Lavender Lace Medallion Square Bed Cover Crochet Pattern

This lavender lace bed cover is made from large lace squares in one soft, dreamy color. Each square has a round spoked wheel at its heart, surrounded by a ring of eight petal-shaped openings. Around that, little diamonds of eyelets point toward every corner, and solid rounds of double crochet frame the lace and make the square sturdy. Because the whole cover is one color, the pattern comes from light and shadow alone. When sunlight falls across the bed, every opening glows, and the squares look like delicate lace medallions laid side by side.

Each square is worked in rounds from the center out. You begin with a magic ring of double crochet, then work a round of spokes with chain spaces between them, so the center looks like a little wheel. A round of double crochet fills the spokes, and then two rounds of chain loops create the ring of petal openings. Next, you fill the loops with double crochet and turn the circle into a square with four corners. The last part of the square is where the eyelets appear: in three rounds you leave small chain spaces in planned spots, so they step outward and form a diamond near each corner.

Three solid rounds finish each square. Two rounds of double crochet build a wide, calm border around the lace, and a round of single crochet gives a neat edge with exactly 38 stitches on each side, which makes joining easy. The squares are joined with single crochet on the right side, wrong sides together, so each seam forms a small raised ridge. Those ridges create the soft grid lines you see across the bed in the photo. They also add strength, which is helpful in a big lace piece that will be used and washed often.

The finished bed cover measures about 95 by 105 inches. That is 10 squares across and 11 squares down, which makes 110 squares, each about 9.5 inches across after blocking. On a queen bed, it covers the top and drops about 17 inches on each side and about 25 inches at the foot, reaching toward the floor on most frames. I used worsted weight matte cotton with a 4.5 mm hook, which gives clear stitch definition and crisp openings. The section on switching things up gives you square counts for twin, full, king, a throw, a baby blanket and matching pillows.

The finished cover has a gentle weight and a lovely drape. The solid rounds keep it substantial, while the openings keep it airy and breathable, so it is comfortable in warm weather and pretty layered over a blanket in winter. Lavender is calm and restful, a natural fit for a bedroom, and it pairs beautifully with white furniture, brass lamps and fresh flowers. Because every square is the same color, the cover looks elegant rather than busy, and the lace details reward anyone who takes a closer look.

This pattern suits an intermediate crocheter who is comfortable working in the round and counting chain spaces. The stitches are all basic, but the eyelet rounds need attention so the diamonds line up in every square. After a few squares, you will know the rhythm by heart. Since you only use one color, the work is relaxing, and there are very few ends to weave in. Each square is a good size for an evening of crochet, and it is easy to carry in a small bag, so your stack of lavender squares will grow steadily week after week.

I love this bed cover because it is so calm. There is no switching colors, no bobbins and no busy pattern to follow, just one soft lavender yarn and a hook. That simplicity lets me relax into the rhythm of the stitches. When I sit down with a square in the evening, my shoulders drop and my mind slows down. By the end of the hour, I have something beautiful in my hands, and I feel rested rather than tired.

Lavender has always felt like a gentle color to me. It reminds me of the lilac bush in my mother's garden and the little sachets she tucked into our linen drawer. A whole bed in this color feels like a soft sigh at the end of the day. It is restful without being dull, and it makes white furniture and brass details look even prettier. Every time I walk into my bedroom and see the lace squares lying across the bed, I feel a little more peaceful.

The lace itself is what makes this project special. Because the cover is all one color, the design comes from light shining through the openings. In the morning, the sun throws tiny wheel and petal shadows across the floor. In the evening, under lamp light, the squares look soft and almost velvety. I love that a single color can show so much detail. It taught me to really see stitches, and it gave me a new respect for simple lace patterns.

• One color only, so it is easy to shop and relaxing to work.
• Very few ends to weave in.
• Raised seams that add both strength and style.
• A classic lace look that suits any bedroom.

This bed cover also makes a wonderful gift. I made a smaller throw version for my sister in her favorite soft blue, and she still keeps it on her reading chair years later. People can feel the time and care in a lace piece. It does not look like something you can buy, and that is exactly why it means so much. A full bed cover is a big project, but it becomes an heirloom that can be passed down and loved by the next generation.

Making this cover taught me patience and precision. I learned to count my chain spaces carefully, to check each round against the stitch count before moving on and to block my squares so they all match. I also learned how much a raised seam can add to a design. What I thought would just hold the squares together became one of my favorite details. If you want a big, peaceful project that grows one lovely square at a time, I think you will enjoy this one as much as I did.

The easiest change is the color. Because the design is all in the stitches, any solid color works. Soft sage green looks fresh and natural. Dusty rose feels romantic and vintage. Powder blue is calm and airy, and classic ivory gives the cover a timeless heirloom look. A deep plum or navy shows the lace openings very clearly against light sheets underneath, but keep the bedding the same tone so nothing contrasting shows through. Pick a smooth, light-reflecting cotton so the wheel and petals stand out well.

You can make this bed cover for any bed size by changing the number of squares. Each square is about 9.5 inches across after blocking, so divide your bed width and length, including the drop, by 9.5. Here are the counts I use:

• Twin: 8 by 10 squares, 80 squares, about 76 by 95 inches.
• Full: 9 by 10 squares, 90 squares, about 86 by 95 inches.
• Queen: 10 by 11 squares, 110 squares, about 95 by 105 inches.
• King: 12 by 11 squares, 132 squares, about 114 by 105 inches.

For a sofa throw, join 5 squares across and 6 squares down. That is 30 squares and finishes at about 48 by 57 inches. A throw is a lovely way to try the pattern before committing to a whole bed cover. It drapes beautifully over a chair or the foot of a bed, and it makes a meaningful gift for a birthday or a new home. If you make a square most evenings, you can finish a throw in about a month.

A baby blanket looks sweet in this lace too. Join 4 squares across and 4 down for 16 squares, about 38 inches square. Use a soft cotton or cotton blend in a gentle pastel like pale lilac, mint or buttercream. Because of the lace openings, I see this as a christening blanket or a decorative crib rail blanket used with a grown-up close by. Families often keep a lace baby blanket for generations, so it becomes a treasured keepsake.

You can also change the look of the seams. For a flatter, more seamless finish, join the squares with slip stitch through the back loops on the wrong side, so the seams sink into the fabric. For a bolder grid, join with single crochet in a slightly darker shade of lavender, which outlines every square. You can also join with a lacy chain join, working ch 3 and a slip stitch into each neighbor every few stitches, for an even more delicate look.

To make matching pillow covers, join 2 squares by 3 squares for a panel about 19 by 28 inches, 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 square cushion, join 2 by 2 squares. Use a pillow insert in the same lavender or a soft grey so the lace openings show a matching color. Matching pillows make the whole bed look planned and finished.

Finally, try a different yarn weight or edge. In DK cotton with a 4 mm hook, each square is about 7.5 inches, so a queen needs about 13 by 14 squares. In bulky yarn with a 6 mm hook, a square grows to about 12 inches, and a queen needs only about 8 by 9 squares. For the edge, add a picot after every fourth stitch in the last border round for a dainty finish, or work a simple shell edge for more texture. Always make and block a test square before planning your layout.