Saturday, 3 December 2016

The Darling Dahlia Square

Hello, Lovelies! Thank you for visiting this pattern! Just to let you know that I am completely revising this pattern and will re-release it in my Ravelry Store in 2019! ❤


 I absolutely adore Dahlias and I’ve been wanting to design a pretty vintage style square using a Dahlia design. I think if I looked hard enough I might have found a pattern but I gave up the search and set about with my own design. I’m totally unoriginal in my love for flowery, lacy, vintage crochet! So here is yet another flowery, lacy, vintage design.
There are dozens of different Dahlias, some single-layer petaled, others  multiple layered like gorgeous ball gowns or tutus! I settled for a single-layer Dahlia and went about creating a richly textured Dahlia motif...then added a lot of other bits! In fact, I went so far as to design a really large  afghan square but that’s another story altogether!

This dainty, beautiful little square looks adorable in vibrant or muted colourways and the border is extremely easy to attach to its mates using a simple lacy join-as-you-go method. The square also works up quickly once you get past the first one.
Recommended for a baby blanket, or for the very patient and ambitious, a lovely Vintage-look bedspread! In my mind's eye, I see a cottage window curtain!
Btw, did I mention there is a teeny village in South Africa called Darling! I’ve been there for tea and scones a few times as it’s a short drive from Cape Town. There were Dahlias in the garden, in a riot of exquisite colours!



Wherever you are in the world I hope you are having plenty of hooky time!
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  1. Unknown3 December 2016 at 23:28

    Thank you so much! I've been eagerly awaiting each new square--they're gorgeous! And the larger version is stunning; can't wait to see it! :-)

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  2. Jen4 December 2016 at 10:05

    Thank you so much! Yes, I have written out the pattern for the large square now just to find the time to create a PDF for it! :D X

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    1. Anonymous25 November 2017 at 02:22

      your designs are so beautiful, I love them all. Did you ever make a pdf of this larger one ? xx

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    2. Designerhook21 August 2018 at 01:20

      Hi Jen, I love the extended vers of the Birkenhead square, have you managed to do the pdf for it? Love all you patterns and videos so much it's like having a crochet social in my own home each time I follow one. I am enlarging a throw with De Rust squares at the moment and enjoying it so much - even better, my daughter has claimed it because she loves the results. Happy hooking Jen.

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    3. gracie_7616 May 2021 at 22:11

      re: The Darling Dahlia

      I only discovered this beautiful project.

      I see it was a free pattern and is now retired.
      Do you have this pattern? May I buy a copy?
      My granddaughters name is Dahlia. I would love to
      make her a small blanket with this.

      Please email me at cagrace99@yahoo.com.

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  3. Unknown4 December 2016 at 19:21

    Oh, fabulous!!! I'm thinking of making scarves with the smaller ones; so pretty and feminine!

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  4. Jen7 December 2016 at 11:05

    Yes, I think it will work well for a scarf! I'd love to see it if you do go ahead. :D If you have any problems with the pattern please don't hesitate to ask for clarification. :-) x

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  5. Unknown31 December 2016 at 18:10

    Love the extended version. Your work is incredible. Looking forward to the pattern. Thanks so much.

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    1. Jen2 January 2017 at 08:38

      You're welcome, and thank you very much for the lovely compliment. :D xx

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    2. Hope16 February 2017 at 06:30

      Oh Jen... this is so beautiful. I've just gone through you squares, and they are all stunning. I can't wait to make them, thank you for sharing! Hope

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  6. Unknown3 June 2018 at 14:45

    Such beautiful work. You are so clever. JAY NZ

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  7. chullihen8 June 2018 at 21:48

    Would love to have the pattern for the larger extended version. Such a beautiful pattern.

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  8. Wien27 June 2018 at 03:46

    I love the extended version too! Is the pattern for sale on Ravelry?

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  9. GrammaNutz21 February 2019 at 01:41

    I understand you're re-designing this pattern,,,but could I please have a copy of this one...I am in love!

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  10. ddkinsdd16 March 2019 at 07:26

    Hi Jen, I love your gorgeous designs and was wondering if you have a date for the release of your very beautiful "Darling Dahlia Square" I am so anxious to make it my self. It's one of the prettiest I've ever seen.
    Thank you, Judy

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  11. Monika7 April 2019 at 00:20

    Following...I too am eagerly awaiting the re-release of this gorgeous pattern😍😍😍😍

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  12. natb15 April 2019 at 21:46

    Patiently waiting for you to release this beauty......

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  13. Barbara Cott21 July 2019 at 21:08

    I love this one too. It really reminds me of a dahlia. Please let me know how to get the pattern. Barbaracott@gmail.com

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  14. LitlBits5 October 2019 at 13:34

    Please! where can I get the pattern for the Darling Dahlia square? and the other one that's shown on page with it (it's below the Darling Dahlia and looks a bit more "complex" that Darling Dahlia - which is "my kind of square". I get bored too easily with simple, plain no-texture squares. And those patterns that challenge a bit are "fun" and far more satisfying to me!
    Your work is just gorgeous! I envy your creative abilities - you are so inspiring to those of us who are intent on improving our own abilities! I've gone sort of "round and round" this morning for this beautiful pattern ever since I saw it on Pinterest hours ago,. Frustrating that I can't find it.
    Can I PLEASE get this pattern? My fingers are itching to get started a several of these and of the other that's shown just below it on this page: https://hooksntales.blogspot.com/2016/12/the-darling-dahlia-square.html.
    I am so hoping that I can get this pattern! I saw someone above suggested she may make a scarf - and I think I would do the same.
    Thank you for sharing your beautiful work with us! Such an Inspiration!

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  15. Unknown24 April 2020 at 06:41

    What's the point of showing this on pinterest & ravelry if you're not going to provide the pattern? I love this pattern & the colors shown, but keep running into a picture of a crown saying retired! I'm so frustrated, if you can't tell.

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  16. Ami29 May 2020 at 07:06

    I have been crocheting your patterns late!y and I am I 'l


    Love you are incredable

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  17. Ami29 May 2020 at 07:07

    It was supposed to say in love

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  18. lone22 June 2020 at 01:22

    Where Can i find the pattern???

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  19. benzi7 August 2020 at 22:28

    Hi, could you please tell me where I can purchase a copy of darling dahlia square, Many thanks

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  20. p e a c h x e e k s8 February 2021 at 14:47

    Hello, I keep seeing this beautiful square of yours on Ravelry and Pinterest- it's called "The Darling Dahlia Square", but I can't seem to find the pattern. Where can I find it? Love the blog, by the way!!

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  21. DavetteB21 February 2021 at 14:39

    Did the square ever get re-released?
    I can't find it, only the retired one shows on Ravelry.

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  22. Unknown27 June 2021 at 12:05

    I agree that it's super frustrating to not be able to access the revised Darling Dahlia pattern. I too would be willing to pay for the pattern, but I guess I am going to have to try and recreate the square from the picture.

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