Crochet Dahlia – Free Written Pattern

Here we have an amazing design for the Dahlia flower. Just look at this beautiful creation of nature. You can crochet this flower with your crafty hands and decorate your everyday life with it. Here you can find a free written pattern which will be your guide. Good luck, and please enjoy.

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Stitches Used (explained simply)

• Chain (ch) – make a loop chain.

• Slip stitch (sl st) – slide through quietly, no height.

• Single crochet (sc) – short stitch.

• Half double crochet (hdc) – medium stitch.

• Double crochet (dc) – taller stitch.

If you need video reminders, tell me and I’ll explain any stitch.

PART 1 — Flower Center

1. Make a magic ring.

2. Inside the ring: 12 single crochet.

3. Pull tight and join with a slip stitch.

4. Next row: In every stitch, work 2 single crochet (24 stitches total).

5. Join with a slip stitch and do not cut the yarn.
   This is your flat center.

Optional: For the little bumps seen in the picture — work one round of single crochet in the back loops only.
This creates a ridge to anchor petals behind.

PART 2 — Petals (worked in layers)

We create 3 rounds of petals, each slightly longer.

Round 1 Petals (small inner row)

Repeat around:

• Chain 5

• In the same stitch: 1 single crochet, 3 half double crochet, 1 single crochet, all worked along the chain itself

• Skip one stitch

• Slip stitch into the next stitch

You will see small oval petals form in a circle.

Round 2 Petals (mid-size)

Turn the flower over:
You’ll see unused loops behind the petals.

Into each loop:

• Chain 6

• Work 1 single crochet, 1 half double crochet, 3 double crochet, 1 half double crochet, 1 single crochet along the chain

• Skip the space between loops

• Slip stitch into the next loop

This layer should sit slightly behind and under the first.

Round 3 Petals (largest outer row)

Same idea, but longer:

• Chain 7

• Work 1 sc – 2 hdc – 4 dc – 2 hdc – 1 sc along the chain

• Slip stitch into the next back loop
  Continue around.

You now have the full dahlia bloom shape.

Cut yarn, weave ends.

PART 3 — Stem

Use green yarn.

1. Chain 35–45 (whatever length feels right).

2. Turn, single crochet all the way back.

3. Make it double-thickness:

   • Chain again the same length

   • Single crochet back

   • Sew the two strips together (twist slightly for realism)

Optional: Insert floral wire while sewing to make the stem poseable.

PART 4 — Leaves (make 2)

1. Chain 9

2. Starting in the 2nd chain from the hook:

   • 1 single crochet

   • 1 half double crochet

   • 1 double crochet

   • 1 double crochet

   • 1 half double crochet

   • 1 single crochet

   • In the last chain: 3 single crochet around the end to turn.

3. Work back up the other side of the chain:
   Mirror the stitches exactly.

4. Slip stitch at the beginning to close.

5. To make the vein:

   • Chain 1

   • Single crochet in a straight line up the center

   • Fasten off.

Sew the leaves to either side of the stem.

Shaping

Press lightly with steam hovering, do NOT fully press flat.
Just let fibers relax and petals open.

Good Luck!