Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced Finished Project: Queen-size crochet bedspread with matching pillow covers Technique: 3D puff petals, granny squares, openwork lace, and scalloped edging
Note: This is a reconstructed pattern inspired by the photograph, not the original designer’s verified instructions.
Materials
- Worsted-weight cotton or acrylic yarn
- Ivory yarn: approximately 3,000–4,000 yards
- Beige yarn: approximately 2,000–2,800 yards
- Crochet hook: 4.0 mm or 4.5 mm
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- CH – Chain
- SL ST – Slip Stitch
- SC – Single Crochet
- HDC – Half Double Crochet
- DC – Double Crochet
- TR – Treble Crochet
- YO – Yarn Over
- ST – Stitch
- SP – Space
Part 1: Crochet Flower Center
Round 1 – Ivory Center
- Make a magic ring using ivory yarn.
- CH 3 (counts as first DC).
- Work 11 DC into the ring.
- Pull the ring tight.
- Join with SL ST to the top of CH 3.
You should have 12 DC.
Round 2 – Flower Foundation
- CH 1.
- Work 1 SC into each stitch, with CH 1 between each SC.
- Join with SL ST.
- Fasten off ivory yarn.
You now have 12 chain spaces for the petals.
Part 2: Create the 3D Beige Petals
Round 3 – Raised Flower Petals
Join beige yarn into the first CH-1 space.
- CH 3.
- Work 6 unfinished TR into the same space.
- YO and pull through all loops to form a large puff petal.
- CH 3.
- SL ST into the same space.
- SL ST into the next CH-1 space.
Repeat the petal sequence in every second chain space to create six large raised petals.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
The result is a dimensional beige flower with an ivory center.
Part 3: Ivory Granny Square Background
Round 4 – Square Foundation
Join ivory yarn behind the flower.
- CH 3.
- Work 2 DC into the first available space.
- CH 2.
- Work 3 DC into the next space.
- Continue around the flower.
- At each corner, work (3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC).
- Join with SL ST.
Adjust the stitch placement so the flower remains centered.
Round 5 – Openwork Lace
- CH 3.
- Work DC into the next stitch.
- CH 2, skip 2 stitches.
- Work 2 DC into the following stitches.
- Repeat across each side.
- In every corner, work (2 DC, CH 3, 2 DC).
Round 6 – Decorative Border
- CH 1.
- Work SC around the square.
- At each corner, work 3 SC.
- Join with SL ST.
Part 4: Beige Decorative Square Outline
Join beige yarn at any corner.
- CH 1.
- Work SC evenly around the entire square.
- Work 3 SC in each corner.
- Join with SL ST.
- Fasten off.
Each completed motif should have a raised beige flower, an ivory lace background, and a neat beige outline.
Part 5: Joining the Granny Squares
- Arrange the completed squares into rows.
- Place two squares with right sides facing.
- Join them using ivory yarn and slip stitches through the corresponding edge stitches.
- Continue joining squares into rows.
- Join all rows to form the bedspread.
For a queen-size blanket, approximately 90–120 squares may be required, depending on the finished motif dimensions.
Part 6: Scalloped Blanket Border
Round 1: Work SC evenly around the entire blanket.
Round 2: Work DC stitches around the blanket, placing extra stitches at the corners to prevent curling.
Round 3: Repeat the following sequence:
- Skip 2 stitches.
- Work 5 DC into the next stitch.
- Skip 2 stitches.
- Work 1 SC into the next stitch.
Repeat around the blanket to create the scalloped lace edging.
For a two-tone finish, add a final round of beige slip stitches along the scalloped edge.
Part 7: Matching Crochet Pillow Covers
- Make enough floral granny squares to cover the front of each pillow.
- Join the squares into a rectangular panel.
- Crochet a matching back panel using ivory yarn.
- Place both panels together.
- Join three sides with SC.
- Insert the pillow.
- Close the final side using SC or add buttons for a removable cover.
Finishing Instructions
Gently wash or steam-block the completed motifs according to the yarn care instructions. Lay the bedspread flat and shape the corners and scalloped edges.
Spread the finished blanket over the bed and arrange the matching floral pillows against the headboard.
Final Result: A luxurious handmade beige-and-ivory crochet bedspread featuring dimensional floral granny squares, delicate openwork lace, matching pillows, and an elegant scalloped border.
