Clove Flower Motif Crochet Curtains Free Pattern
Clove Flower Motif Crochet Curtains – Free Pattern
Introduction
These Clove Flower Motif Crochet Curtains are made for anyone who loves a little art deco geometry in their home. Each panel is built from identical square flower motifs with four-petal centers and open lace corners, joined into a crisp grid. The alternating bands of golden turmeric and deep rust give the curtains a warm spice-market feel, with a stepped rhythm that looks beautiful against a window. The finished lace is light, airy, and soft, letting daylight filter through while the cotton thread keeps the motifs crisp and defined.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: (0) Lace / crochet thread, cotton. Color A: golden turmeric, 400 yd. Color B: deep rust, 350 yd. (yardage is per pair)
- Hook: 1.8 mm steel hook (US 6)
- Notions: tapestry needle, scissors, blocking pins and mats, 12 curtain rings (6 per panel), curtain rod
- Finished size: Each panel 24 in wide x 45 in long (8 motifs x 15 motifs); the pair covers 48 in x 45 in
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- sp – space
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- sk – skip
- MR – magic ring
- rep – repeat
Gauge
One motif measures 3 in x 3 in after blocking, and 8 dc measure 1 in. Make one motif, block it, and measure it to check your gauge before starting the panels.
Tips Before You Start
- Make one practice motif first and block it to confirm the 3 in x 3 in size before crocheting all 240 motifs.
- Keep your tension even on the ch-5 corner spaces, since these are the points where motifs are joined.
- Sort your finished motifs into color bands (A and B) as you go so the 3-row layout stays organized.
- Block each motif lightly before joining to make the squares flat and easy to match.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Clove Flower Motif (make 120 per panel, 240 total; 60 in A and 60 in B per panel)
Rnd 1: With A or B, MR 8 sc, sl st to first sc (8 sts).
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st, ch 2, [3 dc in next st, ch 2] x3, sl st to top of ch-3 (4 petal groups, 4 ch-2 sps).
Rnd 3: Sl st to first ch-2 sp, ch 1, [sc, ch 3, sc] in same sp, ch 3, [sc, ch 3, sc] in next sp, ch 3, rep around, sl st to first sc (8 ch-3 sps).
Rnd 4: Sl st into first ch-3 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 5, [3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 5] x3, sl st to top of ch-3 (4 corners with ch-5, 4 side ch-2 sps).
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in each of next 2 dc, sc in ch-2 sp, sc in each of next 3 dc, [5 sc in ch-5 corner sp, sc in each of next 3 dc, sc in ch-2 sp, sc in each of next 3 dc] x3, 5 sc in last ch-5 sp, sl st to first sc (44 sc). Fasten off.
Layout per Panel
Arrange motifs 8 wide x 15 long. Rows 1-3 in A, rows 4-6 in B, rows 7-9 in A, rows 10-12 in B, rows 13-15 in A (alternating 3-row bands).
Join
Use a flat slip-stitch join with right sides together. Join motifs horizontally into 15 strips of 8, then join the strips vertically, matching corner ch-5 sps and side scs. Work the join in the color of the row being joined.
Top Header
Row 1: With A, attach at top edge, sc evenly across 8 motifs (192 sc).
Row 2: Ch 3, dc across (192 sts).
Row 3: Ch 1, sc across (192 sts). Fasten off.
Edging (all around each panel)
Rnd 1: With B, attach at top right corner, sc evenly around, working 3 sc in each corner (approx 560 sc).
Rnd 2: Ch 1, [sc, ch 3, sk 1] around, 3 sc in corners. Fasten off.
Assembly and Finishing
Weave in all ends on each motif before joining. Join the motifs as described above, then work the top header and edging. Block each panel to 24 in x 45 in, pinning the corners and edges straight. Sew 6 curtain rings evenly along the top header of each panel, then hang the pair on a rod.
Pro Tips and Variations
- Swap the spice colorway for two soft neutrals, such as cream and pale gray, for a lighter look.
- Make a single narrow panel (4 motifs wide) as a café curtain or valance.
- Use a slightly larger hook for a looser, more open lace effect, but re-check your motif gauge first.
