Recently, my friend added a stunning dahlia flower to her Instagram story, and I couldn’t resist taking on the challenge of turning it into a crochet granny square. The vibrant colors and intricate petals of the dahlia immediately sparked my creativity, and I knew I had to capture its beauty in yarn form.

With my hooks and yarn ready, I set out to transform the dahlia into a unique granny square. I experimented with various stitches and techniques to replicate the flower’s intricate details, including surface crochet and spike variations to add texture and depth. After some trial and error, I’m quite happy with the result!

Creating this granny square was not only a fun challenge but also a great way to push my crochet skills further. The process reminded me of the endless possibilities in crochet and how inspiration can come from the most unexpected places.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on my dahlia-inspired granny square. Let me know what you think in the comments below! Check out the photo of my work-in-progress and the original Instagram story that inspired it.

Happy crocheting!

Anna