Complete Photo-Inspired Crochet Pattern – With Decorative Scalloped Border

Style: Vintage Coastal Elegance

Colors: Royal Blue and Ivory White

Skill Level: Intermediate

Terminology: US Crochet Terms

Construction: Openwork granny squares featuring royal-blue centers, ivory lace sections, blue outer borders, and decorative scalloped edging.

This beautiful handmade crochet bedspread features geometric blue-and-white squares arranged in neat rows. Each motif combines an open floral-inspired blue center with delicate ivory crochet, creating a fresh, elegant design.

The instructions below are a reconstructed pattern inspired by the photograph, rather than an exact reproduction of the original designer’s stitches.

1. MATERIALS REQUIRED

Yarn

• Color A: Royal Blue
• Color B: Ivory White
• DK or light worsted cotton-blend yarn
• Estimated quantity for a queen-size bedspread: 3,500–5,500 meters total, depending on yarn thickness, gauge, and finished size

Tools

• 4.0 mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers
• Measuring tape
• Blocking mats and pins

Sample gauge: One completed and blocked square measures approximately 20 × 20 cm.

2. CROCHET ABBREVIATIONS

Abbreviation	Meaning
CH	Chain
SC	Single Crochet
HDC	Half Double Crochet
DC	Double Crochet
TR	Treble Crochet
SL ST	Slip Stitch
ST	Stitch
SP	Space
SK	Skip
REP	Repeat
YO	Yarn Over
RS	Right Side

Special Stitch – Granny Cluster: Three DC worked into the same stitch or space.

Corner: (2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC) worked into the same corner space.

3. METHOD – MAKING THE ROYAL BLUE CENTER

Round 1 – Foundation Ring

Using royal-blue yarn:

1. CH 6.
2. Join with SL ST into the first chain to form a ring.
3. CH 3, counting as the first DC.
4. Work 15 DC into the ring.
5. Join with SL ST to the top of the beginning CH 3.

Total: 16 DC.

Round 2 – Openwork Formation

1. CH 4, counting as 1 DC and CH 1.
2. Work (1 DC, CH 1) into each remaining stitch.
3. Join with SL ST into the third chain of the beginning CH 4.

Result: 16 DC separated by 16 CH 1 spaces.

Round 3 – Blue Decorative Clusters

1. SL ST into the first CH 1 space.
2. CH 3 and work 2 DC into that space.
3. CH 2.
4. Work 3 DC into the next CH 1 space.
5. CH 2.
6. Repeat around.
7. Join with SL ST.

This creates an open textured blue center.

Round 4 – Establishing the Square Shape

1. SL ST into the next CH 2 space.
2. Work (3 DC, CH 3, 3 DC) into this space to form the first corner.
3. CH 1.
4. Work 3 DC into each of the next three CH 2 spaces, with CH 1 between groups.
5. At the next CH 2 space, work another (3 DC, CH 3, 3 DC).
6. Continue the same sequence around all four sides.
7. Join with SL ST.

The blue circular center now becomes a square.

Fasten off royal-blue yarn.

4. FORMATION – IVORY LACE SECTION

Round 5 – First Ivory Round

Join ivory yarn in any corner space.

1. CH 3.
2. Work (1 DC, CH 2, 2 DC) into the same corner.
3. Work DC into the stitches along the first side.
4. Work 1 DC into each CH 1 side space.
5. At the next corner, work (2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC).
6. Continue around the square.
7. Join with SL ST.

Round 6 – Decorative Openwork

1. CH 3.
2. Work DC into the next two stitches.
3. CH 2.
4. SK 2 stitches.
5. Continue with DC groups and CH 2 openings along the sides.
6. At each corner, work (2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC).
7. Join with SL ST.

Round 7 – Ivory Solid Border

1. CH 3.
2. Work 1 DC into each stitch along the sides.
3. Work 2 DC into each CH 2 side space.
4. At the corners, work (2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC).
5. Join with SL ST.

Round 8 – Decorative Ivory Detail

1. CH 1.
2. Work SC evenly along the first side.
3. At the corners, work (SC, CH 2, SC).
4. Continue around.
5. Join with SL ST.

Fasten off the ivory yarn.

5. FORMATION – ROYAL BLUE OUTER BORDER

Round 9 – Blue Frame

Attach royal-blue yarn at one corner.

1. CH 1.
2. Work SC along the first side.
3. Work (SC, CH 2, SC) at the corner.
4. Repeat around all four sides.
5. Join with SL ST.

Round 10 – Final Square Edging

1. CH 2.
2. Work HDC evenly around the square.
3. At each corner, work (2 HDC, CH 2, 2 HDC).
4. Join with SL ST.
5. Fasten off.

The completed motif features a royal-blue center, ivory decorative section, and a neat blue outline.

Important: Check the motif after each color change and adjust side spacing as needed. The photograph does not provide enough stitch-level information to guarantee identical proportions.

6. FORMATION – BEDSPREAD ASSEMBLY

Crochet enough identical squares to cover the desired bed size.

Example – Queen-Size Motif Arrangement

10 squares across

10 rows long

100 Granny Squares

Illustrative layout – modify the count based on your required dimensions.

For a sample motif measuring 20 cm:

• 10 squares across = 200 cm
• 10 rows long = 200 cm
• Add more rows if you want a longer bedspread.

Joining the Squares

Mattress Stitch Method

1. Arrange the completed motifs in rows.
2. Place two squares right sides together.
3. Align the corners carefully.
4. Use a yarn needle threaded with blue yarn.
5. Sew through matching edge stitches.
6. Continue joining squares to form complete rows.
7. Join all rows together.
8. Secure and weave in the yarn ends.

Alternative – Slip Stitch Joining

Work SL ST through corresponding edge stitches of adjacent motifs using blue yarn.

This creates a visible decorative blue joining line, similar to the photograph.

7. FORMATION – SCALLOPED BEDSPREAD BORDER

Round 1 – Foundation Edging

Using royal-blue yarn:

1. Attach yarn at any corner.
2. Work SC evenly around the entire bedspread.
3. Work 3 SC at each outer corner.
4. Join with SL ST.

Round 2 – Decorative Lace Arches

1. CH 5.
2. SK 3 stitches.
3. SC into the next stitch.
4. Repeat around the border.
5. Adjust the spacing at the four corners.
6. Join with SL ST.

Round 3 – Blue Scalloped Shells

1. Work 7 DC into the first CH 5 space.
2. SC into the next anchoring stitch.
3. Repeat around the entire edge.
4. Add extra stitches into corner arches if needed to keep the border flat.
5. Join with SL ST.

Round 4 – Final Edging

1. CH 1.
2. Work SC evenly across the shells.
3. Add optional picots at the top of selected shells.
4. Join with SL ST.
5. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

8. OPTIONAL MATCHING GRANNY SQUARE PILLOW

Although the photograph features plain blue and ivory cushions, a matching crochet pillow can be made using the same blue-and-ivory motifs.

Pillow Front

1. Crochet four small granny squares.
2. Arrange them in a 2 × 2 formation.
3. Join with royal-blue yarn.
4. Work SC around the completed panel.

Pillow Back

1. Crochet an ivory rectangular panel using HDC.
2. Match the dimensions of the front panel.
3. Join the front and back together on three sides.
4. Insert the pillow form.
5. Close the final edge, or create an envelope opening.

Finish with a narrow blue border.

9. FINISHING AND BLOCKING

1. Weave in all yarn ends securely.
2. Lightly dampen the completed bedspread according to the yarn care label.
3. Lay it flat on a clean surface.
4. Arrange each granny square into a uniform shape.
5. Straighten the blue joining seams.
6. Shape the scalloped border.
7. Let the entire bedspread dry completely.

Blocking helps give the granny squares a clean, professional appearance.

10. CONCLUSION

The Royal Blue and Ivory Lace Granny Square Bedspread combines bold blue motifs with delicate white crochet for an elegant, timeless design.

The repeating squares create a beautiful geometric arrangement, while the blue joining lines define each individual motif. The scalloped edging adds a decorative finish.

Finished Design: A handmade blue-and-ivory crochet bedspread with openwork granny squares, contrasting borders, visible blue joins, and elegant scalloped lace edging.

Pattern note: This is an approximate photo-inspired design, not a stitch-tested replica. Make and block one complete square before starting the full bedspread, and adjust the instructions wherever necessary to ensure the motif lies flat.