Lavender and Green Layered Flower Granny Square Bedspread
Intermediate
For crocheters comfortable with the basics, ready to try new shaping and assembly techniques
Single-Day Project
A satisfying project you can complete in a single afternoon or evening.
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About This Lavender and Green Layered Flower Granny Square Bedspread
A cream granny square bedspread where every block blooms with a two-layer flower: small cream petals sitting on top of big round lavender petals, green leaves peeking out between them and little purple fans in each corner. Joined into a full bedspread with a scalloped hem and matching pillow shams, it turns a bedroom into a soft lavender garden.
About this design
Each square starts with a tiny ring, then a round of small cream petals, a second round of large lavender petals worked behind the first, and eight green cluster leaves tucked in between. A cream open granny frame squares it off, the corners get a purple fan, and a solid cream border finishes the block. The squares are joined edge to edge in cream and the whole blanket gets a scalloped edging.
Pro tips for a flawless finish
Work the lavender petals into the back loops of the cream petal round so the two layers sit one on top of the other instead of side by side. Keep the green leaves tight – loose clusters flatten the flower. Weave in ends as you finish each square; with 100+ squares it is far nicer than a mountain of tails at the end.
Blocking & finishing
Wet-block every square to the same size on a mat before joining – it squares up the open frame and opens the little windows. Steam the finished bedspread lightly, never pressing the raised petals flat.
How to style it at home
Dress the bed in white and soft lavender, with a vase of lavender and white flowers on the nightstand like the photo. It is just as pretty folded over the foot of the bed as a throw.
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. It is an intermediate make: once the first motif is done the rest is pure rhythm, so put on some music and enjoy watching it grow.
Starting rounds — magic ring and first increases
Why You'll Love This Pattern 💛
It is a garden you can sleep under – two layers of petals make every square look three-dimensional, and the lavender and cream palette is calm and timeless.
Shaping with increases — building the body
Switch Things Up 🎨
Try blush pink petals with sage leaves, or sunny yellow with white for a cottage daisy look.
Colour variations — personalise your make
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them 🔧
The lavender round was worked into the front loops. Rework it into the back loops behind the cream petals.
Corner increases missed on Rnd 6. Make sure each corner leaf gets (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc).
Tension drift. Block every square to a template before joining.
Too many dc per fan for your tension. Drop to 4 dc per scallop.
Assembly stage — pinning pieces before sewing
Materials Needed for Lavender and Green Layered Flower Granny Square Bedspread
🪝Tools & Notions
— Gauge:
one square ≈ 20 cm
— Finished Size:
Queen ~ 220 x 240 cm
— Yarn Weight:
DK cotton (cream, lavender, leaf green)
— Hook:
4.0 mm (US G/6)
— Terms:
US Crochet Terminology
— Cost:
FREE ✓
Crochet Abbreviations
Lavender and Green Layered Flower Granny Square 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 Lavender and Green Layered Flower Granny Square Bedspread — ready to gift or display
You Ask, We Answer ❓
Work the lavender loops into the back loops of the first cream round, behind the small petals. The big petals then sit underneath the cream ones.
About 132 for a queen (11 x 12). A single bed needs about 80, a throw about 30.
Yes – a soft DK acrylic works and is lighter, but cotton shows the layered petals more crisply.
Yes – block each square before joining so the open frame lines up perfectly.
Finished handmade pieces may be sold – please credit Cozy Amigurumi. Do not resell or redistribute the pattern itself.
