This fabulous crochet bedspread was made over the course of 67 years! It is very fine work and a wonderful achievement Check out the lovely story shared in the video. This amazing woman even shows how to make this pattern. This Crocheted Popcorn Pinwheel Bed Spread by Frances Johnson is the most absolutely gorgeous bedspread I’ve seen in a long while!
———————————————————-
Watch this amazingly fantastic video with loads of historical value from the artist herself and be inspired! You’ll surely enjoy her story!
If you are one of those people who feel that is quite difficult to find a gorgeous bedspread these days, check out this pattern. This Crocheted Popcorn Pinwheel Bed Spread by Frances Johnson is a beautiful work of art and the video is inspirational. This woman is simply amazing and her work is so precious. Be ready to feel inspired and amazed!
This piece of American Folk Art is the culmination of 67 years of off and on work. My Granny worked very hard to complete bed spread, be to sure to share this video to keep this memory alive!
Pattern, described in the video
at 2:50 she starts to explain how to do the pinwheel
chain of 12 to make a circle
24 dc
dc chain 2; 5 dc in one spot; chain 2;
then into second .. 5 dc into the one hole … hook the first and last together to make the popcorn stitch
chain 5
(6 popcorns in first row)
first 1, then 2, then 3, 4, 5, in a row
then decrease : 4, 3, 2, 1,
at about 6:00
dc, then 3 in between each one .. dc and 3 chain == lattice work
corners: 3 triple crochets and chain 5 and then 3 triple crochets
then all the pinwheels are crocheted together instead of sewing together (Courtesy of Debbie Pribele)
Thanks to Frances Johnson for the article inspiration and featured image.
If you enjoyed this article please share and Like our Facebook page.
Thanks!
Don’t forget to subscribe to our free Cozy Stitch Newsletter to get fresh crochet patterns delivered straight to your inbox every week!
