Forest Green Granny Square Bed Cover Crochet Pattern
You need to know dc, sc and how to work in a magic ring.
Each square takes about 30 minutes, so it is easy to pick up and put down.
Deep green flowers sit inside soft cream lace for a calm, natural look.
About This Forest Green Granny Square Bed Cover Crochet Pattern Pattern
This bed cover is made from 168 cream lace granny squares, and every square has a solid forest green flower in the center. The squares are worked in the round, then joined in a straight grid of 12 squares wide and 14 squares long.
Each square measures about 6.5 inches, so the finished bed cover is about 78 by 91 inches before blocking. You will use sc, dc, a magic ring, whipstitch joining and a simple cream edging. It suits anyone who has made a few granny squares and wants a big, cozy project for a bedroom.
Why You'll Love This Forest Green Granny Square Bed Cover Crochet Pattern Pattern
I love this project because every square is small and portable. I can crochet one on the porch, in the car or by the window, and the pile of squares grows without me noticing.
The green centers make it feel fresh, and the cream lace keeps it soft and light. It looks lovely on a bed with linen sheets, and it would make a wonderful gift for a new home.
Switch Things Up
Try a dusty blue center with a cream lace frame, or use a rust center for an autumn bedroom. For a baby blanket, make 6 by 8 squares for a cover about 39 by 52 inches. For a throw, make 8 by 10 squares for about 52 by 65 inches. You can also add a third round of edging in green to frame the whole cover.
Materials Needed
— Main Fabric
— Tools Required
The Free Pattern
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— Granny Square (Make 168, cream with forest green center) :
— Layout :
— Border (cream) :
Assembly Instructions
- Weave in all ends on the 168 granny squares and block each one to 6.5 inches.
- Lay the squares out on a bed or floor in the Layout grid of 12 across and 14 down, and check that the green centers line up in straight rows.
- With cream yarn and a yarn needle, whipstitch the squares together through the back loops only, matching the stitches and the corner ch-2 sps.
- Join the squares into 14 rows of 12 first, then whipstitch the rows together, matching the seams at each corner.
- Weave in the joining ends and block the whole cover flat to the finished size of about 78 by 91 inches.
- Work the Border: Round 1 of sc around the whole cover, then Round 2 of rev sc for a firm, neat edge.
- Weave in the last ends and give the cover a final light steam or pat dry.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
Squares that come out different sizes will make the grid wavy, so measure each square after blocking and set aside any that are off by more than a quarter inch.
Skipping the corner ch-2 sp on Rounds 6 to 8 makes the square pull into a circle, so always work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in each corner sp.
Joining too tightly gives puckered seams, so whipstitch loosely and match each stitch rather than pulling the yarn.
Losing count on the long edging is easy, so place a stitch marker every 100 sc and check the total against the bracket count.
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Important Notes
Gauge: Rounds 1 to 3 should make a solid green disc about 2 inches across, and the finished square should be 6.5 inches. Use a larger or smaller hook if yours is not.
Always block the squares before joining, as it makes the lace open evenly and the seams line up.
Yarn amounts are estimates for 168 squares, so buy extra cream and green from the same dye lot.
Wash gently by hand or on a delicate cycle in cool water and dry flat, since cotton gets heavy when wet.
I hope you enjoy making this bed cover one square at a time. Take your time, enjoy the green flowers growing, and send me a message when your first row is done.
Crochet Abbreviations
You Ask, We Answer
What size is the finished bed cover?
It is about 78 by 91 inches with 168 squares in a grid of 12 by 14. Make fewer squares for a throw or baby blanket.
Can I use a different yarn weight?
Yes. Lighter yarn with a smaller hook makes smaller squares, so you will need more squares to reach the same size. Always make one test square and measure it first.
How do I wash it?
Wash by hand or on a delicate cycle in cool water with mild soap, then dry flat. Cotton is heavy when wet, so support the weight and do not hang it.
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Abbreviations
- ch — chain
- sl st — slip stitch
- sc — single crochet
- dc — double crochet
- rev sc — reverse single crochet (crab stitch)
- sp — space
- st(s) — stitch(es)