Loops & knots

How to do lazy daisy

A lazy daisy is a single chain stitch held down by one small tack. Five of them around a French knot make a flower in under a minute.

Step by step

1. Come up at 1 and go down in the same hole (2).
2. Come up at 3, the tip of the petal, inside the loop.
3. Pull snug, then go down at 4 to tack the loop in place.

Getting it right

This is the most rewarding stitch for beginners. It looks impressive and is very forgiving, which is why the Spring Wreath uses it for every flower.

Work the petals like the numbers on a clock: 12, then 6, then fill in between. That keeps the flower balanced.

Single lazy daisies also make quick leaves along a vine, and tiny ones in a row look like grains of wheat.

Common mistakes

• Pulling the loop so tight it becomes a straight line.
• Tacking too far from the loop. Keep the tack small and right at the tip.

Use lazy daisy in these project ideas: personalized gifts, baby & family, wedding, church & business.