Blue Lace Square Bed Cover Crochet Pattern
Petal rounds, granny-style lace and a shell edge.
Make one portable square at a time.
Every square has a petal wheel at its center.
About This Blue Lace Square Bed Cover Crochet Pattern Pattern
This bed cover is made from 42 cornflower-blue lace squares. Each square starts with a petal wheel at the center, grows into open lace, and ends with a solid frame. The squares are sewn together in a grid and finished with a scalloped shell edge.
It measures about 78 by 90 inches and uses only ch, sl st, sc, hdc and dc. It suits intermediate makers who like lace and want a calm, one-color project for the bedroom.
Why You'll Love This Blue Lace Square Bed Cover Crochet Pattern Pattern
I love how soft and fresh the blue looks in a bedroom. Every square is the same, so after the first few you can crochet without looking at the pattern.
The petal center is my favorite part. It is quick to make, and it turns a simple square into something special. This also makes a lovely gift for a new home.
Switch Things Up
Try soft sage, dusty rose or warm cream for a different mood. Make 12 squares in 3 across and 4 down for a cozy throw. Join 4 squares and add a back panel for a matching pillow cover. Or work the center petals in a second color for extra pop.
Materials Needed
— Main Fabric
— Tools Required
The Free Pattern
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— Flower Lace Square (Make 42, cornflower blue) :
— Layout :
— Border (cornflower blue) :
Assembly Instructions
- Weave in all ends and wet block each square to about 12 in, then let them dry flat.
- Lay out the 42 squares in 7 rows of 6 following the Layout section.
- Join the squares in each row from left to right with a whipstitch seam, through both loops.
- Join the 7 rows together the same way, matching the seam crossings so the corners meet neatly.
- Press the seams lightly from the wrong side so they lie flat.
- Work the Border all the way around the outer edge.
- Block the finished cover gently and weave in the last ends.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
The squares end up different sizes when the tension changes between rounds, so check each square against a measuring tape after blocking and block any small ones up.
Skipping a ch-2 sp in the lace rounds makes the sides slant. Count the side ch-2 sps against the number in brackets at the end of each round.
In Round 4, a sc worked in the wrong dc shifts the ch-5 sps. Always work the sc in the center dc of the petal.
Pulling the seams tight puckers the lace. Keep the joining stitches loose and even.
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Important Notes
Gauge: Rounds 1 to 13 should measure about 12 in square. If yours is smaller, go up a hook size.
Yarn amounts are approximate and depend on your tension, so buy an extra ball.
Cotton is heavy, so block the squares first and lay the finished cover flat to dry.
Wash gently in cool water and dry flat to keep the lace neat.
I hope this bed cover brings a calm, fresh feel to your bedroom. Take it one square at a time. Happy stitching, Denise.
Crochet Abbreviations
You Ask, We Answer
What is the finished size?
About 78 by 90 inches with 42 squares in 6 columns and 7 rows, plus the border. Make fewer squares for a throw.
Can I use a different yarn weight?
Yes. DK cotton gives smaller squares, so you will need more squares to reach the same size. Check your square size before you start the rest.
How do I wash it?
Machine wash gently in cool water or hand wash, reshape, and dry flat. Skip high heat, which can shrink cotton and flatten the petals.
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Abbreviations
- ch — chain
- sl st — slip stitch
- sc — single crochet
- hdc — half double crochet
- dc — double crochet
- sp — space
- st(s) — stitch(es)