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Crochet Puff Flower Granny Square Bedspread Pattern

Crochet Puff 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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Cozy Accent

A warm touch for your space that transforms ordinary corners into inviting nooks filled with handmade charm.

About This Crochet Puff Flower Granny Square Bedspread Pattern

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Make it as a wedding gift, a housewarming treat, or the centerpiece of your own bedroom, then add matching pillow shams so everything looks pulled together.

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

I’m honestly a little obsessed with puff stitches, and this is the project where they really get to shine. Every square feels like a tiny finished project, so I got that little burst of satisfaction again and again. I also love that I could pick up a single motif during a TV show and make real progress. By the time the last square was joined, I kept running my hand over the bumps just because it felt so good.

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I started this bedspread on a rainy weekend, and I remember thinking that the first square would never look like the picture in my head. Then the puffs filled out, and I was hooked. The trick that changed everything for me was counting out the eight puffs and tagging the first one with a stitch marker. After that, every flower came out round and even.

I made a handful of squares each evening, usually while a good show played in the background. It felt less like one giant project and more like a collection of little wins. By the time I laid them all out on the bedroom floor, I couldn’t stop smiling.

If you want to play with color, try making every other square in a pale grey or soft cream for a patchwork look. A deeper plum would also look gorgeous in a winter bedroom. Whatever shade you pick, buy a little extra yarn, because running out of the same dye lot is the worst feeling.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ The puff petals can flatten and look uneven if you pull each loop to a different height, so keep your loops the same length as you work every puff.✗ Squares can end up slightly different sizes when tension changes between sessions, so measure each finished motif against the first and block any stragglers to match.✗ When joining squares, the seams can pucker if you pull the joining stitches too tight, so work them loosely and keep the squares flat while you join.✗ The scalloped edge may ripple around the corners if you skip the corner increases, so work the full corner group at each corner to keep the border lying flat.✗ Counting puffs in the flower round is easy to get wrong, so mark the first puff with a stitch marker and confirm you have eight before closing the round.

Crochet Puff Flower Granny Square Bedspread Pattern

Picture a bedspread that looks like a cozy garden in soft lavender, with every square blooming with plump little puff petals. You’ll stitch each motif one at a time, so the project travels well and never feels overwhelming. Once the squares are joined and edged with a scalloped border, you’ll have a showpiece for the bedroom that feels like a family heirloom from day one. Grab a comfy chair and your favorite tea, because this one is a joy to build.

Intermediate 10-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Crochet Puff Flower Granny Square Bedspread Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Approximately 1800g of worsted weight cotton blend yarn in soft lavender for all squares, joining, and edging (for a double bed size, roughly 5 x 6 squares)
  • 02
    About 100g of the same lavender yarn kept aside for extra edging and any extra squares you want to add

— Tools Required

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    5.0 mm (size H) crochet hook, or the size that gives you a firm, even fabric
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    Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and joining
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    Sharp scissors
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    Stitch markers
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    Blocking mats
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    Rustproof pins
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    Measuring tape

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— 1. Puff Flower Square (make 30) :

Info :

Each square measures about 28 cm (11 in) across. The finished bedspread, made from 5 squares across and 6 squares down, measures roughly 140 x 168 cm (55 x 66 in) before the edging. To make it wider, add squares across. Each extra square adds about 28 cm (11 in).

Round 1 :

Make a magic ring. Ch1, work 16 sc into the ring, sl st to the first sc to join (16)

Round 2 :

Ch3 (counts as a dc), puff in the same st, ch2, sk 1 st, *puff in the next st, ch2, sk 1 st; rep from * around, sl st to the top of the first puff (8 puffs)

Round 3 :

Sl st into the next ch2 sp, ch1, work 2 sc in each ch2 sp around, sl st to the first sc to join (16)

Round 4 :

Ch1, sc in each of the next 16 sts, sl st to the first sc to join (16)

Round 5 :

Ch3 (counts as a dc), dc in the same st, 2 dc in each st around, sl st to the top of the beginning ch3 to join (32)

Round 6 :

Ch1, sc in the same st, *ch2, sk 1 st, sc in the next st; rep from * around, ch2, sl st to the first sc (16 sc and 16 ch2 sps)

Round 7 :

Sl st into the next ch2 sp, ch3, 2 dc in the same sp, *3 dc in the next sp; rep from * around, sl st to the top of the beginning ch3 (48)

Round 8 :

Ch1, sc in the same st, sc in each of the next 5 sts, *ch3 for the corner, sc in the next 6 sts; rep from * 7 more times, sl st to the first sc (48 sc and 8 ch3 sps)

Round 9 :

Ch3, dc in each st across to the first corner sp, (2 dc, ch2, 2 dc) in the corner sp, dc in each st along the next side; rep to complete all four corners, sl st to the top of the beginning ch3 (68)

Round 10 :

Ch1, sc in each st around, working (sc, ch2, sc) in each corner ch2 sp, sl st to the first sc (76)

Round 11 :

Ch3, FPdc around the next st, *BPdc around the next st, FPdc around the next st; rep from * across each side, working (dc, ch2, dc) in each corner sp, sl st to the top of the beginning ch3 (84)

Round 12 :

Ch1, sc in each st around, working (sc, ch2, sc) in each corner ch2 sp, sl st to the first sc and fasten off (92)

Info :

Make 30 squares in total for the 5 x 6 layout. Block each square to the same size before joining.

— 2. Joining the Squares :

Info :

Join the squares with a flat slip stitch seam worked through the back loops only, which keeps the seam low and the puffs visible.

Row 1 :

Lay 5 squares in a row, wrong sides together. Working through both back loops of the edge stitches, sl st the first pair of squares together from corner to corner, then join the next pair the same way until the row is complete (5 squares)

Row 2 :

Make 5 more rows of 5 squares in the same way, for 6 strips in total (6 strips of 5 squares)

Row 3 :

Join the 6 strips together along their long edges with the same slip stitch seam, matching the corners of every square so the grid stays straight (30 squares)

— 3. Scalloped Edging :

Info :

The edging is worked around the whole bedspread. If you’d like the scallops to line up neatly, work the stitch counts on each side as a multiple of 6 and adjust by skipping or adding one stitch where needed.

Round 1 :

Join yarn at any corner, ch1, sc evenly around the whole bedspread, working 3 sc in each corner, sl st to the first sc to join

Round 2 :

Ch3, dc in each st around, working 3 dc in each corner st, sl st to the top of the beginning ch3 to join

Round 3 :

Ch1, sc in the same st, *sk 2 sts, 5 dc in the next st, sk 2 sts, sc in the next st; rep from * around, sl st to the first sc and fasten off

Assembly Instructions

  • Weave in every end on the wrong side of each square before you join anything, running the tail through at least 5 stitches in two directions.
  • Block each finished square by pinning it to the final 28 cm (11 in) measurement, then steam lightly and let it dry completely so the puff petals stay full.
  • Lay all 30 squares out on a flat surface in a 5 x 6 grid and check the layout before joining, so every flower sits upright in the same direction.
  • Join the squares into 6 strips of 5 with a slip stitch seam through the back loops, then join the strips along their long edges, matching all four corners at every crossing.
  • Work the three edging rounds around the whole bedspread, placing 3 stitches in each corner so the border lies flat.
  • Give the finished piece a final wet block, pinning the scalloped edge gently so each shell sits evenly.

Important Notes

  • 💡Keep a swatch square as your size reference, so every motif you make matches the first one.
  • 💡Use a stitch marker in Round 2 of each square to mark the first puff, which makes counting the eight petals much easier.
  • 💡Buy all your yarn at once from the same dye lot, because lavender shades can vary noticeably between batches.
  • 💡A cotton blend gives the puffs great definition, though it does make the finished bedspread heavier, so plan to support the weight on your lap while you work.
  • 💡Make the squares in batches of five and join as you go, which keeps the project feeling manageable.
  • 💡Pin the squares together with a few pins at the corners before joining so the grid lines stay perfectly straight.

There’s something wonderfully satisfying about watching a pile of puffy lavender squares slowly turn into a full-size bedspread. Take it one flower at a time, enjoy the rhythm of each round, and don’t be surprised when the finished piece becomes the most-loved thing in your home. Pull it up on a chilly evening, share a picture with friends, and be proud of every single stitch you made. Happy hooking! 🧶✨

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FAQs

How many squares do I need for a queen size bedspread?

As written, 30 squares in a 5 x 6 layout make a bedspread of about 140 x 168 cm (55 x 66 in). For a queen, add a row or two of squares and a plain border, and keep in mind that each extra square adds about 28 cm (11 in).

Can I use a different yarn weight for the squares?

You can, but the puff petals look best in a smooth worsted weight. A thinner yarn will shrink each square, so you’d need more of them, while a bulkier yarn makes a much heavier cover. Make one test square and measure it before you commit.

How do I stop my puff stitches from looking messy?

Pull up each loop to the same height, about the height of a dc, and give the final pull-through a firm tug. Keeping all seven loops even is what makes the petals look plump and round.

Is this pattern suitable for a confident beginner?

If you’re comfortable with sc, dc, and a magic ring, you can manage it. The puff stitch and post stitches are the only new bits, and you can practice them on a single square before committing to the full bedspread.

What’s the best way to join the squares so the seams don’t show too much?

A slip stitch seam worked through the back loops only keeps the join flat and tidy. Match the corners first, then work toward the middle, and keep your tension loose so the seam doesn’t pull the squares tight.