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About This Calla Lily Bedspread
An elegant field of calla lilies. Each motif is a sculptural cream lily with a yellow spadix centre and a green base, joined into a lace net so the whole bed looks like a bank of lilies in bloom. Refined, botanical, and a real showpiece.
About this design
The lily is worked as a curved, furled petal (a shaped round shell) with a separate yellow spadix and a green calyx base sewn or worked in, then set into a lace net that joins the motifs. A scalloped edge finishes the drape.
Pro tips for a flawless finish
The lily petal gets its furl from increasing unevenly around a shell and then curving the edge with short rows — block it with a gentle curl, not flat. Make the yellow spadices in batches. Keep the net relaxed so the raised lilies don’t pucker it.
Blocking & finishing
Block each lily with the petal gently cupped (pin the edges but let the centre curl), spadix standing. Block the net flat. The botanical look depends on the lilies keeping shape.
How to style it at home
Cream + yellow + green over a neutral bed with green pillows and eucalyptus — the springtime photo. A standout on a guest bed.
Ready to make it?
The full written pattern — materials, round-by-round instructions, abbreviations, FAQ and troubleshooting — is all right here on this page, 100% free. This is an advanced make, so take it one motif at a time, block as you go, and enjoy the process. When you finish you will have an heirloom-quality piece that looks like it came from a boutique.
Starting rounds — magic ring and first increases
Why You'll Love This Pattern 💛
Nobody expects crochet calla lilies — it's a botanical statement piece that looks impossibly intricate, built from one repeatable lily.
Shaping with increases — building the body
Switch Things Up 🎨
Blush or pale yellow petals for a warmer bouquet; add more green for a leafier field.
Colour variations — personalise your make
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them 🔧
Petal blocked flat. Keep the top flared and the base furled around the spadix; block cupped.
You pulled the node joins tight. Keep ch-3 bars relaxed so the net stays flat under the raised lilies.
Stuff it lightly with yarn ends and tack it firmly at the petal base.
Anchor every stem-tab at the same point on each net node so they all face up evenly.
Assembly stage — pinning pieces before sewing
Materials Needed for Calla Lily Bedspread
🪝Tools & Notions
Cream/white (petals + net), approx 1000–1200 g
Yellow (spadix), approx 150 g
Green (calyx base), approx 200 g
— Gauge:
one lily motif ≈ 15 cm
— Finished Size:
Queen ~ 230 x 250 cm
— Yarn Weight:
DK cotton (cream, yellow, green)
— Hook:
3.5 mm (US E/4)
— Terms:
US Crochet Terminology
— Cost:
FREE ✓
Crochet Abbreviations
Calla Lily Bedspread — Full Pattern
🧶Pattern
Assembly & Finishing Tips
💡 Weaving in ends
Use a tapestry needle to weave each tail back and forth through at least 5–6 stitches in different directions. A tiny dot of washable glue on the final stitch before trimming adds extra security for toys used by children.
💡 Sewing pieces together
Pin each piece firmly to the body before sewing. Use mattress stitch for the most invisible join — insert the needle under the same yarn bar on alternating pieces and pull firmly. Knot securely at start and end, weave both tails deep into the body.
💡 Positioning safety eyes
Take time here — eye spacing determines the character's entire personality. Closer eyes look more intense; further apart looks more friendly and playful. Pin both positions and step back before snapping the backs on permanently. Once snapped, eyes cannot be moved without damaging the fabric.
💡 Blocking
Not required for amigurumi, but lightly steam-blocking any warped pieces will relax the fibres. Hold a steam iron a few centimetres away — never let it touch the stuffing or safety eyes directly.
💡 Care instructions
Handwash in cool water with mild detergent, press gently to remove excess water, lay flat to dry. Many acrylic yarns are machine washable on a gentle cycle in a laundry bag — always check your yarn label.
⚠️ Important Notes
- Use stitch markers at the start of every round — don't rely on memory to count.
- Work with consistent tension throughout. Gauge swatch before starting if in doubt.
- Fasten off leaving long tails for sewing — at least 30cm for each piece you'll need to attach.
- Pin and check positioning of all pieces before sewing any of them permanently.
Beginner's Guide to Amigurumi 🌱
Amigurumi (Japanese: ami = knitted/crocheted + nuigurumi = stuffed toy) is the craft of making small crocheted characters. You start with a magic ring, work in continuous spiral rounds of single crochet, and shape the piece through increases and decreases — no seams, no joins, no turning.
The magic ring creates a closable centre with no hole. Wrap yarn around two fingers, insert the hook, yarn over and pull through. Work your first round into this ring, then pull the tail to close tight. Practise a few times — it becomes effortless quickly.
The invisible decrease — insert your hook through the front loop only of the first stitch, then the front loop only of the second stitch. Yarn over, pull through both loops, then yarn over again and pull through the remaining two. Working through front loops only makes the decrease blend into the fabric instead of leaving a bump.
Tension matters most. Amigurumi needs tight, firm tension so stuffing can't show through. If you can see white fiberfill peeking between your stitches, go down one hook size. The fabric should feel dense and firm — like a tightly woven canvas, not a loose net.
The finished Calla Lily Bedspread — ready to gift or display
You Ask, We Answer ❓
The petal is a shell that flares at the top and furls at the base around the yellow spadix — block it cupped, not flat, to keep the lily look.
They're anchored into the lace net by a small green stem-tab, so they're worked into the net rather than sewn flat — that keeps them upright.
Yes — a 2–3 lily-wide strip of the net makes a gorgeous table runner.
~40–50 lilies.
Yes, credit Cozy Amigurumi; no pattern resale/redistribution.
