Floral Lattice Granny Square Bedspread — Free Crochet Pattern

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight (Category 4) 100% acrylic or cotton-acrylic blend yarn[cite: 5].
  • Color A (Muted Sage Green): ~1,400 meters (~1,530 yards)[cite: 5]
  • Color B (Dusty Slate Blue): ~1,400 meters (~1,530 yards)[cite: 5]
  • Color C (Off-White / Cream): ~1,200 meters (~1,310 yards)[cite: 5]
• Crochet Hook: 4.5 mm (US 7) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain recommended gauge[cite: 5].
• Notions: Tapestry needle for seaming and weaving in ends, locking stitch markers, sharp yarn scissors, measuring tape[cite: 5].
• Blocking Tools: Foam blocking mats, rust-proof stainless steel T-pins, and steam iron or spray bottle[cite: 5].

Abbreviations

Instructions

Main Motif Type 1 — Sage Floral Center with Blue Outer Frame (make 28 for Queen size)

Each motif starts at the center ring, building a dimensional 4-petal floral motif before expanding into an open lattice mesh and framing borders[cite: 5].

Part 1: 4-Petal Central Flower (Color A – Sage Green)

1. Round 1: With Color A (Sage Green), make a magic ring[cite: 5]. Ch 1, work 8 sc into the ring[cite: 5]. Join with sl st to first sc[cite: 5]. [8 sc]
2. Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same st, work 2 dc in each st around[cite: 5]. Join with sl st to top of starting ch-3[cite: 5]. [16 dc]
3. Round 3 (Establishing 4 Petal Bases): *Ch 5, skip 3 sts, sc in next st; repeat from * 3 more times around[cite: 5]. [4 ch-5 loops]
4. Round 4 (Petal Fill): In each ch-5 loop work [1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 3 tr, 2 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc][cite: 5]. Join with sl st to first sc[cite: 5]. [4 large petals]
5. Round 5 (Textured Petal Veins): Work 1 FPdc around each stitch of Round 4 across all 4 petals to give the petals raised surface texture[cite: 5]. Join with sl st[cite: 5].

Part 2: Diamond Lattice Mesh Expansion (Color A – Sage Green)

1. Round 6: Sl st to tip of first petal[cite: 5]. *Ch 5, sc in same tip, ch 4, sc in valley between petals, ch 4, sc in tip of next petal; repeat from * around[cite: 5]. Join with sl st[cite: 5]. [12 mesh arches]
2. Round 7: Sl st into first arch[cite: 5]. *Ch 4, sc in next ch-sp; repeat from * around[cite: 5]. Join with sl st[cite: 5]. [16 mesh arches]
3. Round 8: *Ch 4, sc in next ch-sp; repeat from * around[cite: 5]. Join with sl st[cite: 5]. [20 mesh arches]
4. Round 9 (Squaring the Circle): Sl st into corner arch[cite: 5]. *Work [3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr] in corner arch, (ch 3, sc in next arch) 4 times, ch 3; repeat from * 3 more times to form 4 square corners[cite: 5]. Join with sl st[cite: 5]. [4 corners, 20 ch-sps total]

Part 3: Multi-Color Frame Borders (Colors C, B, C)

1. Round 10 (Inner Frame – Color C Off-White): Attach Color C in any ch-3 corner sp[cite: 5]. Ch 3 (counts as dc), work [2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in corner sp[cite: 5]. Work 3 dc in each ch-3 sp along each side[cite: 5]. Work [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in each remaining corner sp[cite: 5]. Join with sl st to top of ch-3[cite: 5]. Fasten off Color C[cite: 5].
2. Round 11 (Eyelet Row – Color C Off-White): Attach Color C in any corner[cite: 5]. Ch 4 (counts as dc + ch 1), *[dc, ch 2, dc] in corner sp, ch 1, (skip 1 st, dc in next st, ch 1) across side to next corner; repeat from * around[cite: 5]. Join with sl st[cite: 5]. Fasten off Color C[cite: 5].
3. Round 12 (Middle Frame – Color B Dusty Slate Blue): Attach Color B in any corner sp[cite: 5]. Ch 3, work [2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in corner sp, 1 dc in each st and ch-1 sp across side edges[cite: 5]. Join with sl st[cite: 5]. Fasten off Color B[cite: 5].
4. Round 13 (Outer Frame – Color C Off-White): Attach Color C in any corner sp[cite: 5]. Ch 1, *[2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc] in corner sp, sc in each st across side; repeat from * around[cite: 5]. Join with sl st, fasten off, and weave in all ends[cite: 5]. [Square size = ~28 x 28 cm]

Main Motif Type 2 — Blue Floral Center with Sage Outer Frame (make 28 for Queen size)

Crochet according to the exact round-by-round instructions for Main Motif Type 1, with reversed colors[cite: 5]:

• Work Parts 1 & 2 (Rounds 1–9) using Color B (Dusty Slate Blue) for the central flower and lattice mesh[cite: 5].
• Work Round 10 & 11 using Color C (Off-White)[cite: 5].
• Work Round 12 using Color A (Sage Green) for the middle frame band[cite: 5].
• Work Round 13 using Color C (Off-White) for the final edging[cite: 5].

Bedspread Assembly

1. Arrangement: Lay out all 56 completed square motifs on a flat surface in an alternating 7 x 8 checkerboard grid (alternating Sage-center and Blue-center squares)[cite: 5].
2. Joining Motifs: Place adjacent squares right sides together[cite: 5]. Using Color C (Off-White) and a tapestry needle, whipstitch through the back loops only (BLO) of matching edge stitches[cite: 5]. This forms a completely flat, neat seam grid across the entire blanket[cite: 5].

Outer Scalloped Bedspread Border

1. Round 1: Attach Color C (Off-White) in any outer corner of the assembled bedspread[cite: 5]. Ch 1, work single crochets evenly around all 4 sides, placing 3 sc in outer corners[cite: 5]. Join with sl st[cite: 5].
2. Round 2: Switch to Color B (Dusty Slate Blue)[cite: 5]. *Skip 2 sts, work [3 dc, picot, 3 dc] in next st, skip 2 sts, 1 sc in next st; repeat from * around entire bedspread perimeter to form the subtle scalloped outer edging[cite: 5]. Join with sl st, fasten off, and weave in ends[cite: 5].

Matching Pillow Shams (make 2)

Sham Front Panel

1. Join 4 main square motifs (2 Sage-center + 2 Blue-center) in a 2×2 grid using Color C[cite: 5].
2. Work Round 13 of outer frame around the 2×2 block to square off the panel to ~56 x 56 cm[cite: 5].

Sham Back Panel

1. Row 1: With Color B (Dusty Slate Blue), ch 72[cite: 5]. Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn[cite: 5]. [70 dc]
2. Rows 2–40: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 1 dc in each st across. Turn[cite: 5]. Fasten off after Row 40 [70 dc per row; ~56 x 56 cm square][cite: 5].

Sham Assembly

Place front and back panels wrong sides together[cite: 5]. Single crochet around 3 sides using Color C, insert pillow form, and sc across 4th side to seal[cite: 5]. Finish with a picot scallop border around outer sham edge[cite: 5].

Finishing

1. Weaving Ends: Thread all loose yarn tails onto a tapestry needle and weave securely through back stitches on the wrong side[cite: 5].
2. Steam Blocking: Pin the complete bedspread to full dimensions (~220 x 240 cm) on blocking mats[cite: 5]. Steam thoroughly with a steam iron held 5 cm above the surface to open up the central flower petals and flatten all seam lines[cite: 5].

Tips for Success

• Check Motif Dimensions: Ensure every finished square measures ~28 cm so the checkerboard grid lines up perfectly without puckering[cite: 5].
• Count Mesh Arches: Double-check arch counts on Rounds 6–8 of the lattice; incorrect arch counts will distort the square framing in Round 9[cite: 5].
• Use Stitch Markers on Corners: Place markers in corner chain spaces during Round 9 to easily track side stitch counts[cite: 5].
• Block Squares Before Joining: Steam-blocking individual squares makes seaming much faster and ensures perfectly straight grid lines[cite: 5].
• Keep Seaming Tension Relaxed: Avoid pulling assembly stitches too tight to keep the bedspread drape soft and flexible[cite: 5].

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Skipping Motif Blocking — Unblocked lattice centers tend to pull inward, causing distorted, wavy grid seams[cite: 5].
• Twisting Mesh Chain Loops — Ensure chain loops in Rounds 6–8 are not twisted when working single crochets into them[cite: 5].
• Uneven Frame Stitch Counts — Miscounting double crochets in Round 12 will create uneven side borders on individual blocks[cite: 5].
• Using Inconsistent Hook Sizes — Stick to a 4.5 mm hook throughout all 56 motifs to maintain uniform gauge[cite: 5].

Ways to Customize This Pattern

• Monochrome Palette: Crochet the entire bedspread in cream or unbleached linen yarn for a delicate Scandinavian look[cite: 5].
• Throw Blanket Size: Make 20 motifs (4 x 5 grid) to create a cozy lapghan or couch throw (~112 x 140 cm)[cite: 5].
• Single Motif Pillow/Cushion: Use a single 28 cm square motif backed with solid fabric to make accent throw cushions[cite: 5].