Grey Irish Lace Flower Medallion Bedspread
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About This Grey Irish Lace Flower Medallion Bedspread
A soft dove-grey lace bedspread made of eight-petal flower medallions with padded rings and open holes, joined at the petal tips into an airy lace. It drapes beautifully over the side of the bed and looks just as good in dusty rose or sage green.
About this design
Each medallion is worked in rounds: a thick padded ring at the centre, a round of small picot loops, then eight scalloped petals, each with a raised padded crescent around an open hole, and a fine picot edge. The medallions join at the petal tips with short chain bars, so the sheet underneath shows through the lace.
Pro tips for a flawless finish
Work the padded rings over a few strands of yarn to make them raised and smooth. Join the medallions as you go on the last round – it is much faster than sewing. Use a coloured sheet underneath so the lace really shows.
Blocking & finishing
Spray-block the finished bedspread on the bed or floor and pin out the petal tips. The padded rings stay raised while the lace opens up.
How to style it at home
Grey with white and soft grey pillows, a cream lace cushion and a ceramic lamp – calm and elegant. In dusty rose or sage it becomes romantic.
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 work it part by part, block it well, and enjoy every stitch. 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 has the look of antique lace with a modern, calm grey – and the same pattern works in any colour you love.
Shaping with increases — building the body
Switch Things Up 🎨
Dusty rose for a romantic bedroom, sage green for a calm natural look, or classic ivory.
Colour variations — personalise your make
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them 🔧
Not enough padding. Use 3–4 strands and pack the sc tightly.
Too few dc in the petals. Use 7 dc per petal and block flat.
Fill each 4-way gap with ch-5 bars.
Yarn too heavy. Use sport or fine cotton for a light drape.
Assembly stage — pinning pieces before sewing
Materials Needed for Grey Irish Lace Flower Medallion Bedspread
🪝Tools & Notions
— Gauge:
one medallion ≈ 14 cm across
— Finished Size:
Queen ~ 220 x 240 cm
— Yarn Weight:
Sport/fine cotton, dove grey
— Hook:
3.0 mm (US C/2–D/3)
— Terms:
US Crochet Terminology
— Cost:
FREE ✓
Crochet Abbreviations
Grey Irish Lace Flower Medallion 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 Grey Irish Lace Flower Medallion Bedspread — ready to gift or display
You Ask, We Answer ❓
Yes – dusty rose and sage green both look beautiful. Use the same yarn amount.
Stitches worked over extra strands of yarn so they stand up, like classic Irish crochet.
About 170 for a queen, 100 for a single, 35 for a throw.
Yes – a strip of 3 x 8 medallions makes a lovely lace runner.
Finished handmade pieces may be sold – please credit Cozy Amigurumi. Do not resell or redistribute the pattern itself.
