Pink and Cream Five-Petal Blossom 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.
Handmade Gift
A beautiful keepsake — free forever. Read online or print at home.
About This Pink and Cream Five-Petal Blossom Granny Square Bedspread
A sunny pink bedspread where every granny square holds a raised five-petal blossom with a golden centre and four green leaves. A cream lace round, pink corner fans and a windowed border finish each block. It is sweet, cheerful and perfect for a spring bedroom or a girl’s room.
About this design
The blossom is made first and sits on top of the square: five big ribbed petals around a cream ring with a yellow middle. The square grows around it with four green leaves at the diagonals, a cream round of open arches, pink fan clusters in the corners and a pink border with a row of open windows. The squares join in pink and the bedspread finishes with a scalloped hem.
Pro tips for a flawless finish
Work the petals in back loops for the ribbed look. Sew the leaves on before the cream lace round so they sit neatly at the diagonals. Use one long yarn tail to join squares as you go and save hours of sewing.
Blocking & finishing
Block each square square and flat, then lightly steam the raised petals to plump them back up.
How to style it at home
White pillows, a pink velvet cushion and a jug of pink and white flowers make it glow in a sunny room, exactly like the photo.
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 cheerful, easy to memorise and every square looks like a little bouquet – a joy to make and to sleep under.
Shaping with increases — building the body
Switch Things Up 🎨
Try lavender petals on cream for a softer look, or red blossoms with a white border for a cottage Christmas.
Colour variations — personalise your make
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them 🔧
Too many dc per petal for your tension. Drop to 6 dc.
Corner (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) missed on Rnd 6. Place a marker at each corner.
Sew them on at both the base and the tip.
Too many sc on the edge round. Work 1 sc per st and 2 per ch-sp.
Assembly stage — pinning pieces before sewing
Materials Needed for Pink and Cream Five-Petal Blossom Granny Square Bedspread
🪝Tools & Notions
— Gauge:
one square ≈ 22 cm
— Finished Size:
Queen ~ 220 x 240 cm
— Yarn Weight:
DK cotton (pink, cream, green, yellow)
— Hook:
4.0 mm (US G/6)
— Terms:
US Crochet Terminology
— Cost:
FREE ✓
Crochet Abbreviations
Pink and Cream Five-Petal Blossom 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 Pink and Cream Five-Petal Blossom Granny Square Bedspread — ready to gift or display
You Ask, We Answer ❓
Working into the back loops leaves a raised line on every row, which gives the petals their texture.
Yes – 20 squares (4 x 5) make a lovely baby or lap blanket.
No – the square is worked around the flower, so it is all one piece. Only the leaves are sewn.
Soft DK cotton or cotton blend shows the petals clearly and washes well.
Finished handmade pieces may be sold – please credit Cozy Amigurumi. Do not resell or redistribute the pattern itself.
