing the stitch style for a sleepy, smiling or surprised face.

For a safer version for small children, use tightly stitched felt eyes instead of embroidery and securely hide all wire ends inside the cradle.

I sometimes add tiny crocheted accessories like a blanket or a little scarf to broaden the set and create a themed gift package.

To make a mobile, craft several miniature babies and cradle leaves and hang them from a wooden hoop for a charming nursery decoration.

Consider experimenting with metallic or sparkly yarn for the hat to make a festive holiday variation — it gives a magical touch without altering the construction.

For gifting, sew a tiny loop or button at the back of the leaf cradle so it can be hung as an ornament on a seasonal display or wall hook.

I also recommend trying natural fiber stuffing or scented sachets inside the cradle for an aromatic keepsake — lavender works beautifully and adds a thoughtful finishing touch.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the initial yarn tail as a marker can make round counting confusing; pull the initial tail out between rounds 2 and 3 to use as a marker and help you count rounds. ✗ Overstuffing the head will distort the shape and make sewing difficult; stuff the head gradually and firmly but not too tight so it keeps a round, smooth shape. ✗ Forgetting to hide the initial chain tail will leave a loose end visible; working the other side of the chain and grabbing the initial tail into the crocheting hides it neatly. ✗ Not reinforcing the large leaf will make the cradle too floppy to suspend; insert a thin wire frame in the center and sew it down in several places for stability. ✗ Sewing parts without pinning can cause misplacement or uneven positioning; always pin head and leaves in place and check symmetry before sewing. ✗ Rushing the petal joining will lead to gaps or uneven petals; follow the triplet joining instructions, pull tails through the center and sew carefully with small stitches.

Daffodil Baby Amigurumi Pattern

Create a tiny daffodil baby amigurumi complete with a flower hat and a leaf-shaped cradle. This charming pattern guides you through crocheting the head, body, petals, hat and the reinforced leaf cradle step-by-step. You will enjoy the combination of simple amigurumi shaping and delicate decorative petals for a delightful springtime project.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Daffodil Baby Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Cotton yarn Alpina Lily (50 g / 175 m) - Beige (for head)
  • 02
    Cotton yarn Alpina Lily (50 g / 175 m) - Yellow (for hat)
  • 03
    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)
  • 06
    Black embroidery thread - small amount for embroidered eyes
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    Any synthetic or organic filler for stuffing - small amount

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.0 mm
  • 02
    Aluminum wire 1 mm (for reinforcing the cradle)
  • 03
    Sewing needles and pins
  • 04
    Tapestry needle
  • 05
    Scissors
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    Needle for embroidery (for eyes)

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— Instruction :

Info :

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.

Infos :

Level: Intermediate. 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.

— Head :

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)

Info :

After R11 stuff the head tightly.

Round 12 :

(dec) X 6 (6 sts). Leave a tail.

Info :

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). First make 2 arms:

Round 1 :

6 sc into magic ring (6 sts)

R2 :

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

R3 :

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

R4-5 :

(2 rounds): sc around (10 sts)

R6 :

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

R7-8 :

(2 rounds): sc around (8 sts)

Info :

Make 1 sl st more and leave short tail. Make 2 arms.

Body Round 1 :

6 sc into magic ring (6 sts)

R2 :

(inc) X 6 (12 sts)

R3 :

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

R4 :

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

R5 :

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

R6 :

sc around (26 sts)

R7 :

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

R8-11 :

(4 rounds): sc around (28 sts)

R12 :

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

R13 :

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

R14 :

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

R15-16 :

(2 rounds): sc around (18 sts)

Info :

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

R17 :

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

Info :

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

R18 :

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

R19 :

(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.

Info :

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 (CAP) :

Info :

CAP: Yellow yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc into magic ring (6 sts)

R2 :

inc X 6 (12 sts)

R3 :

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

R4 :

sc around (18 sts)

R5 :

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

R6 :

sc around (24 sts)

R7 :

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

R8-12 :

(5 rounds): sc around (30 sts). Make 1 sl st more in R12.

R13 :

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

R14 :

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 (make 6) :

Info :

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)

R2 :

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

R3 :

(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)

R4 :

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

Info :

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.

Info :

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.

R2 :

sc around (9 sts)

R3 :

4 dec, sl st (5 sts). Leave a long tail. Pull all the tails into the center hole.

Info :

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

R2 :

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

R3 :

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

R4 :

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

R5 :

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

R6 :

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)

R7 :

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

R8 :

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

R9 :

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

R10 :

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

R11 :

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

R12 :

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

R13 :

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. 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 (make 2) :

Info :

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)

R2 :

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

R3 :

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

R4 :

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)

R5 :

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

R6 :

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)

R7 :

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

Info :

Make clean fastening off on the edge.

— 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. 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.

Info :

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

Info :

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.

Info :

Your cute spring Daffodil baby is ready! Congratulations!

Assembly Instructions

  • Place the head onto the body, pin it so the neater part of the head is at the bottom (the less neat neck area will be covered by the hat), then sew the head to the body with fine beige yarn (split if necessary).
  • Embroider the eyes with 2-strand black embroidery thread after marking their positions with pins, then put the hat back on and sew it in place with yellow yarn.
  • Sew the six petals together as two triplets, align and sew the triplets together over their center, attach the pale yellow flower to the yellow cap and secure with tiny stitches.
  • Stack the small leaves and pin them to the large leaf as shown in photos; sew the double leaf along the edge to make the cradle convex and test the fit of the baby before final stitching.
  • Reinforce the large leaf cradle by placing a thin wire loop in the center, pinning it and sewing the wire in several places with small inconspicuous stitches; tie knots and hide yarn tails.
  • After assembly, tuck remaining tails into the center holes and make clean fastening off along the edges of cap and leaves; iron leaves gently through a damp cloth to adjust symmetry.

Important Notes

  • 💡Check the chart carefully when making leaves because it is very easy to get confused without following the diagram step-by-step.
  • 💡Split yarn in half for sewing finer details to make neater, less bulky seams when attaching parts.
  • 💡Stuff the body and arms not very tight so the baby keeps a slightly flat, natural shape; overstuffing will change proportions.
  • 💡Make clean fastening off on edges (cap and leaves) to secure stitches and produce a neat finish before hiding yarn tails.
  • 💡When reinforcing with wire, sew it in several separate inconspicuous places and tie tight knots to prevent shifting.

This adorable Daffodil Baby pattern combines tiny amigurumi charm with delicate floral details to make a perfect spring gift. 🌼 The leaf cradle with wire reinforcement gives a beautiful display-ready finish that holds the little baby snugly. 🧶 Enjoy making this small, thoughtful project and share it as a keepsake or seasonal decoration.

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 8 cm (3 in) tall for the doll and the leaf-cradle measures about 14 cm (5.5 in) high using the recommended yarns and 2.0 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will change the final size. Use an appropriate hook for your chosen yarn and expect the doll and cradle proportions to vary.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; basic amigurumi techniques and experience with increases, decreases and sewing small pieces will help you complete it successfully.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary depending on experience and attention to detail when making petals and the cradle.

Is the cradle safe for suspension?

The large leaf is reinforced with a thin wire frame to strengthen it; however, ensure the wire is securely sewn and ends are bent and hidden to avoid sharp points.