How to Crochet a Canopy for a King Size Bed

The exact size of a bed canopy depends on the bed frame and whether you want to have a skirt all around the canopy or only hangovers at the head and foot of the bed. This pattern is for snapdragon stitch which is easy to crochet and looks beautiful. Thinner yarn would make the design look daintier, but takes longer to make. You could make smaller squares and stitch them together if you'd rather not work with a very large piece.

Things You'll Need

• Tape measure
• Yarn or thread
• Crochet needle

Instructions

1. Measure the size of the canopy frame.

2. Make a beginning chain as long as your measurement. For a snapdragon pattern, the number of stitches should be a multiple of eight. Chain five more stitches.

3. Double crochet into the fifth stitch from the hook.

4. Skip the next three stitches. Double crochet five times in the following stitch, creating a shell shape. Skip the next three stitches, Double crochet once into the following stitch, chain once, double crochet into the same stitch creating a V-shape.

5. Repeat step four to the end of the row. Chain three times and turn the piece to start row two.

6. Double crochet twice into the next stitch (the top of the V below), skip the next three stitches, double crochet once into the following stitch, chain once, double crochet into the same stitch.

7. Double crochet five times in the following stitch (the top of the V below), skip the next three stitches, double crochet once into the following stitch, chain once, double crochet into the same stitch.

8. Repeat step seven to the end of the row. Double crochet three times into the top of the last V shape below. Chain four times and turn the piece to start row three.

9. Double crochet once into the first double crochet below.

10. Double crochet five times in the following stitch (the top of the V below), skip the next three stitches, double crochet once into the following stitch, chain once, double crochet into the same stitch.

11. Repeat step 10 to the end of row three.

12. Crochet rows two and three until you reach the desired size.

Tips & Warnings

• Consider the weight of the completed canopy when you choose the yarn or thread for this project. If the material you use is heavy, make sure that the frame can support it so it doesn't stretch out of shape.

References

• Angel Hugs: Crochet Stitch Samples
• Moms Love of Crochet: Snapdragon Stitch Square
• "Not Your Mama's Crochet: The Cool and Creative Way to Join the Chain Gang (Not Your Mamas)"; Amy Swenson; 2006