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Pink and Gray Diagonal Granny Square Bed Cover Crochet Pattern

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You only need chain, slip stitch, single crochet and double crochet.

100-140 Hours

Each 12 inch square takes about three hours and travels easily.

Diamond Layout

One simple square turned four ways makes big diagonal diamonds across the bed.

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About This Pink and Gray Diagonal Granny Square Bed Cover Crochet Pattern Pattern

This bed cover is made from 35 identical 12 inch squares, set in a grid of 5 columns by 7 rows. Every square is worked corner to corner and is split on the diagonal: one half is dusty rose, the other half has stripes of light pink and gray, and a gray border frames the whole square.

The squares are turned in four directions so the rose halves and the striped halves meet in big diagonal diamonds. The cover is joined with gray slip stitch seams and finished with two rounds of single crochet. It measures about 62 by 86 inches, works in US terms and suits anyone who has made a few rows of double crochet and wants a big, rewarding project.

Why You'll Love This Pink and Gray Diagonal Granny Square Bed Cover Crochet Pattern Pattern

I love that you only learn one square. Once you have made the first one, the rest are easy to do on the sofa, in the car or at a friend's house, and the bed cover grows a little each day.

I also love how the layout does the clever work. The same square turned four ways gives a bold pattern, and the soft pinks with gray make the bedroom feel calm and cozy.

Switch Things Up

Try sage, cream and taupe for a quiet look, or navy, light blue and white for a coastal bedroom. Make 12 squares in a 3 by 4 grid for a throw, or 24 squares in a 4 by 6 grid for a twin cover. You can also work every square in just two colors, or crochet a matching cushion cover from one square.

Materials Needed

— Main Fabric

01 Bulky weight (5) cotton or cotton blend yarn, dusty rose: about 2,400 yards (2,200 g) for the open half of every square

02 Bulky weight (5) cotton or cotton blend yarn, light pink: about 1,500 yards (1,350 g) for the striped half of every square

03 Bulky weight (5) cotton or cotton blend yarn, gray: about 1,800 yards (1,650 g) for the stripes, the square borders, the seams and the cover border

04 The cover is heavy, so buy a little extra of each color, because dye lots can vary

— Tools Required

05 6.0 mm (J-10) crochet hook

06 Yarn needle

07 Stitch markers

08 Scissors

09 Blocking mats and pins

10 Measuring tape

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— Diagonal Granny Square (Make 35, dusty rose, light pink and gray) :

Each square is worked corner to corner (C2C) in blocks. One block is ch 3 plus 3 dc, and every new block is worked into the ch-3 sp of a block in the row below. The square is 11 blocks by 11 blocks, which makes 21 rows: Rows 1 to 11 grow in dusty rose and Rows 12 to 21 shrink in light pink and gray. The corner where you start Row 1 is the rose corner.

Row 1 (dusty rose): Ch 6, dc in the 4th ch from hook and in each of the next 2 ch. Turn. (1 block, 3 dc)

Row 2 (dusty rose): Ch 6, dc in the 4th ch from hook and in each of the next 2 ch (new block made). Sl st in the ch-3 sp of the block below, ch 3, 3 dc in the same sp. Turn. (2 blocks, 6 dc)

Rows 3 to 11 (dusty rose): Ch 6, dc in the 4th ch from hook and in each of the next 2 ch. *Sl st in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, 3 dc in the same sp; repeat from * across so that each ch-3 sp of the row below holds one new block. Turn. Each row has one more block than the row before. (Row 3: 3 blocks, 9 dc. Row 4: 4 blocks, 12 dc. Row 5: 5 blocks, 15 dc. Row 6: 6 blocks, 18 dc. Row 7: 7 blocks, 21 dc. Row 8: 8 blocks, 24 dc. Row 9: 9 blocks, 27 dc. Row 10: 10 blocks, 30 dc. Row 11: 11 blocks, 33 dc)

Row 12 (light pink): Change to light pink with the last dc of Row 11 (pull the new color through the last 2 loops). Turn. Sl st in each of the 3 dc and into the ch-3 sp of the first block. Ch 3, 3 dc in the same sp. *Sl st in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, 3 dc in the same sp; repeat from * until you have made 10 blocks. Do not work into the last ch-3 sp of the row below. Turn. (10 blocks, 30 dc)

Row 13 (light pink): Sl st in each of the 3 dc and into the ch-3 sp of the first block. Ch 3, 3 dc in the same sp, then sl st in the next ch-3 sp and make a block in it, repeating until you have 9 blocks. Turn. (9 blocks, 27 dc)

Row 14 (gray): Change to gray with the last dc of Row 13. Work as Row 13 until you have 8 blocks. Turn. (8 blocks, 24 dc)

Row 15 (light pink): Change to light pink with the last dc of Row 14. Work as Row 13 until you have 7 blocks. Turn. (7 blocks, 21 dc)

Row 16 (light pink): Work as Row 13 until you have 6 blocks. Turn. (6 blocks, 18 dc)

Row 17 (gray): Change to gray with the last dc of Row 16. Work as Row 13 until you have 5 blocks. Turn. (5 blocks, 15 dc)

Row 18 (light pink): Change to light pink with the last dc of Row 17. Work as Row 13 until you have 4 blocks. Turn. (4 blocks, 12 dc)

Row 19 (light pink): Work as Row 13 until you have 3 blocks. Turn. (3 blocks, 9 dc)

Row 20 (gray): Change to gray with the last dc of Row 19. Work as Row 13 until you have 2 blocks. Turn. (2 blocks, 6 dc)

Row 21 (light pink): Change to light pink with the last dc of Row 20. Sl st in each of the 3 dc and into the ch-3 sp of the first block. Ch 3, 3 dc in the same sp. Fasten off. (1 block, 3 dc)

Round 1 (gray border): Join gray in the ch-3 sp of the last block (this is a corner), ch 1, 3 sc in the same sp. *Sc evenly along the side, working 3 sc in each block (33 sc), 3 sc in the next corner; repeat from * twice more, sc evenly along the last side (33 sc), join with sl st to first sc. (144 sc: 33 on each side plus 3 in each corner)

Round 2 (gray border): Sl st in the next sc (the corner center), ch 1, 3 sc in the same sc. *Sc in each of the next 35 sc, 3 sc in the next corner center sc; repeat from * twice more, sc in each of the last 35 sc, join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off and weave in the ends. (152 sc: 35 on each side plus 3 in each corner)

Make one test square first. After blocking it should measure about 12 inches. If it is smaller, go up a hook size, and if it is larger, go down a hook size. If your square size changes, the border counts below change too.

— Layout (5 columns x 7 rows) :

Lay the 35 squares out in 7 rows of 5, turning each square so the rose corner (where you started Row 1) sits where the letter says. A = rose corner bottom left, B = rose corner bottom right, C = rose corner top right, D = rose corner top left.

Rows 1, 3, 5 and 7: A, B, A, B, A. Rows 2, 4 and 6: D, C, D, C, D.

This gives 12 squares in A, 8 in B, 6 in C and 9 in D. The joined center measures about 60 x 84 inches before the border.

— Border (Make 1, gray, worked around the whole cover) :

Work the border in the round with the right side facing. Each square contributes 39 stitches along an edge, counting the center stitch of each of its corners. Work 1 sc in every stitch, including the stitches on each side of every seam, and 3 sc in each of the 4 outer corner center stitches.

Round 1 (gray): Join gray in the center sc of any outer corner, ch 1, 3 sc in the same sc. *Sc in each sc along the edge to the next outer corner center sc (193 sc along each short edge, 271 sc along each long edge), 3 sc in the corner center sc; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (940 sc: 193 on each short edge, 271 on each long edge, plus 3 in each corner)

Round 2 (gray): Sl st in the next sc (the corner center), ch 1, 3 sc in the same sc. *Sc in each sc along the edge to the next corner center sc (195 sc along each short edge, 273 sc along each long edge), 3 sc in the corner center sc; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off and weave in the ends. (948 sc: 195 on each short edge, 273 on each long edge, plus 3 in each corner)

If the edge ripples, block it flat with pins and the edge will settle.

Assembly Instructions

Make 35 Diagonal Granny Squares, weave in all ends, and block every square to 12 inches.
Lay the squares out on a large floor or bed in 5 columns by 7 rows, turning each square as shown in the Layout section.
Join the squares into 7 rows of 5. Hold two squares with right sides together and slip stitch through the back loops of both edges in gray, from corner center to corner center (39 stitches).
Join the 7 rows in the same way, matching the seams, and slip stitch through all four corners where four squares meet.
Work Border Rounds 1 and 2 around the whole cover in gray.
Block the finished cover flat with mats and pins, shaping the edges, and let it dry fully.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

Counting the blocks wrongly makes the square lopsided, so count the blocks at the end of every row and compare with the number in brackets.

Working into the last ch-3 sp of the row below in the shrinking rows adds a block you do not want, so stop one space early in each of Rows 12 to 21.

Squares of different sizes cause wavy seams, so measure each one and block it to 12 inches before joining.

Turning a square the wrong way breaks the diamond pattern, so mark the rose corner with a stitch marker before you join.

Denise

Denise designs cozy granny square blankets and home decor patterns, and she writes every round with exact stitch counts so you can follow along with confidence.

Important Notes

Gauge: each finished square should measure about 12 inches with a 6.0 mm hook. Make one test square before you start.

Yarn amounts are approximate and the cover is heavy, so buy extra of each color.

Blocking helps the squares lie flat and keeps the seams even.

Wash the finished cover in cold water on a gentle cycle and dry it flat.

I hope you enjoy making this pink and gray bed cover as much as I enjoyed designing it. Take it one square at a time, and share it with someone you love when it is done.

Crochet Abbreviations

01 ch — chain

02 sl st — slip stitch

03 sc — single crochet

04 dc — double crochet

05 sp(s) — space(s)

06 C2C — corner to corner

You Ask, We Answer

How big is the finished bed cover?

It measures about 62 by 86 inches after blocking, which suits a queen bed as a coverlet or a twin bed as a generous bedspread.

Can I use a different yarn weight or make it smaller?

Yes. A different yarn weight changes the square size, so make a test square first. For a throw, make 12 squares in a 3 by 4 grid and recount the border stitches.

How do I wash it?

Wash it in cold water on a gentle cycle and lay it flat to dry. Cotton yarn can soften and relax a little with washing, which adds to its charm.