11 Crochet Curtain Free Patterns
A crochet curtain changes a room more than almost any other project. It softens the light, adds texture to a plain window, and shows off your stitches every single day. If you have been wanting to make one but are not sure where to start, this list is for you.
Below you will find 11 free patterns we checked one by one: full window panels, short cafe curtains, valances, and a few quick tie backs if you want a small project first. Each one lists the yarn, hook and skill level so you can pick fast.
Crochet Curtain Free Patterns
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What You’ll Need
- Cotton yarn or crochet thread
- Crochet hook set (steel and regular sizes)
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needles
- Blocking mats and rust-proof pins
- Measuring tape
- Tension curtain rod or cafe rod
1. Granny Square Curtain
Photo: Atelier Marie-Lucienne
This curtain is a wide panel of joined granny squares, finished with loops at the top for the rod. You can add little hanging granny squares along the bottom for a playful edge. The tutorial has lots of step photos, which helps if you have never joined squares into one big piece before. It is a great way to use up bright cotton scraps in a kitchen or craft room.
- Designer: Atelier Marie-Lucienne
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: see pattern
- Hook: see pattern
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
2. Big Bold Chevron Curtain
Photo: Tamara Kelly / Moogly
This open chevron curtain uses tall treble crochet stitches and chain spaces, so it gives you some privacy while still letting light in. It is worked in rows with two colors, switching every three rows for wide, bold stripes. Because the stitches are tall, it grows quickly, which matters a lot on a full-size window. Pick colors that match your pillows or rug.
- Designer: Tamara Kelly / Moogly
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Red Heart With Love (see pattern for weight)
- Hook: 6.5 mm (K)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
3. Lace Curtain
Photo: Jane Green / Beautiful Crochet Stuff
If you love fine, airy lace, this is the one. It is made with lace weight yarn and a small hook, and it finishes at about 100 x 60 cm. The designer explains how to make it wider or longer by adding rows and repeats, so you can fit it to your own window. It uses chains, double and triple crochet, and looks lovely in white or cream.
- Designer: Jane Green / Beautiful Crochet Stuff
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Lace weight
- Hook: 2.1 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
4. Farmhouse Cotton Curtains
Photo: Karen McKenna / Herrschners
These striped curtains have a soft farmhouse look in dusty rose, cream and green tones. They are rated easy, so this is a good pick for a first full curtain. The pattern is a free download from Herrschners. Light cotton yarn keeps them washable, which is handy in a kitchen or bathroom window.
- Designer: Karen McKenna / Herrschners
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Light (#3)
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E-4)
- Price: Free (PDF download)
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
5. Flower Power Valance
Photo: Robin Sanchez / Once Upon a Pink Moon
This cheerful valance is made of round crochet flowers joined as you go into rows, with half flowers to fill the ends. No sewing a hundred motifs together at the end. It is worked in cotton, so the colors stay bright and it washes well. Hang it across the top of a kitchen window for a happy, retro feel.
- Designer: Robin Sanchez / Once Upon a Pink Moon
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Cotton (Sugar’n Cream or Peaches & Creme)
- Hook: H (5 mm)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
6. Crocheted Curtains (Filet Style)
Photo: Sue’s Crochet and Knitting
This simple panel alternates open mesh rows with solid double crochet rows. It is worked lengthwise, and you work out your stitch count from a gauge swatch and your window width, so it fits any window. It is a nice “learn by doing” project if you want a plain, lacy curtain without a complicated chart.
- Designer: Sue’s Crochet and Knitting
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
7. Vintage Cafe Curtain
Photo: Coats & Clark / Free Vintage Crochet
This is a true vintage Coats & Clark pattern for a 24 x 90 inch cafe curtain. It has a scalloped, pointed bottom edge with rings sewn to each point, and rick-rack woven through the lower rows. It is worked in mercerized cotton with a steel hook, so it takes time, but the finished look is pure 1950s kitchen charm.
- Designer: Coats & Clark / Free Vintage Crochet
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Mercerized cotton (Speed-Cro-Sheen)
- Hook: Steel hook (see pattern)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
8. Broomstick Lace Beaded Valance
This valance mixes broomstick lace with beaded loop rows along the top and bottom. The rod slides right through the top loops. The page notes you need to know broomstick lace and the beaded loop stitch, so it is a good next step if you want to try something new. It works up in size 3 crochet thread and can be sized to your window.
- Designer: Rhelena / CrochetnCrafts
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Size 3 crochet thread
- Hook: 3 mm (plus a 20 mm knitting needle for the loops)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
9. Classic Curtain Tie Back
Photo: Rachel Choi / Crochet Spot
Not ready for a whole curtain? Start here. This tie back is double crochet worked around a long chain, with a loop on each end to hang on hooks. It is about 1 inch wide and 12 inches long and uses only about 10 yards of yarn. Plain and simple, it fits almost any room.
- Designer: Rachel Choi / Crochet Spot
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
10. Flutter-By Curtain Ties
Photo: Mrs. Micawber’s Recipe for Happiness
These pretty ties are a lacy strip of little butterfly-like motifs, about 1.5 inches wide. Each 18 inch tie uses around 40 to 50 yards of DK yarn for a pair. The post has a photo tutorial, and the designer also suggests using the same edging on towels or as bunting. Sweet for a bedroom or nursery window.
- Designer: Mrs. Micawber’s Recipe for Happiness
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: DK (#3)
- Hook: 3.25 mm (D) or 3.5 mm (E)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
11. Simple Curtain Tie Back
Photo: Pink Plumeria Maui
This chunky tie back is worked in half double crochet with bulky yarn and closes with a button. It measures about 13.5 x 2.5 inches and uses around 76 yards. It is rated beginner, so you can make a pair in an evening. Choose a wood button for a natural look or a bright one for a kid’s room.
- Designer: Pink Plumeria Maui
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Bulky (#5)
- Hook: 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
Which One Should You Make?
- Brand new to crochet? Start with #11 or #9. A tie back is small, quick and teaches you to work evenly.
- Want a full curtain without fuss? Try #4. It is rated easy and comes as a free download.
- Need it done fast? Go with #2. Tall treble stitches cover a big window quickly.
- Love fine lace? Pick #3 or #7 and settle in with thread and a small hook.
- Have lots of scraps? #1 and #5 are perfect for using up leftover cotton.
FAQ
What is the best yarn for a crochet curtain?
Cotton is the top choice. It holds its shape, does not fade as fast in sunlight, and you can wash it. Crochet thread gives a fine, lacy look, while worsted cotton gives a heavier, cozy look. Acrylic works too, but it can stretch over time on a long panel.
How do I size a crochet curtain to my window?
Measure the width of your rod and the drop you want. Make a gauge swatch with your yarn and hook, then count how many stitches and rows you get in 4 inches. Use that to work out your starting chain. Many patterns above explain how to add repeats.
How long does it take to crochet a curtain?
A tie back takes an hour or two. A valance can take a weekend. A full panel in thread can take several weeks, while one in worsted yarn with tall stitches can be done in a week or two of evenings.
Pick one window, choose your yarn, and enjoy watching the light come through your own stitches.