Rose Pink Wheel Ring Square Bed Cover Crochet Pattern

This rose pink bed cover is made from large squares that look like soft pink wheels set inside frames of round rings. In the center of every square sits a small raised ring. Around it, a wheel of eight wedge-shaped sections grows outward, each one lined with gentle ridges and separated from the next by an open spoke line. The wheel is squared off with graded stitches, then framed with a row of padded round eyelet rings, with a teardrop ring at every corner. The squares join in a straight grid, and a scalloped edge of big padded rings finishes the cover and hangs softly over the sides of the bed.

Each square is worked in rounds from the center out. You begin with a small magic ring of single crochet, then a round of double crochet and a round of single crochet that form the raised ring. Next, you divide the circle into eight wedges with short chain spaces between them. Every round, each wedge grows by two stitches, and because these rounds are worked in the back loops only, a little ridge forms on every round. That is what gives the wheel its lovely concentric lines, while the chain spaces stay open and create the spokes.

Once the wheel is full size, a shaping round turns the circle into a square. Tall treble crochet stitches build up the corners, and the stitch height steps down through double crochet, half double crochet and single crochet toward the middle of each side. Then you work a round of long chain loops around the square, and in the next round you pack each loop with single crochet. The loops turn into firm, round padded rings with open centers, and the corner loops become teardrop rings. A final round of single crochet outlines the square and gives a neat edge for joining.

The finished bed cover measures about 102 by 102 inches with the ring border. That is 8 squares across and 8 squares down, which makes 64 squares, each about 12 inches across after blocking. On a queen bed, the cover lies across the top and drops about 21 inches on each side and at the foot, with the ring scallops reaching toward the floor on most frames. I used worsted weight matte cotton with a 4.5 mm hook, which makes bold, round rings and clear ridges in the wheel.

The finished cover has a lovely weight and a soft drape. The wheels are solid and cozy, while the open rings and spoke lines keep it light and breathable. Rose pink is a warm, romantic color that brings softness and charm into a bedroom. It looks beautiful with beige and gold furniture, cream floors and fresh pink flowers. Because the whole cover is one color, the texture of the ridges and rings shows clearly, so it looks elegant and full of detail rather than busy.

This pattern suits an intermediate crocheter who is comfortable working in the round and in the back loops. The wheel rounds are calm and easy to memorize, and the ring rounds are surprisingly fun once you see the rings fill out. Because each square is large, you only need 64 of them for a queen bed, which makes this one of the quicker big bed covers to finish. Every square is still small enough to carry in a bag, so you can work on it wherever you are.

I love this bed cover because it feels soft, sweet and a little bit playful. Rose pink is such a happy color. It reminds me of roses in early summer, pink sugar on birthday cakes and my grandmother's favorite tea cups. When this cover is on the bed, the whole room glows with a gentle warmth. It feels romantic without being too much, and it makes every guest smile the moment they see it.

The wheel is wonderful to make. The back loop rounds have such a calm, steady rhythm, and you can watch the little ridges appear one after another. The spoke lines look so neat and clean, and when the wheel reaches its full size, it looks like a sunburst or the top of a parasol. Squaring it off with the graded stitches feels like a little magic trick, because the round shape becomes a perfect square in just one round.

My favorite part is the padded rings. When you pack single crochet over the long chain loops, the loops plump up into soft, round rings that look like little donuts. They give each square a bold frame, and the open centers let light shine through. At the corners, the teardrop rings add a sweet finishing touch. When the squares are joined, the rings line up along every seam and make the whole bed look like it is trimmed with lace.

• Only 64 large squares for a queen bed.
• One color only, with just two ends per square.
• Calm back loop rounds that create pretty ridges.
• Plump padded rings that frame every square.

This cover also makes a lovely gift. I made a smaller throw for my niece's first apartment, and she says it is the coziest thing she owns. Pink is a wonderful choice for a girl's bedroom, a romantic guest room or a cheerful reading corner. A handmade bed cover carries so much love, and it becomes the kind of heirloom that is kept for many years and passed down with pride.

Making this cover taught me a lot. I learned how much texture you can get from simply working in the back loops. I learned to shape a circle into a square with graded stitch heights. And I learned to pack my rings evenly, so every ring is the same size and shape. If you want a soft, romantic bed cover with bold texture and fewer pieces to make, I think you will love this one.

The first and easiest change is the color. Rose pink is warm and romantic, but this square looks beautiful in many solid shades. Ivory or white gives it a classic vintage look. Soft lavender feels calm and dreamy. Sage green looks fresh and natural, and a soft sky blue is perfect for a coastal bedroom. For a two-color look, make the wheel in one shade and the padded rings in a slightly darker one, such as a blush wheel with rose rings, so the frames stand out even more.

You can make this bed cover for any bed size by changing the number of squares. Each square is about 12 inches across after blocking, and the ring border adds about 3 inches on every side. Here are the counts I use:

• Twin: 6 by 8 squares, 48 squares, about 78 by 102 inches.
• Full: 7 by 8 squares, 56 squares, about 90 by 102 inches.
• Queen: 8 by 8 squares, 64 squares, about 102 by 102 inches.
• King: 9 by 8 squares, 72 squares, about 114 by 102 inches.

For a sofa throw, join 4 squares across and 5 down. That is 20 squares and finishes at about 54 by 66 inches with the border. A throw is a wonderful way to try the pattern before making a whole bed cover. Because the squares are large, a throw comes together quickly, often in just a few weeks of evenings. It looks lovely folded over the end of a bed or draped across a sofa, and it makes a sweet gift.

A baby blanket is also lovely in this pattern. Join 3 squares across and 3 down for 9 squares, about 42 inches square with the border. Use a soft cotton or cotton blend in a gentle shade such as baby pink, mint or pale yellow. The padded rings are soft and fun for little fingers. Because the rings have open centers, use it as a stroller or decorative blanket with a grown-up nearby. A handmade baby blanket is a keepsake families treasure for years.

You can also use single squares in many ways. One square makes a beautiful pillow front or a centerpiece mat for a table. Join 2 squares by 4 for a table runner about 30 by 54 inches with the border. You could also make a smaller version of the square by stopping after Round 7, which gives a wheel about 9 inches across that works well as a placemat or doily. These small projects are perfect for using up leftover yarn.

To make matching pillow covers, use 2 squares joined side by side for a standard pillow sham front, about 24 by 12 inches, or one square for a small square cushion. Make a back panel in simple rows of double crochet the same size. Join front and back around three sides, slip in the pillow and close the last side. Add a narrow row of padded rings around the cushion to match the bed cover. Use a pink pillow insert so the rings show a matching color.

Finally, try a different yarn weight. In DK cotton with a 3.5 mm hook, each square is about 10 inches across, so a queen needs about 10 by 10 squares, and the rings look more delicate. In bulky yarn with a 6 mm hook, a square grows to about 15 inches, and a queen needs only about 6 by 6 squares. Bulky yarn makes very plump rings and a thick, cozy cover. Always make one test square in your chosen yarn and block it before planning your layout.