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Berry Bloom Lace Curtain Crochet Pattern

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The Berry Bloom Lace Curtain is a floor-length panel of puff-stitch flowers set in an open chain mesh. Each square motif has a dark plum center, eight tall fuchsia petals, and a lacy raspberry frame. When the motifs are joined, the frames meet in open diamonds that let daylight through.

The colors are a deep three-shade berry mix: plum, bright fuchsia, and raspberry. The style is romantic and a little vintage, and the flowers still stand out from across the room.

This pattern uses US crochet terms. The finished panel measures 49.5 in (125.7 cm) wide by 79.5 in (201.9 cm) long, not counting the hanging tabs. The tab loops add about 2 in (5.1 cm) above the top edge.

You make 104 identical square motifs and join them with slip stitches in a grid 8 motifs wide and 13 motifs tall. Then you add a 3-round single crochet border and finish with 13 fold-over tabs worked from the top edge.

Finished Size and Construction

  • Finished size: 49.5 in x 79.5 in (125.7 cm x 201.9 cm), plus 2 in (5.1 cm) tab loops
  • Skill level: Intermediate
  • Terminology: US crochet terms
  • Yarn weight: DK (light worsted, #3) cotton or cotton blend
  • Hook: 4.0 mm (G-6)
  • Number of pieces: 104 square motifs
  • Layout: 8 motifs across x 13 motifs down
  • Motif size: 6 in (15.2 cm) square after blocking
  • Size before border: 48 in x 78 in (121.9 cm x 198.1 cm)
  • Border depth: 0.75 in (1.9 cm) per side

Materials

Use a smooth mercerized cotton or a cotton-acrylic blend in DK weight, about 110 m per 50 g. Cotton gives the puffs crisp definition and stands up to sunlight and washing. Avoid fuzzy yarns, because they fill in the mesh.

  • Color A, Plum (centers): 120 g / 264 m
  • Color B, Fuchsia (petals, border Rounds 2-3, tabs): 450 g / 990 m
  • Color C, Raspberry (mesh, motif edge, joining, border Round 1): 420 g / 924 m

These quantities include a margin of about 15 percent for swatching, ends, and differences in tension.

Tools:

  • 4.0 mm (G-6) crochet hook
  • Tapestry needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Measuring tape
  • Blocking mats and rust-proof pins
  • Spray bottle
  • Curtain rod up to 1.25 in (3.2 cm) in diameter

Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • ch: chain
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • sc: single crochet
  • dc: double crochet
  • st(s): stitch(es)
  • sp: space
  • RS: right side

Large Puff (LP): (Yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up a loop to 0.75 in / 1.9 cm tall) 6 times. You now have 13 loops on the hook. Yo and pull through all 13 loops, then ch 1 tightly to close. The closing ch is not counted as a separate st, but you will work into it on Round 4.

Gauge and Checkpoints

Make one complete motif and block it before you make the rest. It should measure 6 in (15.2 cm) square, with 26 sc along each side of Round 6.

Lay the motif flat without stretching it and measure after each round:

  • After Round 1: 1.25 in (3.2 cm) across
  • After Round 2: 2.25 in (5.7 cm) across
  • After Round 3: 3.75 in (9.5 cm) across, measured from petal tip to petal tip
  • After Round 4: 4.5 in (11.4 cm) across
  • After Round 5: 5.5 in (14.0 cm), measured from side to side
  • After Round 6: 6 in (15.2 cm) square, blocked

Border gauge: 18 sc = 4 in (10.2 cm), which is 4.5 sc per 1 in (2.5 cm).

If your motif is more than 1/8 in (0.3 cm) too big, go down half a hook size. If it is too small, go up half a hook size. If only the petals are off, change the height of your LP loops and keep the same hook. A small error grows quickly: 1/8 in (0.3 cm) per motif adds up to 1 in (2.5 cm) across 8 motifs.

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Motif (Make 104)

Round 1 (RS, Color A): Make a magic ring. Ch 3 (counts as dc) and work 15 dc into the ring. Sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3 and pull the ring closed. (16 dc) Fasten off.

Round 2 (Color B): Join B in any dc. Ch 3 (counts as dc) and work 1 dc in the same st. Work 2 dc in each remaining st around. Sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3. (32 dc)

Round 3 (Color B): Ch 1. Work 1 LP in the same st as the join, ch 3, and skip the next 3 sts. LP in next st, ch 3, skip next 3 sts; repeat from * 6 more times. Sl st to the top of the first LP. (8 LP and 8 ch-3 sps)* Fasten off. Each petal uses 4 sts, so the 8 petals use all 32 sts and sit evenly spaced.

Round 4 (Color C): Join C with a sc in the closing ch of any LP. Ch 5, sc in the next ch-3 sp, ch 5, sc in the closing ch of the next LP; repeat from * around. On the last repeat, end with ch 5, sc in the last ch-3 sp, ch 5, and sl st to the first sc. (16 sc and 16 ch-5 loops)*

Round 5 (Color C, squaring round): Sl st into the first 3 ch of the next loop. Call this Loop 1 and number the loops 1 to 16 as you go. Loops 1, 5, 9, and 13 are the corner loops. (Sc, ch 7, sc) in the corner loop, [ch 5, sc in the next loop] 3 times, ch 5; repeat from * 3 more times. Sl st to the first sc. (20 sc, 4 corner ch-7 sps, and 16 ch-5 loops, 4 per side)*

Round 6 (Color C, edge round): Sl st into the first corner ch-7 sp and ch 1. *(3 sc, ch 2, 3 sc) in the corner ch-7 sp, then 5 sc in each of the next 4 ch-5 loops; repeat from * 3 more times. Do not work into the sc of Round 5. Sl st to the first sc. Fasten off and leave a 6 in (15.2 cm) tail.

Round 6 count: 104 sc and 4 corner ch-2 sps. Each side has 26 sc (3 + 20 + 3), counted between the corner ch-2 sps. The ch-2 sps are not counted as sts.

Rounds 4 and 5 form the open mesh. Round 6 gives a firm, straight edge for joining.

Make All Pieces

Make 104 motifs in total. Every motif uses the same color order:

  • Color A: 104 centers (Round 1)
  • Color B: 104 petal sections (Rounds 2-3)
  • Color C: 104 mesh frames (Rounds 4-6)

Block the motifs to 6 in (15.2 cm) square in batches of 8. Weave in all ends except the C tail.

Layout grid (8 across x 13 down, all motifs identical):

Row 1:  M M M M M M M M   <- top edge (tabs)
Row 2:  M M M M M M M M
Row 3:  M M M M M M M M
Row 4:  M M M M M M M M
Row 5:  M M M M M M M M
Row 6:  M M M M M M M M
Row 7:  M M M M M M M M
Row 8:  M M M M M M M M
Row 9:  M M M M M M M M
Row 10: M M M M M M M M
Row 11: M M M M M M M M
Row 12: M M M M M M M M
Row 13: M M M M M M M M   <- bottom edge (hem)

Turn every motif so its Round 1 join points the same way. This keeps the petals lined up across the panel.

Joining

Method: Slip stitch seam through the back loops, in Color C, with RS facing up.

  1. Lay two motifs side by side, RS up, with their edges touching.
  2. Join C with a sl st through both corner ch-2 sps at the start of the seam.
  3. Sl st through the inner back loop of the matching sc on each motif. Work stitch to stitch: sc 1 to sc 1, sc 2 to sc 2, and so on through sc 26.
  4. Sl st through both corner ch-2 sps at the end of the side.
  5. Without cutting the yarn, line up the next pair of motifs and keep going.

Each motif-length of seam takes 28 sl sts: 1 through the corner sps, 26 through the sc, and 1 through the corner sps. The sl sts sit on top of the seam and do not add width.

First join all 12 horizontal seams, each running across 8 motifs. Then join the 7 vertical seams, each running down 13 motifs. Where four corners meet, the second seam crosses the first and locks the intersection.

Tension: Keep the sl sts as loose as a normal sc. If a seam puckers, pull out that section and rework it with a 4.5 mm hook.

Size checkpoint: After you join the first 6 rows, the panel should measure 36 in (91.4 cm) long. When all rows are joined, it should measure 48 in x 78 in (121.9 cm x 198.1 cm).

Border

Border gauge: 4.5 sc per 1 in (2.5 cm).

Round 1 (Color C): Join C in the top right outer corner ch-2 sp. Ch 1 and work (sc, ch 2, sc) in that corner. Along each edge, work 1 sc in each sc of every motif. At each seam, work 1 sc through both joined corner ch-2 sps. Work (sc, ch 2, sc) in each outer corner. Sl st to the first sc.

  • Top and bottom: 8 x 26 = 208 sc, plus 7 seam sc, plus 2 corner sc = 217 sc each
  • Sides: 13 x 26 = 338 sc, plus 12 seam sc, plus 2 corner sc = 352 sc each
  • Total: 1,138 sc and 4 corner ch-2 sps

Fasten off C.

Round 2 (Color B): Join B in any corner ch-2 sp. Work (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner sp and 1 sc in each sc around. Sl st to the first sc.

  • Top and bottom: 217 + 2 = 219 sc each
  • Sides: 352 + 2 = 354 sc each
  • Total: 1,146 sc

Round 3 (Color B): Repeat Round 2.

  • Top and bottom: 219 + 2 = 221 sc each
  • Sides: 354 + 2 = 356 sc each
  • Total: 1,154 sc

Fasten off.

Why the math works: Each 6 in (15.2 cm) motif side holds 26 sc plus one corner or seam position, which makes 27 sts. At 4.5 sc per inch, 27 sts fills exactly 6 in, so Round 1 lies flat without ruffling or cupping. Rounds 2 and 3 add only the 2 corner sts per side that the corners need to turn.

Hanging Tabs (Color B): With RS facing, count the 221 sc of Round 3 along the top edge, starting at the right corner. You will make 13 tabs, each 5 sts wide, with 13 sts between tabs. Check: 13 x 5 + 12 x 13 = 65 + 156 = 221.

For each tab, join B in the first st of that tab’s group.

  • Row 1: Ch 1, sc in each of the next 5 sts, turn. (5 sc)
  • Rows 2-20: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (5 sc)

Fasten off and leave a 12 in (30.5 cm) tail. Each tab is 1.1 in (2.8 cm) wide and 4 in (10.2 cm) long. Fold the tab to the wrong side and whipstitch its last row to the back of the border. This forms a 2 in (5.1 cm) loop. Skip 13 sts and start the next tab. The first and last tabs sit at the panel corners.

Final Blocking

  1. Weave in all remaining ends along the seams.
  2. Soak the panel in cool water for 15 minutes. Press the water out gently and do not wring.
  3. Roll the panel in towels to remove more water.
  4. Lay it RS up on blocking mats or on a clean sheet on the floor.
  5. Pin the corners to 49.5 in x 79.5 in (125.7 cm x 201.9 cm), then pin the middle of each side.
  6. Pin each seam line straight, using a long ruler to check.
  7. Lift each puff petal with your fingertips so it stands up.
  8. Let the panel dry completely, which takes 24-48 hours.
  9. Hang it for one day before trimming any ends, because the cotton relaxes slightly.

Final Quality-Control Checklist

  • All 104 motifs measure 6 in (15.2 cm) square, within 1/8 in (0.3 cm).
  • Every motif has 8 petals and 26 sc per side.
  • All motifs face the same way.
  • Seams lie flat, with no puckers at the intersections.
  • Border Round 3 counts 221 / 356 / 221 / 356 sc.
  • The panel measures 49.5 in x 79.5 in (125.7 cm x 201.9 cm), within 1 in (2.5 cm).
  • There are 13 tabs, evenly spaced and securely sewn.
  • Ends are woven at least 2 in (5.1 cm) along a seam.

Troubleshooting

  • Petals lean or overlap: The LP loops are uneven. Pull every loop up to the same 0.75 in (1.9 cm) height.
  • Motif cups: The mesh chains are too tight. Go up half a hook size for Rounds 4-5 only.
  • Motif ruffles: The mesh chains are too loose. Use a smaller hook for Rounds 4-5.
  • Corners look rounded: Check that the ch-7 corners land on Loops 1, 5, 9, and 13.
  • Border waves: Recount the border sts. Extra sts at the seams are the usual cause.
  • Panel too short: Add a 14th row of 8 motifs, which adds 6 in (15.2 cm). Add 27 sc to each side count in every border round.
  • Tabs stretch: Work the tabs with a smaller hook, or sew cotton tape inside each loop.

Care

Hand wash in cool water, or machine wash on a delicate cycle inside a mesh bag, then block flat to dry. Do not tumble dry, so the puffs keep their shape and the panel keeps its length.

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Final Notes

Each 6 in (15.2 cm) motif has 26 sc per side. An 8 x 13 grid of motifs measures 48 in x 78 in (121.9 cm x 198.1 cm). Border Round 1 starts at 217 / 352 sc per side, at 4.5 sc per inch. The three border rounds add 0.75 in (1.9 cm) per side, for a finished size of 49.5 in x 79.5 in (125.7 cm x 201.9 cm). If your first motif is the right size, the rest of the panel will fit.

Happy crocheting!

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