White and Blue Flower Bed Cover Crochet Pattern

This white and blue flower bed cover is built from square motifs, and each one holds a big, soft flower with four rounded petals. The petals are a clean soft white and the center is a little cornflower-blue flower with a dark navy middle, like a forget-me-not sitting inside a larger bloom. When the motifs are joined, the petals of neighboring flowers meet and leave small open diamonds between them. From across the room, the bed looks like a lace quilt scattered with tiny blue flowers. Up close, you notice the thick rope edge around every petal, and that is the detail that makes people want to touch it.

Each motif begins with a tiny navy magic ring of single crochet. Then you switch to blue and work four small petals, each made of four double crochet, so the center looks like a little flower of its own. In white, you chain loops behind the blue petals and fill each loop with double crochet to make the base of the big petals. The next round shapes each petal with a smooth curve, rising from single crochet at the sides to treble crochet across the top. An outline round of single crochet rounds out the shape, and the final round is reverse single crochet, also called crab stitch, which twists into a thick braided rope around every petal.

The motifs are joined as you go in that last rope round. Each petal points to a corner of the motif. Along every side, two petals of one motif meet two petals of the next one, and they are linked at one point on each petal. At every corner, the petal tips of the motifs that meet there are joined at a single point. Because the petals are rounded, the space in the middle of each side stays open, and that is what creates the airy diamond lattice you see in the photo. There is no sewing, no seaming and no filler pieces to make, only yarn tails to weave in.

The finished bed cover measures about 98 by 105 inches. That is 14 motifs across and 15 motifs down, which makes 210 motifs in total. Each motif is about 7 inches square after blocking. On a queen bed, the cover lies across the top and drops about 19 inches on each side and about 25 inches at the foot, so it reaches toward the floor on most frames. I used worsted weight cotton with a 4.5 mm hook. The switching things up section gives you motif counts for twin, full, king, a throw, a baby blanket and matching pillow covers.

The finished cover has real weight and a lovely, relaxed drape. The solid petals give it body, while the open diamonds keep it breathable, so it works in spring, summer and on cool autumn nights layered over a blanket. The rope edges add texture you can feel with your fingertips. White and blue is a classic pairing, and it looks fresh in a cottage bedroom, a coastal guest room or a simple farmhouse space. After a wash or two, the cotton softens and the petals settle into a gentle, lived-in shape that feels like it has always belonged on the bed.

This pattern suits an intermediate crocheter who is comfortable with double and treble crochet and ready to try reverse single crochet. If you have never made crab stitch before, practice it on a small swatch first, because it works from left to right and feels strange for the first few stitches. The motif is the same every time, so after the first dozen you will hardly need the pattern. It is a long project that rewards patience. Every motif is small enough to carry in a bag, so you can make one on a lunch break and watch your stack grow week by week.

I love this bed cover because it feels calm and cheerful at the same time. White and blue always remind me of fresh laundry drying in the sun and of the little blue flowers that pop up along garden paths in spring. Every time I finish a motif, I hold it up to the light and smile at that tiny blue flower in the middle. It is a simple joy, but it kept me going through more than two hundred motifs. Each one feels like a small present to myself.

The rope edge is my favorite part. Reverse single crochet takes a little practice, and I will be honest, my first few rounds looked lumpy. But once my hands found the rhythm, I could not stop. That thick, twisted outline turns a plain petal into something that looks carved. It also makes the motifs sturdy, so the bed cover holds its shape even after many washes. Learning that one stitch made me a better crocheter, and now I add it to edges on all kinds of projects.

I also love that the motifs are joined while you make them. I have finished blankets in the past where I left all the seaming for the end, and it took weeks. With this pattern, the bed cover simply grows. Each new motif clicks into place beside its neighbors, and the open diamonds appear on their own. It is so satisfying to spread the growing piece across my lap in the evening and see a little more of the bed covered each week.

• Three colors only, so shopping is simple.
• The same motif every time, easy to memorize.
• Joined as you go, with no filler pieces to make.
• A rope edge that looks special but uses one basic stitch.

This cover changes a bedroom completely. My guest room used to feel plain, and now it feels like a bright cottage room in the country. Friends who stay over always ask about it, and they are surprised to hear every flower was made by hand. A handmade bed cover brings a softness to a room that no store-bought bedding can match. It tells your family and your guests that someone cared enough to spend months making the space beautiful.

Finally, I love how much this project gives back. It is a slow make, and that slowness became part of my week. I made motifs while my tea cooled, while I listened to audiobooks and during long visits with my neighbor. It taught me patience, it taught me a new stitch, and it gave me a piece I will pass down one day. If you have been looking for a big project that still feels gentle and peaceful, I think you will enjoy this one as much as I did.

The easiest change is the color of the little center flower. Keep the white petals and swap the cornflower blue for soft blush pink, butter yellow, sage green or lavender. A dusty rose center with a deep burgundy middle feels romantic and vintage. A sunflower yellow center with a brown middle makes a cheerful farmhouse look. You can also make every center a different pastel for a playful garden feel. Just keep the middle darker than the center petals, because that little dark dot is what makes each flower look finished.

You can make this bed cover in any size by changing the number of motifs. Each motif is about 7 inches square, so divide your bed width and length, including the drop, by 7. Here are the counts I use:

• Twin: 11 by 14 motifs, 154 motifs, about 77 by 98 inches.
• Full: 13 by 14 motifs, 182 motifs, about 91 by 98 inches.
• Queen: 14 by 15 motifs, 210 motifs, about 98 by 105 inches.
• King: 16 by 15 motifs, 240 motifs, about 112 by 105 inches.

For a sofa throw, join 7 motifs across and 9 motifs down. That is 63 motifs and finishes at about 49 by 63 inches. It is a great way to try the pattern before you commit to a whole bed cover, and it is just as pretty folded at the end of a bed or draped over a reading chair. If you make two motifs most evenings, a throw takes about a month. It also makes a lovely wedding or housewarming gift.

A baby blanket is sweet in this pattern too. Join 5 motifs across and 5 down for 25 motifs, about 35 inches square. Use soft cotton or a cotton blend and choose a light palette like white with pale blue or white with pale pink. Because of the open diamonds, I see this as a decorative blanket for a crib rail, a stroller or a photo, used with a grown-up nearby. Families often keep a handmade baby blanket for years, so it is a gift with real meaning.

To make matching pillow covers, join 3 motifs across and 4 down for a 21 by 28 inch panel, which fits a standard pillow. Make two panels and join them on three sides with single crochet, slip in the pillow and close the last side. For a small lumbar pillow, join 2 motifs by 4. Choose pillow inserts in white or a soft blue so the open diamonds show a matching color. Matching crochet pillows make the whole bed look finished and pulled together.

You can change the edge if you want a different finish. For a lighter look, skip Border Round 3 and finish with single crochet. For a more decorative edge, add a picot after every fifth stitch in Border Round 3. You could also add a short fringe of white yarn along the two long sides for a vintage bedspread look. I recommend keeping at least Border Rounds 1 and 2, because they connect the outer petals and keep the scalloped edge from stretching.

Finally, try a different yarn weight. In DK cotton with a 4 mm hook, each motif is about 6 inches square, so a queen needs about 16 by 18 motifs. In bulky cotton with a 6 mm hook, the motif grows to about 9 inches, and a queen needs only about 11 by 12 motifs. Bulky yarn makes a chunky, cozy cover that works up fast, while DK makes a finer, more delicate lace. Always make and block one motif first, then measure it and plan your grid from that number.