A crochet curtain changes how a room catches the light. A small cafe panel can soften a kitchen window, a short valance can frame a garden view, and a handmade tieback can refresh curtains you already own. This collection brings together 14 complete curtain and tieback patterns, with a mix of airy lace, geometric motifs, playful colour, and simple bands.
Each idea links directly to its designer or original publisher, with the available format and access conditions noted. The images are styling and colour inspiration, rather than exact pattern samples. Compare the designer’s photographs, charts, dimensions, and finishing details before choosing a project; specific differences are explained below. Open crochet offers decorative filtering rather than guaranteed privacy, so check the view from outside after dark if privacy matters.
Before starting, measure the finished area, account for rods or hanging loops, and wash and block a sample in your chosen material. A heavier substitute can change both the drape and the finished size. Keep the completed textile clear of heat sources and position any cords or loops out of children’s reach.
1.) Shell Stitch Curtain Panel
A shell stitch panel gives a plain window a gentle rhythm without making the whole room feel dressed up. Try the sage, white, and teal combination shown here beside pale wood or painted cabinets. Keep accessories on the sill low so the open stitches remain the main feature. The published panel measures about 24½ by 30 inches, so measure the space you actually want to cover before buying thread. Block your swatch before checking gauge; an unblocked shell can look deceptively narrow. Our illustration uses a slim rod for styling. Check your chosen hanging method separately, since the pattern’s focus is the rectangular crocheted panel.
Pattern and designer: Shell Stitch Curtain Panel by Aunt Lydia’s / Yarnspirations. Access: Free complete PDF; no yarn purchase required. One stated panel size, approximately 24½ × 30 inches.
2.) Premier Cotton Cafe Curtain
Geometric open squares offer a quieter alternative to floral lace. A mint blue version feels particularly fresh against cream walls, while natural cotton would suit a more restrained dining space. Premier’s design includes hanging loops, so account for their extra height when positioning the rod. The stated body size is 36 by 27 inches, excluding those loops. Make a sample of the square repeat and hold it against the window at different times of day. That simple check helps you judge visibility through the openings. The room and mint shade here are styling suggestions; use the publisher’s measurements and finishing directions for the actual project.
Pattern and designer: Premier Cotton Cafe Curtain by Premier Yarns Design Team, published by Maggie’s Crochet. Access: Free complete written pattern on the page. Body approximately 36 × 27 inches, excluding hanging loops.
3.) Airy Lace Curtain
A light lace panel can soften a dark window frame while preserving a view of greenery beyond it. Keep this design relatively flat rather than heavily gathered, allowing the repeated openwork to read clearly. Beautiful Crochet Stuff gives an approximately 100 by 60 centimetre example and explains how the repeat can be adjusted. Its original material is fine microfiber yarn, rather than the heavier cotton often used for kitchen curtains. Substituting fibres will change the drape, so compare a washed sample first. The ivory palette and lace arrangement pictured here are interpretive; follow the designer’s stitch sequence and photographs for the precise motif and edge.
Pattern and designer: Airy Lace Curtain by Beautiful Crochet Stuff. Access: Free complete written pattern on the page. Example approximately 100 × 60 centimetres; repeat adjustment notes included.
4.) Queen Bee Filet Curtain
Filet crochet can turn a simple sheer into a piece of picture lace. Kirsten Dembicki’s bee themed design works especially well as a narrow statement panel, where the filled squares have enough clear background to remain recognizable. The published finished size is approximately 18 by 40 inches after blocking. Avoid assuming that a different hook alone will produce a neatly scaled version for another window; the designer notes that changing the spacing within the mesh changes the size too. Our illustration interprets the bee theme and does not reproduce the chart exactly. Use the designer’s photographs and downloadable chart when deciding on the actual motif layout.
Pattern and designer: Queen Bee Filet Curtain by Kirsten Dembicki. Access: Free designer download through Ravelry. Allow for a Ravelry sign-in to access the download. One stated size, approximately 18 × 40 inches after blocking.
5.) Sparkling Motif Curtain
Joined motifs create a curtain with a different character from a continuous rectangle of stitches. This is a lovely choice for a living room where you want the fabric to feel decorative even when it hangs straight. YND.C’s Sparkling Curtain includes partial motifs for the side edges, an important detail if a tidy outline matters to you. The listed example measures 72 by 165 centimetres and uses worsted cotton. Make and block a motif before calculating changes in length or width. Our round, floral looking arrangement is styling inspiration rather than a stitch accurate rendering; consult the purchased pattern’s diagrams and pictures for the real motif geometry.
Pattern and designer: Sparkling Motif Curtain by YND.C. Access: Paid downloadable English PDF through the designer’s LoveCrafts listing; purchase and checkout required. Listed size 72 × 165 centimetres, adjustable by motifs.
6.) Short Cafe Valance
A short valance draws attention to the top of a window without putting fabric across the whole view. Raine Eimre’s Cafe Curtain is a useful smaller commitment if a full length panel feels daunting. The listed size is 28 inches wide and only 8 inches long, making it especially important to check proportions against your own frame. Pair a natural white version with wood, muted green paint, or simple tiled walls. The design uses thread and cluster lace, so avoid choosing a much thicker yarn merely to finish faster. Our scalloped illustration suggests a mood; the designer’s original photographs show the exact cluster placement and finished outline.
Pattern and designer: Short Cafe Valance by Raine Eimre. Access: Paid downloadable English PDF through the designer’s LoveCrafts listing; purchase and checkout required. Listed size 28 × 8 inches.
7.) Pierrot Charted Cafe Curtain
Layered bands of mesh and decorative stitches give this cafe curtain an architectural feel. It suits a broad window where the horizontal pattern can spread out rather than bunch into deep folds. Pierrot’s free PDF provides English notes together with crochet symbol charts, so comfort reading diagrams will be useful. Its stated size is approximately 100 centimetres wide by 43.5 centimetres long. Compare both the finished width and your desired coverage before altering the foundation. The white cotton example pictured here simplifies the charted lace bands for illustration. Follow the publisher’s charts for the specific shell, fan, edging, and hanging details rather than counting stitches from the image.
Pattern and designer: Pierrot Charted Cafe Curtain by Pierrot Yarns / Gosyo Co., Ltd.. Access: Free complete three-page PDF with English notes and symbol charts. Approximately 100 × 43.5 centimetres; chart reading required.
8.) Colorful Ring Motif Curtain
A curtain made from ring centred squares brings cheerful colour into a room without relying on a dense expanse of fabric. Clara’s Angel’s Curtain uses small plastic rings as the centres of joined motifs. Her original project is a bed curtain, with assembly and attachment notes included on the page; the window treatment shown here is an adaptation in setting, not the original finished installation. Plan the width using a completed ring square before buying all the materials. Choose a small palette and repeat colours deliberately to avoid a scattered appearance. For a window version, work out a suitable supported heading rather than assuming the bed attachment will transfer unchanged.
Pattern and designer: Colorful Ring Motif Curtain by Clara / EmmHouse. Access: Free complete motif and curtain assembly instructions within the post, under “Angels curtain pattern.” Original project is a bed curtain; window setting is an adaptation.
9.) Floral Curtain Tieback
A floral tieback lets you introduce a garden palette without crocheting an entire window covering. Ruth Maddock’s design combines flower motifs with a leafy band, and its approximately 48 centimetre length provides a helpful starting point for checking fit around gathered fabric. Let the flowers sit on the room facing side, then choose curtain fabric that gives them a calm background. The dusty rose and butter yellow arrangement here is a colour interpretation; flower shapes, proportions, and placement should be checked against Ruth’s own photographs. Measure around the curtain loosely enough to preserve an attractive drape, rather than compressing the fabric into a tight bundle.
Pattern and designer: Floral Curtain Tieback by Ruth Maddock. Access: Paid complete PDF, supplied by email in UK and US versions after purchase. Approximately 48 centimetres long. The designer currently excludes sales to the EU and Northern Ireland.
10.) Scalloped Shell Tieback
A narrow scalloped band can add just enough detail to a plain curtain. Rachel Choi’s Crochet Spot design has loops at both ends, making it a good option when you already have suitable wall hooks. The stated size is about 13 inches long and 1½ inches wide, with guidance for adjusting the length. Try olive beside oatmeal linen for a botanical feel, or use a colour already present in your room. Test the length around the gathered curtain before committing to a pair. Our closeup interprets the shell edging and hook placement; compare the original photo for the exact scallop shape and how the end loops are formed.
Pattern and designer: Scalloped Shell Tieback by Rachel Choi / Crochet Spot. Access: Free complete written pattern on the page. Approximately 13 × 1½ inches, with length adjustment guidance.
11.) Clasp Curtain Tie
A neat clasp changes the character of a simple crochet band, giving it a more tailored finish. Jess Crafting’s curtain tie uses a narrow crocheted strip with tapered ends and small fastening hardware. This makes it appealing for a room where ornate flowers or wide scallops would feel too busy. Check the specified D ring and clasp sizes before working the ends so the pieces fit comfortably. Pale blue offers a subtle accent against ivory fabric, although that colour is simply our styling choice. The illustration emphasizes the hardware and may simplify the taper; use Jessica’s finishing instructions and photographs to assemble the actual connection.
Pattern and designer: Clasp Curtain Tie by Jessica / Jess Crafting. Access: Free complete written pattern and video on the page. Requires the specified small D ring and clasp for the hardware version; the designer also discusses loop ends.
12.) Flutter By Curtain Ties
Connected butterfly shapes make a cheerful tieback that feels light rather than bulky. Sue, writing as Mrs. Micawber, provides both written explanations and a detailed photo tutorial for her Flutter By ties. The example is about 1½ inches wide and 18 inches long, with the length adjustable through the repeated motifs. Coral orange looks lively against plain muslin; a quieter dusty blue would work in a restful bedroom. Block the finished strip so the wings open clearly instead of curling inward. Our illustration interprets the motif rhythm. The original tutorial shows the precise wing structure, connecting stitches, and end loops needed for the finished band.
Pattern and designer: Flutter By Curtain Ties by Sue / Mrs. Micawber’s Recipe for Happiness. Access: Free complete written pattern, chart, and photo tutorial on the page. Approximately 1½ inches wide; length adjustable.
13.) Buttoned Bulky Tieback
A broad buttoned band works well with substantial curtains because it has enough visual weight to hold its own. Tonja’s Simple Curtain Tie Back uses bulky yarn and offers finishing options for one or two buttons. The listed finished size is 13½ by 2½ inches, so compare that circumference with your gathered curtain rather than assuming it fits every fabric. A wooden button and mustard yarn create a warm accent against a dark wall. Our image shows the single button option, with a different palette and room. Use the designer’s buttonhole instructions, check the closure with your actual button, and secure the sewing carefully before regular use.
Pattern and designer: Buttoned Bulky Tieback by Tonja / Pink Plumeria Maui. Access: Free complete written pattern on the page; an optional paid Simple Kitchen e-book is also offered. One stated size, approximately 13½ × 2½ inches.
14.) Simple I Cord Tiebacks
A rounded crochet cord gives you a restrained option when the curtain fabric already supplies plenty of pattern. Karen Glasgow Follett’s tieback uses two strands of worsted yarn together and includes a hanging loop at each end. Her example is about 22 inches long, but the instructions allow you to choose the length. Remember that the cord has some elasticity; check it around the curtain without pulling it tight during measurement. Burgundy adds a small deliberate accent to gray linen without overwhelming it. Our image is an interpretive colour and room variation. Follow Karen’s directions for the cord and loops rather than substituting an ordinary chain.
Pattern and designer: Simple I Cord Tiebacks by Karen Glasgow Follett. Access: Free complete written tieback pattern and crochet I-cord explanation on the page. Length adjustable; designer’s example approximately 22 inches.
Choose a Pattern That Fits Your Window
Start with the scale of the change you want to make. A buttoned or clasped tieback is a manageable refresh, while a charted cafe curtain or long motif panel makes the crochet itself the focal point. Choose your pattern first, then settle the yarn, gauge, hanging method, and final measurements. Following the original designer’s construction details will give you a much more dependable result than trying to copy a styled image.
For another way to add handmade texture to a room, explore our crochet wall hanging ideas.
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