Crochet Dahlia – Free Pattern with Video

Wow, finally we get into this beautiful dahlia flower. It takes some time actually, but it is so pleasing after finished. Let’s learn how to crochet dahlia flower today.

Dahlias are great as the main flower in a bouquet, and of course you need some other flowers to go with it. We offer many free patterns for you to choose from. Check Patterns List.

We love these crochet dahlia because of their complex appearance which boasts petal-like structures which are layered and combined together to create a flower itself. The flowers are designed with a crochet stitch that adds texture and dimension.

For color suggestions pale blue, pink, green, and yellow are perfect for any season and decor. You can also be personalized with an array of color options to achieve your creations in mind.

Crochet Dahlia Flower can make a great gift for family and friends or for special occasions. These uniquely designed flowers can also be used for decoration in homes, offices, and gardens, adding a touch of style.

The Crochet Dahlia Flower is perfect as the main flower for a Rustic or Boho-style bouquet. To accentuate the elegant shape of the flower, pair it with foliage like leather fern and tweedier or add greenery such as Ruscus, eucalyptus, or olive branches.

Materials for crochet Dahlia

• Yarn-four colors,( light and dark blue, cream, green)
• Hook- 2.5mm/3.0mm
• Flower rod – 16 inches long x 0.08 inches diameter (40cm x 2mm)
• Iron wire – 0.02 inches diameter (0.5mm)
• Darning Needle
• Stitch Marker
• Scissors
• Fiberfill
• Hot Melt Adhesive

Difficulty

Our pattern is at an intermediate level, requiring some crochet skills. The most challenging part of the process might be working with front and back loops only, as well as using the Afghan stitch technique. However, we encourage you to try even harder patterns because we have our videos available as a helpful guide for beginners to enhance their skills in crochet, making it an achievable challenge.

Stitches and Abbreviation

• ch – chain stitch
• ss – slip stitch
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• Afghan sc – Afghan stitch single crochet (a variation of single crochet worked in the vertical bars)
• FLO – Front loops only
• BLO – Back loops only
• sk – Skip
• sc2tog – Single crochet two stitches together (decrease)

Special Stitches

The unfinished double crochet cluster stitch is created by starting a double crochet stitch but leaving the last loop on the hook unfinished. This creates a puffy texture in the petals of the flower.

Working in the front loops only (FLO) or back loops only (BLO) creates different textures and helps to create defined edges and shapes in the pattern. By working in the front or back loops only, you can create ridges or raised areas on the surface of the petals.

The Afghan stitch is a technique used to create a dense and textured fabric. It involves inserting the hook from right to left under the vertical bars of the stitches instead of the traditional method. This stitch is used in certain rows to add depth and texture to the petals and leaves.

Pattern Notes

• Our pattern is written in US crochet terms.

Step-by-Step Dahlia Pattern

How to crochet dahlia petals

• Start with a magic ring.
• R1: 2 ch, work 2 unfinished dc clusters 7 times, then ss in the second stitch to join.

• R2: FLO: {(5 ch, insert your hook behind the first stitch’s vertical bar in the chain below; then make 1 ss, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 ss), 1 ss in next st}* 6 times.

• R3: BLO: 1 ss and 1 ch, (2 sc in next stitch)* 6 times. 1 ss.
• R4: FLO: {(7 ch, work behind the first stitch’s vertical bar in the chain below, 1 ss, work 6 Afghan sc, sk 1, 4 sc, 1 ss in the bottom of the petal), then 2 ss}* 6 times.

• R5: Change yarn color, BLO: 1 ss, 1 ch, (1 sc, 2 sc in next stitch)*6 times. 1 ss.

• R6: FLO: {(10 ch, work behind the first stitch’s vertical bar in the chain below, 1 ss, sk 1, 8 Afghan sc, 1 ch, sk 2, 1 sc, 4 hdc, 1 sc, 1 ss in the bottom of the petal), 3 ss} *6 times.
• R7: BLO: 1 ss, 1 ch, (2 sc, 2 sc in next stitch)*6 times. 1 ss.
• R8: FLO: {[12ch, work behind the first stitch’s vertical bar in the chain below, 1 ss, sk 1, (use Afghan stitch: 1 sc, sk 1, 6 dc, 2 sc); 1 ch, sk 2, 1 sc, 5 hdc, 1 sc, 1 ss in the bottom]; then 3 ss}*8 times.
• R9: BLO: 1 ss, 1 ch, (3 sc, 2 sc in next stitch)*6 times. 1 ss.
• R10: FLO: {[14 Ch, work behind the first stitch’s vertical bar in the chain below, 1 ss, sk 1, (use Afghan stitch:1 sc, sk 1, 8 dc, 2 sc); 1 ch, sk 2,1 sc,1 hdc, 4 dc, 1 ch, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 ss in the bottom], then 3 ss}*10 times.

• R11: Change yarn color, BLO: 1 ss, 1 ch, (4 sc, 2 sc in next stitch)*6 times. 1 ss.

• R12: FLO: {[16 Ch, work behind the first stitch’s vertical bar in the chain below, 1 ss, sk 1, (use Afghan stitch: 1 sc, sk 1, 10 dc, 2 sc); 1 ch, sk 2, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 5 dc, 1 ch, 2 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 ss in the bottom], then 3 ss}*12 times.

• R13: BLO: 1 ss, 1 ch, and 36 sc. 1 ss.
• R14: FLO: {[18 Ch, work behind the first stitch’s vertical bar in the chain below, 1 ss, sk 1, (use Afghan stitch: 1 sc, sk 1, 12 dc, 2 sc); 1 ch, sk 2, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 5 dc, 1 ch, 4dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 ss in the bottom], then 3 ss} *12 times

• R15: Change yarn color, and BLO: (1 sc, sc2tog)*12 times, 1 ss, 1 ch.

• R16: (1 sc, sc2tog)*8 times, 1 ss.
• R17: FLO: {[8 ch, work behind the first stitch’s vertical bar in the chain below, 1 ss, work 7 Afghan single crochets, turn, sk 1, 5 sc], then 2 ss} *8 times.

• R18: BLO: 1 ss, 1 ch, and 16 sc. 1 ss, 1 ch.
• R19: (sc2 tog)*8 times. 1 ss, 1 ch. (add fiberfill)

• R20: (sc2tog) * 4 times. 1 ss, cut and leave a tail.

How to crochet Dahlia Big Leaf (make 2):

• Step 1: Start with a foundation chain: 18 ch.
• Step 2: Add a wire, 2ch, work behind the 2nd stitch vertical bar in the chain below: 1 ss, 1 sc, 5 hdc, and 4 sc;
• Step 3: Turn, start the 2nd stitch from the hook: work 5 sc, 2 ss;
• Step 4: Turn, ch 1, start the 2nd stitch from the hook: 1 ss, 1 sc, 2 hdc in next stitch, 3 hdc, 1 hdc in the horizontal bar on the side, 1 hdc in the bottom, sc in next 3 ch;
• Step 5: Turn, start the 2nd stitch from the hook: 5 sc, 2 ss;
• Step 6: Turn, 1 ch, start the 2nd stitch from the hook: 1 ss, 1 sc, 2 hdc in next stitch, 3 hdc, 1 hdc in the horizontal bar on the side, 1 hdc in the bottom, sc in next 3 ch;
• Step 7: Turn, start the 2nd stitch from the hook: 5 sc, 2 ss;
• Step 8: Turn, 1 ch, start the 2nd stitch from the hook: 1 ss, 1 sc, 2 hdc in next stitch, 3 hdc, 1 hdc in the horizontal bar on the side, 1 hdc in the bottom, 1 hdc in next st, 1 sc;

Working on the other side:

• Step 9: Work 1 ss in the first st, and 1 ch; make 15 sc, 2 ss.
• Step 10: Turn, 1 ch, start the 2nd stitch from the hook: 1 ss, 1 sc, 2 hdc in next stitch, 5 hdc, 3 sc.
• Step 11: Turn, start the 2nd stitch from the hook: 5 sc, 2 ss.
• Step 12: Turn, 1 ch, start the 2nd stitch from the hook: 1 ss, 1 sc, 2 hdc in next stitch, 3 hdc, 1 hdc in the horizontal bar on the side, 1 hdc in the bottom, sc in next 3 ch;
• Step 13: Turn, start the 2nd stitch from the hook: 5 sc, 2 ss.
• Step 14: Turn, 1 ch, start the 2nd stitch from the hook: 1 ss, 1 sc, 2 hdc in next stitch, 3 hdc, 1 hdc in the horizontal bar on the side, 1 hdc in the bottom, 1 sc, 1 ss in next st. finally, work 1 ss in the first st.
• Wrap the tail around the wire to the end.

How to crochet dahlia Flower Small Leaf (make 2)

• Step 1: Start with a foundation chain: 14 ch
• Step 2: Add a wire, 2 ch, work behind the 2nd stitch vertical bar in the chain below: 1 ss, 1 sc, 4 hdc, and 4 sc.
• Step 3: Turn, start the 2nd stitch from the hook: 4 sc and 2 ss.
• Step 4: Turn, ch 1, start the 2nd stitch from the hook: 1 ss, 1 sc, 2 hdc in next stitch, 2hdc, 1 hdc in the horizontal bar on the side, 1 hdc in the bottom, sc in next 3 ch.
• Step 5: Turn, start the 2nd stitch from the hook: 4 sc, 2 ss.
• Step 6: Turn, 1 ch, start the 2nd stitch from the hook: 1 ss, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 hdc in next stitch, 1 hdc, 1 hdc in the horizontal bar on the side, 1 hdc in the bottom, 1 hdc in next st, 1 sc;
• Step 7: (in the same stitch, 1 ss, ch 1, 1 sc); 10 sc, 2ss.
• Step 8: Turn, 1 ch, start the 2nd stitch from the hook: 1 ss, 1 sc, 2 hdc in next stitch, 4 hdc, 3 sc.
• Step 9: Turn, start the 2nd stitch from the hook: 4 sc, 2 ss.
• Step 10: Turn, 1 ch, start the 2nd stitch from the hook: 1 ss, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 hdc in next stitch, 1 hdc, 1 hdc in the horizontal bar on the side, 1 hdc in the bottom, 1 sc, 1 ss in next st. finally, work 1 ss in the first st. Wrap the tail around the wire to the end.

Assemble crochet dahlia leaves:

• Step 1: Wrap the tail of the leaves around the wire, and secure it with hot melt adhesive.
• Step 2: Wrap one large leaf and two small leaves together， and secure with hot melt adhesive.

Assemble the dahlia flower and leaves:

• Step 3: Get the flower rod then attach it to the center of the flower.
• Step 4: Wrap the rod with the yarn, and while wrapping at attached the leaves to its designated area.
• Step 5: Secure the end of flower rod the with hot melt adhesive.
• Step 6: Secure the sepals to the petals with hot melt adhesive.

Afterthoughts and Wrap Up

Crocheting Dahlia Flower is a stunning piece of artistry that crochet lovers will adore. Using lighter shades of color like pale blue is perfect for any season and decor. Don’t wait any longer – let your crochet skills flourish and bring beauty to your world!

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