Crochet Daisy May Buddies Toys
The Crochet Daisy May Buddies Toys are simply adorable and perfect for bringing a touch of charm to anyone's day. These handmade toys are not only beautifully crafted but also filled with love and care, making them wonderful companions for both kids and adults. Each Daisy May Buddy is unique, bringing a splash of color and joy wherever they go. With their whimsical designs and soft textures, these toys are sure to become instant favorites, adding a little bit of magic to your world. Whether you're looking for a special gift or simply want to treat yourself to something sweet, these Daisy May Buddies are sure to bring a smile to your face and warmth to your heart.
Materials-
- Worsted weight yarn
- Dark and light green, white, pink, yellow, black and blue
- Hook size 3.5mm (E)
- 16mm Safety Eyes (option 2), Crochet eyes (option 1) or an alternative form of eyes
- Stitch Marker
- PolyFill
- Tapesty Needle
- Scissors
- Sewing Pins
US Terminology-
Abbreviations-
- Rd(s) – Round(s)
- MR – Magic Ring
- St(s) – Stitch(es)
- Ch – Chain
- Sl St – Slip Stitch
- Sc – Single Crochet
- Pc – Popcorn St
- 5 dc in the same st, take the loop off your hook, insert your hook through the 1st dc, put your loop back on and pull through, ch 1
- Hdc – Half Double Crochet
- Hdc Inc – Half Double Crochet Increase
- Dc – Double Crochet
- Inc – Increase
- Dec – Invisible Decrease
- In front loops only, pick up the next 2 loops, yarn over and pull through twice
- FO – Fasten Off
- BLO – Back Loop Only
- FLO – Front Loop Only
Notes-
- Magic Ring Alternative – chain 2 and single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook. Continue to put the remaining sts in the same chain
- This will be crocheted in the round.
- If not specified or in (), repeat to the end of the round.
- Stuff as you go.
This is a mix and match type of pattern. There are multiple options for eyes, legs and arms. Pick the option you would like and go for it! The Flower on the left is option 1 and the Flower on the right is option 2.
Arms (make 2) – (option 1)-
Dark Green-
Rd 1: sc 6 in MR
Rd 2: inc (12)
Rd 3: sc, inc (18)
Rds 4-5: sc around (18) (2 rounds)
Rd 6: sc, pc, sc 16 (18) (17 sc, 1 pc)
Rd 7: sc around (18)
Rd 8: sc, dec (12)
Rd 9: sc 2, dec (9)
Rds 10-15: sc around (9) (6 rounds) Stuff the hand well and the arm loosely.
Rd 16: sc 3, fold in half and sc through both sides. Sc 4 times to close the arm.
FO with a short tail.
Arms (make 2) – (option 2)-
Light Green-
Rd 1: sc 6 in MR
Rd 2: inc (12)
Rd 3: sc, inc (18)
Rds 4-7: sc around (18) (4 rounds)
Rd 8: sc, dec (12)
Rd 9: sc 2, dec (9)
Rds 10-15: sc around (9) (6 rounds) Stuff the hand well and the arm loosely.
Rd 16: fold in half and sc through both sides 4 times to close the arm.
FO with a short tail.
Legs (make 2) – (option 1)-
Cream-
Ch 5
Rd 1: sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 2 sc, 3 sc in the last ch and continue working around the ch, sc 2, inc (10)
Rd 2: inc, sc 2, inc x3, sc 2, inc x2 (16)
Rd 3: sc, inc, sc 2, (sc, inc) x3, sc 2, (sc, inc) x2 (22)
Rds 4-6: sc around (22) (3 rounds)
Rd 7: sc 5, (sc, dec) x3, sc 8 (19)
Rd 8: sc 5, 3 dec, sc 8 (16)
Rd 9: sc 4, 2 dec, sc 8 (14)
Rd 10: sc 3, 2 dec, sc 7 (12)
Switch to Dark Green
Rd 11: BLO sc 2, dec (9)
Rds 12-15: sc around (9) (4 rounds) Stuff the foot well and the leg loosely.
Rd 16: sc 3, fold in half, sc through both sides 4 times to close the leg
FO with a short tail
Foot Flower – (make 2)-
Yellow-
Sc 5 in MR, sl st to 1st sc
Change to Petal Color
(Ch 8, sl st in the same sc, sl st in the next sc) x5
FO, leaving a tail for sewing and attach to the foot.
Legs (make 2) – (option 2)-
Light Green-
Ch 5
Rd 1: sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 2 sc, 3 sc in the last ch and continue working around the ch, sc 2, inc (10)
Rd 2: inc, sc 2, inc x3, sc 2, inc x2 (16)
Rd 3: sc, inc, sc 2, (sc, inc) x3, sc 2, (sc, inc) x2 (22)
Rds 4-6: sc, around (22) (3 rounds)
Rd 7: sc 5, (sc, dec) x3, sc 8 (19)
Rd 8: sc 5, 3 dec, sc 8 (16)
Rd 9: sc 4, 2 dec, sc 8 (14)
Rd 10: sc 3, 2 dec, sc 7 (12)
Rd 11 sc 2, dec (9)
Rds 12-15: sc around (9) (4 rounds) Stuff the foot well and the leg loosely.
Rd 16: sc 3, fold in half, sc through both sides 4 times to close the leg.
FO with a short tail.
Front Petal-
White/Pink-
Rd 1: sc 6 in MR
Rd 2: inc (12)
Rds 3-9: sc around (12) (7 rounds)
Rd 10: dec (6)
Rd 11: fold in half and sc through both sides 3 times to close the petal.
FO with a short tail. Don’t stuff.
Back Petals (make 5)-
White/Pink-
Rd 1: sc 6 in MR
Rd 2: inc (12)
Rds 3-11: sc around (12) (9 rounds)
Rd 12: dec (6)
Rd 13: fold in half and sc through both sides 3 times to close the petal.
FO with a short tail. Don’t stuff.
Body-
Body Color-
Ch 13
When attaching the legs, make sure the toes are pointing away from the ch.
Rd 1: sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. Sc 10, 4 sc in the last ch and continue working around the ch. Sc. This is where you will add the leg. Insert your hook through both the leg and body for the next 4 sc, while sewing in the end for the 1st leg. Repeat the attach instructions for the 2nd leg, (over the next sts weave in your ends as you go). Sc, 3 sc in the last stitch (28)
Rd 2: inc, sc 10, inc x4, sc 10, inc x3 (36)
Rd 3: sc, inc, sc 10, inc, sc, inc, sc 2, inc, sc, inc, sc 10, inc, sc, inc, sc 2, inc (44)
Rds 4-8: sc around (44) (5 rounds)
Rd 9: sc 18, dec, sc 20, dec, sc 2 (42)
Rd 10: sc 5, dec, (36)
Rds11-12: sc around (36) (2 rounds)
Rd 13: sc 2, dec, (sc 4, dec) x2, this is where you will add the arm. Insert your hook through the 1st st of the arm and then through the body by doing a (sc 4), dec, (sc 4, dec) x2 (weaving your ends in as you sc), this is where you will add the 2nd arm, insert your hook through the 1st st of the arm, and then through the body by doing a (sc 4) (the last 2 sc are the first 2 sc of the next rd) (as you continue to crochet, weave in your ends) (30)
Rds 14-15: sc around (30) (2 rounds)
Rd 16: sc 3, dec (24)
Rds 17-18: sc around (24) (2 rounds)
Rd 19: sc 2, dec (18) Option 2: Insert your eyes between rds 13 and 14, 6 sts apart.
Rd 20: sc around (18)
Change to Yellow
Rd 21 is where you will attach the petals. You will insert your hook throughthe petal and then the body. When you finish 1 petal, start the next petal in the next st. There are no gaps between the petals. The order of petal placement is 4 back petals, front petal then back petal.
Rd 21: sc around (18) Stuff
Rd 22: sc, dec (12)
Rds 23-24: sc around (12) (2 rounds)
Rd 25: dec (6)
FO and sew in the ends
Eyes (make 2) – (option 1)-
Option 2 is the safety eyes
Black-
Rd 1: sc 6 in MR
Change to light green
Rd 2: inc (12)
Change to white
Rd 3: sc, inc (18)
Rd 4: this is a half rd. Hdc, hdc inc, dc 2, hdc inc, hdc, sc, sl st
FO, leaving a tail for sewing. Attach the eyes, starting below rd 18, with the eyes barely touching.
If you so choose, you can make another foot flower to put on the back.