3D Flower Crochet Granny Square Bedspread Pattern

A comprehensive step-by-step guide to making 3D flower motifs, assembling them into a bedspread, and finishing with lace borders and tassels.

🛠️ Pattern Overview & Details

• Skill Level: Intermediate
• Terminology: US Crochet Terms
• Motif Size: Approx. 8 × 8 inches (20 × 20 cm) after blocking (varies by yarn and hook)
• Pattern Structure: Individual 3D floral motifs crocheted in rounds, joined into a grid, finished with a lace border and tassels.

Recommended Materials

Material	Specifications
Yarn Main Color (MC)	Warm Cream / Ivory (DK or Light Worsted Weight)
Flower Center & Petals	Deep Red / Cranberry (DK or Light Worsted Weight)
Flower Leaves & Stem Base	Olive, Forest, or Sage Green (DK or Light Worsted Weight)
Crochet Hook	4.0 mm (G/6) for DK yarn or 4.5–5.0 mm (H/8) for Worsted yarn
Notions	Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, blocking mats & rust-resistant pins, cardboard for tassels

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• tr: treble crochet
• sp / spaces: space / spaces
• st / sts: stitch / stitches

🌸 Complete Step-by-Step Motif Pattern

1.Round 1: Red Flower Center :Red Yarn.

1. Make a magic ring with Red yarn.
2. Work 10 sc into the ring.
3. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (Do not pull the magic ring completely tight if you want a slight open ring center).

2.Round 2: Petal Foundation Loops :Red Yarn.

1. Working into Round 1: [1 sc, ch 3, skip 1 st] 5 times total around.
2. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (You will have 5 evenly spaced ch-3 loops).

3.Round 3: Raised Red Petals :Red Yarn.

Into each of the 5 ch-3 loops, work the following petal sequence:

• 1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 2 tr, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc

Sl st into the sc between loops before moving to the next petal space.

• Fasten off Red yarn securely.

4.Round 4: Green Leaf Base & Backing :Attach Green Yarn to Back of Flower.

1. Working behind the red petals, attach Green yarn around the post of a stitch from Round 1 or into the back loop of Round 2.
2. Work: [1 sc behind petal, ch 4] behind each of the 5 petals.
3. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (5 green ch-4 spaces created behind the red petals).

5.Round 5: Green Leaf Points :Green Yarn.

Into each green ch-4 space behind the petals, work:

• 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 2 tr, 2 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc

This creates green leaf frames sitting directly under and extending slightly beyond the red petals. Fasten off Green yarn.

6.Round 6: Cream Transition Foundation :Attach Cream Yarn behind Green Leaves.

1. Attach Cream yarn to the back loops/posts behind the green leaves.
2. Work: [1 sc, ch 4] behind each leaf to create 8 evenly spaced chain loops around the circular motif.
3. Join with a sl st to the first sc.

7.Round 7: Squaring the Motif :Cream Yarn.

Convert the circular foundation into 4 square corners:

• Corner: (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in designated corner loop.
• Side: 3 dc in next loop, ch 1.
• Repeat around all 4 sides and corners. Join with a sl st to top of initial ch-3.

8.Round 8: Openwork Lace Round :Cream Yarn.

• Corners: (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into each corner ch-2 sp.
• Sides: 3 dc into each ch-1 sp along the sides, separated by ch 1.
• Join with a sl st.

9.Round 9: Final Square Frame :Cream Yarn.

1. Work 1 sc (or 1 hdc) into every stitch across the sides.
2. Work (sc, ch 2, sc) into each corner ch-2 sp.
3. Fasten off and weave in all ends securely.

📐 Sizing & Motif Calculations

Block your master motif flat before calculating blanket dimensions.

Item	Motifs Grid	Total Motifs	Approx. Dimensions
Small Throw	4 × 5	20 motifs	32″ × 40″ (80 × 100 cm)
Large Throw	5 × 6	30 motifs	40″ × 48″ (100 × 120 cm)
Single Bed	6 × 8	48 motifs	48″ × 64″ (120 × 160 cm)
Full / Queen	7 × 9	63 motifs	56″ × 72″ (140 × 180 cm)
Large Bedspread	8 × 10	80 motifs	64″ × 80″ (160 × 200 cm)

Note: Measurements do not include the additional 4–6 inches added by the outer lace border and tassel fringe.

🧩 Assembly & Joining Methods

1. Blocking: Pin each motif to exact size on blocking mats. Steam lightly or wet-block. Do not flatten the raised red flower petals.
2. Arrangement: Lay motifs on a flat surface, ensuring all flowers face right-side up.
3. Joining Method Options:
   • Slip-Stitch Join (Flat Seam): Place two motifs right sides together, sl st through inner loops only.
   • Single Crochet Join (Raised Seam): Sc through both loops of adjacent motifs to create a defined vintage grid outline.
   • Mattress Stitch (Invisible Seam): Sew corresponding edge stitches together with a yarn needle using Cream yarn.
4. Assembly Order: Join motifs horizontally into full rows, then join rows together vertically.

🎀 Border & Tassel Construction

1.Base Border Rounds :Cream Yarn.

• Round 1: Attach Cream yarn to any corner. Work sc evenly around all edges. Work (sc, ch 2, sc) at each corner.
• Round 2: Work dc across all sides, working (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each corner ch-2 sp.

2.Lace Border Rounds :Cream Yarn.

• Lace Round 1: [1 sc, ch 3, skip 2 sts] around to create arch foundations.
• Lace Round 2: Work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) shell groups into alternating ch-3 sps around.
• Final Edge: Work 1 sc or 1 hdc into every st and space to create a strong, solid base line for tassels.

3.Tassel Creation & Attachment :Cream Yarn.

1. Wrap Cream yarn 20 times around a 4.5-inch piece of cardboard.
2. Tie top securely with a 10-inch length of yarn, cut bottom loops, and wrap yarn around the upper neck to form the head.
3. Attach tassels to every 2nd or 3rd lace repeat along the outer edges using a yarn needle or crochet hook.
4. Hang blanket and trim tassel ends evenly.

🛏️ Matching Decorative Cushion Cover

• Front Panel: Join 4 motifs (2 × 2 grid) or 8 motifs (4 × 2 grid).
• Border: Add 2 rounds of Cream dc, finishing with a 5-dc shell stitch edge (5 dc in sp, sl st in next sp).
• Backing: Crochet two overlapping solid Cream panels (envelope closure) and sew to the front motif panel.

🧼 Care Instructions & Yarn Estimation

Yarn Estimation Tip:

Weigh 1 complete blocked motif on a gram scale.

$$\text{Total Yarn Needed} = (\text{Motif Weight in Grams} \times \text{Total Motifs}) + 35\% \text{ (for borders, joins, tassels)}$$

Always buy ~75% Cream and ~25% Red/Green yarn ratio.

• Colorfastness Check: Wash a red and cream swatch prior to assembly to prevent dye bleeding.
• Washing: Hand wash or use a delicate machine cycle in cold water with gentle detergent.
• Drying: Lay flat to dry; reshape border and straighten tassels while damp. Do not tumble dry on high heat.