Purple Swirl Medallion Bed Cover Crochet Pattern
You need to be comfortable with sc, dc and working in rounds.
Each medallion takes about an hour and a half, so it grows slowly and happily.
Every swirl is a small round you can crochet anywhere.
About This Purple Swirl Medallion Bed Cover Crochet Pattern Pattern
This bed cover is made from 90 round swirl medallions in rich purple. Each one has a raised spiral center, an open mesh ring and a scalloped edge. Small lilac motifs fill the gaps between the rounds and a lilac scalloped border finishes the whole piece.
It measures about 78 by 87 inches, which suits a queen bed with a little drape. You will use single crochet, double crochet, chain spaces and a simple join. It is a good next step if you already enjoy motifs.
Why You'll Love This Purple Swirl Medallion Bed Cover Crochet Pattern Pattern
I love that the whole bed cover is made one small round at a time. You can toss a medallion and a ball of yarn in your bag and work on it anywhere.
I also love how the swirls catch the window light. A lilac bedroom feels soft and calm, and every medallion is a little win you can see.
Switch Things Up
Try the swirls in teal with a soft grey join, or in blush pink with cream lace. Make only 4 by 5 medallions for a baby blanket, or 6 by 7 for a sofa throw. You can also crochet one medallion with a plain edge as a pillow cover to match the bed. For a quicker finish, skip the lilac shells and work one round of single crochet around the border.
Materials Needed
— Main Fabric
— Tools Required
The Free Pattern
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— Swirl Medallion (Make 90, rich purple) :
— Connector Motif (Make 72, soft lilac) :
— Layout :
— Border (soft lilac) :
Assembly Instructions
- Block every swirl medallion to about 8.5 inches across and let it dry fully before joining.
- Lay out the 90 medallions on a bed or floor in 9 columns and 10 rows, so the swirls all turn the same way.
- Join the medallions row by row. Hold two neighboring medallions together and slip stitch through the center stitch of one scallop on each, then repeat for the next row down.
- Tuck a lilac connector motif into every gap where 4 medallions meet, 72 in all.
- Sew each connector motif in place by slip stitching its ch-3 loops to the nearest scallop tips, using the long tail and the yarn needle.
- Work the lilac border in two rounds around the whole outer edge, following the Border section.
- Block the whole bed cover gently on a clean floor or bed with pins, then let it dry flat.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
Forgetting to work in the back loop only from Round 3 on gives a flat disc instead of a raised swirl, so check your first medallion against the photo.
Skipping the one-stitch shift of the increases makes straight spokes instead of a curved swirl, so move each round's first increase later.
Letting your medallions come out different sizes makes the grid wavy, so measure after blocking and keep the same hook for all 90.
Starting the border without counting the edge stitches can make the shells uneven, so count Round 1 and divide by 8 first.
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Important Notes
Gauge: one finished medallion should be about 8.5 inches across. Make one first and block it before you start the rest.
The stitch counts and yarn amounts are estimates, so test-swatch a medallion and a connector motif before you commit to the whole bed cover.
Wash in cool water on a gentle cycle and lay flat to dry. The purple and lilac are dark and light yarns together, so use a color catcher the first time you wash it.
I hope this swirl bed cover brings a little calm to your bedroom. Take it one medallion at a time, and I would love to hear which color you pick.
Crochet Abbreviations
You Ask, We Answer
How big is the finished bed cover?
It measures about 78 by 87 inches with the border, which covers a queen bed with a small drape. Make fewer medallions for a throw or baby blanket.
Can I use a different yarn weight?
Yes. Thinner yarn with a smaller hook makes smaller medallions, so you will need more of them to cover the same size. Always check your medallion size before you change the layout.
How do I wash and care for it?
Use cool water and a gentle cycle, with a color catcher for the first wash. Lay it flat to dry and reshape the scallops by hand while it is damp.
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Abbreviations
- ch — chain
- sc — single crochet
- dc — double crochet
- sl st — slip stitch
- sp — space
- st(s) — stitch(es)