This easy crochet daffodil candle ring is a spring candle ring made from eight dimensional butter-yellow crochet daffodils, sixteen sage leaves, and a joined cream chain-loop wreath sized around a glass hurricane. The construction is designed specifically for the named project rather than adapted from a generic template.
Eight six-stitch flower centers become layered daffodils with golden trumpets. Two sage leaves are attached behind each flower, then all eight motifs are joined evenly to a cream chain-loop wreath that leaves a clear four-inch center opening.
Why You’ll Love This Project
The magic ring, trumpet flowers, tiny leaves, join-as-you-go create a distinct candle ring with clear checkpoints, practical structure, and strong handmade texture.
Materials
- Approximately 120 yards butter-yellow sport-weight cotton yarn
- Approximately 70 yards golden-yellow sport-weight cotton yarn
- Approximately 100 yards sage-green sport-weight cotton yarn
- Approximately 90 yards natural-cream sport-weight cotton yarn
- A 3.5-inch-diameter glass hurricane for fitting only
- 3 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Tape measure
- Blocking mats and rustproof pins
Gauge, Measurements, and Planning
Make a generous swatch in the main stitch. The target gauge is one finished daffodil motif measures approximately 2.25 inches across; change hook size if needed before beginning the full runner.
Make and wash a gauge swatch before beginning. Measure only after the swatch is completely dry. If the stitch width differs, change hook size rather than pulling the working yarn tighter. Keep a written count at the end of every section so the finished edges remain balanced and the assembly points line up.
Abbreviations and Special Stitches
- ch: chain
- dc: double crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- sc: single crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- BLO: back loop only
- yo: yarn over
Special stitch guidance: Daffodil trumpet: work six front-loop half double crochets, then a second round of [sc, ch 2, sc] in each stitch. Tiny leaf: work sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc around a chain-7 loop.
Before You Begin
- Maintain the stated 6-stitch construction count at every checkpoint.
- Beginning chains count only where explicitly stated.
- Block components before final assembly or border work.
- Use US crochet terminology throughout.
Instructions
Crochet Eight Daffodil Centers
Count carefully and compare the work with the finished measurements.
- Motif Round 1: With golden yellow, make a magic ring and work 6 sc into it. Join. (6 sts)
- Round 2: In front loops only, work 2 hdc in each stitch. (12 sts)
- Round 3: Repeat [sc, ch 2, sc] in each stitch to shape the ruffled trumpet.
Add Six Butter-Yellow Petals
Count carefully and compare the work with the finished measurements.
- Join butter yellow in an unused back loop from Round 1.
- Repeat [ch 5, sl st in second chain, sc, hdc, dc, sl st in next back loop] six times.
- Shape all six petals outward and repeat for eight complete flowers.
Make Sixteen Sage Leaves
Count carefully and compare the work with the finished measurements.
- For each leaf, ch 7 and work sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc down one side.
- Rotate and repeat the same stitches along the unused loops, then slip stitch at the base.
- Sew two leaves behind every daffodil at slightly different angles.
Join the Candle Ring
Count carefully and compare the work with the finished measurements.
- With cream, ch 48 and join without twisting; work one round of sc. (48 sts)
- Round 2: Repeat [ch 5, skip 2, sc in next 2 stitches] twelve times to form the wreath loops.
- Join eight daffodils evenly to alternating loops, block to a 9-inch outer circle, and use only around a glass hurricane or LED candle.
Assembly and Shaping
Follow the project-specific assembly sequence for joined daffodil candle ring. Pin or mark every component before joining and keep the finished layout balanced.
Lay every component on a flat surface before joining. Match the marked centers first, then divide each remaining edge into equal sections. Work through both layers with consistent tension and pause after each section to check that the fabric lies flat. This measured approach prevents twisting and keeps decorative details facing the intended direction.
Finishing
- Weave every tail through matching stitches and reverse direction once.
- Inspect all joins, motif anchors, and border corners.
- Block to 9 inches outer diameter with a 4-inch center opening.
- Allow the runner to dry completely before styling.
For a polished result, weave each tail through several same-color stitches, reverse direction once, and trim only after the fabric has been gently stretched. Block to the listed dimensions without flattening textured stitches. Inspect joins, borders, straps, and decorative pieces before the project is used or gifted.
Helpful Tips
- Use locking markers at every construction checkpoint.
- Record row and motif counts as you work.
- Keep joins and color changes relaxed enough to lie flat.
- Photograph the complete layout before final assembly.
Good lighting and a contrasting stitch marker make counting much easier. If a section looks uneven, compare the current count with the previous checkpoint before continuing. Fixing one missed stitch early is faster than compensating later, and it preserves the measurements used by the assembly instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use it with a real candle?
Place it only around a heat-safe glass hurricane and keep all yarn well away from flame; an LED candle is safest.
Can I make fewer flowers?
Yes. Use six flowers and distribute them evenly around every second wreath loop.
How do I keep the trumpets open?
Shape them while damp and let the motifs dry face up before joining.
Conclusion
The finished easy crochet daffodil candle ring showcases magic ring, trumpet flowers, tiny leaves, join-as-you-go in a construction that matches the project from foundation through finishing.
Printable Crochet Pattern Card
Project: Easy Crochet Daffodil Candle Ring
Skill level: Easy Intermediate Hook: 3 mm Yarn: Sport
Finished size: Approximately 9 inches outer diameter with a 4-inch center opening
Card Materials
- Approximately 120 yards butter-yellow sport-weight cotton yarn
- Approximately 70 yards golden-yellow sport-weight cotton yarn
- Approximately 100 yards sage-green sport-weight cotton yarn
- Approximately 90 yards natural-cream sport-weight cotton yarn
- A 3.5-inch-diameter glass hurricane for fitting only
- 3 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Tape measure
- Blocking mats and rustproof pins
Card Instructions
- Crochet Eight Daffodil Centers: Motif Round 1: With golden yellow, make a magic ring and work 6 sc into it. Join. (6 sts) Round 2: In front loops only, work 2 hdc in each stitch. (12 sts) Round 3: Repeat [sc, ch 2, sc] in each stitch to shape the ruffled trumpet.
- Add Six Butter-Yellow Petals: Join butter yellow in an unused back loop from Round 1. Repeat [ch 5, sl st in second chain, sc, hdc, dc, sl st in next back loop] six times. Shape all six petals outward and repeat for eight complete flowers.
- Make Sixteen Sage Leaves: For each leaf, ch 7 and work sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc down one side. Rotate and repeat the same stitches along the unused loops, then slip stitch at the base. Sew two leaves behind every daffodil at slightly different angles.
- Join the Candle Ring: With cream, ch 48 and join without twisting; work one round of sc. (48 sts) Round 2: Repeat [ch 5, skip 2, sc in next 2 stitches] twelve times to form the wreath loops. Join eight daffodils evenly to alternating loops, block to a 9-inch outer circle, and use only around a glass hurricane or LED candle.
Finish: Check every count, weave in all ends, block to measurement, and inspect each join.
