Blue and White Peppermint Swirl Bed Cover Crochet Pattern
You need to be comfortable with single crochet in the round, color changes and double crochet lace.
Each block takes about two hours, so this is a long and relaxing project.
Blue swirl circles on white make the whole bed look like a tray of sweets.
About This Blue and White Peppermint Swirl Bed Cover Crochet Pattern Pattern
This bed cover is made of 80 square blocks. Each block has a round peppermint swirl in the middle, worked in single crochet with royal blue and white, and an open white lace square around it. A blue scalloped edge finishes the cover.
The finished size is about 82 by 102 inches (208 by 259 cm), with each block measuring about 10 inches. It suits a confident beginner ready for a big project, or anyone who loves tapestry color work and lace.
Why You'll Love This Blue and White Peppermint Swirl Bed Cover Crochet Pattern Pattern
I love this project because every block is small and portable. You can work on one circle in the car, at the table or on the sofa, and the swirl appears round by round like magic.
It is also a wonderful gift. A blue and white bed cover feels fresh and cozy all winter, and it looks lovely with matching pillows.
Switch Things Up
Try a soft baby blue and white palette for a calmer look, or swap the blue for green to make a holiday version. Make only 3 by 4 blocks for a baby blanket, or 5 by 6 blocks for a sofa throw. You can also sew 2 by 3 blocks into a pillow cover, or finish the edge with a simple picot round instead of scallops.
Materials Needed
— Main Fabric
— Tools Required
The Free Pattern
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— Peppermint Swirl Circle (Make 80, royal blue and white) :
— Lace Square (worked on every circle, white) :
— Layout :
— Edge (worked around the whole cover) :
Assembly Instructions
- Weave in all ends on the squares and block each one lightly to about 10 inches so they all match.
- Lay the 80 squares on a bed or floor in 10 rows of 8, with the swirls all turning the same way.
- With white and a yarn needle, join the squares of each row with a whip stitch through the back loops, 41 stitches per seam, matching the corner spaces.
- Join the 10 rows together in the same way. Seams that meet in a corner should line up neatly.
- Work Edge Round 1 in white around the whole cover, with 3 sc in each outer corner.
- Work Edge Round 2 in royal blue, then Edge Round 3 for the scalloped edge.
- Weave in the last ends and block the whole cover flat to the final size.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
Counting the color blocks without counting both stitches of each increase makes the swirl crooked, so count the increase stitches as part of the block.
Pulling the carried yarn too tight causes the circle to cup, so keep the carried strand relaxed inside the stitches.
Joining squares with different sizes makes the cover wavy, so block every square to the same size before you sew.
Letting the swirl turn the other way on some circles breaks the look, so always follow the color lines exactly.
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Important Notes
Gauge: Rounds 1 to 14 should make a circle about 6.5 inches across, and each finished square about 10 inches. Use a smaller or larger hook if yours is off, as the stitch counts depend on it.
Yarn amounts are estimated. Buy extra of each color from the same dye lot.
Block the squares and the finished cover so the lace opens and the swirls lie flat.
Wash gently in cold water with a color catcher, because the blue and white yarns are used side by side. Lay flat to dry.
I hope you enjoy making these little peppermint swirls as much as I do. Make a cup of tea, pick up your hook and start with just one circle.
Crochet Abbreviations
You Ask, We Answer
What size is the finished bed cover?
It measures about 82 by 102 inches (208 by 259 cm) with 80 squares in 10 rows of 8. It fits a queen bed with a short drop, or a full bed with a longer one.
Can I use another yarn weight or make it a different size?
Yes. Thinner yarn gives smaller squares, so you will need more of them, and thicker yarn gives larger ones. For a baby blanket make 3 by 4 squares, and for a sofa throw 5 by 6.
How do I wash and care for it?
Wash in cold water on a gentle cycle with a color catcher, then lay it flat to dry. Cotton can stretch when wet, so never hang it.
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Abbreviations
- ch — chain
- sl st — slip stitch
- sc — single crochet
- hdc — half double crochet
- dc — double crochet
- tr — treble crochet
- sp — space
- st(s) — stitch(es)
- MR — magic ring
- inc — increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- rep — repeat