Moss Green and White Pinwheel Square Bedspread Crochet Pattern

This bedspread is made from one hundred and ten squares in three fresh garden colors: a deep moss green, a pale pistachio green and a crisp white. Every square starts with a small moss green ring, and then the colors take turns round by round, building an octagon of soft stripes. In each round, eight front post stitches wrap around the raised stitch below them, so eight thick, twisted spokes climb from the center outward. As each round grows by one stitch per section, the spokes lean gently to one side, and the center swirls like a fern unfurling in spring. A white graded round turns the octagon into a square, a round of small eyelets opens near each corner, and a pistachio outline finishes the edge.

The finished bedspread measures about 104 by 114 inches (264 by 290 cm) including the edge. It is a grid of 10 squares across and 11 squares down, with each square measuring 10 inches after blocking, plus three rounds of corded edging in white and pistachio. On a queen mattress that gives a drop of about 22 inches on each side and at the foot, so the bedspread reaches close to the floor and covers the whole bed. Because every square is the same, there is no chart and no color plan to follow beyond the order of the rounds.

The stitches are chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet and treble crochet, plus the front post double crochet and reverse single crochet. A front post double crochet is worked around the post of a stitch from the front, so the new stitch sits raised on the surface instead of lying flat. That one simple stitch creates all the sculpted spokes you see in the photos. The squaring round uses graded stitch heights, from treble at the corners down to single crochet at the middle of each side, so the circle becomes a square without any puckering.

The squares are joined with pistachio single crochet on the right side, worked through both squares at once. The pale green ridges outline every square softly, like a garden path between flower beds. When all the seams are done, two white rounds and one pistachio round go around the whole bedspread. The final round is worked in reverse single crochet, which twists the stitches into a firm, rope-like cord that frames the bed and wears beautifully.

In worsted weight cotton the bedspread has a pleasing weight and a soft, cool surface. The raised spokes give each square real texture, and the stripes of moss, pistachio and white look fresh and calm in natural light. The colors remind me of a vegetable garden in early summer, sage leaves on a windowsill or the soft green of a meadow after rain. They suit light oak furniture, cream walls, linen curtains, jute rugs and lots of houseplants, and they bring a peaceful, outdoorsy feeling into the bedroom.

I rate this pattern as intermediate. You need to be comfortable with front post stitches, changing colors every round in the center, and counting carefully in the squaring round. Once you have made two or three squares, the rhythm becomes easy and relaxing. It suits a maker who enjoys texture and color and likes to see a project grow one satisfying square at a time. Every round is written out with its stitch count, so you can always check where you are.

I live in a house surrounded by trees, and every spring I watch the ferns in the garden slowly uncurl. When I first saw these spokes swirl on my hook, I thought of those ferns right away. I chose moss green, a pale pistachio and white to bring that same fresh, quiet feeling indoors. Now, even in the middle of winter, I can look at my bed and think of the first green days of spring.

I love how the spokes appear. In the first rounds they are just little bumps, and you might wonder if anything is happening at all. Then, around the fourth round, they stand up from the surface and begin to lean, and suddenly the whole center seems to be turning. It is such a small trick, wrapping a stitch around a post instead of working into its top, but it creates a big effect. I never get tired of it.

I also love the soft color changes. Moss, pistachio and white follow each other round by round, and each new color makes the stripes behind it look fresher. I find it keeps me curious and motivated, because I always want to see the next ring. With such calm colors, the bedspread never feels busy, even though there is a lot going on in every square.

Here is why this bedspread is one of my favorites:

• The swirling spokes look like ferns unfurling in spring.
• Two greens and white feel calm, fresh and natural.
• The raised texture makes every square interesting to touch.
• The pistachio seams outline the squares like garden paths.
• The corded edge is firm, neat and long lasting.

This bedspread changed the feel of our bedroom completely. We have light oak furniture, cream walls and big windows looking out over the trees, but the bed always felt a little separate from the view. Now the greens on the bed echo the leaves outside, and the plants on the nightstands look right at home. On a sunny morning, the whole room feels like part of the garden. It is the most restful place in our house.

Making it taught me some helpful lessons. I learned to keep my front post stitches relaxed so the spokes stand up proudly without pulling the stripes inward. I learned to weave in each pair of color ends as soon as I finished a round, which saved me from a huge pile of tails at the end. And I learned to block each square carefully, smoothing the spokes so they all swirl in the same direction across the bed.

Most of all, I love that this bedspread brings the outdoors in. It is practical, washable cotton that can be used every day, and the gentle greens will never go out of style. I hope it will stay in our family for many years and someday cover the bed of a grandchild who loves gardens as much as I do. That would make every stitch worthwhile.

The easiest change is the color trio. Keep one deep shade, one pale shade and one neutral, and the stripes and spokes will always show clearly. Terracotta, peach and white feel warm and sunny, while navy, sky blue and white look crisp and coastal. Plum, lavender and cream are soft and romantic, and mustard, butter yellow and white are bright and cheerful. For a neutral look, try taupe, oatmeal and ivory.

You can change the size by changing the number of squares. Each square is 10 inches after blocking, and the edge adds about 2 inches on every side. The sizes below include a drop on the sides and the foot. For a coverlet that sits only on top of the mattress, take away two or three squares in each direction.

• Twin: 7 by 9 squares (63), about 74 by 94 inches
• Full: 9 by 10 squares (90), about 94 by 104 inches
• Queen: 10 by 11 squares (110), about 104 by 114 inches
• King: 12 by 11 squares (132), about 124 by 114 inches

A sofa throw is a lovely smaller version. Make 5 by 6 squares, thirty in total, for a throw of about 54 by 64 inches with the edge. It takes about thirty hours and uses about a quarter of the yarn. The green pinwheels look beautiful on a cream or oatmeal sofa and bring a breath of fresh air to a living room. It is also a great way to practice the post stitches before you start the full bedspread.

For a baby blanket, make 3 by 4 squares for about 34 by 44 inches, or 4 by 4 squares for a square blanket of about 44 inches. Use a soft baby cotton or cotton blend in the same weight. Mint, pale sage and white are gentle and gender neutral, and soft yellow, butter and white are sweet too. The fabric is solid with a firm edge, but always use it with an adult nearby and keep crochet blankets out of the crib for young babies.

Matching pillows make the bed look finished. Join four squares in a 2 by 2 block for the front of a large sham, and make the back from four more squares or a plain panel of pistachio double crochet. Join front and back with pistachio single crochet on three sides, slip in the pillow and close the last side, then work the corded edge around it. For a lumbar pillow, join three squares in a row. A single square makes a sweet cushion for a garden chair.

You can also stop before the square and keep the octagon. After Round 7, work one round of pistachio single crochet for a round mandala. One mandala makes a lovely table mat or a wall hanging, and a few joined together make a cheerful table runner. In these garden colors, a mandala hung in a sunny window looks like a leaf catching the light.

If you would like a different edge, there are easy options. For a softer finish, replace the reverse single crochet with a round of small shells. To echo the stripes in the squares, work the three edge rounds in moss green, white and pistachio. For a relaxed boho look, add moss green tassels at the four corners. Keep the edge firm, since the bedspread has quite a bit of weight.

You can also play with the yarn weight. In DK cotton with a 4 mm hook, squares come out at about 8 inches, so you need more of them, but the bedspread is lighter and drapes more. In a bulky yarn with a 6.5 mm hook, squares grow to about 13 inches, and 8 by 9 squares cover a queen bed much faster. Acrylic or a cotton blend is lighter and warmer. Always make one test square in your new yarn and measure it before you buy the rest.