A beautiful handmade crochet window curtain featuring a royal-blue lace valance, cascading green vines, 3D blue and cream flowers, and decorative fringe.
This is an adaptable pattern inspired by the photo, not the original designer’s exact instructions. The detailed lace motifs are approximated using repeatable crochet stitches.
Materials
- 300–400 g royal-blue cotton yarn
- 100 g light-blue cotton yarn
- 100 g cream or ivory cotton yarn
- 200–250 g dark-green cotton yarn
- 3 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Measuring tape
- Curtain rod
- Optional fabric stiffener
Approximate finished size: 100 cm wide × 140 cm long, adjustable to your window.
Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)
CH – Chain SC – Single Crochet HDC – Half Double Crochet DC – Double Crochet TR – Treble Crochet SL ST – Slip Stitch SP – Space PICOT – CH 3, SL ST into first chain
Part 1: Blue Lace Curtain Valance
Foundation
Using royal-blue yarn:
CH 241, or any multiple of 12 plus 1.
Row 1: DC in the fourth chain from the hook. DC across. Turn.
Row 2: CH 3, DC in each stitch across. Turn.
Row 3: CH 4, skip 1 stitch, DC in next stitch, CH 1. Repeat across.
Row 4: CH 3, work 2 DC into each CH-1 space across.
Openwork lace
Row 5: CH 5, skip 3 stitches, SC in next stitch. Repeat across.
Row 6: Work (3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC) into each CH-5 space.
Row 7: CH 3, DC in each DC, CH 2 over each CH-2 space.
Row 8: Repeat Row 5.
Row 9: Repeat Row 6.
Row 10: Repeat Row 7.
Continue alternating these lace rows until the valance measures approximately 18–22 cm deep.
Part 2: Decorative Diamond Motifs
The curtain features repeating diamond-shaped lace ornaments.
For each diamond motif:
Round 1: MR, CH 3, 11 DC into ring. Join.
Round 2: CH 3, DC in next stitch, CH 3, skip 1 stitch. Repeat around.
Round 3: Work (2 DC, CH 3, 2 DC) into each chain space.
Round 4: Work SC around, adding (SC, CH 3, SC) at four evenly spaced points.
Round 5: Continue with DC groups along each side and CH-3 spaces at the four corners.
Fasten off.
Make approximately 7–9 diamonds, depending on curtain width.
Join the diamonds to the lace valance using SL ST or sew them in place with a yarn needle.
For the larger center ornament, work two additional rounds, maintaining the diamond shape.
Part 3: Scalloped Blue Border
Attach royal-blue yarn to the bottom of the valance.
Row 1: SC evenly across.
Row 2: CH 5, skip 3 stitches, SC in next stitch. Repeat across.
Row 3: Work (5 DC, CH 3, 5 DC) into each CH-5 space.
Row 4: SC along the edge, adding PICOT stitches at the center of each scallop.
Fasten off.
Decorative fringe
Cut blue yarn into 15–20 cm strands.
Fold each strand in half and attach it to the lower scalloped border.
Add small crocheted knots or beads at the ends.
Trim evenly.
Part 4: Green Hanging Vines
Make 9–11 long vines, depending on your curtain width.
Using dark-green yarn:
CH 180–250, depending on the desired length.
Starting in the second chain, work SL ST along the entire chain.
Fasten off.
Attach each vine to the lower edge of the blue valance.
Leave approximately 8–12 cm between vines.
Part 5: Crochet Green Leaves
Make approximately 6–10 leaves per vine.
Using dark-green yarn:
Row 1: CH 12.
Row 2: SC in second CH, HDC in next, DC in next 6 chains, HDC in next, SC in last.
Continue around the opposite side of the foundation chain.
Work SC, HDC, 6 DC, HDC, SC.
Join with SL ST.
For a pointed leaf tip, work (SC, CH 2, SC) at the end.
Fasten off, leaving a sewing tail.
Attach leaves in pairs along each vine, alternating their direction.
Part 6: 3D Crochet Flowers
Make flowers in three color combinations:
- Royal blue with cream centers
- Light blue with cream centers
- Cream with blue centers
Flower center
Using cream yarn:
Round 1: MR, 6 SC.
Round 2: INC in every stitch. (12 SC)
Round 3: SC in every stitch.
Fasten off.
First petal layer
Attach blue yarn to the flower center.
Round 1: Repeat (SC, CH 4, skip 1 stitch) six times.
Round 2: Into each CH-4 space work (SC, HDC, 3 DC, HDC, SC).
You now have six petals.
Second petal layer
Working behind the first petals:
CH 5 and anchor with SL ST behind the next petal. Repeat six times.
Into each CH-5 loop work:
SC, HDC, 5 DC, HDC, SC.
This creates larger petals behind the first layer.
Third petal layer (optional)
Create six CH-6 loops behind the second layer.
Into each loop work:
SC, HDC, 7 DC, HDC, SC.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Make approximately 18–24 flowers for a full curtain.
Part 7: Attach Flowers to the Vines
Arrange the flowers at different heights along the green vines.
Alternate royal-blue, light-blue, and cream flowers to create a balanced design.
Sew each flower securely to the vine.
Position leaves above and below each flower.
For a natural hanging effect, leave some sections of vine with leaves only.
Part 8: Bottom Corner Lace Panels
Make two small blue lace panels for the lower left and right corners.
Row 1: CH 41, DC across.
Row 2: CH 3, DC across.
Row 3: CH 5, skip 3 stitches, SC in next. Repeat.
Row 4: Work (3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC) in each chain space.
Rows 5–12: Repeat Rows 3–4.
Finish with a scalloped border using 5 DC in each chain space.
Attach 10–15 cm fringe along the bottom.
Sew each panel to the outermost hanging vine.
Part 9: Curtain Hanging Loops
Using royal-blue yarn:
CH 20.
SL ST into the first chain to form a loop.
Work 25 SC around the loop for reinforcement.
Fasten off.
Make 10–12 loops.
Sew evenly along the top of the valance.
Slide the loops onto a wooden curtain rod.
Part 10: Finishing
Gently hand wash the finished curtain.
Lay the lace valance flat and pin the diamond motifs into shape.
Lightly block the leaves and flowers to define their edges.
Allow everything to dry completely.
Hang the curtain and adjust the vines so they fall naturally.
Trim any uneven fringe.
Finished Design
The completed curtain features a rich blue lace top, diamond-shaped openwork motifs, a decorative scalloped fringe, long green leafy vines, and dimensional blue-and-cream flowers.
Customization tip: For a wider window, add more diamond motifs and hanging vines. For a shorter curtain, reduce the foundation chains used for each green vine.
The result is an elegant handmade floral window decoration suitable for bedrooms, kitchens, living rooms, or cottage-style interiors.
