Needlepointers.com Logo

Lazy Daisy Stitch for Hand Embroidery

The lazy daisy stitch is a pretty little hand embroidery stitch that is often used to form flower petals, leaves, and intricate designs.   

What is the difference between the chain stitch and the lazy daisy stitch?

The lazy daisy stitch is similar to the chain stitch, with the difference being that with the lazy daisy, each stitch is separate from the others.  Sometimes the lazy daisy stitch is called the detached chain stitch

The chain stitch is simply a row of linked lazy daisy stitches.

Lazy Daisy Stitch fb

What is the lazy daisy stitch used for?

This stitch is most often used to make petal shapes and small leaf patterns. This delicate stitch doesn't need to be limited to petals and leaves; it can be used for more complicated designs as well. 

Lazy daisy stitch embroidery is made with a single loop. Most stitchers find this to be an easy stitch once it is learned and practiced. 

Learn more about the lazy daisy stitch steps by watching our video or keep reading this post.



COMPLETE VIDEO TUTORIAL AVAILABLE! The video below is a preview with no audio, to watch the whole video tutorial, click the link Lazy Daisy Stitch for Hand Embroidery to watch in Youtube.


Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links. We make a small commission on sales through the affiliate links, at no extra cost to you. Thank you in advance for your purchase and your support! Please see our full Affiliate Statement for more information.

Lazy Daisy Embroidery Finished Flowers Close Up

WHAT YOU NEED to make the lazy daisy embroidery stitch

  • Aida or other embroidery cloth
  • Embroidery hoop
  • Embroidery floss
  • Embroidery needle

Lazy Daisy Embroidery Supplies

INSTRUCTIONS for lazy daisy stitch embroidery

STEP 1: begin the lazy daisy stitch

Be sure the embroidery needle is threaded with the floss. Check this link to learn a quick tip to thread a needle

Lazy Daisy Embroidery 1 Bring Needle up Push the threaded needle up through the back of the fabric where the bottom point of the stitch is desired. Lazy Daisy Embroidery 2 Pull up thread

STEP 2: Form the loop of the lazy daisy stitch

Make a loop with the embroidery floss and push the needle back down to the back of the fabric in the same hole that the needle just came up from. Lazy Daisy Embroidery 3 Needle down through hole

Depending on how large the lazy daisy stitch will be, push the needle up through the back of the fabric at the desired length, Lazy Daisy Embroidery 4 Needle up

catching the loop with the needle and floss. Lazy Daisy Embroidery 5 Pull loopPull the needle and floss up through the loop. Be careful not to pull the loop too hard or it won't retain the pedal shape. 

step 3: secure the loop of the lazy daisy stitch

To finish the lazy daisy stitch, a tiny stitch is created to hold down and secure the loop. Push the needle down into the fabric near the hole where the needle came up from the back of the fabric. Lazy Daisy Embroidery 6 Needle Down to secure

Be sure not to push the needle down towards the back of the fabric in the same hole that the needle was brought up through. Lazy Daisy Embroidery 7 pull thread

Gently pull the floss down through the fabric, making sure not to pull too tightly which will cause the loop shape to disappear into two straight lines. Lazy Daisy Embroidery 8 Finished stitch The lazy daisy stitch is complete.

Here is the Daisy stitch again with step-by-step photos

Pull the needle and thread up to the front of the fabric. Lazy Daisy Embroidery 9 Next stitch bring up thread

Make a loop with the working thread and push the needle down through the same hole. Lazy Daisy Embroidery 10 Loop thread and needle down

Bring the needle up to the top of the desired stitch length, Lazy Daisy Embroidery 11 Needle up

catching the loop. Lazy Daisy Embroidery 12 Pull loop

Gently pull the thread until you have the petal shape. Lazy Daisy Embroidery 13 Loop complete

Go down to the back of the fabric nearby where the needle came up to secure the loop.  Do not go back down through the hole that was just made. Lazy Daisy Embroidery 14 needle down

The second lazy daisy embroidery stitch is finished. Lazy Daisy Embroidery 15 two stitches finished

Now it's your turn to give it a try!  Grab some fabric, embroidery floss and a needle and practice the lazy daisy stitch along with other basic embroidery stitches.

Lazy Daisy Embroidery 17 daisy finished

The lazy daisy stitch is super quick to learn and can be used to creates a stunning embroidered garden of flowers.

Lazy Daisy Embroidery Finished flowers in hoop

I hope you enjoyed this step-by-step tutorial showing how to hand embroider the lazy daisy stitch.

Happy stitching!

Annette's Signature 


QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions about this project, contact us through the YouTube Video comments or our Contact Us page. We respond to questions in e-mails and YouTube comments regularly.

more hand embroidery stitches

Supporting Products and links: Some of the links below may be affiliate links. We make a small commission on sales through the affiliate links, at no extra cost to you. Thank you in advance for your purchase and your support! Please see our full Affiliate Statement for more information.

Embroidery Hoops

Embroidery Hoops #ad

Here are a lot of different embroidery hoop choices. Affiliate Link to Amazon.com

Embroidery Scissors, Gold Plated Finish

Embroidery Scissors, Gold Plated Finish #ad

Stork 3-1/2-inch Embroidery Scissors have sharp points for detail work. Affiliate Link to Amazon.com

Embroidery Thread (Floss)

Embroidery Thread (Floss) #ad

Purchase embroidery floss here. Lots of choices and colors. Affiliate Link to Amazon

Fiskars 4 Inch Forged Embroidery Scissors

Fiskars 4 Inch Forged Embroidery Scissors #ad

Ideal for snipping embroidery threads, clipping delicate cross stitch and trimming intricate quilts. Affiliate Link to Amazon.com

Gingher 4 Inch Embroidery Scissors

Gingher 4 Inch Embroidery Scissors #ad

Ideal for cutting fabric, thread and needlework yarn. Affiliate Link to Amazon.com

Gold Eye Embroidery Needles

Gold Eye Embroidery Needles #ad

Pack of 16. Manufacturer: Clover Affiliate Link to Amazon.com






Lazy Daisy Stitch - Pin


Profile Photo

Annette & Chris are a mother/daughter team. We've brought you craft projects and tutorials through this web site for over 20 years.

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Needlework Shopping

Needlework

CreativeBug Embroidery300x250 Michaels - General DMC

Profile Photo

Annette & Chris are a mother/daughter team. We've brought you craft projects and tutorials through this web site for over 20 years.

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Sertify Women Owned Business Sertify Small Business

Looking for something you cannot find on our site? Click here to Contact Us.

Copyright ©2003 - 2024 Needlepointers.com. All Rights Reserved. | Powered by w3.css

Secured by RapidSSL