Lilac Spiral Medallion Bedspread Crochet Pattern with Bobble Trim
You need basic stitches, bobbles and a steady hand with stitch heights.
Each square takes about 2 hours, so make a few at a time.
The raised swirl centers and bobble rings give it a rich, sculpted look.
About This Lilac Spiral Medallion Bedspread Crochet Pattern with Bobble Trim Pattern
This bedspread is made from 80 lilac squares. Each square holds a round medallion with a raised swirl in the center, a ring of open lace spokes and a ring of small bobbles, and the corners are filled in to make a square. The squares are joined with slip stitch seams that sit on the right side as raised ridges, and a bobble trim finishes the edge.
Worked in worsted cotton with a 3.5 mm hook, it measures about 72 by 90 inches before the trim. That fits a full bed with a generous drop on the sides and at the foot. It suits crocheters who enjoy texture and are ready for a long, rewarding project.
Why You'll Love This Lilac Spiral Medallion Bedspread Crochet Pattern with Bobble Trim Pattern
I love this project because every square is small and portable. I can crochet one medallion on the sofa or on a trip, and watching the swirl appear in the center is a little bit of magic each time.
The soft lilac and the raised texture make the bedspread feel calm and luxurious. It also makes a gift that people treasure for years.
Switch Things Up
Try dusty rose, sage green or soft cream for a different mood. For a baby blanket, join 5 by 6 squares to get about 45 by 54 inches. For a sofa throw, join 5 by 7 squares for about 45 by 63 inches. Join 2 by 3 squares to make a rectangular pillow cover that matches the bedspread, and add the same bobble trim around the edge.
Materials Needed
— Main Fabric
— Tools Required
The Free Pattern
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— Spiral Medallion Square (Make 80, lilac) :
— Layout :
— Joining :
— Border and Bobble Trim :
Assembly Instructions
- Block all 80 squares to about 9 inches (23 cm) before you join them so every square is the same size.
- Lay the squares out on the floor or a bed in 10 rows of 8 and check that every swirl turns the same way.
- Join each row of 8 squares into a strip with sl st seams, wrong sides together, through the back loops only.
- Join the 10 strips in the same way, matching the seams, and work 1 sl st through all four corners where four squares meet.
- Weave in every end on the wrong side before you start the border.
- Work Border Rounds 1 and 2, then the bobble round, around the whole outer edge.
- Steam or damp block the finished bedspread so the seams lie flat and the bobbles stand up evenly.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
Losing track of the swirl rounds makes the pattern drift, so mark the first stitch of every round and check the repeat each time.
Pulling the bobbles too tight makes them flat, so keep the loops relaxed on the hook and close each one with a firm ch 1.
Joining with right sides together hides the raised ridge on the inside, so always hold the squares with wrong sides together.
Skipping the blocking step leaves the swirls puckered, so pin every square to size and let it dry fully.
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Important Notes
Each square should measure about 9 inches (23 cm) after blocking with a 3.5 mm hook. Sizes and stitch counts are estimated from a photo, so make one test square first and adjust your hook size if needed.
Plan for about 4,800 g of lilac worsted cotton, and a little more if you crochet loosely.
Wash cold on a gentle cycle and dry flat so the swirls and bobbles keep their shape.
I hope this bedspread brings a lot of calm and warmth to your bedroom. Take it one medallion at a time, and send me a photo when you finish the last bobble.
Crochet Abbreviations
You Ask, We Answer
What size is the finished bedspread?
It is about 72 by 90 inches (183 by 229 cm) before the bobble trim, made of 80 squares in 8 columns and 10 rows. For a floor-length drape on a taller bed, add one more row of 8 squares at the foot.
Can I use a different yarn weight or make a different size?
Yes. With a lighter cotton and a 3 mm hook the squares come out smaller, so you need more of them. For a baby blanket join 5 by 6 squares, and for a throw join 5 by 7 squares.
How do I wash and care for it?
Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle, then dry flat. Gently reshape the bobbles with your fingers while the bedspread is damp so they stay round.
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Abbreviations
- ch — chain
- sl st — slip stitch
- sc — single crochet
- sc2tog — single crochet 2 together
- hdc — half double crochet
- dc — double crochet
- yo — yarn over
- sp — space
- st — stitch
- sts — stitches