Cream Floral Medallion Striped Bedspread — Free Crochet Pattern

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight (Category 4) 100% acrylic or 50/50 cotton-acrylic blend yarn in Natural Beige / Cream[cite: 1].
  • Main Color (Natural Cream): ~4,200 meters (~4,600 yards) for the full queen bedspread, outer scalloped border, and two matching pillow shams[cite: 1].
• Crochet Hook: 4.5 mm (US 7) ergonomic or aluminum crochet hook, or size required to obtain recommended gauge and smooth drape[cite: 1].
• Notions: Tapestry needle for seaming and weaving in ends, locking stitch markers, sharp yarn scissors, measuring tape[cite: 1].
• Blocking Tools: Blocking foam mats, stainless steel rust-proof T-pins, and steam iron or spray bottle[cite: 1].

Abbreviations

Instructions

Main Floral Medallion Square Motif (make ~50 motifs for Queen size)

Each square motif features an open ring center, an 8-petal raised flower bloom made with tall double-treble stitches, and an openwork frame bounded by a solid double crochet edge[cite: 1, 5]. Work each round carefully to maintain exact stitch counts across all 50 blocks[cite: 1, 5].

Part 1: 8-Petal Raised Floral Core

1. Round 1 (Center Ring): Make a magic ring (or ch 6, sl st to join first ch)[cite: 1]. Ch 1 (does not count as st), work 16 sc into the ring[cite: 1]. Join with sl st to first sc[cite: 1]. Pull ring tail tight to close center core[cite: 1, 5]. [16 sc]
2. Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same st, work 2 dc in each st around[cite: 1]. Join with sl st to top of starting ch-3[cite: 1]. [32 dc]
3. Round 3 (Establishing 8 Petal Bases): Ch 1, sc in same st, *ch 4, skip 3 sts, sc in next st; repeat from * 6 more times, ch 4, skip last 3 sts, sl st to first sc to join[cite: 1]. [8 sc, 8 ch-4 loops]
4. Round 4 (Petal Expansion): Sl st directly into first ch-4 loop. In each ch-4 loop work [1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 5 dtr, 2 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc][cite: 1]. Sl st in valley between loops[cite: 1]. Repeat around all 8 loops[cite: 1]. Join with sl st to base of first sc[cite: 1]. [8 large 3D petals; 13 sts per petal]
5. Round 5 (Raised Petal Vein Texture): *Sl st in BLO across all 13 sts of petal to form a raised ribbed edge, sl st into valley between petals; repeat from * 7 more times around[cite: 1]. Fasten off yarn securely[cite: 1]. [8 textured 3D petals]

Part 2: Squaring Out & Frame Work

1. Round 6 (Rear Frame Foundation): Working behind Round 5 petals, fold petals forward toward center. Attach yarn around back post of Round 2 center stitches directly behind petal tip. *Work [3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr] in back of corner petal tip (corner established), ch 3, 3 dc in back of next petal tip (side group), ch 3; repeat from * 3 more times around to transform the circle into a square[cite: 1, 5]. Join with sl st to top of starting ch-3[cite: 1]. [4 corner ch-3 sps, 8 side ch-3 sps]
2. Round 7 (Openwork Corner Lattice): Sl st into corner ch-3 sp[cite: 5]. Ch 3 (counts as dc), work [2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in corner ch-3 sp, *ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, work [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in corner ch-3 sp; repeat from * 3 more times around all 4 sides, omitting last corner group on final repeat[cite: 5]. Join with sl st to starting ch-3[cite: 1]. [16 dc clusters, 12 ch-1 sps]
3. Round 8 (Solid Outer Frame): Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 1 dc in each st and 1 dc in each ch-1 sp across all sides, working [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] into each corner ch-sp[cite: 1, 5]. Join with sl st to starting ch-3[cite: 1]. [72 dc total]
4. Round 9 (Outer Scalloped Edge): *Work [sc, ch 3, sc] in next st, skip 1 st; repeat continuously around all 4 sides[cite: 1]. Join with sl st, fasten off, and weave in all ends securely[cite: 1]. [Motif size = ~22 x 22 cm]

Vertical Ribbed Sashing Strips (make 6 strips)

These textured double-crochet sashing strips run vertically between the floral medallion columns down the length of the bedspread[cite: 1, 5]. Work each strip evenly to ensure matching overall length[cite: 1].

1. Row 1: Ch 21[cite: 1]. Dc in 4th ch from hook (counts as first dc) and in each ch across[cite: 1]. Turn[cite: 1]. [19 dc]
2. Row 2 (Ribbed Ridge): Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 1 FPdc around next st, 1 dc in next st; repeat across row to end[cite: 1, 5]. Turn[cite: 1]. [19 sts]
3. Rows 3–210: Repeat Row 2 until sashing strip measures approximately 220 cm in length (matching the exact total length of 10 seamed medallion squares)[cite: 1]. Fasten off, leaving a 50 cm tail for panel assembly[cite: 1].

Bedspread Assembly

1. Assembling Medallion Columns: Seam 10 floral medallion square motifs end-to-end through back loops only (BLO) using cream yarn and a tapestry needle to form 1 vertical column (~22 x 220 cm)[cite: 1]. Repeat to create 5 total vertical floral columns[cite: 1].
2. Integrating Sashing Strips: Alternate the 5 floral columns with the 6 vertical ribbed sashing strips side-by-side on a flat surface[cite: 1]. Pin panels in place with locking stitch markers every 10 cm to align rows perfectly[cite: 1].
3. Seaming Panels: Using a tapestry needle and cream yarn, whipstitch touching side edges together through back loops only (BLO) to create a flat, seamless grid across the entire bedspread face[cite: 1, 5].

Continuous Scalloped Picot Bedspread Border

1. Round 1 (Base Anchor Row): Attach cream yarn at any outer corner of the assembled bedspread[cite: 1]. Ch 1, work single crochets evenly around all 4 outer edges, placing 3 sc into outer corner points and 1 sc dec at inner panel seam transitions[cite: 1]. Join with sl st to first sc[cite: 1].
2. Round 2 (Open Mesh Band): Ch 4 (counts as dc + ch 1), *skip 1 st, dc in next st, ch 1; repeat around entire outer perimeter, working [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] into outer corners[cite: 1, 5]. Join with sl st to top of starting ch-3[cite: 1].
3. Round 3 (Multi-Tiered Scalloped Shell Border): *In corner ch-sp work [5 dc, picot, 5 dc], sc in next ch-sp, *skip 2 sts, work [4 dc, picot, 4 dc] in next ch-sp, sc in next ch-sp; repeat from * continuously around all 4 sides of the bedspread to form the draped scalloped edging[cite: 1, 5]. Join with sl st, fasten off, and weave in all remaining ends securely[cite: 1].

Matching Decorative Pillow Shams (make 2)

Front Sham Panel

1. Join 2 main Floral Medallion Square Motifs horizontally with 1 vertical ribbed sashing strip in the middle (~45 x 65 cm)[cite: 1, 5].
2. Work Round 2 and Round 3 of the outer bedspread border around the perimeter of the block to square off the panel[cite: 1, 5].

Back Sham Panel

1. Row 1: With cream yarn, ch 82[cite: 1]. Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across[cite: 1]. Turn[cite: 1]. [80 dc]
2. Rows 2–35: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 1 dc in each st across[cite: 1]. Turn[cite: 1]. Fasten off after Row 35 [80 dc per row; panel size = ~45 x 65 cm][cite: 1].

Sham Assembly

Place front and back panels wrong sides together[cite: 1]. Single crochet around 3 sides using cream yarn, insert a pillow form (~45 x 65 cm), then sc across the 4th side to seal[cite: 1]. Finish with the scalloped picot border around all 4 outer sham edges[cite: 1, 5].

Tips for Success

• Maintain Uniform Double Treble Height: Keep even tension when pulling up tall double treble stitches in Round 4 so that all 8-petal flowers lay completely flat[cite: 1].
• Steam Block Individual Motifs and Strips: Steam-blocking each square and sashing strip to exact measurement before assembly ensures vertical columns align perfectly without puckering[cite: 1, 5].
• Weave In Center Tails Early: Fasten off and weave in magic ring tails securely on all 50 motifs during initial construction to avoid a tedious finishing workload later[cite: 1].
• Keep Assembly Stitches Relaxed: Avoid pulling joining threads too tightly so that the vertical seams lie flat over the mattress[cite: 1, 5].
• Choose a High-Definition Smooth Yarn: A smooth cotton-acrylic yarn highlights the 3D raised flower petals and ribbed post-stitch sashing clearly[cite: 1].

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Skipping Panel Blocking — Unblocked floral squares and sashing strips warp in length, resulting in uneven vertical columns during seaming[cite: 1, 5].
• Uneven Sashing Lengths — Miscounting rows on the vertical sashing strips will cause the bedspread edges to bunch or flare[cite: 1, 5].
• Uneven Seaming Tension — Seaming too tightly along the vertical strips creates rigid ridges instead of a flat blanket face[cite: 1, 5].
• Mixing Yarn Dye Lots — Ensure all natural cream skeins share matching dye lots to prevent visible color bands across the broad background[cite: 1].

Ways to Customize This Pattern

• Two-Tone Contrast Palette: Crochet the floral medallion centers in soft rose or sage green and the sashing strips in cream for a subtle pop of color[cite: 1].
• Throw Blanket Dimension: Reduce motif count to 21 squares (3 columns of 7 squares) and 4 sashing strips to create a cozy couch throw (~110 x 150 cm)[cite: 1, 5].
• Matching Table Runner: Join 5 medallion squares in a single row with scalloped borders to craft an elegant dining table runner[cite: 1].