Dusty Rose Bobble Diamond Lattice Bedspread — Free Crochet Pattern
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About This Dusty Rose Bobble Diamond Lattice Bedspread — Free Crochet Pattern
The Dusty Rose Bobble Diamond Lattice Bedspread free crochet pattern brings sophisticated vintage charm, rich tactile bobble texture, and serene monochrome elegance directly into your master bedroom space[cite: 5]. Crafted in a soothing dusty rose mauve yarn, each square motif features a central raised bobble diamond ring, framed by openwork lattice arches, a solid double-crochet square border, and a delicate scalloped picot edge[cite: 5]. Complete with matching decorative pillow shams, this heirloom-quality coverlet transforms any sleeping area into an inviting, handcrafted sanctuary[cite: 5].
This comprehensive, heirloom-quality project is constructed by crocheting individual square motifs in progressive geometric rounds[cite: 1, 5]. Each motif begins at the center core, expanding into a concentric square of raised 5-dc bobble stitches that form an inner textured diamond[cite: 5]. The motif then builds outward with openwork fan arches and double-crochet corner expansions, and finishes with a solid boundary row[cite: 1, 5]. The completed individual square motifs are joined seamlessly using flat invisible back-loop seams, bordered with a continuous multi-tiered scalloped outer edge, and draped elegantly over the bed[cite: 1, 5]. It is designed for an intermediate crocheter who enjoys working textured bobble stitches, openwork fan lattice arches, geometric square expansions, and modular motif assembly[cite: 1, 5]. Below, you will find step-by-step round-by-round directions, exact stitch counts, detailed assembly guidelines, and a complete matching pillow sham pattern[cite: 1, 5].
Materials
- Yarn: DK weight (Category 3) or Worsted weight (Category 4) 100% cotton or 50/50 cotton-acrylic blend yarn in Dusty Rose / Mauve[cite: 1].
- Main Color (Dusty Rose): ~4,200 meters (~4,600 yards) for the complete 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
chchain[cite: 1]sl stslip stitch[cite: 1]scsingle crochet[cite: 1]hdchalf double crochet[cite: 1]dcdouble crochet[cite: 1]trtreble crochet[cite: 1]dtrdouble treble crochet[cite: 1]bobble5-dc bobble stitch (yarn over, insert hook in st, pull up loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops; repeat 4 more times in same st, yarn over and draw through all 6 loops on hook, ch 1 to lock)[cite: 5]incincrease[cite: 1]st(s)stitch(es)[cite: 1]sp(s)space(s)[cite: 1]ch-spchain space[cite: 1]BLOback loop only[cite: 1]FLOfront loop only[cite: 1]picotch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook[cite: 1]Instructions
Main Bobble Diamond Square Motif (make ~80 motifs for Queen size)
Each square motif transitions through 10 progressive geometric rounds, building a raised central bobble diamond ring, expanding through openwork fan arches, and squaring out into a solid outer frame[cite: 1, 5]. Work each round carefully to maintain exact stitch counts across all 80 blocks[cite: 1, 5].
Part 1: Center Core & Textured Bobble Diamond Ring
- Round 1 (Center Core Ring): With Dusty Rose yarn, 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[cite: 1]. [16 sc]
- Round 2 (Inner Bobble Base): Ch 3 (counts as dc), *1 bobble in next st, 1 dc in next st, work [1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc] in next st (corner point), 1 dc in next st; repeat from * 3 more times around, omitting last 1 dc on final repeat[cite: 5]. Join with sl st to top of starting ch-3[cite: 1]. [4 bobbles, 16 dc, 4 corner ch-2 sps]
- Round 3 (Expanding Bobble Diamond Ring): Sl st across to corner ch-sp[cite: 5]. *Work [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in corner ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next st, 1 bobble in next st, 1 dc in next st, 1 bobble in next st, 1 dc in next st; repeat from * 3 more times around all 4 sides[cite: 5]. Join with sl st to starting ch[cite: 1]. [8 bobbles total, 28 dc]
- Round 4 (Outer Bobble Ring Peak): Sl st to corner ch-sp[cite: 5]. *Work [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in corner ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 2 sts, 1 bobble in next st, 1 dc in next 3 sts, 1 bobble in next st, 1 dc in next 2 sts; repeat from * 3 more times around[cite: 5]. Join with sl st[cite: 1]. [8 bobbles total, 44 dc]
Part 2: Openwork Fan Arches & Outer Frame
- Round 5 (Openwork Fan Foundation): Sl st to corner ch-sp[cite: 5]. *Work [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in corner sp, ch 3, skip 3 sts, sc in next st, ch 5, skip 3 sts, sc in next st, ch 3, skip 3 sts; repeat from * 3 more times around[cite: 5]. Join with sl st[cite: 1]. [4 corner ch-2 sps, 8 ch-3 loops, 4 ch-5 loops]
- Round 6 (Openwork Fan Arches): Sl st to corner ch-sp[cite: 5]. *Work [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in corner sp, ch 2, 1 dc in next ch-3 sp, in center ch-5 sp work [5 tr, ch 2, 5 tr] (fan arch), 1 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 2; repeat from * 3 more times around[cite: 5]. Join with sl st[cite: 1]. [4 corner sps, 40 tr, 8 dc]
- Round 7 (Squaring Out Fan Lattice): Sl st to corner ch-sp[cite: 5]. *Work [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in corner sp, 1 dc in next 2 dc, (ch 1, skip 1 st, dc in next st) 7 times across side fan arch, 1 dc in next 2 dc; repeat from * 3 more times around[cite: 5]. Join with sl st[cite: 1]. [28 side eyelet spaces]
- Round 8 (Eyelet Outer Grid): 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 each corner ch-sp[cite: 1, 5]. Join with sl st[cite: 1]. [36 eyelet spaces total]
- Round 9 (Solid Outer Frame): Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 1 dc in each st and 1 dc in each ch-1 eyelet sp across all sides, working [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] into each corner ch-sp[cite: 1, 5]. Join with sl st[cite: 1]. [88 dc total]
- Round 10 (Scalloped Picot Edge): *In next st work [sc, ch 3, picot, sc], skip 1 st; repeat continuously around all 4 sides to form a crisp, scalloped picot framing edge[cite: 5]. Join with sl st, fasten off, and weave in all ends securely[cite: 1]. [Square motif size = ~22 x 22 cm]
Bedspread Assembly
- Arrangement: Lay out all 80 completed bobble diamond square motifs on a clean, flat surface in an 8 x 10 grid, ensuring all central raised bobble diamonds and openwork fan arches align uniformly across the mattress top[cite: 5].
- Invisible Seaming: Place adjacent squares right sides together[cite: 5]. Using Dusty Rose yarn and a tapestry needle, whipstitch through the back loops only (BLO) of matching outer picots and edge stitches along touching sides[cite: 5]. This joins the motifs seamlessly into a completely flat, flexible grid across the entire blanket face[cite: 1, 5].
Continuous Outer Scalloped Bedspread Border
- Round 1 (Base Anchor Row): Attach Dusty Rose yarn in 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 in inner seams where motifs meet[cite: 1, 5]. Join with sl st to first sc[cite: 1].
- 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].
- 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
- Join 4 main Bobble Diamond Square Motifs in a 2×2 square tile formation using Dusty Rose yarn through back loops only (BLO)[cite: 1, 5].
- Work Round 8, Round 9, and Round 10 of the motif instructions around the outer perimeter of the 2×2 block to square off the panel to approximately 45 x 45 cm[cite: 1, 5].
Back Sham Panel
- Row 1: With Dusty Rose yarn, ch 57[cite: 1]. Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across[cite: 1]. Turn[cite: 1]. [55 dc]
- Rows 2–32: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 1 dc in each st across[cite: 1]. Turn[cite: 1]. Fasten off after Row 32 [55 dc per row; panel size = ~45 x 45 cm square][cite: 1].
Sham Assembly
Place front and back panels wrong sides together[cite: 1]. Single crochet around 3 sides using Dusty Rose yarn, insert a 45 x 45 cm pillow form, and 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 Pop-Out Bobble Stitch Tension: Push bobble stitches firmly toward the right side of the work during Rounds 2–4 so the raised diamond motif pops out in high relief[cite: 5].
- Steam Block Individual Squares: Steam-blocking each square motif to ~22 x 22 cm before assembly flattens the openwork fan arches, aligns the outer double-crochet frame, and makes row-by-row seaming much faster[cite: 1, 5].
- Weave In Center Tails Early: Fasten off and weave in magic ring tails securely on all 80 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 seamed grid lies completely flat over the mattress without puckering[cite: 1, 5].
- Choose a High-Definition Smooth Yarn: A smooth cotton or cotton-blend yarn highlights the 3D bobble texture and openwork fan lattice arches clearly[cite: 1, 5].
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Skipping Motif Blocking — Unblocked geometric squares pull inward at the openwork fan sections, causing puckered, uneven seams during assembly[cite: 1, 5].
- Flattening Bobbles — Inadvertently crushing bobble stitches during seaming or ironing reduces the 3D relief; steam block carefully around bobbles[cite: 5].
- Uneven Seaming Tension — Seaming too tightly along the outer borders creates rigid ridges instead of a flat blanket surface[cite: 1, 5].
- Mixing Yarn Dye Lots — Ensure all dusty rose skeins share matching dye lots to prevent noticeable shading differences across the broad background[cite: 1].
Ways to Customize This Pattern
- Cream & Dusty Rose Two-Tone Palette: Crochet the central bobble diamond in cream yarn and the outer fan lattice in dusty rose for a subtle color pop[cite: 1, 5].
- Throw Blanket Dimension: Reduce motif count to 35 squares (5 x 7 grid) to create a cozy living room throw (~110 x 150 cm)[cite: 1, 5].
- Matching Bobble Coasters & Trivets: Work single motifs through Round 7 in heavy cotton yarn to craft matching textured hot pads or table trivets[cite: 1, 5].
Frequently asked questions
This pattern is rated as intermediate[cite: 1]. It requires familiarity with making 5-dc bobble stitches, expanding openwork fan arches, precise geometric stitch counting, and seaming modular blocks together[cite: 1, 5].
A full queen bedspread (~80 main square motifs, outer scalloped border, and two matching pillow shams) typically takes between 5 and 7 weeks of regular crocheting (~12–15 hours per week)[cite: 1, 5].
What type of yarn works best for a bobble diamond bedspread?
A DK weight (Category 3) or Worsted weight (Category 4) premium cotton or 50/50 cotton-acrylic blend is best[cite: 1]. Cotton provides crisp stitch definition for bobbles and fan arches, while acrylic adds soft drape and easy machine care[cite: 1, 5].
Machine wash on a gentle, cool cycle inside a large laundry bag using mild liquid detergent[cite: 1]. Lay flat on clean dry towels to air dry to preserve its square geometry, 3D bobble relief, and outer scalloped edging[cite: 1, 5].
Yes! Because this is a modular motif pattern, simply add or subtract rows of square motifs[cite: 1]. Each motif adds approximately 22 cm (~8.5 inches) to your overall bed dimensions[cite: 1].
Yes, you are permitted to sell physical finished items created using this pattern[cite: 1]. We kindly ask that you credit patterns.noobcooks.com as the original designer in your listings[cite: 1]. Reselling, copying, or redistributing the written pattern text or images is strictly prohibited[cite: 1].
The finished Dusty Rose Bobble Diamond Lattice Bedspread — Free Crochet Pattern
