Eight blue petals surround a yellow center in every square of this crochet flower granny square bedspread. The design combines raised turquoise and royal-blue flowers, an ivory openwork background, and a tassel border. Made with DK yarn and a 3.5 mm hook, the proposed bedspread measures approximately 168 × 224 cm before edging, subject to gauge. Intermediate crocheters can adjust the motif count to fit different mattress sizes and create matching pillow covers.
The Design: What Makes This Blue Floral Bedspread Different
This blue flower crochet blanket uses three structural features to separate the floral design from the background. The yellow center forms a compact foundation. Royal-blue stitches create the inner flower, while eight turquoise petals add dimension. An ivory openwork frame surrounds each flower and provides joining edges. The cream lace border supports tassels along the hanging sides.
A common mistake is making petals too large for the surrounding square. Excess petal width causes overlapping flowers and distorts the finished grid.
Project Info at a Glance
| Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Skill level | Intermediate |
| Estimated time | 80–120 hours, planning estimate |
| Motif size | Approximately 14 × 14 cm, target only |
| Bedspread size | Approximately 168 × 224 cm before border |
| Hook | 3.5 mm |
| Yarn | DK / light weight #3 |
| Motifs | 192, arranged 12 × 16 |
| Accessories | Two matching pillow covers |
Materials and Tools
Yarn
- Cream or ivory DK yarn: approximately 2,400–3,200 g.
- Turquoise DK yarn: approximately 350–550 g.
- Royal-blue DK yarn: approximately 200–350 g.
- Golden-yellow DK yarn: approximately 50–100 g.
- Cream tassel yarn: reserve 150–250 g if not included above.
These are provisional purchasing estimates, not measured consumption figures. Weigh a completed sample before buying the full quantity.
Tools
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Scissors and measuring tape
- Blocking mats and pins
- Digital kitchen scale
- Cardboard tassel template
Crochet Abbreviations
| MR | Magic ring |
| ch | Chain |
| sc | Single crochet |
| hdc | Half double crochet |
| dc | Double crochet |
| sl st | Slip stitch |
| sp | Space |
| FO | Fasten off |
Instructions use US crochet terminology. Granny squares are worked in joined rounds rather than continuous amigurumi spirals.
Pattern – Step by Step
1. Yellow Flower Center (Make 192)
Yarn: golden yellow.
R1: 6 sc in MR; join with sl st. (6)
R2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each stitch; join. (12)
Fasten off, leaving an 8 cm tail.
2. Royal-Blue Inner Flower (Make 192)
Yarn: royal blue.
R3: Ch 1, 2 sc in each stitch; join. (24)
R4: Repeat [sc in next 2 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch] eight times; join. (32)
R5: Repeat [sc, ch 3, skip 3 stitches] eight times; join. (8 anchors and 8 ch-3 spaces)
Fasten off, leaving a 10 cm tail.
3. Raised Turquoise Petals
Yarn: turquoise.
R6: In each ch-3 space work [sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc]. Repeat in all eight spaces and join. (56 stitches, eight petals)
Fasten off. Spread the petals evenly around the center.
4. Cream Foundation
Yarn: cream.
R7: Join cream behind the petals to a Round 5 anchor. Ch 4, sl st into the next anchor. Repeat around. (8 ch-4 arches)
Mark every second arch as a corner.
5. Openwork Granny Square Frame
R8: Alternate [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in corner arches and [3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc] in side arches. Repeat four times and join. (48 dc, four corner spaces, four side spaces)
R9: Work [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in each corner space and 3 dc in each intervening chain space. Join.
R10: Repeat the corner and side granny-square expansion. Join.
R11: Repeat the same expansion for one additional round. Join.
R12: Ch 1, work sc in each dc and ch-1 space; work [sc, ch 2, sc] in each corner. Join and fasten off.
Testing note: Rounds 9–12 are repeat-based instructions that require sample testing and final stitch-count confirmation before publishing as a tested pattern. Block one square and measure it.
6. Joining the Squares
Arrange 192 motifs into 12 columns and 16 rows. Place the squares right side up and align the corners. Join corresponding edge stitches with cream slip-stitch seams. Make horizontal strips first, then join the strips into a rectangular panel.
At 14 cm per blocked motif, the target panel measures 168 × 224 cm before edging. Actual dimensions depend on gauge and joining tension.
7. Cream Lace Border
Border R1: Sc evenly around all four edges, working [sc, ch 2, sc] at corners.
Border R2: Repeat [ch 3, skip 2 stitches, sc] around, adjusting repeats at corners and working ch-5 corner arches.
Border R3: Work [sc, ch 3, sc] into each regular arch and [sc, ch 5, sc] into each corner arch.
Border R4: Work 5 sc into each ch-3 arch and 7 sc into each corner ch-5 arch. Fasten off.
8. Decorative Tassels
Cut 10–14 strands of cream yarn, each 25–30 cm long, per tassel. Fold them in half, pull the fold through a border opening, and pass the ends through the loop. Tighten and trim to a finished length of approximately 10–12 cm. Space tassels approximately 7–10 cm apart along the hanging edges.
9. Matching Floral Pillow Covers
Make two pillow fronts using the same flower squares. A proposed 4 × 4 arrangement produces a front approximately 56 × 56 cm when each square measures 14 cm. Join the motifs and attach a coordinating envelope-style fabric or crochet backing. Measure the finished cover before selecting a cushion insert.
Assembly – 10 Steps
- Complete all yellow centers.
- Work the royal-blue inner sections.
- Add eight turquoise petals to each flower.
- Build the cream foundations behind the petals.
- Complete and block all square frames.
- Arrange the motifs into the selected grid.
- Join the squares into strips and connect the strips.
- Crochet the outer lace border.
- Attach tassels and assemble the matching pillow covers.
- Weave in loose ends, wash according to the yarn label, and block flat.
7 Technical Tips
- Mark corners: Place four stitch markers in the cream foundation. A missing corner creates an uneven square.
- Measure after blocking: Compare at least three motifs. A 3 mm difference per square becomes 36 mm across twelve columns.
- Control petal tension: Use the same hook for all eight petals. Tight stitches compress the flower and loose stitches create uneven heights.
- Check stitch counts: Round 4 must contain 32 sc. Incorrect counts disrupt the eight chain spaces.
- Pin before joining: Pin corners and side midpoints during blocking. Uneven edges can produce diagonal seams.
- Test joining tension: Join two samples first. A tight seam creates puckering and shortens the finished panel.
- Trim tassels evenly: Use a fixed cardboard template. Maintain approximately 10–12 cm finished fringe length.
Adjusting the Bedspread Size
| Square Layout | Size Before Border |
|---|---|
| 8 × 10 | 112 × 140 cm |
| 10 × 12 | 140 × 168 cm |
| 12 × 16 | 168 × 224 cm |
| 14 × 18 | 196 × 252 cm |
| 16 × 18 | 224 × 252 cm |
Measure the mattress and add the desired side and foot drops. Divide the required dimensions by the blocked square size to determine the motif arrangement.
Calculating Yarn Requirements
Make and weigh one completed square. Multiply its weight by the required number of motifs. For example, a square weighing 18 g requires 3,456 g for 192 motifs before joining, border, tassels, and allowances. This is an illustrative calculation, not a verified requirement.
Washing and Care
Follow the yarn manufacturer’s washing instructions. Test-wash one motif and measure it before and after drying. Dry the finished bedspread flat to reduce stretching. Avoid hanging the textile while wet, since water weight can distort the openwork and seams. Store folded and inspect tassel attachment points periodically.
Related Crochet Patterns
- 3D Flower Granny Square – Raised flower motif. [INTERNAL LINK NEEDED]
- Fountain Flower Granny Square – Eight-petal construction. [INTERNAL LINK NEEDED]
- Flower Granny Square Blanket – DK-weight floral blanket. [INTERNAL LINK NEEDED]
Conclusion
This crochet flower granny square bedspread combines repeated eight-petal flowers, ivory openwork frames, and decorative tassels. Before producing the complete set, make three sample motifs, measure them after blocking, and record the yarn weight for each color. Use those measurements to calculate the number of squares and the required yarn quantities. Adjust the bedspread layout to fit your mattress and prepare matching pillow covers using the same floral motif. Share your finished project on Pinterest and Instagram with #BlueFlowerGrannySquareBedspread. Would you keep the royal-blue inner petals and turquoise outer petals, or reverse the colors for a different contrast?
Pattern disclosure: This is an original, photo-inspired draft. It is not the photographed designer’s original pattern and has not been physically tested.
