Bohemian Hexagonal Mandala Bedspread — Free Crochet Pattern

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight (Category 4) 50% cotton / 50% acrylic blend yarn for optimal drape, stitch definition, and durability[cite: 4].
  • Color A (Natural Beige / Linen): ~2,200 meters (~2,400 yards)[cite: 4]
  • Color B (Off-White / Cream): ~2,400 meters (~2,620 yards)[cite: 4]
• Crochet Hook: 5.0 mm (US H/8) aluminum or ergonomic crochet hook, or size needed to obtain recommended gauge and smooth drape[cite: 4].
• Notions: Tapestry needle for seaming and weaving in loose ends, locking stitch markers, sharp yarn scissors, measuring tape[cite: 4].
• Blocking Tools: Foam blocking mats, rust-proof stainless steel T-pins, and a steam iron or spray bottle[cite: 4].

Abbreviations

Instructions

Main Hexagonal Mandala Motif — Beige & Off-White (make ~70 motifs for Queen size)

Each hexagon starts at the core with Natural Beige (Color A), blooming into layered Off-White (Color B) popcorn petals before squaring into a crisp 6-corner geometric border[cite: 4].

1. Round 1 (Color A – Natural Beige): With Color A, form a magic ring[cite: 4]. Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), work 11 dc into the ring[cite: 4]. Pull center tail tight and join with sl st to top of starting ch-3[cite: 4]. [12 dc]
2. Round 2 (Color A): Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same st as join, work 2 dc in each st around[cite: 4]. Join with sl st to top of starting ch-3[cite: 4]. Fasten off Color A[cite: 4]. [24 dc]
3. Round 3 (Color B – Off-White): Attach Color B in any st[cite: 4]. Ch 1, sc in same st, *ch 2, skip 1 st, sc in next st; repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, join with sl st to first sc[cite: 4]. [12 sc, 12 ch-2 sps]
4. Round 4 (Color B): Sl st into first ch-2 sp[cite: 4]. Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 2 dc in same ch-sp, *ch 1, work 3 dc in next ch-2 sp; repeat from * around, ch 1, join with sl st to top of starting ch-3[cite: 4]. [12 groups of 3 dc, 12 ch-1 sps]
5. Round 5 (Color A – Radial Sunburst Post Stitches): Attach Color A in any ch-1 sp[cite: 4]. Ch 1, *FPdc around the skipped stitch of Round 2 directly below, ch 2, sc in ch-1 sp of Round 4, ch 2; repeat from * around[cite: 4]. Join with sl st to first FPdc[cite: 4]. Fasten off Color A[cite: 4]. [12 FPdc, 12 sc, 24 ch-2 sps]
6. Round 6 (Color B – Textured Popcorn Ring): Attach Color B in any ch-2 sp[cite: 4]. Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 4 dc in same sp, drop loop, re-insert in top of ch-3, pull loop through and ch 1 to complete first popcorn[cite: 4]. *Ch 3, work 1 popcorn in next ch-2 sp; repeat from * around[cite: 4]. Join with sl st to top of first popcorn[cite: 4]. [24 popcorn stitches, 24 ch-3 sps]
7. Round 7 (Color B – Openwork Mesh Extension): Sl st into first ch-3 sp[cite: 4]. Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 2 dc in same ch-sp, *ch 1, work 3 dc in next ch-3 sp; repeat from * around, ch 1, join with sl st to top of starting ch-3[cite: 4]. [24 groups of 3 dc, 24 ch-1 sps = 72 dc total]
8. Round 8 (Color A – Shaping 6 Distinct Hexagon Corners): Attach Color A in any ch-1 sp[cite: 4].
   • *Work corner: [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in ch-1 sp[cite: 4].
   • Side sequence: 1 dc in next 3 dc, 1 hdc in next 3 dc, 1 sc in next ch-1 sp, 1 hdc in next 3 dc, 1 dc in next 3 dc[cite: 4].
   • Repeat from * 5 more times around to form 6 symmetrical corners and flat side edges[cite: 4]. Join with sl st to top of first dc[cite: 4]. [6 corners, 15 sts per side side edge]
9. Round 9 (Color B – Outer Scallop & Picot Frame): Attach Color B in any ch-2 corner sp[cite: 4].
   • *In ch-2 corner sp work [2 dc, picot, 2 dc][cite: 4].
   • Skip 2 sts, [1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc] in next st, skip 2 sts, [2 dc, picot, 2 dc] in next st, skip 2 sts, [1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc] in next st, skip 2 sts[cite: 4].
   • Repeat from * around all 6 sides[cite: 4]. Join with sl st to first dc, fasten off and weave in ends[cite: 4].

Half-Hexagon Fillers for Flat Bed Edges (make 10)

To flatten the head and foot of the bedspread, half-hexagons are worked back and forth in rows[cite: 4].

1. Row 1 (Color A): In magic ring, ch 3, work 6 dc. Turn[cite: 4]. [7 dc]
2. Row 2 (Color A): Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st across. Turn[cite: 4]. [14 dc]
3. Row 3 (Color B): Attach Color B. Ch 1, sc in first st, (ch 2, skip 1 st, sc in next st) 6 times. Turn[cite: 4]. [7 sc, 6 ch-2 sps]
4. Row 4 (Color B): Ch 3, 2 dc in first sp, (ch 1, 3 dc in next sp) 5 times. Turn[cite: 4]. [6 groups of 3 dc]
5. Rows 5–8: Continue working in rows following the color changes and stitch pattern of the full motif (Rounds 5–8) to create half a hexagon with 3 outer corners[cite: 4]. Fasten off.

Bedspread Assembly

1. Arrangement & Laying Out: Lay all 70 full hexagons and 10 half-hexagons out on a flat surface in interlocking rows (7 hexagons wide by 10 hexagons long)[cite: 4]. Ensure the colors and corner orientations align uniformly across the blanket grid[cite: 4].
2. Invisible Seaming: Place adjacent hexagons right sides together[cite: 4]. Using Color B (Off-White) and a tapestry needle, whipstitch through the back loops only (BLO) of matching edge stitches[cite: 4]. This creates a completely flat, flexible seam on the right side of the bedspread[cite: 4].
3. Filling Perimeter Edges: Sew the half-hexagons along the top and bottom jagged ends of the blanket to square off the mattress border cleanly[cite: 4].

Outer Scalloped Bedspread Border

1. Round 1 (Base Anchor): Attach Color B in any outer corner of the assembled bedspread[cite: 4]. Work single crochets evenly around the entire outer edge of the blanket, placing 3 sc in outer points and 1 sc dec in inner valleys where motifs meet[cite: 4]. Join with sl st.
2. Round 2 (Intricate Scallop Lace): *Skip 2 sts, work [3 dc, picot, 3 dc] in next st, skip 2 sts, 1 sc in next st; repeat from * continuously around all 4 sides of the bedspread to build the draping scalloped border[cite: 4]. Join with sl st to first dc, fasten off, and weave in all remaining ends[cite: 4].

Matching Decorative Throw Pillows (make 2 square + 1 lumbar)

Square Pillow Covers (45 x 45 cm / 18 x 18 inches) — make 2

1. Front Panel Assembly: Join 3 main hexagon motifs and 2 half-hexagons using Off-White yarn to form a neat 45 x 45 cm square tile[cite: 4].
2. Back Panel: With Color A (Natural Beige), ch 57.
   • Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn[cite: 4]. [55 dc]
   • Rows 2–32: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 1 dc in each st across. Turn[cite: 4]. Fasten off after Row 32 [55 dc per row; ~45 x 45 cm square].
3. Pillow Assembly: Place front and back panels wrong sides together[cite: 4]. Single crochet around 3 sides, insert a 45 x 45 cm pillow form, and sc across the 4th side to seal[cite: 4]. Work a final picot border around the perimeter[cite: 4].

Bobble Lumbar Accent Pillow Cover (30 x 50 cm) — make 1

1. Row 1: With Color B (Off-White), ch 62. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn[cite: 4]. [61 sc]
2. Row 2 (Textured Bobble Stripe): Ch 1, *sc in next 3 sts, popcorn in next st; repeat from * across to last 1 st, sc in last st. Turn[cite: 4].
3. Rows 3–4: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn[cite: 4].
4. Rows 5–40: Repeat Rows 2–4 to create horizontal popcorn textured stripes across the pillow face[cite: 4]. Assemble with a solid double crochet back panel and seal around a pillow insert[cite: 4].

Finishing

1. Weaving Ends: Thread all loose yarn tails onto a tapestry needle and weave securely through dense stitch clusters on the wrong side of each motif[cite: 4].
2. Steam Blocking: Pin the assembled bedspread to full Queen dimensions (~230 x 250 cm) on blocking mats[cite: 4]. Steam thoroughly with a steam iron held 5 cm away from the surface (never touch iron directly to yarn) to open up the openwork windows, smooth out seams, and set the outer scalloped edging[cite: 4].

Tips for Success

• Maintain Consistent Motif Dimensions: Check that every completed hexagon measures ~26 cm from point to point so they seam together perfectly without puckering[cite: 4].
• Lock Popcorn Stitches Securely: Pull the securing chain 1 tightly on every popcorn stitch to ensure the textured center petals pop outward firmly[cite: 4].
• Use Stitch Markers on Corners: Place a stitch marker in the ch-2 corner sp of each motif during Round 8 to keep your counting accurate along all 6 sides[cite: 4].
• Block Hexagons in Batches: Steam block motifs in groups of 10–15 before seaming; flat motifs make the joining process significantly faster and neater[cite: 4].
• Choose a Balanced Cotton-Blend Yarn: A 50/50 cotton-acrylic yarn provides rich stitch definition for post stitches while keeping the heavy bedspread lightweight and easy to wash[cite: 4].
• Work Back-Loop Seams: Whipstitching through back loops only preserves the raised picot frame around each hexagon on the front side[cite: 4].

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Skipping Motif Blocking — Unblocked motifs have rounded, wavy edges that distort the geometric layout when joined[cite: 4].
• Over-tightening Assembly Seams — Seaming too tightly pulls the joints into stiff ridges instead of letting the bedspread lie flat on the mattress[cite: 4].
• Miscounting Round 7 DC Groups — Missing one 3-dc group in Round 7 will throw off the alignment of the 6 corners in Round 8[cite: 4].
• Mixing Yarn Dye Lots — Using different dye lots of natural beige or off-white can result in visible color banding across large plain sections[cite: 4].
• Using Too Small a Hook — A small hook makes the textured popcorn stitches dense and rigid instead of soft and flexible[cite: 4].

Ways to Customize This Pattern

• Terracotta & Earth Tones: Replace beige and off-white with rust orange, sage green, and cream for a warm southwestern desert palette[cite: 4].
• Throw Blanket Variation: Make 35 hexagons to create a cozy couch lapghan (~130 x 160 cm)[cite: 4].
• Mandala Placemats & Trivets: Work single motifs through Round 9 in thick 100% cotton yarn to craft bohemian table placemats or hot pads[cite: 4].
• Monochrome Cream: Work the entire bedspread in a single unbleached cream color for a subtle, textured Scandinavian look[cite: 4].