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- Skill level
- Intermediate
- Yarn weight
- Worsted
- Hook size
- 5 mm
- Finished size
- 11" x 11" (28 x 28 cm), about 2 to 2.5 hours including leaves. Each square is worked in a single color.
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- Skill level
Intermediate
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- Use
11" x 11" (28 x 28 cm), about 2 to 2.5 hours including leaves. Each square is worked in a single color.
About this pattern
This popcorn stitch granny square pattern is made for texture lovers. A ring of plump popcorns blooms at the center, four ribbed leaves stretch toward the edges, and beaded popcorn trails run into every corner over an airy mesh. Work half your squares in cream and half in dusty rose, then join them in a checkerboard for a bedspread that looks straight out of a boutique hotel. It's satisfying to make, gorgeous on a bed and a stunning heirloom gift.
Skill level: Intermediate. You'll work popcorn stitches, an open mesh, small appliqué leaves and some sewing. Each step is simple, but there's a lot of counting.
Common mistakes & how to fix them
- Make every popcorn pop the right way
- Always insert your hook from front to back when closing a popcorn, so it bulges toward you on the RS. In the next round, work into the top of the popcorn (the ch-1 that locked it), not into its side, or the trail will drift off the diagonal.
- Keep the mesh square and straight
- If the holes look stretched or the sides bow, your ch-1s are tighter than your dc. Make each ch a little looser, and check that each side has the right number of ch-1 sps (7, 9, 11, 13, 15) before you move on. A miscount shows up later as a corner that won't lie flat.
- Place leaves the same way every time
- Make a cardboard template of one blocked square with the leaf positions marked, and use it to pin all four leaves before sewing. Sew with small stitches through the mesh bars, not the holes, so the leaves don't sag after washing.
Materials needed
Yarn
- Yarn: Worsted weightWorsted weight · One square: 130 yd (119 m) of its color ·
- Color A: Cream, ecru or oatmealWorsted weight
- Color B: Dusty rose, rosewood or mauveWorsted weight
Tools
- Crochet hook: 5.0 mm (US H-8).
- Tapestry (yarn) needle
- 4 stitch markers (for corners) plus a few locking markers or pins for placing leaves
- Scissors
- Measuring tape
- Blocking mats and rust-proof pins (or a steamer)
- 12" x 20" or 12" x 22" (30 x 50 or 30 x 56 cm) pillow insert, for the lumbar cushion
- No safety eyes or stuffing needed
Gauge & finished measurements
Gauge: Gauge matters, because cream and rose squares must match exactly for a clean checkerboard. 14 dc and 8 rows = 4" (10 cm) with a 5.0 mm hook. Quick check: Rnds 1 to 3 measure about 3.5" (9 cm) from side to side. Finished square: 11" x 11" (28 cm) after Rnd 11.
| One square | 11" x 11" (28 x 28 cm), about 2 to 2.5 hours including leaves. Each square is worked in a single color. |
|---|---|
| Throw | 5 x 6 · 57" x 68" (145 x 173 cm) · 30 (15 + 15) · 65 to 80 hours |
| Twin coverlet | 6 x 9 · 68" x 101" (173 x 257 cm) · 54 (27 + 27) · 115 to 140 hours |
| Queen bedspread | 9 x 10 · 101" x 112" (257 x 284 cm) · 90 (45 + 45) · 190 to 230 hours |
| Lumbar cushion | 1 x 2 front + 1 x 2 back · 11" x 22" (28 x 56 cm) · 4 (cream) · 9 to 11 hours |
Row counter
Row 0
Tap the circle after each row
The pattern
Popcorn flower center
Make each square in one color: half in Color A and half in Color B. Work in rounds with the RS facing; don't turn. Stitch counts in brackets are the total for the round. Popcorns count as stitches.
Mesh with popcorn trails
In the next rounds, each corner gets a popcorn. Stacked round after round, they form the beaded trails that run from the flower into each corner.
Info: Rnds 5 to 8 all follow the same steps. Only the number of mesh repeats (N) changes:
Info: Beg pc in same st as join, ch 1, dc in same st. *[Ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp, dc in next dc] N times, ch 1, (dc, ch 1, pc, ch 1, dc) in next pc; rep from * 2 more times. [Ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp, dc in next dc] N times, ch 1, dc in same st as beg pc, ch 1, sl st in top of beg pc.
Popcorn frame
Ribbed leaves (make 4 per square)
Work the leaves in the same color as the square. The back-loop rows make chevron ribs with a center vein.
Info: Fasten off, leaving a 12" (30 cm) tail. Each leaf is about 3" (7.5 cm) long.
Block the squares
Block every square to 11" x 11" before joining (see Care Instructions). Sew on the leaves before or after blocking; just don't flatten the popcorns.
Join in a checkerboard
Info: Using Color B for every seam keeps the joins almost invisible on rose squares and gives cream squares a soft outline.
Border (Color B)
Info: No stitch multiple is needed, so this border fits any size.
Matching lumbar cushion (11" x 22" / 28 x 56 cm)
Important notes
- Tip: Amounts include joining and border. Buy about 10% extra and keep each color in one dye lot.
- Tip: Abbreviations (US terms): MR = magic ring, ch = chain, sl st = slip stitch, sc = single crochet, hdc = half double crochet, dc = double crochet, pc = popcorn (see below), beg pc = beginning popcorn (see below), rev sc = reverse single crochet (crab stitch), BLO = back loop only, st(s) = stitch(es), sp(s) = space(s), sk = skip, beg = beginning, rep = repeat, Rnd(s) / Row(s) = round(s) / row(s), RS = right side.
- Tip: Popcorn (pc): Work 5 dc in the same st or sp. Remove your hook from the loop. Insert the hook from front to back through the top of the first dc of the group, pick up the dropped loop and pull it through. Ch 1 to lock. The ch 1 doesn't count; each pc counts as 1 st.
- Tip: Beginning popcorn (beg pc): Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 4 dc in same st or sp. Drop the loop, insert hook from front to back in the 3rd ch of the ch-3, pick up the dropped loop and pull it through. Ch 1 to lock.
- Tip: Reverse single crochet (rev sc): Working from left to right (right-handed), insert hook in the next st to the right, pull up a loop, yo and draw through both loops.
- Tip: Mesh: "Ch 1, dc in next dc" repeated makes the open grid. The ch-1 skips over the ch-1 sp below.
- Tip: Washing: Follow your yarn label first. For acrylic or acrylic-cotton blends, machine wash cold on a gentle cycle inside a large mesh bag, with a color-catcher sheet to protect the cream squares from the rose. Use mild detergent and skip fabric softener, which can flatten the popcorns.
- Tip: Drying: This textured bedspread holds a lot of water. Roll it in towels to remove as much as you can, then dry it flat across a bed or drying rack, turning it once. Never hang it wet, as the mesh will stretch.
- Tip: Blocking squares: Acrylic: Pin each square to 11" x 11". Hover a steamer about 1" above the mesh without touching the popcorns or leaves, then let it cool before unpinning. Cotton or wool: Soak for 15 minutes in cool water, squeeze gently, roll in a towel, pin to size and let dry completely. Fluff the popcorns with your fingers while damp.
- Tip: Storage: Fold loosely with tissue between layers and store in a breathable cotton bag. Avoid stacking heavy items on top, which crushes the popcorns.
- Tip: Yarn: Worsted weight (#4 Medium), smooth and plied, so the popcorns look round and the leaf ribs stay crisp. A soft acrylic or acrylic-cotton blend keeps this heavily textured bedspread lighter and machine washable.
- Tip: Yarn amounts: One square: 130 yd (119 m) of its color · ; Throw: 2,000 yd (1,830 m), about 10 skeins of 200 yd · 2,150 yd (1,965 m), about 11 skeins; Twin coverlet: 3,550 yd (3,245 m), about 18 skeins · 3,800 yd (3,475 m), about 19 skeins; Queen bedspread: 5,900 yd (5,395 m), about 30 skeins · 6,250 yd (5,715 m), about 32 skeins; Lumbar cushion: 550 yd (503 m), about 3 skeins · .
- Tip: Color B: Dusty rose, rosewood or mauve (also used for joining and border)
- Tip: Gauge: Square too big? Go down a hook size. Too small? Go up one. Different yarn colors can work up slightly differently, so check one square in each color.
Pattern FAQ
What is the difference between a popcorn stitch and a bobble stitch?
A popcorn is a group of complete dc that's folded closed, so it pops out firmly on one side. A bobble is a group of unfinished dc closed together at the top, which makes a softer bump. Popcorns give the round, beaded look in this pattern.
How many squares do I need for a checkerboard bedspread?
With 11" squares, a queen bedspread needs 90 squares in a 9 x 10 layout (45 in each color), for about 101" x 112" with the border. A throw needs 30 squares (15 of each) in a 5 x 6 layout.
Do popcorn stitch blankets use more yarn?
Yes. Each popcorn uses about as much yarn as five dc, so textured squares use roughly 30 to 50% more than plain granny squares of the same size. Plan on about 130 yards per 11" square in this pattern.
Can I make this blanket in one color?
Absolutely. One color shows off the popcorns and leaves even more, like an heirloom bedspread. Use the combined yardage of both colors and work the joining and border in the same shade.
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Rosewood Popcorn Bloom: Free Popcorn Stitch Granny Square Pattern (Checkerboard Bedspread), © 2026 Mandy’s Crochet Studio. Source: https://mandyshealthylife.com/patterns/rosewood-popcorn-bloom-granny-square-pattern/. Please do not redistribute this pattern.
