Create a beautiful, vintage-inspired crochet blanket featuring raised burgundy-red flowers surrounded by elegant cream granny squares. This cozy floral bedspread is perfect for boho bedrooms, farmhouse décor, or a thoughtful handmade gift.
Skill Level: Intermediate | Terminology: US Crochet Terms
Materials
- Cream or ivory worsted-weight cotton or acrylic yarn
- Burgundy or deep red yarn for flowers
- 4.0 mm or 4.5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
- Cardboard for making tassels
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
Step 1: Crochet the Red Flower
Round 1 – Flower Center
Using burgundy yarn, make a magic ring. CH 2, work 12 DC into the ring, pull tight, and join with a SL ST.
Round 2 – Petal Foundation
CH 3, skip 2 stitches, SL ST into the next stitch. Repeat around to create four petal loops.
Round 3 – Raised Flower Petals
Into each chain loop, work:
1 SC, 2 HDC, 5 DC, 2 HDC, 1 SC.
Repeat for all four petals. For a fuller, puffier appearance, add a second layer of stitches behind each petal.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Step 2: Create the Cream Granny Square
Round 1 – Flower Background
Attach cream yarn behind the flower.
Work CH 4 loops around the four petals, anchoring each loop with a SC between petals.
Round 2 – Form the Square
Into each corner loop, work:
3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC.
CH 2 between corners and repeat around.
Round 3 – Decorative Texture
Work groups of DC stitches along each side, maintaining CH 2 spaces at the corners.
For a more textured appearance, use elongated DC stitches or puff stitches around the flower.
Round 4 – Square Border
Work 1 DC in each stitch around, placing 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC in each corner.
Finish with a round of SC for a neat edge.
Each completed square should measure approximately 5–6 inches (13–15 cm), depending on yarn and tension.
Step 3: Join the Granny Squares
Make approximately 120–150 squares for a medium-to-large bedspread, adjusting the quantity to your preferred size.
Arrange the squares in rows with all flowers facing upward.
Using cream yarn, join the squares with a slip-stitch seam or mattress stitch. Keep the joins neat and consistent to create the elegant grid effect shown in the photo.
Step 4: Crochet the Blanket Border
Work two rounds of SC around the entire blanket.
For a decorative finishing round, repeat:
3 DC, CH 2, skip 2 stitches.
Work extra stitches at the corners to keep the border flat.
Step 5: Add Cream Tassels
Cut several strands of cream yarn approximately 10–12 inches long.
Fold them in half and attach them along the bottom and side edges of the blanket using a crochet hook.
Trim the tassels evenly to approximately 3–4 inches.
Finishing Tips
Use the same yarn weight for every square to maintain consistent sizing. Block the finished squares before joining them, and secure all yarn ends carefully.
For the closest appearance to the reference photo, use deep burgundy flowers, warm ivory backgrounds, raised petals, and long cream tassels.
Note: This is a reconstructed, inspired-by pattern based on the image, not the original designer’s exact instructions. The raised floral texture may require adjusting the petal stitches and square rounds to achieve a closer match.