Forest Green and Cream Swirl Hexagon Bedspread
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About This Forest Green and Cream Swirl Hexagon Bedspread
Hypnotic two-colour swirls that lock together into a whole bed of spinning hexagons. Each motif winds forest green and cream around from the centre, and when they join, the eye can’t stop following the swirl. Bold, graphic, and deeply satisfying.
About this design
The swirl hexagon is worked with TWO strands/colours carried at once, each colour spiralling around in its own set of raised stitches so the two swirls interlock. The hexagon shape makes them tessellate with no gaps. Join-as-you-go keeps the back tidy.
Pro tips for a flawless finish
The swirl comes from working two colours in alternating raised stitches, each colour advancing one ‘arm’ per round — keep the two working yarns from tangling by letting them hang on opposite sides. Keep the spiral direction identical on every hexagon or the pattern won’t flow. Block to even the six sides.
Blocking & finishing
Block each hexagon to the same 16 cm point-to-point over a hex template so the sides meet cleanly. Steam the joined top lightly to settle the swirl flat.
How to style it at home
Forest green + cream over a wood headboard with eucalyptus and a Scandi window — the cosy photo. Great in a modern or rustic room.
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 💛
It's a graphic showstopper — the interlocking swirls look impossible, but it's one hexagon repeated. Bold colour, big impact.
Shaping with increases — building the body
Switch Things Up 🎨
Navy + white for a nautical spin, or black + grey for a modern monochrome.
Colour variations — personalise your make
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them 🔧
A colour crossed into the other's arm. Each round, work each colour ONLY into its own previous-colour stitches.
Uneven sides. Establish the 6 corners at evenly spaced points and block every hexagon to the same template.
Some hexagons swirl the opposite way. Mark your start and keep the direction identical on all.
Too many stitches crammed in early rounds. Keep the increase ~6 per round split evenly between colours.
Assembly stage — pinning pieces before sewing
Materials Needed for Forest Green and Cream Swirl Hexagon Bedspread
🪝Tools & Notions
Forest green, approx 1100–1300 g
Cream, approx 1100–1300 g
— Gauge:
one hexagon ≈ 16 cm point to point
— Finished Size:
Queen ~ 230 x 250 cm
— Yarn Weight:
Worsted cotton (forest green + cream)
— Hook:
4.0 mm (US G/6)
— Terms:
US Crochet Terminology
— Cost:
FREE ✓
Crochet Abbreviations
Forest Green and Cream Swirl Hexagon 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 Forest Green and Cream Swirl Hexagon Bedspread — ready to gift or display
You Ask, We Answer ❓
You carry both colours and each one builds its own set of raised stitches, advancing around the centre so the two spirals interlock. Keep each colour working into its own arm.
Let the two balls hang on opposite sides and give a quarter-turn untwist each round; wind manageable bobbins if needed.
So the pattern flows across the join lines. A reversed swirl breaks the hypnotic effect.
~40–55 hexagons.
Yes, credit Cozy Amigurumi; no pattern resale/redistribution.
