Crocheted wall hanging with blue striped mittens and cream snowflakes suspended from a wooden rod with macramé knotwork and beads.

Snowy Mitten Beaded Curtain Crochet Pattern

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This beaded curtain is made of tiny blue mittens, lacy cream snowflakes, and natural wooden beads. They all hang from a cream lace header on a wooden rod. When light comes through a window behind it, the mittens and snowflakes show up clearly, so it works well as winter décor.

The palette has only two yarn colors: dusty blue for the mittens and cream for everything else. Wooden beads add a warm accent. The style is cozy and Scandinavian-inspired, and every motif is flat and quick to make.

The pattern uses US crochet terms. The finished curtain is 40.75 in (103.5 cm) wide. It drops 60.5 in (153.7 cm) from the top edge of the header to the lowest snowflake, not counting the rod tabs.

Construction overview:
– Make 40 mittens and 48 snowflakes.
– Crochet the header band in rows.
– Chain 16 beaded cords directly from the header’s 16 points.
– Tack the motifs onto the cords.
– Work a top border with 16 rod tabs.

Finished Size and Construction

  • Finished size: 40.75 in (103.5 cm) wide x 60.5 in (153.7 cm) long
  • Skill level: Intermediate (easy stitches, careful counting)
  • Terminology: US
  • Yarn weight: Worsted (#4) cotton
  • Hook: 4.0 mm (G-6)
  • Number of pieces: 40 mittens, 48 snowflakes, 1 header band with 16 attached cords
  • Layout: 16 cords across, alternating mitten cords (M) and snowflake cords (S)
  • Piece size: mitten 2.75 in (7.0 cm) wide x 3.25 in (8.3 cm) tall; snowflake 2 in (5.1 cm) across
  • Size before border: header 40.25 in (102.2 cm) wide x 2.25 in (5.7 cm) deep
  • Border depth: 0.25 in (0.6 cm), plus tabs 4 in (10.2 cm) long

Materials

Use a smooth mercerized or soft cotton in worsted weight. Cotton holds its shape on a hanging piece and keeps the snowflakes crisp. Acrylic also works, but it will drape more.

  • Dusty blue: 100 g / 170 m (mittens)
  • Cream: 300 g / 510 m (cuffs, embroidery, snowflakes, header, cords, tabs)

These quantities include a margin of about 25%.

Tools:
– 4.0 mm (G-6) crochet hook
– 96 natural wooden beads, 12 mm, with holes at least 4 mm wide
– Big-eye beading needle or dental floss threader (for stringing beads)
– Tapestry needle
– Stitch markers
– Measuring tape
– Blocking mats and rust-proof pins
– Spray bottle

Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • ch = chain
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • sc = single crochet
  • sc2tog = single crochet 2 together
  • BLO = back loop only
  • sp(s) = space(s)
  • st(s) = stitch(es)
  • RS = right side

Special stitches:

Bead chain (bch): Slide one pre-strung bead up against the hook, yarn over, and pull through. The bead is locked inside that chain. A bch counts as 1 chain.

Spoke: Ch 7, then sl st in the 4th ch from the hook to make the tip loop. Work (ch 3, sl st in the same ch) twice; this gives a three-loop tip. Then sl st in each of the next 3 ch to get back to the base.

Gauge and Checkpoints

Gauge: 16 sc and 18 rows = 4 in (10.2 cm). Foundation chain: 4 ch = 1 in (2.5 cm).

Make one mitten and one snowflake before anything else, and check these measurements:

  • Mitten, Row 2: 8 sc = 2 in (5.1 cm) wide.
  • Mitten, after Row 8: 2 in (5.1 cm) wide x 1.75 in (4.4 cm) tall.
  • Finished mitten: 2.75 in (7.0 cm) x 3.25 in (8.3 cm).
  • Snowflake: 2 in (5.1 cm) from spoke tip to spoke tip.
  • Header, Row 1: 161 sc = 40.25 in (102.2 cm).

If your pieces are too big, go down a hook size. If they are too small, go up a hook size. For cords, chain loosely and evenly. Always measure a cord against its chain count before you tack motifs on.

Crocheted gray mitten with cream snowflake hangs from rope adorned with wooden beads by window.

Part 1: Mitten (make 40)

Work in rows from the cuff end toward the fingertip. The cuff goes into the other side of the foundation chain. The mitten hangs cuff-up.

Hand (dusty blue)

Row 1: Ch 9. Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. (8 sc)

Rows 2–8: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (8 sc)

Row 9: Ch 1, turn. Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog. (6 sc)

Row 10: Ch 1, turn. Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog. (4 sc)

Row 11: Ch 1, turn. Sc2tog twice. (2 sc) Fasten off. This rounds the fingertip.

Thumb (dusty blue)

With RS facing, join yarn at the side edge of Row 3.

Thumb Row 1: Ch 1. Work 1 sc in the end of each of Rows 3, 4, and 5. (3 sc)

Thumb Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (3 sc)

Thumb Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc2tog, sc in the next st. (2 sc) Fasten off.

Cuff (cream)

Turn the mitten so the foundation chain is at the top. Join cream in the first free loop of the foundation chain.

Cuff Row 1: Ch 1. Work 2 sc in the first loop, 1 sc in each of the next 6 loops, and 2 sc in the last loop. That is 8 loops worked 1-per-loop plus 2 added sts. (10 sc)

Cuff Rows 2–4: Ch 1, turn. Sc in the BLO of each st across. (10 sc) Fasten off.

The cuff is 10 sts, or 2.5 in (6.4 cm) wide. It sits slightly wider than the 2 in (5.1 cm) hand, like the cuff of a real mitten.

Snowflake embroidery

Thread about 30 in (76.2 cm) of cream onto a tapestry needle. Center the snowflake on Rows 3–8 of the hand.

  1. Make 3 straight stitches that cross at the center. Each should be 1 in (2.5 cm) long, so they form 6 spokes.
  2. Add a small V-shaped stitch near the end of each spoke.

Weave in all ends.

Part 2: Snowflake (make 48)

Use cream.

Rnd 1: Make a magic ring. Ch 1, work 6 sc in the ring, then sl st to the first sc to join. (6 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1. Sc in the next st, ch 3. Repeat from * 6 times in total. Join to the first sc. (6 sc, 6 ch-3 sps)

Checkpoint: 1 in (2.5 cm) across.

Rnd 3: Sl st into the first ch-3 sp. In the same sp, work sc, Spoke, sc. Move to the next ch-3 sp. Repeat from * 6 times in total. Join. (12 sc, 6 spokes)

Fasten off and weave in the ends. The motif is 2 in (5.1 cm) across.

Part 3: Header Band

Use cream. The header is worked top-down. It has 16 repeats of 10 sts plus 1 closing stitch, so each repeat is 2.5 in (6.4 cm) wide and carries 1 cord.

Row 1: Ch 162. Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. (161 sc)

Checkpoint: 40.25 in (102.2 cm) wide.

Rows 2–3: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (161 sc)

Checkpoint: depth about 0.75 in (1.9 cm).

Row 4: Ch 1, turn. Sc in the first st. Ch 5, skip 4 sts, sc in the next st. Repeat from * across. (33 sc, 32 ch-5 loops)

The sc land on sts 1, 6, 11, and so on through 161. That gives 2 loops per repeat.

Row 5: Ch 1, turn. Sl st in each of the first 3 ch to reach the center of the loop. Ch 1, then sc in the same loop.
– Ch 5, sc in the next loop, ch 1, sc in the next loop. Repeat from * 14 more times.
– Ch 5, then sc in the last loop.

(32 sc, 16 ch-5 point sps, 15 ch-1 sps)

Each ch-5 point sp sits centered over the 6th stitch of its repeat.

Row 6: Ch 1, turn.
– In the next ch-5 sp, work 3 sc, ch 3, 3 sc. Sc in the next ch-1 sp. Repeat from * 14 more times.
– In the last ch-5 sp, work 3 sc, ch 3, 3 sc.

(111 sc, 16 ch-3 tip loops) Fasten off.

Checkpoint: depth 2.25 in (5.7 cm) at the points. The tip loops are 2.5 in (6.4 cm) apart.

Make All Pieces

  • Dusty blue + cream: 40 mittens (5 per mitten cord x 8 cords)
  • Cream: 48 snowflakes (6 per snowflake cord x 8 cords)
  • Cream: 1 header band
  • Beads: 96 (6 per cord x 16 cords)

Layout across the 16 header points, from left to right:

Point: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Cord:  M S M S M S M S M S  M  S  M  S  M  S

Joining: Beaded Cords and Motifs

Every cord starts in one tip loop, so there is no separate seam. That gives 16 tip loops for 16 cords.

Mitten cord (make 8)

  1. String 6 beads onto the cream yarn.
  2. With RS facing, sl st into a tip loop on an odd-numbered point.
  3. Ch 224 in total. Make the chains at counts 12, 54, 98, 142, 186, and 224 as bch.
  4. Ch 1 to lock the last bead, then fasten off.

Beads land at 3, 13.5, 24.5, 35.5, 46.5, and 56 in (7.6, 34.3, 62.2, 90.2, 118.1, and 142.2 cm) below the tip.

Snowflake cord (make 8)

  1. String 6 beads onto the cream yarn.
  2. Join in a tip loop on an even-numbered point, the same way as for a mitten cord.
  3. Ch 224, making bch at counts 8, 44, 88, 132, 176, and 212.
  4. Fasten off. Leave an 8 in (20.3 cm) tail.

Tacking

Lay the curtain flat. Place each motif on the front of its cord so the cord runs behind it. Sew with matching cream yarn.

  • Mittens: Tack the center of the cuff top to chains 32, 76, 120, 164, and 208. Tack the fingertip to the cord 3.25 in (8.3 cm) lower.
  • Snowflakes: Tack the top spoke tip to chains 22, 66, 110, 154, and 198. Tack the bottom spoke tip to the cord 2 in (5.1 cm) lower. Sew the 6th snowflake’s top spoke to the end of the cord with the tail.

The motifs are spaced 11 in (27.9 cm) apart, which is 44 chains.

Tension: Chain loosely and evenly. Don’t pull the cords tight while you tack.

Checkpoint:
– Mitten cords: 56 in (142.2 cm) long.
– Snowflake cords: 58 in (147.3 cm) long, including the last snowflake.

Border: Top Edge and Rod Tabs

The border uses the same gauge as the header: 4 sc = 1 in (2.5 cm).

Border Row 1: With RS facing, join cream at the side edge of Row 3.
1. Work 3 sc up the side, 1 in the end of each of Rows 3, 2, and 1.
2. Ch 1 to turn the corner.
3. Work 1 sc in each free loop of the foundation chain. (161 sc)
4. Ch 1 to turn the corner.
5. Work 3 sc down the other side.

(167 sc: 3 + 161 + 3, with 2 corner ch-1 sps that are not counted)

Fasten off.

Why the math works: The top side matches the header exactly: 16 repeats x 10 sts = 160, plus 1 closing st, = 161. No stitches are added at the corners, so the cords stay centered on their repeats.

Tabs (make 16): Tab 1 goes on repeat 1, Tab 2 on repeat 2, and so on.

Tab Row 1: With RS facing, join in the 4th st of the repeat. Sc in sts 4–8. (5 sc)

Tab Row 1 is centered on the 6th stitch, directly above that repeat’s cord.

Tab Rows 2–18: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (5 sc)

Fasten off and leave a 12 in (30.5 cm) tail.

Each tab is 1.25 in (3.2 cm) wide and 4 in (10.2 cm) long. Fold it to the back and sew its last row along Row 3 of the header. These loops fit rods up to 1.25 in (3.2 cm) across.

Final Blocking

  1. Lightly mist the mittens and snowflakes. Pin them to size: mittens to 2.75 in x 3.25 in (7.0 cm x 8.3 cm), snowflakes to 2 in (5.1 cm), with all 6 spoke tips pinned open.
  2. Pin the header flat to 40.75 in (103.5 cm) wide. Open every point.
  3. Mist the header and let everything dry completely.
  4. Hang the curtain for 24 hours so the cords settle under the weight of the motifs. Check the cord lengths afterward.

Final Quality-Control Checklist

  • [ ] Header has 161 sc and 16 tip loops
  • [ ] 16 cords alternate M/S
  • [ ] Each cord has 6 beads
  • [ ] All 40 mittens hang cuff-up with snowflakes centered
  • [ ] Snowflakes have 6 open spokes
  • [ ] Motifs are tacked at both ends
  • [ ] 16 tabs are centered above the cords
  • [ ] All ends are woven in securely

Troubleshooting

  • Thumb is too flat: Make sure you worked into Rows 3–5 and not into the stitches.
  • Cuff flares: Work Cuff Row 1 tighter, or skip the increases.
  • Snowflake spokes curl: Block them firmly, or loosen the sl sts.
  • Beads slip along the cord: Pull each bch snug.
  • Cords stretch too long: Cotton grows. Unravel the extra chains at the bottom.
  • Header ruffles: Your Row 4 loops are too long. Try ch 4 instead.

Care

Hand wash in cool water and roll in a towel. Dry flat with the cords laid straight, then rehang.

Crocheted window hanging with navy mittens, cream snowflakes, and wooden beads draped across a sunlit window overlooking a garden.

Final Notes

Here is the full measurement chain:
– 8 sc = 2 in (5.1 cm) sets the mitten size.
– 161 sc = 40.25 in (102.2 cm) sets the header width.
– 16 points 2.5 in (6.4 cm) apart set the cord spacing.
– 224 chains = 56 in (142.2 cm) sets the drop.
– The border brings the curtain to 40.75 in x 60.5 in (103.5 cm x 153.7 cm).

Check each step as you go and the finished curtain will match.

Happy crocheting!

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