Lilac Lattice Granny Square Bed Cover Crochet Pattern
You need to be comfortable with double crochet, mesh rows, corners and simple seaming.
Each square takes about 35 minutes, so the bed cover grows one small piece at a time.
An open mesh center in every square gives the bed cover a light, woven look.
About This Lilac Lattice Granny Square Bed Cover Crochet Pattern Pattern
This bed cover is made from 120 identical squares. Each one has a bright lilac lattice center, worked as a small double crochet and chain mesh, framed by three rounds of sand beige. When the squares are joined, the beige frames merge into a warm, lacy background and the lilac lattices sit in it like little windows.
The finished size is about 74 by 88 inches, which covers a full or double bed with a soft drape. You will use double crochet, chain-one mesh rows, granny style corner rounds, whipstitch seams and a scalloped shell border. It suits crocheters who have made a few squares before and enjoy a long, steady project.
Why You'll Love This Lilac Lattice Granny Square Bed Cover Crochet Pattern Pattern
I love this project because the squares are small and easy to carry. I can make the lilac center in one sitting, add the beige frame the next day, and always have a finished square to show for it.
It is also a good way to use up a big bulk of neutral yarn with just a touch of color. The result feels cozy and a little vintage, and it makes a lovely gift for a new home or a guest room.
Switch Things Up
Try a soft blue or sage center with cream frames, or a dusty rose center with taupe frames. For a baby blanket, make 4 squares across and 5 down for a finished size of about 28 by 35 inches. For a throw, make 6 squares across and 8 down. You can also make matching pillow covers with extra squares, and swap the shell border for a plain single crochet edge if you want a simpler finish.
Materials Needed
— Main Fabric
— Tools Required
The Free Pattern
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— Lattice Center (Make 120, lilac) :
— Beige Frame (Make 120, sand beige, worked around each lilac center) :
— Layout :
— Border (Make 1, sand beige) :
Assembly Instructions
- Weave in all ends on each square, then wet block or steam block every square to about 7 inches so they are all the same size.
- Lay the squares out in 12 rows of 10 squares on a bed or a clean floor, with all squares facing the same way, following the Layout section.
- Join the squares into rows by holding two squares side by side and whipstitching them together with sand beige yarn, through the back loops only, matching the 23 sts on each side.
- Join the 12 rows to each other the same way, lining up the seams at every corner so the crossings look neat and flat.
- Weave in the seam ends and block the whole bed cover flat with pins, leaving it to dry completely.
- Work Border Round 1 around the outer edge with sand beige, putting 3 sc in each outer corner and 1 sc at every seam.
- Work Border Round 2 to make the scalloped shells, then fasten off, weave in the end and lightly block the edge so the shells lie flat.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
Uneven mesh rows will make the lilac center lean, so keep the same tension and always count 7 dc and 6 ch-1 sps at the end of each row.
Landing on more or fewer than 11 dc along a side in Frame Round 1 throws off the later rounds, so adjust your spacing along the row ends to get exactly 11.
Squares that come out in different sizes will make the seams ripple, so check each one against a 7 inch template and adjust your tension if needed.
Joining too tightly with the whipstitch pulls the bed cover in, so keep the seam stitches as loose as the squares themselves.
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Important Notes
Gauge is not critical, but each square should measure about 7 inches. If yours are smaller or larger, change your hook size and expect the yarn amount to change too.
Always block the squares before joining. Cotton can be stiff, and blocking opens the lattice and evens the edges.
Yarn amounts are estimates for the full 120 squares plus seams and border. Buy extra from the same dye lot, especially for sand beige.
Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle and lay flat to dry. Cotton shrinks a little the first time, so wash a test square first.
Thank you for crocheting this bed cover with me. Take your time, enjoy each little lattice, and I hope it becomes a favorite in your home.
Crochet Abbreviations
You Ask, We Answer
How big is the finished bed cover?
It is about 74 by 88 inches with the border, made from 10 squares across and 12 squares down. That covers a full or double bed with a soft drape on the sides.
Can I use a different yarn weight or make a different size?
Yes. Lighter yarn with a smaller hook gives a smaller square, so you will need more squares. To change the size, add or remove whole rows or columns of squares, and change the border count to a multiple of 8 stitches.
How do I wash and care for it?
Wash it cold on a gentle cycle, or by hand, and lay it flat to dry. Avoid hanging it while wet because the weight of the cotton can stretch the squares.
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Abbreviations
- ch — chain
- sl st — slip stitch
- sc — single crochet
- dc — double crochet
- st — stitch
- sts — stitches
- sp — space (for example ch-1 sp is a space made by one chain)
- rep — repeat