Title
Two-Tone 3D Floral Crochet Bedspread
This elegant crochet bedspread is made from large square motifs featuring raised 3D flowers, textured leaves, puff-style decorative details, and open lace backgrounds.
The design alternates between:
- Warm beige / cream squares
- Mocha brown squares
Each square has a raised central flower surrounded by four large leaf-shaped petals and additional textured bobble details, creating a luxurious dimensional effect.
Because this pattern is recreated from the visible finished design, small stitch-count adjustments may be required depending on yarn, hook size, and tension.
MATERIALS
Yarn
Use two contrasting colors:
- Cream / beige
- Mocha brown / coffee brown
Recommended yarn:
- DK cotton
- Cotton blend
- Light worsted acrylic
- Soft anti-pilling acrylic
For a large bedspread, prepare approximately:
3,000–4,500 g total yarn
depending on finished size.
CROCHET HOOK
Recommended:
3.5 mm – 4.5 mm
Use a hook that gives enough structure for the raised flower while keeping the background flexible.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
- Measuring tape
- Blocking mat
- Blocking pins
ABBREVIATIONS
- MR – Magic Ring
- ch – Chain
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- sc – Single Crochet
- hdc – Half Double Crochet
- dc – Double Crochet
- tr – Treble Crochet
- dtr – Double Treble Crochet
- sp – Space
- st – Stitch
- sts – Stitches
- rep – Repeat
- rnd – Round
- BLO – Back Loop Only
- FLO – Front Loop Only
SPECIAL STITCHES
Puff Stitch
Yarn over.
Insert hook into indicated stitch.
Pull up a loop.
Repeat 4–5 times.
Yarn over and pull through all loops.
Ch 1 to secure.
Bobble Stitch
Yarn over.
Insert hook into stitch.
Pull up loop.
Yarn over, pull through 2 loops.
Repeat 4 more times in same stitch.
Yarn over and pull through all remaining loops.
Front Post Double Crochet
Yarn over.
Insert hook from front to back around post of indicated stitch.
Complete dc normally.
This creates the raised lines in the leaves.
METHOD
Each square is worked from the center outward.
The square contains:
- Raised central flower
- Four large textured leaves
- Small puff or bobble decorations
- Open lace background
- Square outer frame
- Final joining round
Make identical motifs in both colors.
PART 1 – CENTRAL FLOWER
Using your selected color:
Make MR.
Round 1
Ch 1.
Work:
12 sc into MR.
Pull ring closed.
Join with sl st.
PART 2 – INNER FLOWER PETALS
Round 2
Work one petal in each stitch.
In next stitch work:
sl st, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, sl st
Repeat around.
You should have approximately:
12 small petals
Fasten off if desired.
PART 3 – RAISED OUTER PETALS
Attach yarn behind the first petal layer.
Create foundation loops:
ch 5, sl st behind next petal
Repeat around.
Into each ch-5 loop work:
- sc
- hdc
- 3 dc
- hdc
- sc
Repeat around.
These petals should sit behind the first layer and create the raised flower effect.
PART 4 – FOUR LARGE LEAVES
The image shows four large pointed leaves around each flower.
Divide the motif into four equal sections.
Attach yarn behind the flower.
Leaf Row 1
Ch 9.
Starting in second chain from hook:
- sc
- hdc
- dc
- tr
- 2 tr
- dc
- hdc
Work 3 sc into last chain.
Continue along opposite side:
- hdc
- dc
- 2 tr
- tr
- dc
- hdc
- sc
Sl st at base.
PART 5 – TEXTURED LEAF DETAIL
For the raised vein effect:
Attach yarn at the base of the leaf.
Work surface slip stitches up the middle.
Or work:
front post dc stitches
along the center.
For additional texture, add short horizontal lines using surface crochet.
Repeat for all four leaves.
PART 6 – SECOND LEAF OPTION
For wider leaves similar to the image:
Ch 12.
Work along chain:
- sc
- hdc
- dc
- 2 tr
- 3 dtr
- 2 tr
- dc
- hdc
At tip:
3 sc
Work back down opposite side using mirrored stitches.
Fasten off.
PART 7 – CORNER BOBBLE DETAILS
The motif has decorative raised bobbles around the flower and corners.
Attach yarn beside one leaf.
Work:
bobble, ch 2, bobble, ch 2
Repeat along the decorative section.
Use approximately:
3–5 bobbles per corner area.
PART 8 – BACKGROUND LACE
After completing the flower and leaves, begin forming the square background.
Attach yarn between two leaves.
Round 1
Work:
ch 5, sc into next available space
Repeat around.
At each corner position:
ch 7
This begins shaping the square.
PART 9 – LACE EXPANSION
Round 2
Into each normal chain space:
sc, ch 5
At each corner:
sc, ch 7, sc
Repeat around.
PART 10 – BEGIN SQUARE FRAME
At each corner work:
3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc
Across the sides work:
3 dc into next chain space, ch 1
Repeat.
Continue around.
Join.
PART 11 – SECOND SQUARE ROUND
Sl st into corner.
Work:
3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc
in corner.
Across each side:
Work:
3 dc in each ch-1 space.
At each corner:
3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc
Join.
PART 12 – TEXTURED EDGE ROUND
Work:
1 hdc in every stitch.
At each corner:
2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc
Join.
PART 13 – FINAL SQUARE ROUND
Work:
1 sc in every stitch.
At each corner:
2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc
Join.
Fasten off.
APPROXIMATE MOTIF SIZE
Using DK yarn with a 4 mm hook:
Each square may measure approximately:
20–25 cm / 8–10 inches
Block all squares to the same measurements.
COLOR FORMATION
The image uses an alternating checkerboard arrangement.
For example:
Row 1
Cream
Brown
Cream
Brown
Cream
Row 2
Brown
Cream
Brown
Cream
Brown
Continue alternating.
This creates the strong two-tone patchwork effect.
FORMATION OF THE BEDSPREAD
Arrange the squares in straight rows.
A large bedspread can use approximately:
7 × 9 squares
or
8 × 10 squares
depending on motif size.
JOINING METHOD
Option 1 – Invisible Mattress Stitch
Place two squares side by side.
Using matching yarn and yarn needle:
Sew through corresponding edge loops.
Pull gently.
This creates a flat seam.
Option 2 – Slip Stitch Join
Place right sides together.
Work slip stitches through both layers.
Repeat across the full side.
Option 3 – Single Crochet Join
Hold squares together.
Work:
1 sc through corresponding stitches of both squares.
This produces a slightly raised seam.
RECOMMENDED JOINING
For this highly textured design, an invisible seam works best because it keeps attention on the flowers.
Join squares into horizontal rows first.
Then join all rows together.
BORDER ROUND 1
Using mocha brown yarn:
Attach yarn in any corner.
Work:
1 sc evenly around.
At each corner:
3 sc
Join.
BORDER ROUND 2
Ch 3.
Work:
1 dc in each stitch.
At every corner:
2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc
Join.
BORDER ROUND 3
Change to cream if desired.
Work:
1 sc in each stitch.
At corners:
sc, ch 2, sc
Join.
OPTIONAL DECORATIVE BORDER
For a simple textured edge:
Repeat:
sc in next 2 sts, ch 3, sl st into first ch
around.
This creates small picots.
OPTIONAL SCALLOPED BORDER
Repeat:
skip 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, skip 2 sts, sc in next st
around.
At each corner work:
7 dc
instead of 5 dc.
3D FLOWER FORMATION SUMMARY
Each square contains:
Central Ring
↓
Small Raised Petals
↓
Second Petal Layer
↓
Four Large Leaves
↓
Raised Leaf Veins
↓
Bobble Details
↓
Open Lace Background
↓
Square Border
BLANKET SIZE GUIDE
Small Throw
5 × 6 squares
Approximately:
30 motifs
Twin Bed
6 × 8 squares
Approximately:
48 motifs
Double Bed
7 × 9 squares
Approximately:
63 motifs
Queen Bed
8 × 10 squares
Approximately:
80 motifs
King Bed
9 × 11 squares
Approximately:
99 motifs
Adjust depending on square size and desired overhang.
FINISHING
Weave in all yarn ends carefully.
Block every square individually before joining.
After assembly:
Block the entire bedspread again.
Make sure:
- Flowers stay raised
- Leaves remain pointed
- Square edges are straight
- Corners are aligned
- Bobble details remain evenly distributed
- Seams do not pull the motifs out of shape
Allow to dry completely.
OPTIONAL MATCHING CUSHION
The same square motif can be used to make matching pillow covers.
For one cushion:
Make:
- 4 motifs for front
- Plain crochet panel or additional motifs for back
Join around edges.
Add buttons or a zipper if desired.
FORMATION
The visual structure of the blanket is:
Cream Flower Square
next to
Brown Flower Square
next to
Cream Flower Square
Then reverse the order in the following row.
This creates the checkerboard appearance seen in the finished bedspread.
CONCLUSION
The Two-Tone 3D Floral Crochet Bedspread combines dimensional flowers, sculpted leaves, bobble textures, lace backgrounds, and alternating neutral colors.
The most important points for a professional result are:
- Keep every square the same size
- Maintain consistent yarn tension
- Shape the leaves carefully
- Keep the raised flower petals full and dimensional
- Block every motif before joining
- Alternate cream and brown squares consistently
- Keep joining stitches loose enough for good drape
Once assembled, the repeating 3D flowers and alternating cream-and-brown squares create a rich, elegant and luxurious crochet bedspread suitable for a bedroom, sofa throw, decorative blanket, or matching cushion set.