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Crochet Flower Granny Square Bedspread Pattern

Crochet Flower Granny Square Bedspread Pattern
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crocheting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Slow & Steady

A 10-12 hour project—great for savoring the process over several sessions.

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Warm Welcome

A comforting piece for home or gifts that brings handmade warmth to everyday moments and special occasions.

About This Crochet Flower Granny Square Bedspread Pattern

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A lovely wedding, housewarming, or new-home gift, and it looks gorgeous draped over the foot of a bed or folded across a guest room blanket chest.

Why You'll Love This Crochet Flower Granny Square Bedspread Pattern

I'm a sucker for any project where I can make one little piece, admire it, and then make fifty more. These flowers are so satisfying, with that chunky raised petal that pops right off the square. And the open gaps mean the blanket stays light, so you're not wrestling a heavy mountain of yarn in your lap by the end. Every time I join a new square I can't help but smile.

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I made my first flower square bedspread for my sister's wedding, and I still remember how nervous I felt starting the petal round. It looked a little wobbly at first, but by the third square my hands knew exactly what to do. That's the magic of motif projects: you get better with every single one.

My biggest tip is to keep your tension relaxed in the spoke round. If it's too tight, the petals bunch up and the center looks puckered. Loosen up, take a breath, and let the yarn flow through your fingers.

I also love picking a soft rosy shade like this one, but a creamy ivory or a dusty sage green would look just as dreamy in a spare room. If you want a bit of contrast, try working the final border round in a slightly deeper shade so the scallops frame the whole bed like a soft ribbon.

When I finished mine and laid it over the bed for the first time, my sister cried happy tears. That's what I hope this pattern gives you too.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ The flower center can pucker if the spoke round is worked too tightly, so keep your stitches loose around the ring and tug the hole gently open before starting the petals.✗ Petals can twist and lean to one side if you skip the slip stitch into the first spoke, so always anchor each petal in the correct spoke space and count five before closing.✗ The square corners may curl inward when the frame round has too few chains, so make the full ch3 corner spaces exactly as written and block the square flat before joining.✗ When joining squares, it's easy to misalign the corner spaces and create a skewed grid, so pin every join point first and match corner to corner before slip stitching.✗ The scalloped border can ruffle or pull if you work too few stitches along the straight edges, so follow the stitch counts per square side and place a marker at every corner.

Crochet Flower Granny Square Bedspread Pattern

Picture a bedroom that feels like a warm hug, with a soft pink bedspread draped over the bed and little flowers blooming across every square. This pattern gives you a classic joined-motif bedspread with an open, airy ladder lattice between the blooms. You'll work one flower square at a time, which makes it easy to carry along on the sofa or in the car. Join them as you go, add the scalloped flower edging, and you'll have a showpiece that looks heirloom-worthy.

Intermediate 10-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Crochet Flower Granny Square Bedspread Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Approximately 1800 to 2200g of soft worsted weight cotton-blend yarn in rosy pink for the entire bedspread (squares, joins, and border), based on a double-bed size of roughly 20 by 24 squares trimmed to a smaller count for a throw

— Tools Required

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    5 mm (US H-8) crochet hook, approximately
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    Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
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    Scissors
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    Stitch markers for marking corners
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    Sewing pins or blocking pins
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    Blocking mats and a spray bottle for blocking squares
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    Measuring tape

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— 1. Flower Square Motif :

Info :

Each square measures approximately 18 cm (7 in). The finished bedspread shown is about 180 cm (71 in) by 220 cm (87 in) before the border, made from about 10 by 12 squares. Make as many squares as you need for your bed size. To lengthen or widen, add one square per 18 cm (7 in) and adjust your join rows accordingly.

Round 1 :

Make a MR, ch2 (counts as hdc), work 11 hdc into the ring, sl st to the top of the beginning ch2 to join (12)

Round 2 :

ch3 (counts as dc), dc in same st, 2 dc in each remaining st around, sl st to top of beginning ch3 to join (24)

Round 3 :

ch1, sc in same st, ch3, skip 1 st, sc in next st, repeat from * to * around ending with ch3, sl st to first sc to join (12 sc, 12 ch3 sps)

Round 4 :

sl st into the next ch3 sp, ch3, 4 dc in the same sp, sl st into the next sc, then 5 dc in the next ch3 sp, sl st into the next sc, repeat around to form petals; you should have 6 petals, sl st to close (6 petals of 5 dc each)

Round 5 :

ch1, sc in the same st, ch3, sl st in the back of the next sc between petals, ch3, repeat around to join (6 sc, 12 ch3 sps)

Round 6 :

sl st into the first ch3 sp, ch3, 2 dc in same sp, ch2, 3 dc in the next ch3 sp, ch1, repeat for the remaining sps, sl st to join (36 dc, 6 ch2 sps, 6 ch1 sps)

Round 7 :

sl st to next 2 dc, sl st into the ch2 sp, ch3, 2 dc in same sp, ch3, 3 dc in same sp for corner, ch1, 3 dc in next ch1 sp, ch1, repeat around making 4 corners with 3 dc, ch3, 3 dc; sl st to join (48 dc, 4 corner ch3 sps, 8 ch1 sps)

Round 8 :

sl st to the next 2 dc and into the first ch3 corner sp, ch3, 2 dc, ch3, 3 dc into the corner, dc in each dc across, working ch1 sp as dc; at each corner work 3 dc, ch3, 3 dc; sl st to join (square has 11 dc per side plus corner groups)

Round 9 :

ch3, work 1 dc in each dc around, at each corner work 3 dc, ch3, 3 dc; sl st to join and fasten off (square finished at approximately 18 cm (7 in))

— 2. Joining the Squares :

Info :

Lay your squares out in a grid and join them with a continuous sl st join on the wrong side, working through the back loops of both squares at the same time. The ladder-style gaps appear naturally at the ch1 sps between squares.

Row 1 :

Join squares across the first row by slip stitching through both back loops from corner to corner, working one sl st into each dc across (11 sl sts per join)

Row 2 :

Join the second row of squares to the first, matching corners, and sl st across each long join in the same way

Row 3 :

Continue until all rows are joined. Sew in loose ends as you go to avoid a pile-up at the end

— 3. Scalloped Flower Border :

Info :

The border adds petal-shaped scallops that echo the center flowers. Mark every corner and work evenly along each side.

Round 1 :

Join yarn at any corner ch3 sp, ch1, 3 sc in the corner sp, sc in each st along the edge, 3 sc in each corner, sl st to join

Round 2 :

ch1, sc in the same st, skip 2 sts, 5 dc in the next st, skip 2 sts, sc in the next st, repeat around to make shell scallops, sl st to join

Round 3 :

sl st to the center dc of the first shell, ch1, sc in same st, ch3, sc in the center dc of the next shell, repeat around, sl st to join

Round 4 :

sl st into the first ch3 sp, ch3, 6 dc in the same sp, sl st in the next sc, repeat around to form raised petals that look like open flower edges, sl st to join and fasten off

Assembly Instructions

  • Weave in all yarn ends on the wrong side of each square using the tapestry needle, running tails through at least three stitches.
  • Wet block each flower square to approximately 18 cm (7 in) by pinning the corners and letting it dry flat before you begin joining.
  • Lay all squares out on the floor in your final arrangement, checking that the petals face the same direction and the color is consistent across the grid.
  • Join squares in rows using a slip stitch seam worked through the back loops, matching corner ch3 sps exactly and working one sl st into each dc along the side.
  • Join the finished rows to each other in the same manner, taking extra care at the four-way corners so they meet neatly.
  • Work the scalloped flower border all the way around the bedspread, placing 3 sc in every outer corner and keeping the number of stitches per square side consistent.
  • Give the whole bedspread a final gentle steam or wet block, pinning the scallops open so each petal lies flat and symmetrical.

Important Notes

  • 💡Make a test square first to confirm your gauge, and adjust your hook size so each square lands near 18 cm (7 in).
  • 💡Keep the dye lot the same across all squares to avoid visible color shifts in the finished bedspread.
  • 💡Work your first few petals slowly, because consistent petal height is what makes the flower look polished.
  • 💡Count squares before you join so you know exactly how many you need for the bed size you choose.
  • 💡Wash this bedspread on a gentle cycle in cool water and dry flat to keep the petals plump.
  • 💡Joining as you go in rows keeps the project lighter in your lap than waiting until the very end.

There's something deeply comforting about watching a pile of little pink flowers grow into a full bedspread. Take your time, enjoy each square, and let your stitches tell their own story. Whether it ends up on your own bed or in the hands of someone you love, it's going to bring warmth to the room for years. Grab your yarn, settle into your favorite chair, and start blooming one petal at a time! 🧶✨

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FAQs

How many squares do I need for a double bed?

For a double bed, plan on roughly 10 squares wide by 12 squares long at 18 cm (7 in) each, which gives about 180 by 216 cm (71 by 85 in) before the border. Add or remove rows to suit your mattress and desired drop.

Can I use a lighter yarn to make it less heavy?

Yes, a DK weight cotton works well and makes a lighter bedspread, but your squares will be smaller. Make a swatch, measure your square, and recalculate how many you need to reach your bed size.

Do I have to block every square?

Blocking is strongly recommended. It flattens the raised petals, squares up the corners, and makes joining much easier because every square is the same size.

Can I make this as a smaller throw?

Absolutely. Make 5 by 6 squares for a lap throw of about 90 by 108 cm (35 by 43 in), then add the same scalloped border.

Is this pattern good for a confident beginner?

If you're comfortable with dc, hdc, and working into a magic ring, you can handle it. The petal round is the trickiest part, so practice it on a spare square first.