This stunning handcrafted bedspread from richly textured 3D rose granny squares brings timeless elegance to your bedroom. Whether you want to recreate the exact look or customize the colors, this pattern gives you full creative freedom.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (Worsted or DK weight recommended):
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Red – for the roses
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Green – for the leaves
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Cream/Off-white – for the square background and border
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Crochet Hook: 4.0 mm (G/6) or size to match your yarn
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Yarn Needle – for sewing and weaving in ends
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Scissors
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Blocking tools – optional but recommended
🧵 Skill Level
Intermediate – Requires knowledge of working in the round, double/triple crochet, creating 3D elements, and joining squares.
🧩 Project Structure
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Crochet individual rose-centered granny squares.
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Join the squares together.
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Add a lacy border for a finished look.
🪻 PART 1: 3D Rose Motif
✨ Round 1: Rose Base
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Using red yarn, make a magic ring, ch 1.
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Work 12 sc into the ring. Join with sl st to first sc.
→ (12 stitches)
✨ Round 2: Petal Foundations
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Ch 3, skip 1st, sl st in next st – repeat a.
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You should now have 6 chain loops.
→ (6 loops for petals)
✨ Round 3: First Petal Layer
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In each ch-3 loop, work: (sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc).
→ You’ll have 6 small rose petals.
✨ Round 4: Back Loops for Larger Petals
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Working behind petals, insert hook into the post of the sc stitches (between petals).
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Ch 4, sl st behind next petal – repeat to make 6 ch-4 loops.
✨ Round 5: Second Petal Layer
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In each ch-4 loop, work: (sc, hdc, 5 dc, hdc, sc).
→ You now have 6 full rose petals with a 3D effect.
Fasten off red yarn.
🍃 PART 2: Leaves Around the Rose
✨ Round 6: Leaf Foundation
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Attach green yarn in any space between two petals.
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(Ch 5, sl st in next space between petals) – Repeat to make 6 ch-5 loops.
✨ Round 7: Leaves
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In each ch-5 loop, work: (sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc) – for realistic leaf texture.
Fasten off green yarn.
🧱 PART 3: Granny Square Background
Switch to cream or background yarn.
✨ Round 8: Squaring the Motif
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Join in a space between leaves.
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(Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc, ch 1) In the same space.
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Next spaces: 3 dc, ch 1.
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Every 3rd side, create a corner: (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc).
Repeat around to form a complete square, adjusting so the corners are aligned.
→ You can make this square bigger by adding more rounds in typical granny fashion.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
🔗 PART 4: Joining Squares
Method 1: Join-As-You-Go
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On the final round of each square, sl st into the adjacent square’s chain spaces instead of chaining between clusters.
Method 2: Traditional Join
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Complete all squares first.
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Lay out the squares and use whip stitch or sl st to join the edges from the back.
🎀 PART 5: Decorative Lacy Border
Use cream yarn to tie it all together with an elegant finish.
**Border Round 1: Single crochet all around the outer edge of the blanket.
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Work 3 sc into each corner.
Border Round 2: Shell Pattern
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(Skip 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, skip 2 sts, sc in next) – Repeat all the way around.
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Adjust stitch placement slightly at corners to maintain shape.
Optional Final Round:
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Add picot edging or a loop lace for extra flourish.
📏 Customization Tips
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Bed Sizes:
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Twin: ~63 squares
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Full/Double: ~88 squares
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Queen: ~100+ squares
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King: ~120+ squares
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Color Variations:
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Try pink, purple, or peach roses.
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Use variegated yarn for unique petal shades.
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Yarn Substitutes:
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Acrylic yarn for budget-friendly warmth.
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Cotton yarn for a heavier, breathable texture.
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💡 Final Notes
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Block your squares before joining for professional results.
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This project takes time, but the result is a true heirloom piece.
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Great as a gift, a wedding keepsake, or a showpiece.
Video Tutorials:
Certainly! To assist you in creating a beautiful crochet rose granny square bedspread, here are some comprehensive video tutorials that guide you through the process step by step:
🌹 1. How to Crochet a Rose Granny Square | Step by Step Tutorial
This tutorial provides clear, easy-to-follow instructions for crafting a 3D rose granny square, making it suitable for both beginners and intermediate crocheters. By Adore Crea Crochet
🌸 2. Crochet Rose Square | Unicorn Dreams Blanket CAL
Part of the Unicorn Dreams Blanket Crochet-Along, this video demonstrates how to create a rose square motif, which can be incorporated into various projects, including bedspreads. By Hooked by Robin
🌼 3. Crochet Rose Granny Square Tutorial – 3D Rose Square Motif
This tutorial focuses on creating a 3D rose square motif, offering detailed guidance to help you achieve a textured and visually appealing design. By Bag-O-Day Crochet
If you need further assistance or have specific questions about the pattern, feel free to ask!
