Purple and Pink Rose Garden Bedspread
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About This Purple and Pink Rose Garden Bedspread
Raised roses in purple and pink scattered across a cream lace ground, with a dense flowery border all around. The roses are made separately and sewn on, so the bed looks like a climbing rose trellis — romantic, three-dimensional, unforgettable.
About this design
The body is a light cream granny-mesh (dc, ch-1) worked as one big piece or in large joined panels. Multi-layer 3-D roses are made individually — a coiled strip of graduating petals rolled and stitched — in purple and pink, each with a leaf spray, then appliqued across the mesh in a scattered pattern. A thick floral scalloped border of small flowers finishes the edge.
Pro tips for a flawless finish
Make ALL the roses first (they’re the slow part) so you can lay them out and balance the purples and pinks before sewing. Roll each rose firmly and secure the base with several passes of thread — these must survive washing. Keep the cream mesh relaxed so the heavy roses don’t pucker it; block the mesh before applique.
Blocking & finishing
Block the cream mesh flat and square first. Attach roses to the blocked, dry mesh. After the border is on, steam only the mesh and border — never crush the raised roses; let them keep their dimension.
How to style it at home
Cream base, purple + pink roses, green leaves, a few matching rose cushions and a soft lamp — the romantic bedroom in the photo. Gorgeous over a plain cream or blush sheet.
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 showpiece — the raised roses make people reach out and touch it. Romantic, dimensional, and unmistakably handmade.
Shaping with increases — building the body
Switch Things Up 🎨
All-red roses for a classic look, or soft yellow + peach for a sunrise garden.
Colour variations — personalise your make
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them 🔧
You attached roses to an unblocked, tight mesh. Block the mesh flat first, then sew roses to the relaxed fabric.
Rolled too loosely or base not secured. Roll firmly from the small-petal end and anchor the base through all layers.
Lay out and photograph before sewing. Alternate purple and pink and keep leaf sprays with each cluster.
Add a little extra (an extra shell) at each corner so the frill has room to lie flat.
Assembly stage — pinning pieces before sewing
Materials Needed for Purple and Pink Rose Garden Bedspread
🪝Tools & Notions
Cream (mesh + border), approx 900–1100 g
Deep purple (roses), approx 250 g
Rose pink (roses), approx 250 g
Leaf green (leaves), approx 150 g
— Gauge:
cream mesh: 3 (dc, ch1) = 5 cm; one rose ≈ 7 cm across
— Finished Size:
Queen ~ 230 x 250 cm
— Yarn Weight:
DK cotton
— Hook:
3.5 mm (US E/4)
— Terms:
US Crochet Terminology
— Cost:
FREE ✓
Crochet Abbreviations
Purple and Pink Rose Garden 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 Purple and Pink Rose Garden Bedspread — ready to gift or display
You Ask, We Answer ❓
No — they're made separately and sewn on. That's what gives the raised, climbing-rose look and lets you balance the colours.
Yes if the bases are sewn down firmly with several passes of strong thread. Hand-wash or gentle cycle in a mesh bag, dry flat.
Yes — work 2–3 long panels and whip-stitch them before adding roses; easier to handle than one huge piece.
Scatter 40–60 for a queen depending on how full you want it; cluster in threes with leaves for a natural garden look.
Allowed with credit to Cozy Amigurumi; don't resell/redistribute the pattern.
