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Pink and Cream Floral Granny Square Bed Cover Crochet Pattern

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Intermediate Level

Easy granny rounds, just many repeats and a tidy joining seam.

90 to 120 Hours

Each square takes about 40 minutes, so the cover grows in small, relaxed steps.

Portable Squares

Take one square anywhere and build the whole bed cover bit by bit.

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About This Pink and Cream Floral Granny Square Bed Cover Crochet Pattern Pattern

This bed cover is made from 110 identical granny squares in dusty rose pink and soft cream. Each square has an open flower-style center in pink, a cream round of cluster stitches, and a solid pink border. The squares are joined with a raised pink seam that makes a soft grid, and a small scalloped edge finishes the cover.

The finished size is about 90 by 99 inches (229 by 251 cm), which fits a queen bed with a generous drop on both sides. You only need chains, slip stitches, single crochet and double crochet, so it suits anyone ready for a big, rewarding project.

Why You'll Love This Pink and Cream Floral Granny Square Bed Cover Crochet Pattern Pattern

I love that this whole bed cover is really just one small square made again and again. You can crochet a square on the sofa, in the car or at a friend's kitchen table, and nothing feels heavy until the very end.

It is also a lovely way to use up a big stash of cotton in two colors. The pink and cream bring a calm, cozy feeling to a bedroom, and it makes a keepsake gift for a wedding or a new home.

Switch Things Up

Try a sage green and cream palette for a fresh look, or pale blue and white for a nursery. Make a smaller grid, such as 5 squares by 6 squares, for a cozy throw. Use 2 by 2 squares joined into a pillow cover to match the bed cover. For a simpler finish, skip the scalloped round and stop after the single crochet round.

Materials Needed

— Main Fabric

01 Worsted weight (#4) 100% cotton yarn in dusty rose pink: about 2,400 g (4,500 yards / 4,100 m), includes joining and edge

02 Worsted weight (#4) 100% cotton yarn in soft cream: about 1,650 g (3,100 yards / 2,850 m)

03 Buy a little extra of each color, as sizes and yarn amounts are estimated

— Tools Required

04 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook

05 Yarn needle

06 Stitch markers

07 Scissors

08 Blocking mats and pins

09 Measuring tape

The Free Pattern

Intermediate 90-120 Hours

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— Floral Granny Square (Make 110, pink and cream) :

Use pink for Rounds 1 to 3, cream for Rounds 4 to 6 and pink for Rounds 7 and 8. Each square measures about 9 inches (23 cm) after blocking. Make 110 squares.

Round 1: With pink, make a magic ring (or ch 4 and join with a sl st). Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in the ring, ch 2. [3 dc in the ring, ch 2] 3 times. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3. (12 dc, 4 ch-2 sps)

Round 2: Sl st in the next 2 dc and into the first ch-2 sp. Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the same sp, ch 1. [(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the next ch-2 sp, ch 1] 3 times. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3. (24 dc, 4 ch-2 sps, 4 ch-1 sps)

Round 3: Sl st in the next 2 dc and into the corner ch-2 sp. Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the same sp, ch 1, 3 dc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1. [(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the next corner ch-2 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 3 times. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3. Fasten off pink. (36 dc, 4 ch-2 sps, 8 ch-1 sps)

Round 4: Join cream with a sl st in any corner ch-2 sp. Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the same sp, ch 1. *[3 dc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 2 times, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the next corner ch-2 sp, ch 1. Repeat from * 2 more times, then [3 dc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 2 times. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3. (48 dc, 4 ch-2 sps, 12 ch-1 sps)

Round 5: Sl st in the next 2 dc and into the corner ch-2 sp. Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the same sp, ch 1. *[3 dc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 3 times, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the next corner ch-2 sp, ch 1. Repeat from * 2 more times, then [3 dc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 3 times. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3. (60 dc, 4 ch-2 sps, 16 ch-1 sps)

Round 6: Sl st in the next 2 dc and into the corner ch-2 sp. Ch 3 (counts as dc), ch 2, dc in the same sp. *Dc in each dc and in each ch-1 sp along the side (19 dc), (dc, ch 2, dc) in the next corner ch-2 sp. Repeat from * 2 more times, then dc in each dc and ch-1 sp along the last side (19 dc). Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3. Fasten off cream. (84 dc, 4 ch-2 sps)

Round 7: Join pink with a sl st in any corner ch-2 sp. Ch 3, ch 2, dc in the same sp. *Dc in each of the 21 dc along the side, (dc, ch 2, dc) in the next corner ch-2 sp. Repeat from * 2 more times, then dc in each of the 21 dc along the last side. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3. (92 dc, 4 ch-2 sps)

Round 8: Sl st in the next dc and into the corner ch-2 sp. Ch 3, ch 2, dc in the same sp. *Dc in each of the 23 dc along the side, (dc, ch 2, dc) in the next corner ch-2 sp. Repeat from * 2 more times, then dc in each of the 23 dc along the last side. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3. Fasten off and weave in ends. (100 dc, 4 ch-2 sps, 25 dc on each side between corner sps)

Block each square to 9 inches (23 cm) before joining so all 110 squares match.

— Layout and Joining :

Layout: arrange the squares in a grid 10 squares across and 11 squares down (110 squares). All squares are identical, so the pink borders meet to form raised pink lines across the cover. Finished size is about 90 by 99 inches (229 by 251 cm).

Row seams (make 11 rows of 10 squares): Place two squares with wrong sides together and match the stitches. With pink, sc in both corner ch-2 sps together, sc in each of the next 25 dc through both squares, sc in both corner ch-2 sps together. Fasten off. Join 10 squares this way into one row. (27 sc per seam, 9 seams per row)

Joining the rows (10 long seams): Place two rows with wrong sides together and match the stitches. With pink, sc in the first pair of corner ch-2 sps, then for each of the 10 squares work 25 sc through both squares, and 1 sc at each place where corners meet, passing through the corner sps and the earlier seam. Fasten off. (261 sc per long seam)

— Scalloped Edge (pink) :

Round 1: Join pink with a sl st in any outer corner ch-2 sp. Ch 1, 3 sc in the same sp. *Sc in each dc and 1 sc at each place where corners meet along the side, 3 sc in the next outer corner sp. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (259 sc on each short side, 285 sc on each long side, 12 corner sc, 1,100 sc total)

Round 2: Sl st in any sc. *Skip 1 sc, 5 dc in the next sc, skip 1 sc, sl st in the next sc. Repeat from * 275 times in total, working the last sl st into the first sl st. Fasten off and weave in ends. (275 shells of 5 dc, 1,375 dc)

The 1,100 stitches of Round 1 divide evenly by 4, so the scallops fit exactly. If a shell lands slightly off a corner, that is fine; it will sit neatly once blocked.

Assembly Instructions

Block all 110 squares to about 9 inches (23 cm) and weave in every end before you start joining.
Lay the squares out in a grid of 10 across and 11 down so you can see the final layout.
Join the squares into 11 rows of 10 squares with the pink row seams, wrong sides together, so the seam makes a raised ridge on the right side.
Join the 11 rows together with the pink long seams, passing through the corners where four squares meet.
Work the pink single crochet round around the outer edge, with 3 sc in each outer corner.
Work the scalloped shell round to finish the edge, then weave in the last ends.
Block the whole cover flat with pins, let it dry fully, and check that the edge lies flat.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

Counting the ch-1 spaces wrongly in Rounds 4 and 5 makes the sides uneven, so check that each side has the right number of 3 dc groups before you move on.

Skipping blocking leaves squares of slightly different sizes, which makes the joining seams pucker, so block every square the same way.

Joining squares with right sides together hides the raised pink seam, so keep the wrong sides together as written.

Starting the scallop round without checking the total of 1,100 sc means the shells will not fit evenly, so count Round 1 first.

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Important Notes

Each finished square should measure about 9 inches (23 cm) wide after blocking. Make and block one square before you start the other 109, and adjust your hook size if it is much smaller or larger.

Yarn amounts and finished size are estimated from the photo, so buy extra yarn and test-swatch one square before you commit to the whole cover.

Cotton is heavy when wet. Wash gently in cool water and dry flat, and use a color catcher the first few washes because the pink and cream yarns are used together.

I hope you enjoy making this bed cover one square at a time. Take your time, enjoy the pretty pink and cream, and send me a photo when yours is on the bed.

Crochet Abbreviations

01 ch — chain

02 sl st — slip stitch

03 sc — single crochet

04 dc — double crochet

05 sp — space

06 st — stitch

You Ask, We Answer

What size is the finished bed cover?

With 110 squares in a grid of 10 by 11, the cover measures about 90 by 99 inches (229 by 251 cm), which suits a queen bed with a generous drop. Use fewer squares for a throw or a smaller bed.

Can I use a different yarn weight?

Yes, but the square size and yarn amounts will change. Make one square first, measure it, and adjust the number of squares in your grid to reach the size you want.

How do I wash and care for the finished cover?

Wash it gently in cool water, use a color catcher for the first few washes, and dry it flat. Reshape the edge while it is damp so the scallops stay neat.