Hydrangea Blue 3D Floral Medallion Bedspread with Tassels — Free Crochet Pattern

Materials & Required Tools

• Yarn: DK weight (Category 3) or Worsted weight (Category 4) smooth 50/50 cotton-acrylic blend yarn[cite: 8].
  • Color A (Soft Periwinkle Blue): ~2,200 meters (~2,400 yards) for large floral motifs, outer seaming, pillow shams, and all fringe tassels[cite: 8].
  • Color B (Pale Sky Blue): ~1,400 meters (~1,530 yards) for alternating large floral motifs and pillow sham accents[cite: 8].
  • Color C (Muted Lavender): ~1,000 meters (~1,090 yards) for alternating large floral motifs[cite: 8].
  • Color D (Soft Butter Cream / Yellow): ~250 meters (~270 yards) for central floral stamens[cite: 8].
• Crochet Hooks:
  • 4.5 mm (US 7) ergonomic hook for the main floral body, joining, and borders[cite: 8].
  • 3.5 mm (US E/4) hook for central flower stamens and small filler blossoms to ensure tight, structured petal definition[cite: 8].
• Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and assembling, locking stitch markers, sharp yarn scissors, measuring tape, 15 cm cardboard card for tassel making[cite: 1, 8].
• Blocking Tools: Blocking foam mats, stainless steel rust-proof T-pins, and steam iron or garment steamer[cite: 1, 8].

Special Stitch Definitions & Abbreviations

• ch = chain[cite: 1, 8]
• sl st = slip stitch[cite: 1, 8]
• sc = single crochet[cite: 1, 8]
• hdc = half double crochet[cite: 1, 8]
• dc = double crochet[cite: 1, 8]
• tr = treble crochet[cite: 1, 8]
• dtr = double treble crochet[cite: 1, 8]
• FPsc = Front Post Single Crochet[cite: 8]
• BPsc = Back Post Single Crochet[cite: 8]
• inc = increase[cite: 1, 8]
• st(s) = stitch(es)[cite: 1, 8]
• sp(s) = space(s)[cite: 1, 8]
• ch-sp = chain space[cite: 1, 8]
• BLO = back loop only[cite: 1, 8]
• FLO = front loop only[cite: 1, 8]
• picot = ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook[cite: 1, 8]

Instructions

Main 3D Hydrangea Floral Medallion Motif (make ~140 motifs total in mixed Colors A, B, and C)

Each large floral motif features a yellow-and-white central stamen core, expanding through two 3D layered petal rounds, and wrapping in an outer chain anchor frame[cite: 8]. Work each round carefully to maintain exact stitch counts across all motifs[cite: 1, 8].

Part 1: Yellow & Cream Stamen Core (3.5 mm hook)

1. Round 1 (Center Core Ring – Color D Cream/Yellow): With Color D yarn, make a magic ring (or ch 5, sl st to join first ch)[cite: 1, 8]. Ch 1 (does not count as st), work 12 sc into the ring[cite: 1, 8]. Join with sl st to first sc[cite: 1, 8]. Pull magic ring tail tight[cite: 1, 8]. [12 sc]
2. Round 2 (Stamen Ridge – Color D Cream/Yellow): Ch 1, work 2 sc in FLO of each st around to form a raised center ridge[cite: 8]. Join with sl st, fasten off Color D[cite: 8]. [24 sc in FLO]

Part 2: 3D Layered Petal Expansion (4.5 mm hook – Colors A, B, or C)

1. Round 3 (Layer 1 Petal Bases): Attach main petal color (Periwinkle, Sky Blue, or Muted Lavender) in BLO of Round 1 behind Round 2[cite: 8]. *Ch 3, skip 1 st, sc in next BLO st; repeat from * 5 more times around[cite: 8]. Join with sl st[cite: 8]. [6 ch-3 loops]
2. Round 4 (Layer 1 Inner Petals): In each ch-3 loop work [1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc][cite: 8]. Sl st in valley between petals[cite: 8]. Repeat around all 6 loops[cite: 8]. [6 inner 3D petals]
3. Round 5 (Layer 2 Anchor Loops): Working behind Round 4 inner petals, fold petals forward toward center[cite: 8]. Work BPsc around Round 3 anchor post. *Ch 5, BPsc around next Round 3 post; repeat from * 5 more times around[cite: 8]. Join with sl st[cite: 8]. [6 ch-5 rear loops]
4. Round 6 (Layer 2 Outer Petals): In each ch-5 loop work [1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 3 tr, 2 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc][cite: 8]. Sl st in valley between petals[cite: 8]. Repeat around all 6 loops[cite: 8]. [6 large outer 3D petals]
5. Round 7 (Rear Framing Mesh): Working behind Round 6 petals, *ch 6, sc into back center post of petal, ch 6, sc into valley between petals; repeat from * 5 more times around[cite: 8]. Join with sl st, fasten off, and weave in ends[cite: 1, 8]. [12 ch-6 framing loops; Motif size = ~16 x 16 cm]

Miniature 6-Petal Filler Flower Motif (make ~120 motifs in mixed colors – 3.5 mm hook)

These smaller flowers fill the open diamond gaps between four joined large floral medallions[cite: 8].

1. Round 1 (Center Core – Color D Yellow): Make a magic ring, ch 1, work 6 sc into ring[cite: 1, 8]. Join with sl st, fasten off Color D[cite: 1, 8]. [6 sc]
2. Round 2 (Petal Bloom – Color A, B, or C): Attach blue/lavender yarn in any st[cite: 8]. *Work [1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc] in same st, sl st in next st; repeat from * 5 more times around[cite: 8]. Join with sl st, fasten off, leaving a 20 cm tail for joining[cite: 8]. [6 small 3D petals; Motif size = ~6 x 6 cm]

Bedspread Assembly

1. Arrangement: Lay out all 140 large floral medallion motifs in an offset hexagonal tile layout (10 rows of 14 motifs), alternating Periwinkle, Sky Blue, and Lavender shades randomly for a natural botanical color blend[cite: 8].
2. Main Medallion Seaming: Place touching large motifs right sides together[cite: 8]. Using Color A (Periwinkle) yarn and a tapestry needle, whipstitch rear chain loops together through back loops only (BLO) where petal tips touch neighboring motifs[cite: 1, 8].
3. Inserting Filler Flowers: Place 1 small filler flower motif into each open diamond gap created between four joined large medallions[cite: 8]. Whipstitch the 6 small filler petal tips directly to the surrounding rear framing loops using matching yarn[cite: 8].

Plush Perimeter Fringe Tassels (make ~38 tassels)

Plush, oversized periwinkle yarn tassels hang along all side and bottom drapes of the bedspread at every outer floral junction point[cite: 8].

1. Wrapping: Wrap Color A (Periwinkle Blue) yarn 40 times around a 15 cm wide cardboard card.
2. Securing Top: Thread a 30 cm piece of Color A yarn under the wrapped loops at the top of the card and tie a double knot securely.
3. Cutting Bottom: Cut all yarn loops at the opposite bottom edge of the card with sharp scissors.
4. Creating Tassel Neck: Wrap another 30 cm length of Color A yarn around the tassel bundle approximately 2.5 cm below top knot. Wrap tightly 5 times and tie securely. Trim tassel ends evenly. [Tassel length = ~15 cm]
5. Attachment: Using a tapestry needle, attach 1 plush tassel securely to the bottom point of each outer perimeter floral motif along all drapes of the bedspread[cite: 8]. Tie tightly on the wrong side and weave in tails[cite: 1].

Matching Decorative Pillow Shams (make 2)

Front Sham Panel

1. Join 9 main Hydrangea Floral Medallion Motifs in a 3×3 tile formation with 4 small filler flowers in the center gaps using Color A (Periwinkle) yarn[cite: 1, 8].
2. Work 2 rounds of single crochet evenly around the outer perimeter of the 3×3 block to square off the panel to approximately 48 x 48 cm[cite: 1, 8].

Back Sham Panel

1. Row 1: With Color A (Periwinkle) yarn, ch 61[cite: 1, 8]. Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across[cite: 1, 8]. Turn[cite: 1, 8]. [59 dc]
2. Rows 2–34: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 1 dc in each st across[cite: 1, 8]. Turn[cite: 1, 8]. Fasten off after Row 34 [59 dc per row; panel size = ~48 x 48 cm square][cite: 1, 8].

Sham Assembly

Place front and back panels wrong sides together[cite: 1, 8]. Single crochet around 3 sides using Color A (Periwinkle) yarn, insert a 48 x 48 cm pillow form, and sc across the 4th side to seal[cite: 1, 8]. Finish with 4 corner tassels attached to the pillow sham corners[cite: 8].

Tips for Success

• Maintain Uniform Petal Layer Tension: Keep even tension when working rear anchor loops in Round 5 so that all 3D layered petals stay centered and pop forward naturally[cite: 8].
• Steam Block Individual Motifs Before Assembly: Lightly steam-blocking each floral medallion flattens the rear framing loops, making motif-to-motif seaming significantly easier[cite: 1, 8].
• Weave In Center Tails Early: Fasten off and weave in center magic ring tails securely during initial construction to avoid a tedious finishing workload later[cite: 1, 8].
• Secure Tassel Necks Tight: Pull neck wraps tightly when tying tassels so they withstand regular handling and washing without losing yarn strands[cite: 8].
• Choose a Smooth High-Definition Cotton Blend: A smooth cotton-acrylic yarn highlights the 3D petal layers and yellow stamen centers clearly without fuzzing over time[cite: 8].

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Skipping Motif Blocking — Unblocked floral medallions pull inward, causing puckered, uneven seams across the blanket face[cite: 1, 8].
• Loose Center Magic Rings — Failing to pull and weave in Round 1 center tails tightly can cause the yellow stamen cores to unravel over time[cite: 1, 8].
• Uneven Seaming Tension — Seaming too tightly along the rear framing loops distorts the circular flower shapes[cite: 1, 8].
• Mixing Yarn Dye Lots — Ensure all periwinkle, sky blue, and lavender skeins share matching dye lots to prevent visible color shifts across the broad background[cite: 8].

Ways to Customize This Pattern

• Monochromatic Periwinkle Palette: Crochet all main motifs in a single shade of periwinkle blue for a sleek, modern monochromatic look[cite: 1, 8].
• Cozy Living Room Throw Dimension: Reduce motif count to 60 large floral medallions (6 x 10 grid) to craft a cozy couch lap blanket (~110 x 150 cm)[cite: 1, 8].
• Matching Floral Accent Pillow: Join 4 large floral medallions in a 2×2 square tile with 1 central filler flower to seam over a 35 x 35 cm pillow insert[cite: 8].