This free Dahlia Bloom afghan square crochet pattern creates a colorful 12-inch floral motif with a dimensional flower center and a textured border. The square is worked from the center outward in 13 joined rounds using five colors of worsted-weight yarn.
The Dahlia Bloom Square is part of my English Garden afghan and coordinates with the Aubrieta Bloom Afghan Square and Daisy Afghan Square. Mix the three flower designs together to create a colorful garden-inspired blanket.
Use the bright yellow, pink, green, and cream combination shown here or choose your own five-color palette. A complete crochet stitch diagram is included below for anyone who prefers following a visual pattern.
Dahlia Bloom Afghan Square Crochet Pattern
Pattern Details
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Worsted-weight yarn
- Hook: 6 mm (US J-10)
- Finished size: Approximately 12 × 12 in. (30.5 × 30.5 cm)
- Construction: Worked from the center outward in 13 joined rounds
- Colors: Five
- Gauge: Not essential, but the finished square should be blocked to the same size as any coordinating motifs
Supplies
- Five colors of worsted-weight yarn; the sample was made with Red Heart With Love Yarn:
- CA: Daffodil (1201)
- CB: Hot Pink (1701)
- CC: Bubblegum (1704)
- CD: Lettuce (1601)
- CE: Aran (1303)
- 6 mm (US J-10) crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Blocking mat and rustproof pins, optional
Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this crochet pattern include Crochet Abbreviations, the U.S. to U.K. Crochet Conversion Chart, How to Make a Magic Ring, and Crochet Stitch Chart Symbols.
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Crochet Abbreviations
- CA = color A
- CB = color B
- CC = color C
- CD = color D
- CE = color E
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- dc-cl = double crochet cluster
- hdc = half double crochet
- rep = repeat
- sc = single crochet
- sk = skip
- sl st = slip stitch
- sp(s) = space(s)
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- tr = treble crochet
- tr-cl = triple crochet cluster
- yo = yarn over
This pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms.
Pattern Notes
- The square is worked from the center outward in joined rounds.
- Do not turn after completing a round.
- The beginning ch-2 in Round 1 counts as the first hdc.
- In Round 2, the beginning ch-3 and following tr form the first petal.
- The beginning ch-3 counts as the first dc where indicated.
- Fasten off after each color section and join the next color where instructed.
- Stitch counts do not include chain spaces unless otherwise stated.
- The square finishes with 140 sc around the outer edge.
- Your finished measurements may vary depending on your yarn, hook, tension, and blocking.
Special Stitches
2 double crochet cluster (2dc-cl): Yo, insert the hook into the indicated st or sp, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on the hook. Yo, insert the hook into the same st or sp, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops. Yo and pull through all 3 loops remaining on the hook.
3 double crochet cluster (3dc-cl): Yo, insert the hook into the indicated st or sp, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on the hook. *Yo, insert the hook into the same st or sp, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops; rep from * once more. Yo and pull through all 4 loops remaining on the hook.
2 triple crochet cluster (2tr-cl): Yo twice, insert the hook into the indicated st or sp, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops twice. Yo twice, insert the hook into the same st or sp, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops twice. Yo and pull through all 3 loops remaining on the hook.
Dahlia Bloom Afghan Square Instructions
With CA, make a magic ring.
As an alternative, ch 4 and join with a sl st in the farthest ch from the hook to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as the first hdc), work 5 hdc in the ring, and join in the top of the beginning ch-2. Fasten off CA — 6 hdc.
Round 2: Join CB in the same st as the join. Ch 3 and work [1 tr, ch 2, 1 sc] in the same st, ch 3. *Work [2tr-cl, ch 2, 1 sc] in the next st, ch 3; rep from * around. Join in the first tr — 6 petals and 6 sc.
Round 3: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), work 1 sc in the same st as the join, ch 3, work 1 sc in the next sc, ch 3. *Work 1 sc in the next tr-cl, ch 3, work 1 sc in the next sc, ch 3; rep from * around. Join in the first sc — 12 sc and 12 ch-3 sps.
Round 4: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), work 1 sc in the same st as the join, ch 3, sl st in the next sc, ch 3. *Work 1 sc in the next sc, ch 3, sl st in the next sc, ch 3; rep from * around. Join in the first sc and fasten off CB — 6 sc, 6 sl sts, and 12 ch-3 sps.
Round 5: Join CC in the same st as the join. Ch 1 (does not count as a st), work 1 sc in the same st, and work 4 sc in each of the next 2 ch-3 sps. *Work 1 sc in the next sc and 4 sc in each of the next 2 ch-3 sps; rep from * around. Join in the first sc and fasten off CC — 54 sc.
Round 6: Join CD in the same st as the join. Ch 1 (does not count as a st), work 1 sc in the same st and 1 sc in the next st, ch 1, and sk the next 4 sts.
*Work 2 dc in the next st, [2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr] in the next st, and 2 dc in the next st. Ch 1, sk the next 2 sts, work 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, ch 1, sk the next 2 sts, work 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, ch 1, and sk the next 2 sts. Work 2 dc in the next st, [2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr] in the next st, and 2 dc in the next st. Ch 1 and sk the next 4 sts.**
Work 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, ch 1, and sk the next 4 sts. Rep from * to ** once more. Work 1 sc in the final st and join in the first sc — 46 sts and 14 ch-1 sps.
Round 7: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), work 1 sc in the same st, 1 sc in the next st, and 3 sc in the next ch-1 sp.
*Work 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, [1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc] in the corner ch-1 sp, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 sc in the next ch-1 sp, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 sc in the next ch-1 sp, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next ch-1 sp, and 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts. Work [1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc] in the next corner ch-1 sp, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, and 3 sc in the next ch-1 sp.**
Work 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts and 3 sc in the next ch-1 sp. Rep from * to ** once more. Work 1 sc in the final st, join in the first sc, and fasten off CD — 76 sc and 4 ch-1 corner sps.
Round 8: Join CE in the same st as the join. Ch 3 (counts as the first dc). *Work 1 dc in each st across to the next corner ch-1 sp, then work [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in the corner sp; rep from * around. Join in the top of the beginning ch-3 and fasten off CE — 92 dc and 4 ch-2 corner sps.
Round 9: Join CB in the same st as the join. Ch 1 (does not count as a st), work 1 sc in the same st, ch 1, and sk the next st. *Work 1 sc in the next st, ch 1, and sk the next st; rep from * to the corner ch-2 sp. Work [1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc] in the corner sp, ch 1, and sk the next st. Continue repeating the established pattern around. Join in the first sc and fasten off CB — 52 sc and 52 ch-1 sps.
Round 10: Join CC with a sl st in the next ch-1 sp. Ch 1 (does not count as a st), work 1 sc in the same ch-1 sp, ch 1, and sk the next st. *Work 1 sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, and sk the next st; rep from * to the corner ch-1 sp. Work [1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc] in the corner sp, ch 1, and sk the next st. Continue repeating the established pattern around. Join in the first sc and fasten off CC — 56 sc and 56 ch-1 sps.
Round 11: Join CD with a sl st in the next ch-1 sp. Ch 2 and work a 2dc-cl in the same ch-1 sp; together, the beginning ch-2 and 2dc-cl form the first cluster. Ch 1 and sk the next st. *Work a 3dc-cl in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, and sk the next st; rep from * to the corner ch-1 sp. Work [3dc-cl, ch 3, 3dc-cl] in the corner sp, ch 1, and sk the next st. Continue repeating the established pattern around. Join in the first cluster and fasten off CD — 60 clusters and 60 ch-sps.
Round 12: Join CE in the same st as the join. Ch 1 (does not count as a st). *Work 2 sc in each ch-1 sp across to the corner, then work 5 sc in the corner ch-3 sp; rep from * around. Join in the first sc — 132 sc.
Round 13: Ch 1 (does not count as a st). *Work 1 sc in each st across to the center sc of the next 5-sc corner, work 3 sc in the center corner sc; rep from * around. Join in the first sc — 140 sc.
Fasten off. For the neatest finish, use the Invisible Join and Fasten-Off Method.
Weave in all the yarn ends securely.
Blocking the Finished Square
Gently block the square to approximately 12 × 12 in. (30.5 × 30.5 cm), arranging the flower and outer edges evenly.
See my How to Block Knit and Crochet Items guide for additional help.
Dahlia Bloom Afghan Square Stitch Diagram
The stitch diagram below shows the placement of the stitches and color sections throughout the square.
See my Crochet Stitch Chart Symbols guide if you need help reading the diagram.
Complete the English Garden Afghan
Mix the Dahlia Bloom Square with these coordinating garden-inspired motifs:
- Daisy Afghan Square Crochet Pattern
- Aubrieta Bloom Afghan Square Crochet Pattern
- Caterpillar Square Crochet Pattern
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When your motifs are complete, use my Easy Method for Joining Crochet Squares or try the popular Join-As-You-Go Granny Square Method.
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