Create an elegant handmade crochet bedspread featuring beautiful six-petal flowers in charcoal gray and ivory white. The floral motifs are joined together to form a luxurious blanket with matching decorative pillow covers.
Skill Level: Intermediate Terminology: US Crochet Terms Finished Size: Approximately 90 × 100 inches (229 × 254 cm), adjustable Style: Floral lace crochet, joined motifs
Note: This is a reconstructed pattern inspired by the reference image. The original stitch instructions are not available, so the finished result may differ slightly.
Materials Needed
- 2,000–2,500 g charcoal gray yarn
- 1,500–2,000 g ivory white yarn
- Crochet hook: 4.0 mm or appropriate for your yarn
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
- Measuring tape
- Two 18 × 18 inch pillow inserts
- Optional fabric backing for the pillows and blanket
Use medium-weight cotton or acrylic yarn with consistent tension.
Crochet Abbreviations
- MR – Magic Ring
- CH – Chain
- SL ST – Slip Stitch
- SC – Single Crochet
- HDC – Half Double Crochet
- DC – Double Crochet
- TR – Treble Crochet
- ST – Stitch
- SP – Space
- REP – Repeat
- YO – Yarn Over
Part 1: Six-Petal Crochet Flower Motif
Each flower is crocheted separately and later connected to the surrounding motifs.
Round 1: Flower Center
- Make a magic ring.
- Chain 3 (counts as first DC).
- Work 11 DC into the magic ring.
- Pull the ring tightly closed.
- Join with a SL ST to the top of the beginning CH-3.
Total: 12 DC.
Round 2: Petal Foundations
- CH 1.
- SC in the first stitch.
- CH 5.
- Skip the next stitch.
- SC in the following stitch.
- Repeat around.
- Join with a SL ST.
You should have six chain-5 loops.
Round 3: Creating the Flower Petals
Work the following stitches into each chain-5 loop:
1 SC, 1 HDC, 3 DC, 3 TR, 3 DC, 1 HDC, 1 SC.
Repeat this sequence in all six loops.
Each loop forms one rounded flower petal.
Join with a slip stitch and fasten off.
Round 4: Decorative Petal Edging
Attach the same color yarn or a contrasting shade at the base of any petal.
- Work SL ST stitches along the petal edge for a raised outline.
- Keep the stitches loose to prevent curling.
- Repeat around all six petals.
- Fasten off and weave in the ends.
For a more dimensional appearance, use front-loop surface slip stitches to create delicate raised lines running from the flower center toward the petal tips.
Part 2: Make the Two Flower Colors
Create flowers in two alternating colors.
Ivory Flowers: Use soft ivory yarn for the center and all six petals.
Charcoal Flowers: Use dark charcoal gray yarn for the center and all six petals.
For a marbled appearance similar to the image, you can use a charcoal-and-light-gray variegated yarn for the darker motifs.
Make one complete sample motif before deciding how many flowers are needed.
Part 3: Joining the Flower Motifs
The bedspread features a continuous arrangement of flowers connected at their outer petal tips.
Joining Method
- Lay two completed flowers next to each other.
- Position their adjacent petals so the tips touch.
- Attach matching yarn to the tip of the first petal.
- CH 2.
- SL ST into the tip of the corresponding petal on the second flower.
- CH 2 and secure back into the first petal.
- Fasten off securely.
Repeat for adjacent petals, working from the center outward.
For stronger connections, use two joining points between neighboring motifs where the arrangement allows.
Arrange the flowers in offset rows to create the flowing floral-lace appearance.
Part 4: Bedspread Assembly
Recommended Color Layout
Arrange the flowers in alternating diagonal rows:
Row 1: Charcoal, Ivory, Charcoal, Ivory
Row 2: Ivory, Charcoal, Ivory, Charcoal
Continue alternating colors across the bedspread.
The photograph shows a dense floral design, so position motifs close together with only small decorative openings between them.
Sizing
The number of flowers depends on your finished motif measurements.
For example, if each joined motif occupies approximately 5 inches:
- Width: 18 motifs
- Length: 20 motifs
- Total: Approximately 360 motifs
This is only a sizing example. Make a joined sample of several flowers, measure its actual coverage, and calculate the required number before producing the entire blanket.
Part 5: Crochet Border
Once all motifs are joined:
Round 1: Attach charcoal yarn and work SC stitches around the entire blanket, using CH stitches to bridge the spaces between petal tips.
Round 2: Work 1 DC in each stitch, adding stitches as needed to keep the border flat.
Round 3: Create a scalloped edging by working 5 DC into selected spaces, then SC between scallops.
Fasten off and weave in all loose ends.
Part 6: Matching Crochet Pillow Covers
Create two matching floral pillow covers using the same six-petal motif.
Front Panel
- Crochet ivory and charcoal flower motifs.
- Arrange them in alternating colors.
- Join them using the same method as the bedspread.
- Continue until the panel measures approximately 18 × 18 inches.
Back Panel
Choose either a plain crocheted backing or a matching fabric backing.
For a simple crocheted back:
- CH enough stitches to measure 18 inches.
- Work HDC across each row.
- Continue until the panel measures 18 inches in height.
- Make two overlapping sections if you prefer an envelope-style opening.
Assembly
Place the front and back panels together with right sides facing outward.
Join three sides with SC stitches, insert the pillow, and close the remaining side. Alternatively, use an envelope opening for easy washing.
Repeat for the second pillow.
Finishing Instructions
- Weave in all yarn ends securely.
- Gently hand-wash the completed pieces if the yarn care label allows.
- Lay flat to dry.
- Block the floral motifs to improve their shape.
- Spread the finished blanket evenly across the bed.
- Arrange the matching pillows against the headboard.
Helpful Tips
For fuller petals: Add one or two extra treble crochet stitches to each petal, adjusting the surrounding stitches to maintain symmetry.
For a softer blanket: Choose lightweight acrylic or cotton-blend yarn.
For a professional finish: Keep all flowers approximately the same size and maintain consistent tension.
For the closest visual match: Use six broad petals per flower, dark circular centers, raised petal details, and a dense alternating charcoal-and-ivory layout.
Conclusion
This Black & White Crochet Flower Bedspread is a beautiful handmade bedroom project featuring hundreds of delicate six-petal flowers. The contrasting ivory and charcoal shades create an elegant floral design, while the matching pillows complete the coordinated bedroom look.
The pattern is adjustable for twin, full, queen, or king-size beds by increasing or decreasing the number of motifs.
