Daisy Sunrise Granny Square Bed Cover Crochet Pattern

This daisy sunrise bed cover is made from cheerful granny squares, and every square tells a tiny story. Near the bottom point sits a cream daisy with a golden-yellow center and little green leaves around it. Above the daisy, a lavender arc rises, then two golden-yellow arcs, like the sun coming up over a spring garden. Each square is framed in cream. The squares are set on point, so they sit on the bed as diamonds, and the edges of the cover finish in soft cream zigzag points that hang over the sides of the bed. It is bright, happy and full of color.

Each square starts with the daisy. You make a yellow magic ring of double crochet for the center, then work eight cream puff stitches around it for the petals. A green round of granny clusters turns the round flower into a small square and adds the leaves between the petals. A cream granny round finishes that little square. This is the clever part: instead of working the next rounds all the way around, you work rows across only two sides of the square, with a corner at the top. That makes the square grow toward one point, so the daisy stays low and the colored arcs rise above it.

The arcs are made with puff stitches, which are plump and soft and give the cover its lovely bumpy texture. You work one row of lavender puffs and two rows of golden-yellow puffs, each with a corner increase at the top. A final row of cream puffs softens the color into the frame. Two cream rounds then go all the way around the square to make the sides straight and even. The first is double crochet, which fills in the row ends on the lower sides, and the second is single crochet, which gives a crisp outline and makes joining easy.

The finished bed cover measures about 99 by 109 inches. Each square is about 7 inches on each side after blocking, and about 10 inches from point to point. The cover uses 200 squares in 21 diagonal rows that alternate between 10 and 9 squares. On a queen bed, it covers the top and drops about 19 inches on each side and about 29 inches at the foot, with the zigzag points reaching toward the floor. I used worsted weight matte cotton with a 5 mm hook, which makes plump puffs that hold their shape.

The finished bed cover feels warm and soft, with real texture under your hand. The puff stitches are thick and squishy, and the cream frames keep the colors organized so the design never looks busy. Cotton keeps it breathable, so it is comfortable in spring and summer and cozy layered over a blanket in winter. The colors bring sunshine into a room on even the grayest day. Golden yellow, lavender and leaf green are a classic garden trio, and they look especially pretty against warm wood furniture and natural rugs.

This pattern suits an intermediate crocheter who has made granny squares before and is comfortable with puff stitches. If you have never made a puff stitch, practice a few on a scrap of yarn first, because keeping the loops even takes a little patience. The rows across two sides may feel unusual at first, but after two or three squares you will see how simple they are. Every square is small enough to carry in a bag, which makes this a lovely long project to work on wherever you are. A stack of happy squares grows faster than you expect.

I love this bed cover because every square makes me smile. There is something so hopeful about a little daisy with the sun rising above it. When I finish a square and see the lavender and yellow arcs sitting just right over the flower, I feel like I made a tiny piece of spring. I kept my finished squares in a basket by my chair, and every evening I would add one more and admire the growing pile of sunshine.

Puff stitches are one of my favorite stitches. They are soft, round and a little bit squishy, and they make crochet look so rich and full. In this pattern, the puffs give the arcs a lovely raised texture that catches the light. When the sun comes through my bedroom window in the morning, the yellow puffs almost glow. It is the kind of texture you want to run your hand over every time you walk past the bed. Puffs also feel wonderful when you curl up under the cover.

I also love that this square is a little different from a classic granny square. Working rows across two sides lets the design rise toward one point, and that is what gives each square its sunrise look. It is a simple trick, but it changes everything. When I first tried it, I could not believe how easy it was. Now I use the same idea for coasters, pillow covers and baby blankets, because it turns any center motif into something special.

• Small, portable squares that are quick to finish.
• Plump puff stitches with lovely texture.
• Squares set on point for a pretty zigzag edge.
• Four cheerful colors that brighten any room.

This cover truly changes a bedroom. Before I made it, my room felt plain and a little dull. Now it feels like a sunny cottage room in the country, and it puts me in a good mood every morning. Friends always ask about it, and they are amazed when I tell them every square was made by hand. A handmade bed cover brings a warmth that no store-bought bedding can match, and you notice it the moment you walk into the room.

Making this cover also taught me a lot. I learned to keep my puff stitches the same height by pulling every loop up to the same length. I learned to weave in my ends as I go, because four colors in each square means many tails. And I learned that setting squares on point is not hard at all, it just takes a little planning before joining. If you have been looking for a big, joyful project that uses up colorful yarn and gives you something to treasure, I think you will love this one.

The first and easiest change is the color palette. Keep the cream daisy and frames and change the arcs to other colors. Soft pink and coral arcs feel warm and romantic, like a summer sunset. Sky blue and navy arcs make a cool, coastal look. Peach and terracotta arcs give a cozy autumn feel. You can also make the daisy petals white instead of cream for a brighter look. Choose a darker shade for the first arc and a lighter shade for the outer arcs, so the sunrise glows outward from the flower.

You can make this bed cover for any bed size by changing the number of squares. Each square measures about 10 inches from point to point, and each diagonal row adds about 5 inches in length. Here are the layouts I use:

• Twin: 15 diagonal rows of 8 and 7 squares, 113 squares, about 79 by 79 inches.
• Full: 17 diagonal rows of 9 and 8 squares, 145 squares, about 89 by 89 inches.
• Queen: 21 diagonal rows of 10 and 9 squares, 200 squares, about 99 by 109 inches.
• King: 21 diagonal rows of 11 and 10 squares, 221 squares, about 109 by 109 inches.

For a sofa throw, make 11 diagonal rows of 5 and 4 squares, which uses 50 squares and finishes at about 50 by 59 inches. A throw is a great way to try the pattern before you commit to a whole bed cover. It is also a lovely gift, because the bright colors and the zigzag edge make it look special even folded on a chair. If you make one square most evenings, you can finish a throw in under two months.

A baby blanket looks sweet in this pattern too. Make 7 diagonal rows of 4 and 3 squares for 25 squares, about 40 by 40 inches. Use a soft cotton or cotton blend and gentle colors like pale yellow, lilac and mint for the arcs. The puff stitches make it cozy and squishy for tummy time on the floor or a stroller ride. Families often keep a handmade baby blanket for years, so it becomes a gift that is remembered long after the baby grows.

You can also lay the squares out in a straight grid instead of on point. Turn every square so the daisy sits in the bottom left corner, and the arcs all rise toward the top right, like rays of sun moving across the bed. For a queen size straight grid, join 14 squares across and 15 down. This layout has a straight edge all around, so it is easier to finish with a simple border. Lay out a few squares on the floor to see which look you prefer.

To make matching pillow covers, join squares on point into a small diamond panel, or use a straight grid of 3 by 4 squares for a standard pillow. Make two panels and join them on three sides with cream single crochet, then slip in a pillow and close the last side. Choose a pillow insert in cream or yellow so the gaps between the puffs show a matching color. Matching pillows make the whole bed look planned and pulled together.

Finally, you can change the yarn weight. In DK cotton with a 4 mm hook, each square is about 5.5 inches on each side, so a queen needs about 25 diagonal rows of 13 and 12 squares. In bulky yarn with a 6.5 mm hook, a square grows to about 9 inches, and a queen needs only about 15 diagonal rows of 8 and 7 squares. Bulky yarn makes a chunky, extra cozy cover that works up fast. Always make one test square first and measure it after blocking before you plan your layout.