This free crochet pattern for an heirloom bedspread was originally published in the 1920s in Universal Publishing’s Smart Crochet.
Follow the easy step-by-step instructions of this vintage crochet pattern to make this bedspread that will be treasured forever. There is absolutely no charge for personal use of this easy crocheted bedspread pattern.
Free Crochet Pattern for a Bedspread: Crochet a Heirloom Bedspread
REQUIRED MATERIALS
J. & P. Coats or Clark’s O.N.T. Best Six Cord Mercerized Crochet, Size 20. Single Size: Big Ball – J. & P. Coats – 87 Balls. Double Size: Small Ball – J. & P. Coats – 206 balls or Clark’s O.N.T. – 402 balls
Steel Crochet Hook No. 8 or 9
NOTE(s)
Heirloom Bedspread Gauge: Each motif measures 3 1/4″ in diameter after blocking. For a Single Size Spread about 72″ x 105″, make 22 x 32 motifs. For a Double Size Spread about 88″ x 105″, make 27 x 32 motifs.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
Heirloom Bedspread Motif
Starting at center, ch 10. Join.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, 18 sc in ring. Sl st in first sc made.
Rnd 2: * Ch 5, skip 2 sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * 5 times; ch 5.
Rnd 3: In each lp around make sc, half dc, 5 dc, half dc and sc (6 petals).
Rnd 4: Ch 7, insert hook in next lp from back to front of work, bring it out in next lp from front to back of work; thread over, draw lp through, thread over and draw through all lps on hook. Make 4 more ch-7 lps, then ch 7.
Rnd 5: In each lp around make sc, half dc, dc, 7 tr, dc, half dc and sc (6 petals).
Rnd 6: Same as 4th rod, only joining last ch-7 with sl st in first lp (6 lps).
Rnd 7: Ch 3, 7 dc in same lp, 8 dc in each lp around (48 dc in rnd), sl st in 3rd st of ch-3 first made.
Rnd 8: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, * ch 2, dc in next 3 dc, ch 4, sc in 4th ch from hook (picot made), dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join.
Rnd 9: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, * ch 2, dc in next 3 dc, ch 1, picot, ch 1, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join.
Rnd 10: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, * ch 2, dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, picot, ch 2, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join.
Rnd 11: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, * ch 2, dc in next 3 dc, ch 11, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join.
Rnd 12: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, * ch 2, dc in next 3 dc, 11 dc in next sp, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join and break off.
Make necessary number of Motifs and sew corresponding (9 dc, ch 2 and 9 dc) sides of adjacent motifs together with neat over-and-over sts on wrong side. There will be one group of 8 dc, ch 2 and 8 dc free between joinings.
Heirloom Bedspread – Fill-In Motif
Ch 7, join.
Rnd 1: Ch 3, 15 dc in ring. Join with sl st to top st of ch-3.
Rnd 2: Ch 7, * skip 1 dc, dc in next dc, ch 4. Repeat from * around, joining last ch-4 with sl st to 3rd st of ch-7 (8 sps).
Rnd 3: Sl st in sp, ch 3, 7 dc in same sp, 8 dc in each following sp around. Join and break off. Sew 8 dc (in sp of Fill-In-Motif) to center 3 dc, ch 2 and 3 dc of free group of large motif.
Sew 3 adjacent groups in this manner, leaving 4 groups of 8 dc free on Fill-in-Motifs. Fill all spaces between joinings in same way.
Block to measurements given.
This free crochet pattern for a heirloom bedspread was originally published in the 1920s in Universal Publishing’s Smart Crochet
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