Crochet Flower Curtains Tutorial – Free Pattern
Creating crochet flower curtains can be a lovely and decorative project. Here’s a simple and free crochet pattern for flower-themed curtains. Please note that you’ll need to adjust the size based on your specific window dimensions.
Materials Needed:
- Worsted weight yarn in your preferred color(s) for the curtain panels
- Green worsted weight yarn for the stems and leaves
- Crochet hook suitable for your yarn (usually 4.0mm to 5.5mm)
- Yarn needle for sewing and weaving in ends
- Curtain rod or tension rod
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- yo: yarn over
Pattern:
Curtain Panel:
- Foundation Chain: Start by chaining the desired width for your curtain panel. For example, you can chain 60 for a standard window width. Adjust the number of chains to fit your window.
- Row 1: Sc in the second ch from the hook and in each ch across. (59 sc)
- Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc across. (59 sc)
- Repeat Row 2 until your curtain panel reaches the desired length. Measure your window’s height and crochet the panel accordingly.
Flower Motif:
- Flower Center: With a contrasting color, make a magic ring.
- Round 1: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), work 6 sc into the magic ring. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (6 sc)
- Round 2: Ch 1, sc in the next st, hdc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st, hdc in the next st, sc in the next st. Repeat this pattern around the circle. Join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Stems and Leaves:
- Attach the green yarn at the bottom edge of the curtain panel. Ch 2.
- Stem: Sl st into the second ch from the hook and into the bottom edge of the curtain panel. Repeat this for as many stems as you’d like.
- Leaves: To make leaves, ch 6. Sc in the second ch from the hook, hdc in the next ch, dc in the next ch, hdc in the next ch, sc in the last ch. Sl st into the bottom edge of the curtain panel to secure the leaf. Repeat this for as many leaves as you’d like along each stem.
Assembly:
- Repeat the above steps to create additional curtain panels as needed to cover your window width.
- To join the panels together, you can use slip stitches, or you can crochet them together by single crocheting through both loops of the corresponding stitches on each panel. Be sure to leave an opening for the curtain rod to pass through.
- Thread your curtain rod or tension rod through the openings at the top of the panels.
- Hang your crochet flower curtains in your desired location, making any necessary adjustments to the rod’s length.
Remember to customize the measurements and number of panels based on your window size and design preferences. Crochet flower curtains can add a touch of beauty and whimsy to your space. Enjoy your crocheting!