Daisy.Daisy--- I actually managed you!!!

Anyone who follows my World here at Chalky's will  know I am not very good at following patterns!

The Jan Eaton book bounced off the walls when I was trying just a few of the lovely squares contained within!

I have thought about why this "pattern blindness" accompanies my hooking.

I wonder if I am just a bit dense -- I don't really think so!

I almost think it is because I like just to be creative and not be constricted by pattern --- There is some truth in that!

Am I lazy -- no, definitely not.

I actually think it is because I do not like following rules. I like the " Don't worry be happy" approach to my crafting life.

A life full of relaxation and contentment not stress and pernickityness!!!!!

All very well until you want to create a pattern which can be repeated.

I wanted to the other day and it was all about Daisies!

I really do love them.
So shall we start with the end result and then work through the pattern in case you love them too!

Sometimes I am so pleased when things turn out just as I wanted them to.
That probably is because it does not happen very often!
I even tried them using Chunky wool -- Chunky Daisies!

I think I prefer the finer ones but the Chunky were perfect for a little present I made for a friend!
So here we go -- The pattern.

 Using yellow DK. Chain 4 and slip stitch to make a circle.Chain 1. Work 8 double crochets in the circle.

Hook a loop of white wool in 1 of the spaces you have made by working your double crochets to start Round Two.

Chain 4. These 4 chains become the outside edge of your first petal.

Work 1 double treble as follows. Put yarn around the hook twice.

 Working in same space hook yarn through so you have 4 loops on your hook.

Yarn over hook and pull through 2 loops.

This leaves 3 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through. This leaves 2 loops on your hook.

Yarn over for the last time and pull through last remaining loops.

You have now worked your double treble.

Work 4 chain which become the other outer edge of your petal.

Slip stitch in same space and 1 pretty petal is complete.

Work in each stitch in exactly the same way until you have completed 8 petals.

I wanted these first daisies as the centrepiece of some Granny Squares for a Spring Lappycuddlyghan and after a little help from my Dear Daughter In Law over at Sharky Knows we worked it out!

Work 2 double crochets in your first petal. A single crochet in your next and work alternatively like this around the petals.

The double crochet represent the corners of the Granny Square where you can work 3 trebles,1 chain,3 trebles to complete your corner.

1 cluster of 3 trebles in each space allows your square to grow quickly.

I wanted a Spring like feel for my latest Lappycuddlyghan for Charity.
I think they will really comfort someone who might be still stuck in the bleak mid-winter!

I will post next about the little present with these daisies.

It would be perfect for Mother's Day or Easter.