Introduction
Five oversized ivory petals need a firm green platform or their weight will pull the square inward. This sage green and ivory 3D daisy granny square crochet bedspread pattern uses a structured sage block, separate dimensional petals, a raised green center and a ring of small decorative bobbles. Work the photo-inspired design in worsted-weight yarn with a 5.0 mm hook, targeting approximately 18–20 cm per blocked square.
The Design: What Makes This Daisy Square Different
The flower and the square perform separate jobs. The sage-green background controls dimensions, joining and the finished drape of the bedspread. Five large ivory petals are attached afterward, allowing them to rise above the surface without changing the square’s structural edge.
The center is also layered. A shallow sage disk covers the petal bases, while a ring of small green bobbles creates the dotted detail visible around the flower. Keeping those bobbles independent makes their spacing easier to control.
Five petals rather than six or eight create the strongest visual characteristic. Their tips must remain clear of the joining edge. A frequent construction problem is enlarging the flower until the petals overlap the seams; leave a visible sage margin around every finished bloom.
Project Info at a Glance
| Skill Level | Construction | Target Square | Hook | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate | Sage square with separate 3D flower | 18–20 cm | 5.0 mm | Bedspreads, throws and pillow shams |
Materials and Tools
Yarn
- Sage green — worsted #4 — square backgrounds, flower centers, bobbles, joining and border
- Warm ivory — worsted #4 — five large petals per flower
Use yarns with comparable thickness and elasticity. A smooth cotton blend or low-fuzz acrylic gives the ivory petals stronger definition than a heavily brushed yarn.
Tools
- 5.0 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Locking stitch markers
- Tape measure
- Blocking mats
- Rust-resistant pins
- Digital scale for yarn calculations
Abbreviations
- MR — magic ring
- ch — chain
- sl st — slip stitch
- sc — single crochet
- hdc — half double crochet
- dc — double crochet
- tr — treble crochet
- BLO — back loop only
- FLO — front loop only
- sp — space
- st/sts — stitch/stitches
- FO — fasten off
Pattern — Step by Step
This is an original photo-inspired construction using standard crochet square, appliqué and petal techniques. Complete one master motif before making enough squares for a bedspread.
Sage Green Structural Square
With sage green, make a MR.
Round 1
Ch 3, counting as the first dc.
Work 2 dc into MR, ch 3.
Repeat:
(3 dc, ch 3)
three more times.
Join to the top of the beginning ch 3.
You should have four 3-dc groups and four corner spaces.
Round 2
Sl st to the first corner.
Work:
(ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc)
in that corner.
Ch 1.
In each remaining corner work:
(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc), ch 1.
Join.
Round 3
Sl st to the first corner.
Work:
(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc)
in every corner.
Work 3 dc in each side ch-1 space, placing ch 1 between groups.
Join.
Round 4
Continue the established granny-square expansion.
In every corner work:
(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc).
Work 3 dc into every side space with ch 1 between groups.
Join.
Sage Structural Frame
Round 5
Ch 1.
Sc in every stitch and ch-1 space.
At each corner work:
(2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc).
Join.
Round 6
Ch 2.
Hdc in every stitch.
At each corner work:
(2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc).
Join.
Round 7
Ch 1.
Working BLO, sc in every stitch.
At each corner work:
(2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc).
Join.
The unused front loops form a narrow decorative ridge.
Round 8
Ch 2.
Hdc in every stitch.
At each corner work:
(2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc).
Join.
Round 9
Ch 1.
Sc in every stitch.
At each corner work:
(sc, ch 2, sc).
Join and FO.
Target Square Measurement
Block the sage square to approximately 18–20 cm.
Measure horizontally, vertically and across both diagonals.
Keep the difference between the two diagonals within approximately 5 mm.
If the square is too small, add another hdc round followed by a final sc round rather than stretching it aggressively.
Ivory Daisy Petal — Make 5
With warm ivory, ch 13.
Starting in the second chain from the hook, work:
sl st, sc, hdc, dc, 2 dc, 4 tr, 2 dc, hdc, sc.
Ch 2.
Rotate the foundation chain and work into the unused loops on the opposite side.
Work:
sc, hdc, 2 dc, 4 tr, 2 dc, dc, hdc, sc.
Sl st to the first stitch.
FO, leaving approximately 25 cm for sewing.
Petal Definition Round
For a thicker petal similar to the reference, rejoin ivory at the petal base.
Sc evenly around the complete perimeter.
At the outer tip work:
(sc, ch 1, sc).
Continue down the opposite side.
Join and FO.
Repeat for all five petals.
Alternative Rounded Petal
If a softer tip is preferred, replace the pointed ch-1 detail with 3 sc in the outermost tip position.
This produces a rounder petal similar to the broad cream shapes visible across the bedspread.
Sage Flower Center
With sage green, make a MR.
R1: Ch 1, 10 sc in MR. Join. (10)
R2: 2 sc in every stitch. Join. (20)
R3: Working BLO, sc in every stitch. Join. (20)
R4: Sc in every stitch. Join. (20)
FO, leaving approximately 30 cm for sewing.
The BLO round turns the edge upward slightly and gives the center a shallow dimensional profile.
Raised Center Detail
Join sage into the unused front loops from Round 2.
Work relaxed surface sl sts around the complete ring.
For a stronger spiral effect, continue a short surface-crochet line toward the center.
FO.
Do not pull these stitches tightly or the center disk will cup excessively.
Small Sage Bobble — Make 10
Make a MR.
Ch 2.
Work four incomplete dc into the ring, leaving the final loop of each stitch on the hook.
Yarn over and pull through all loops.
Ch 1 to close the bobble.
Pull the MR closed.
FO, leaving a 12–15 cm tail.
Optional Faster Bobble Ring
Instead of making 10 separate pieces, the bobbles can be crocheted directly around the outer edge of the center disk.
Join sage at any stitch.
Repeat around:
sl st in next st, ch 3, 4-dc bobble in same area, ch 1.
Space approximately 10 bobbles evenly around the disk.
The separate-bobble method gives more control over positioning; the attached method reduces finishing time.
Positioning the Five Petals
Place the blocked sage square flat.
Mark its exact center.
Arrange five ivory petals around that mark.
Space them at approximately equal angles.
The bases may overlap slightly beneath the center disk.
Keep every outer petal tip at least 2–3 cm away from the square’s structural joining edge.
Attaching the Petals
Pin all five petals before sewing the first one.
Sew through approximately the inner 2.5–3 cm of each petal.
Leave the outer section free.
This keeps the flower dimensional while giving the petal base enough support for repeated handling.
Adding the Sage Center
Place the center disk over the five overlapping petal bases.
Check that it is centered relative to the square rather than relative to one individual petal.
Sew around the outside edge of the disk.
For additional stability, add a second ring of attachment stitches approximately 1 cm inside the first.
Adding the Bobble Ring
Arrange 10 sage bobbles around the center disk.
Keep approximately 3–5 mm between neighboring bobbles.
Pin all 10 before sewing.
Attach each bobble through its foundation only so the rounded top remains raised.
Finished Flower Diameter
Target approximately 14–16 cm across the widest points of the flower.
An 18–20 cm square should retain a clearly visible sage border around the ivory petals.
If the flower exceeds the available space, shorten the petal foundation by two chains and make a new test petal.
Flower Relief
For a functional bedspread, keep the petals approximately 1–2 cm above the square.
The center disk may sit slightly higher.
Do not heavily stuff the center. The dimensional effect should come from crochet structure rather than filling.
Master Motif Check
Finish one complete square before producing the remaining motifs.
Record:
- Blocked square width
- Blocked square height
- Diagonal A
- Diagonal B
- Petal length
- Complete flower diameter
- Flower relief
- Complete motif weight
Batch Production
For a large bedspread, make the components in groups.
Crochet all sage squares first.
Block every square to the master measurement.
Make the ivory petals next, followed by the sage centers and bobbles.
Keeping each production stage separate makes size differences easier to detect before assembly.
Bedspread Layout
Using a blocked square measuring 19 cm, approximate motif-field dimensions are:
| Grid | Total Squares | Approximate Size Before Border |
|---|---|---|
| 5 × 6 | 30 | 95 × 114 cm |
| 6 × 8 | 48 | 114 × 152 cm |
| 8 × 10 | 80 | 152 × 190 cm |
| 9 × 11 | 99 | 171 × 209 cm |
| 10 × 12 | 120 | 190 × 228 cm |
| 11 × 13 | 143 | 209 × 247 cm |
Add the final border measurement separately.
Planning Mattress Coverage
Measure the mattress width and add the required drop on both sides.
For example, a 160 cm mattress with a 30 cm drop on each side requires:
160 + 30 + 30 = 220 cm.
With 19 cm squares:
220 ÷ 19 = approximately 11.6.
Twelve motifs across would create approximately 228 cm before the outside border.
Estimating Yarn from a Master Square
Weigh one completed motif after all petals, bobbles and ends have been added.
If a sample motif weighs 80 g and the bedspread requires 80 squares:
80 × 80 = 6,400 g.
Add yarn for joining and the outer border, followed by approximately 10% for swatching, tension differences and future repairs.
The 80 g value is an example. Replace it with the actual measured weight of your master motif.
Estimating Sage and Ivory Separately
Weigh each color before and after making one complete motif.
For example, if a sample square uses:
- Sage green — 50 g
- Warm ivory — 30 g
an 80-square project would use approximately:
- Sage green — 4,000 g
- Warm ivory — 2,400 g
Additional sage is required for seams and the perimeter. These values demonstrate the calculation method rather than fixed yarn requirements.
Joining Before Attaching Flowers
For a large project, the easiest construction order is to join the sage squares before attaching the dimensional flowers.
The flat grid is lighter and easier to fold, rotate and seam.
Once the structural field is complete, the ivory flowers can be attached one square at a time.
Flat Sage Joining Method
Place two blocked squares right sides upward.
Use sage green yarn.
Match the corner spaces.
Insert the hook through corresponding inner loops of the final structural round.
Work relaxed sl sts from one corner to the next.
Seam Tension Test
Stop after approximately 5 cm.
Lay both squares flat.
The seam should not shorten either edge or force the corners upward.
If contraction appears, work more loosely or use a hook approximately 0.5 mm larger for joining only.
Joining Horizontal Rows
Join all squares into horizontal rows first.
Measure every completed row.
Rows containing the same number of squares should remain within approximately 1 cm of one another.
Joining Vertical Rows
Place two completed rows side by side.
Match every four-square intersection.
Join using the same sage slip-stitch seam.
Keep intersections compact; additional chains create small holes between the squares.
Attaching Flowers After Joining
Mark the center of every sage square.
Pin five ivory petals to each block.
Sew the petals first.
Add the sage center disk second.
Attach the bobble ring last.
This order hides the petal attachment stitches beneath the center.
Outer Border — Sage Foundation
Join sage at one outer corner.
Work sc evenly around the complete bedspread.
At each corner work:
(2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc).
Join.
Border Round 2
Ch 2.
Hdc in every stitch.
At each corner work:
(2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc).
Join.
Border Round 3 — Raised Sage Line
Ch 1.
Work sc BLO in every stitch.
At each corner work:
(2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc).
Join.
Border Round 4
Ch 2.
Hdc in every stitch.
At each corner work:
(2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc).
Join.
Optional Ivory Accent
Join ivory.
Work one round of sc around the complete perimeter.
At each corner work:
(sc, ch 2, sc).
Join and FO.
For the strongest match to the reference, the border can remain entirely sage.
Final Sage Border
Rejoin sage.
Work one round of hdc followed by one round of sc.
Maintain the established corner spaces.
FO and weave in the final border tail.
Matching Daisy Pillow Sham
The reference includes matching sage pillows with enlarged ivory flowers.
For a 45–50 cm cushion, make a dense sage square panel rather than joining several small motifs.
Use hdc or a compact granny-square construction for the pillow front.
Large Pillow Petal — Make 5
With ivory, ch 19.
Starting in the second chain, gradually increase stitch height:
sl st, sc, hdc, dc, dc, tr, tr, tr
through the first half.
Work corresponding tall stitches through the widest center.
Decrease symmetrically toward the opposite end.
Work back along the unused foundation loops.
Target approximately 17–19 cm per petal.
Large Pillow Center
With sage, make a flat disk approximately 11–13 cm across.
Begin with 10 sc in a MR.
Increase evenly until the required diameter is reached.
Stop increasing when the disk lies flat at the target size.
Pillow Bobble Ring
Make approximately 12–14 sage bobbles.
Arrange them around the center disk before sewing.
Keep the spacing consistent.
Assembling the Pillow Flower
Mark the exact center of the sage pillow panel.
Arrange five ivory petals.
Sew only their inner sections.
Position the large sage disk over the bases.
Add the bobble ring last.
Plain Pillow Back
With sage, chain to the width of the blocked pillow front.
Row 1: Hdc in the third chain from the hook and across.
Row 2: Ch 2, turn, hdc across.
Repeat until the back matches the front.
FO.
Assembling the Pillow Cover
Place front and back with wrong sides together.
Sc around three sides with sage.
Insert the cushion form.
Close the fourth side or create an envelope opening if a removable cover is required.
Smaller Throw Version
Use a 6 × 8 arrangement of 19 cm squares.
The motif field measures approximately 114 × 152 cm before the border.
This version requires 48 flowers and therefore 240 ivory petals.
Large Bedspread Version
A 10 × 12 arrangement requires 120 squares.
At five petals per flower:
120 × 5 = 600 ivory petals.
At 10 bobbles per center:
120 × 10 = 1,200 sage bobbles.
Batching the components is more efficient than completing one motif at a time.
Flatter Everyday Version
For a bedspread intended for frequent sleeping use, omit the separate bobbles.
Replace them with a surface-crochet ring around the sage disk.
Sew the ivory petals farther toward their outer ends so the relief remains approximately 5–10 mm.
Higher-Relief Decorative Version
Attach only the innermost 2 cm of each petal.
Use all 10 bobbles.
Allow the sage center to retain its shallow cup.
This version produces stronger dimensional flowers for a decorative top cover.
Alternative Colorway — Dusty Blue
Replace sage with dusty blue-gray.
Keep warm ivory petals.
Use the blue-gray yarn for the square, center, bobbles, joining and border.
Alternative Colorway — Terracotta
Use muted terracotta for the structural square and center.
Keep the petals cream.
This produces a warmer version suitable for autumn interiors.
Alternative Colorway — Dusty Rose
Replace sage with dusty rose.
Use ivory for the flower.
A deeper burgundy can be introduced only for the center disk if additional contrast is wanted.
Alternative Reversed Version
Work ivory structural squares.
Make all five petals sage green.
Use ivory or a darker green for the center and bobbles.
Join the squares in ivory so the seams disappear into the background.
Assembly
- Crochet one sage structural square, block it to approximately 18–20 cm and keep the two diagonal measurements within 5 mm.
- Make five ivory petals and arrange them on the master square, leaving at least 2–3 cm between every petal tip and the joining edge.
- Crochet one sage center disk and 10 bobbles, assemble the complete flower and record its diameter and relief.
- Produce the remaining sage squares in batches and compare every fifth blocked square with the master measurement.
- Join the flat sage squares into horizontal rows with relaxed slip stitches, checking each seam after approximately 5 cm.
- Join the rows vertically and keep every four-square intersection compact before adding any dimensional flowers.
- Attach five ivory petals to the center of every square through only their inner 2.5–3 cm.
- Sew one sage center disk over each set of petal bases, then position and attach the bobble ring evenly around every disk.
- Work the structural sage border after the entire flower field has been inspected for flatness and correct overall dimensions.
- Weave all structural tails through 6–8 cm of dense crochet, complete a light final blocking and reshape every ivory petal after drying.
The finished bedspread should form a stable sage-green square grid with large ivory five-petal flowers, raised green centers and consistent structural seams.
7 Technical Tips
- Keep the two square diagonals within approximately 5 mm. Equal side lengths do not prevent a square from becoming diagonally skewed, which becomes obvious after several rows are joined.
- Keep every petal tip at least 2–3 cm from the structural edge. Petals that enter the joining area become folded or trapped when neighboring squares are connected.
- Maintain flower relief around 1–2 cm for a functional bedspread. Excessively raised petals create snag points and uneven pressure across the sleeping surface.
- Pin all five petals before sewing the first one. A difference of only a few degrees between petal positions can make the sage center appear off-center.
- Position all 10 bobbles before attaching any of them. Unequal gaps are easy to see because the sage dots form a strong ring against the ivory petals.
- Test every joining seam after approximately 5 cm. Tight slip stitches shorten the sage edges and can make a large joined panel buckle along the seam lines.
- Weave structural tails through at least 6–8 cm of dense sage fabric. Avoid hiding important joining ends beneath the ivory petals, where movement can pull them back into view.
Care and Final Blocking
Follow the washing instructions for the selected yarn. Support the complete bedspread during washing because a large joined motif project becomes considerably heavier when wet.
Lay the project flat and align the sage grid first. Measure the top, center and bottom widths, then compare both long edges.
Correct the structural border before shaping the flowers. Do not pin the ivory petals flat. Allow the bedspread to dry completely, then lift and arrange each petal by hand to restore the dimensional profile.
Conclusion
The sage background provides the geometry while the five ivory petals define this sage green and ivory 3D daisy granny square crochet bedspread pattern. Start with one 18–20 cm master square, make five matching petals and check the complete flower diameter before beginning batch production. Join the flat sage blocks first on a large project, then attach the petals, center disks and bobble rings after the structural field is stable. Finish with a restrained sage border so the repeated flowers remain dominant. Save the finished project to Pinterest or share it on Instagram with #SageIvoryDaisyBedspread. Your next practical step is to crochet one sage square and one ivory petal, then check their proportions together before making the remaining components.
