Dusty Rose Floral Daisy Bedspread — Free Crochet Pattern

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight (Category 4) 100% acrylic or cotton-acrylic blend yarn[cite: 15, 17].
  • Main Color (Dusty Rose Pink): ~4,200 meters (~4,600 yards) for the full queen bedspread, tassels, and two pillow shams[cite: 15, 17].
• Crochet Hook: 5.0 mm (US H/8) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain recommended gauge and smooth drape[cite: 15, 17].
• Notions: Tapestry needle for seaming and weaving in ends, locking stitch markers, sharp yarn scissors, cardboard template for making tassels (15 cm wide), measuring tape[cite: 15, 17].
• Blocking Tools: Blocking foam mats, rust-proof stainless steel T-pins, and steam iron or spray bottle[cite: 15, 17].

Abbreviations

Instructions

Main 6-Petal Flower Motif — Dusty Rose Pink (make ~170 motifs for Queen size)

Each 6-petal flower motif begins with an open ring core before building out 6 long ribbed petals using tall double treble stitches and post-stitch work[cite: 15, 17].

Part 1: Open Center Core

1. Round 1: With Dusty Rose Pink yarn, make a magic ring (or ch 6, sl st to join)[cite: 15, 17]. Ch 1, work 12 sc into the ring[cite: 15, 17]. Join with sl st to first sc[cite: 15, 17]. [12 sc]
2. Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same st, work 2 dc in each st around[cite: 15, 17]. Join with sl st to top of starting ch-3[cite: 15, 17]. [24 dc]
3. Round 3 (Establishing 6 Petal Bases): *Ch 5, skip 3 sts, sc in next st; repeat from * 5 more times around[cite: 15, 17]. Join with sl st to base of first ch-5[cite: 15, 17]. [6 ch-5 loops]

Part 2: 6 Long Ribbed Petals

1. Petal 1 (Row 1): In first ch-5 loop work [1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 5 dtr, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc][cite: 15, 17]. Turn[cite: 15, 17]. [11 sts in petal]
2. Petal 1 (Row 2 – Ribbed Edge): Ch 1, sl st in BLO of each st across the outer curved edge of the petal to create a raised ribbed edge[cite: 15, 17]. Sl st into the valley between loops to anchor[cite: 15, 17]. [11 sl st]
3. Petals 2–6: Repeat Rows 1 & 2 in each of the remaining 5 ch-5 loops around the center core[cite: 15, 17]. Fasten off and leave a 25 cm yarn tail on half of the motifs for seaming[cite: 15, 17]. [6 long ribbed petals; Motif diameter = ~16 cm][cite: 15, 17]

Bedspread Assembly

1. Arrangement: Lay out all 170 completed flower motifs on a flat surface in a 13 x 13 interlocking floral grid[cite: 15, 17].
2. Petal Seaming: Place touching flowers right sides together[cite: 15, 17]. Using a tapestry needle and yarn tails, whipstitch touching petal edges together through back loops only (BLO)[cite: 15, 17]. Each flower connects to neighboring flowers at 4 of its 6 petal tips, leaving top and bottom petal curves open for texture[cite: 15, 17].
3. Filling Perimeter Edges: Lay out the outer edges so that half-petal curves hang naturally along the sides of the mattress[cite: 15, 17].

Plush Fringe Tassels (make ~36 tassels)

Plush yarn tassels are attached along the outer hanging edges of the bedspread[cite: 15, 17].

1. Step 1 (Wrapping): Wrap yarn 25 times around a 15 cm cardboard card[cite: 15, 17].
2. Step 2 (Securing Top): Thread a 30 cm piece of yarn under the top of the wrapped loops and tie a tight double knot[cite: 15, 17].
3. Step 3 (Cutting & Binding): Cut the bottom loops open with scissors[cite: 15, 17]. Wrap another 30 cm yarn strand tightly around the top of the bundle (2 cm below the knot) 5 times and tie securely to form the tassel head[cite: 15, 17]. Trim bottom ends evenly[cite: 15, 17].
4. Step 4 (Attachment): Tie one tassel securely to the tip of each outer hanging petal along the bottom and side drapes of the bedspread[cite: 15, 17].

Matching Decorative Pillow Shams (make 2)

Front Sham Panel

1. Join 9 flower motifs in a 3×3 square grid[cite: 15, 17].
2. Work a fill-in edging along the perimeter (alternating sc, hdc, and dc) to square off the panel to ~45 x 45 cm[cite: 15, 17].

Back Sham Panel

1. Row 1: With Dusty Rose Pink yarn, ch 57[cite: 15, 17]. Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across[cite: 15, 17]. Turn[cite: 15, 17]. [55 dc]
2. Rows 2–32: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 1 dc in each st across[cite: 15, 17]. Turn[cite: 15, 17]. Fasten off after Row 32 [55 dc per row; ~45 x 45 cm square][cite: 15, 17].

Sham Assembly

Place front and back panels wrong sides together[cite: 15, 17]. Single crochet around 3 sides using Dusty Rose Pink yarn, insert a 45 x 45 cm pillow form, and sc across the 4th side to seal[cite: 15, 17]. Finish with small tassels on the 4 corners of each sham[cite: 15, 17].

Tips for Success

• Maintain Uniform Petal Tension: Ensure tall double treble stitches are pulled to a consistent height so all flower petals measure ~16 cm in diameter[cite: 15, 17].
• Steam Block Individual Flowers: Lightly steam-blocking individual flowers before assembly opens up the petal shapes and makes seaming significantly faster[cite: 15, 17].
• Weave In Center Tails Early: Weave in magic ring tails securely on all 170 motifs before assembly to avoid a tedious finishing workload later[cite: 15, 17].
• Use Cardboard for Uniform Tassels: Using a sturdy cardboard template ensures all 36 tassels are exactly the same length and density[cite: 15, 17].
• Keep Seaming Stitches Relaxed: Avoid pulling joining stitches too tight so that the floral blanket drapes fluidly over the mattress corners[cite: 15, 17].

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Skipping Motif Blocking — Unblocked flower petals curl inward, distorting the interlocking floral grid when joined[cite: 15, 17].
• Uneven Double Treble Stitches — Loose double treble stitches make petals look floppy; keep yarn tension firm on tall stitches[cite: 15, 17].
• Miscounting Petal Seam Points — Joining petals at incorrect points will warp the square grid alignment across the bed[cite: 15, 17].
• Using Soft/Fuzzy Yarn — Fuzzy yarns hide the clean ribbed stitch definition on the petals; stick to smooth cotton or acrylic yarns[cite: 15, 17].

Ways to Customize This Pattern

• Sage Green & Ivory Palette: Replace dusty rose pink with soft sage green for a botanical garden aesthetic[cite: 15, 17].
• Throw Blanket Dimension: Reduce motif count to 60 flowers (10 x 6 grid) to create a smaller couch throw (~120 x 150 cm)[cite: 15, 17].
• Single Flower Coasters: Work individual single flower motifs in cotton yarn as floral trivets or mug coasters[cite: 15, 17].