Teal and White Coastal Spiral Bedspread
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About This Teal and White Coastal Spiral Bedspread
Teal and white spirals that roll across the bed like little waves on the shore. Each round disc winds ocean teal and sea-foam white out from the centre, finished with a feathered sunburst edge, and the discs sit side by side so the whole cover looks like a swirling tide. It is a coastal showpiece — calming, graphic, and deeply satisfying to make.
About this design
Each motif is a two-colour spiral disc worked in the round with both colours carried at once, each colour building its own feathered ‘wave’ so teal and white interlock. A spoke/ray round gives the peacock-feather fan you can see at every disc edge, and a picot round finishes and joins the discs as you go, with small bridges closing the gaps where four discs meet.
Pro tips for a flawless finish
Work two colours at the same time, each one advancing over its OWN previous-colour stitches so the wave stays crisp — never cross a colour into the other’s path. Keep every disc swirling the same way so the tide flows across the joins. Let the two balls hang on opposite sides and untwist each round. Block every disc to the same diameter.
Blocking & finishing
Wet-block each disc flat to the same diameter and pin the feathered edge so the sunburst opens. Dry fully before joining; steam the finished top gently to settle seams and the little filler bridges.
How to style it at home
Over a white sheet with teal shams in a light, airy room — exactly the coastal bedroom in the photo. The teal reads fresh and beachy against white and natural textures like jute and rattan.
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 brings the sea indoors — calming teal-and-white waves that look impossibly intricate but come from one repeated disc. A coastal statement piece.
Shaping with increases — building the body
Switch Things Up 🎨
Navy + white for a deeper nautical look, or soft aqua + cream for a paler, sun-bleached beach palette.
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.
Some discs swirl the opposite way. Keep the direction identical on every disc.
Block every disc to the same round template before joining.
Add the small picot filler bridges where four discs meet.
Keep the increase to +6 per round split evenly between the two colours.
Assembly stage — pinning pieces before sewing
Materials Needed for Teal and White Coastal Spiral Bedspread
🪝Tools & Notions
Ocean teal, approx 900–1100 g (full bedspread)
White/sea-foam, approx 900–1100 g
— Gauge:
one spiral disc ≈ 15 cm across
— Finished Size:
Queen ~ 230 x 250 cm
— Yarn Weight:
DK cotton (teal + white)
— Hook:
3.5 mm (US E/4)
— Terms:
US Crochet Terminology
— Cost:
FREE ✓
Crochet Abbreviations
Teal and White Coastal Spiral 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 Teal and White Coastal Spiral Bedspread — ready to gift or display
You Ask, We Answer ❓
Same family of spiral disc, but this one is a two-tone ocean-teal-and-white 'wave', with a feathered peacock edge and a coastal palette — a different look and feel for a beachy room.
Carry both colours; each one builds its own raised stitches, advancing around the centre so the swirls interlock. Work each colour only into its own arm.
Let the two balls hang on opposite sides and give a quarter-turn untwist each round.
So the tide flows across the joins into one continuous swirl. A reversed disc breaks the effect.
About 220 in a packed layout; make a 3x3 block, measure, and scale.
About 50–70 discs.
Finished handmade pieces may be sold — please credit Cozy Amigurumi. Do not resell or redistribute the pattern itself.
