Navy and White Anemone Flower Square Bedspread Crochet Pattern

This bedspread is a bold, cheerful garden of white anemones on a deep navy sea. It is made from seventy-two chunky squares, each with one big flower that almost fills the whole square. Every square begins with a small navy disc, then a ring of navy bobbles pops up around it like the dark stamens of a real anemone. Six big white petals open out around the center, each one a generous shell of double and treble crochet with a neat outline. Behind the flower, a few rounds of navy build the square, and a final round of single crochet finishes it, ready for joining. On the bed, the white flowers seem to float on the navy, bright and crisp.

The finished bedspread measures about 100 by 112 inches (254 by 284 cm) including the edge. It is a grid of 8 squares across and 9 squares down, with each square measuring 12 inches after blocking, plus three rounds of navy edging. On a queen mattress that gives a drop of about 20 inches on each side and at the foot, so the chunky fabric falls toward the floor in deep, cozy folds. Because the squares are big and the yarn is chunky, there are only seventy-two of them, which makes this a satisfying project that grows quickly.

The stitches are chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet and treble crochet, plus a bobble stitch and reverse single crochet. A bobble is several half-finished double crochets worked into the same stitch and closed together, so they puff up into a round little ball. Here they make the dark ring around the flower center. The petals are big shells worked into single stitches, which makes them easy to shape and fun to watch grow. There are only two color changes per square.

The navy background is built behind the flower in a clever way. After the petals are finished, the navy is joined at the back and chain loops are worked behind each petal. Those loops are filled with double crochet, and from there the circle quickly turns into a square with graded stitches at the corners. This keeps the petals standing out in front, raised and three-dimensional, instead of lying flat into the background. The squares are joined with navy single crochet, and a navy corded edge frames the whole bed.

In chunky yarn the bedspread is thick, warm and wonderfully squishy, with a lovely weight in the drape. The white petals stand up from the navy, so the surface has real texture and catches the light beautifully. Navy and white are a timeless pair, crisp and calm, and they feel instantly coastal, like a sailing boat on a summer sea or a beach house with blue and white china. They suit white beadboard, navy headboards, brass lamps and fresh hydrangeas.

I rate this pattern as beginner friendly. The stitches are basic, the rounds are short and clearly counted, and the chunky yarn makes everything easy to see. The bobble stitch and working behind the petals take a little practice, but after one square they will feel natural. It suits anyone who wants a bold, eye-catching bedspread without a huge time commitment. It is a perfect project for a new crocheter who wants something impressive, and for experienced makers who want a quick, cheerful win.

We have a little cottage by the sea, and every summer the anemones bloom white along the garden fence, with their dark centers nodding in the sea breeze. I wanted a bedspread that would bring that feeling into our bedroom, and navy and white was the only choice. The first time I finished a square and laid it on the bed, it looked like a flower on the night sea. I could hardly wait to make the next one.

I love how quickly the squares grow in chunky yarn. A little navy disc, a ring of bobbles, six big petals, and suddenly you have a whole flower in your hands. The navy background goes on in just a few rounds, and the square is done. I can make one in an evening without rushing, and seeing the pile grow so fast kept me excited all the way through. It is one of the most satisfying projects I have ever made.

The bobble ring is my favorite little detail. Twelve navy bobbles pop up around the center, each one plump and round, and they make the flower look so real. They remind me of the dark stamens that real anemones have, and they give the white flower a lovely contrast right in the middle. I always smile when I close the last bobble and see the full ring.

Here is why this bedspread is so close to my heart:

• Big white flowers on navy look bold, fresh and coastal.
• Chunky yarn makes each square quick and satisfying.
• Only seventy-two squares for a whole queen bed.
• The raised petals give real texture you can feel.
• Navy hides everyday wear, so it is practical too.

This bedspread changed our cottage bedroom completely. We have white beadboard walls, a navy headboard and a big window looking out to the sea, and the room was fresh but a little bare. Now the navy and white bedspread ties everything together: the headboard, the blue and white vase, the painting of the beach and the view outside. In the morning, with the sun coming in, it feels like waking up on a boat. Our grandchildren call it the flower boat bed.

Making it taught me a few useful lessons. I learned to work the bobbles with a firm hand so they stay round and plump. I learned to work the navy loops behind the petals loosely, so the petals can stand up instead of being pulled flat. And I learned to block each square with the petals carefully shaped, which makes every flower look full and open on the bed.

Most of all, I love that this bedspread is warm, sturdy and made for real life. Chunky yarn is cozy on cool evenings, navy hides the little marks of everyday use, and the flowers stay bright and cheerful wash after wash. I hope it will be on a bed by the sea for many summers to come, and that someday my grandchildren will take it to their own homes and remember our cottage.

The easiest change is the color pair. Keep a dark background and a light flower, and the design will always look bold. Forest green with cream looks like a white flower in a woodland, while charcoal with white is crisp and modern. Burgundy with blush feels rich and romantic, and black with ivory is dramatic and elegant. For a softer look, try dusty blue with white, or sage with cream.

You can change the size by changing the number of squares. Each square is 12 inches after blocking, and the edge adds about 2 inches on every side. The sizes below include a drop on the sides and the foot. For a coverlet that sits only on top of the mattress, take away two squares in each direction.

• Twin: 6 by 8 squares (48), about 76 by 100 inches
• Full: 7 by 8 squares (56), about 88 by 100 inches
• Queen: 8 by 9 squares (72), about 100 by 112 inches
• King: 10 by 9 squares (90), about 124 by 112 inches

A sofa throw is a lovely smaller version. Make 4 by 5 squares, twenty in total, for a throw of about 52 by 64 inches with the edge. It takes about twenty-five hours and uses less than a third of the yarn. The big flowers look striking on a white or gray sofa, and it makes a wonderful gift for a beach house or a new home. It is also perfect for trying the pattern before the full bedspread.

For a baby blanket, use a soft chunky baby yarn and make 3 by 3 squares for a blanket of about 40 inches square. Navy and white look smart for a nautical nursery, while pale pink with white or soft yellow with white are sweet and gentle. The bobbles are firmly closed and the fabric is solid, but always use it with an adult nearby and keep heavy blankets out of the crib for young babies.

Matching pillows make the bed look finished, just like in my photos. One square makes the front of a 12 inch cushion, and two squares side by side make a lovely sham for a standard pillow. Make the back from another square or a plain navy panel, join them with navy single crochet on three sides, slip in the pillow and close the last side. For a striking accent, make one pillow with a navy flower on a white square.

You can also reverse the colors on some squares. Make a few squares with a navy flower on a white background and place them in a checkerboard with the white flowers on navy. The result looks bold and graphic, perfect for a modern room. Or make every square in a different flower color on navy, like white, yellow, pink and sky blue, for a playful wildflower bedspread.

If you would like a different edge, there are easy options. For a softer finish, replace the reverse single crochet with a round of small white shells, which picks up the color of the flowers. For a bolder frame, work the last round in white. For a relaxed beach house feel, add navy tassels at the four corners. Keep the edge firm, since chunky bedspreads are heavy.

You can also play with the yarn weight. In worsted yarn with a 5 mm hook, squares come out at about 9 inches, so you need more of them, and the bedspread is lighter and drapes more. In super bulky yarn with a 9 mm hook, squares grow to about 16 inches, and 6 by 7 squares cover a queen bed very quickly. Acrylic or wool blends are lighter and warmer than chunky cotton. Always make one test square in your new yarn and measure it before you buy the rest.