The Bluebell Breeze Diamond Curtain is made of long, lacy strands of on-point square motifs. Each motif has an eight-petal puff flower, a ring of small open spaces, and a solid frame with a crisp single-crochet edge. The motifs hang point to point on short chain links, and each strand ends in a round-headed tassel.
The strands alternate royal blue and soft mint green. Light coming through the glass picks out the flower centers and the open lace. The style is relaxed boho with a clean geometric rhythm, and it works on a glass door, a window, or as a room divider.
This pattern uses US crochet terms. The finished curtain is 60 in (152.4 cm) wide and 66 in (167.6 cm) long, from the top of the hanging loops to the bottom of the tassels. Each bordered motif measures 3.5 in (8.9 cm) per side and 5 in (12.7 cm) from point to point.
You’ll work 132 identical motifs in the round, add a single-crochet border to each, and link them into 12 strands of 11 motifs. Then add a hanging loop and a tassel to each strand and hang the strands side by side on a rod.
Finished Size and Construction
- Finished size: 60 in (152.4 cm) wide x 66 in (167.6 cm) long
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Terminology: US crochet terms
- Yarn weight: DK (#3) cotton or cotton blend
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E-4)
- Number of pieces: 132 motifs (66 blue, 66 mint) plus 12 tassels
- Layout: 12 vertical strands of 11 motifs each, alternating color by strand
- Motif size: 3.5 in (8.9 cm) per side; 5 in (12.7 cm) point to point
- Size before border: 3 1/4 in (8.3 cm) per side after Round 4
- Border depth: 1/8 in (0.3 cm) per side
- Strand: 60 in (152.4 cm) of motifs and links, plus a 2 in (5.1 cm) hanging loop and a 4 in (10.2 cm) tassel
Materials
Choose a smooth mercerized or combed cotton in DK weight. Cotton holds the lacy shape, hangs straight, and doesn’t stretch much under the weight of the tassels. Avoid fuzzy or very stretchy yarns, which blur the petals and let the strands lengthen over time.
- Color A, royal blue: 350 g, about 840 m (919 yd)
- Color B, mint green: 350 g, about 840 m (919 yd)
Each motif uses about 9.1 m (10 yd), and each tassel uses about 10 m (11 yd). The quantities include links, loops, and a margin of about 10% for swatching and tails.
Tools:
- 3.5 mm (E-4) crochet hook
- Tapestry needle and scissors
- Stiff card, 4.5 in (11.4 cm) tall, for tassels
- Rust-proof pins, blocking mat, spray bottle
- Tape measure
- Curtain rod at least 64 in (162.6 cm) long
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- tr: treble crochet
- sp(s): space(s)
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sk: skip
- rep: repeat
- tp: tall puff
Tall puff (tp): [Yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up a loop to 3/4 in (1.9 cm)] 4 times (9 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 9 loops, ch 1 to lock. The locking ch-1 is the top of the tp.
Beginning tall puff (beg tp): Pull up the loop on your hook to 3/4 in (1.9 cm). [Yo, insert hook in the same st, yo, pull up a long loop] 3 times (7 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 7 loops, ch 1 to lock.
Gauge and Checkpoints
Make one complete motif, including the border, before you start the rest. Block it lightly and measure it flat.
- After Round 1: 1 1/4 in (3.2 cm) across
- After Round 2: 2 1/4 in (5.7 cm), petal tip to petal tip
- After Round 3: 2 3/4 in (7.0 cm) per side
- After Round 4: 3 1/4 in (8.3 cm) per side
- After Round 5: 3.5 in (8.9 cm) per side, 5 in (12.7 cm) point to point
A tolerance of 1/8 in (0.3 cm) per side is fine. If your motif is too big, switch to a 3.25 mm hook. If it’s too small, switch to a 3.75 mm hook. If the puffs look squat, pull the loops a little longer. If they lean or leave gaps, shorten the loops slightly.
Small errors add up. A motif that is 1/4 in (0.6 cm) too big per side makes each strand several inches longer, so fix your gauge now.
Motif (Make 132)
Make a magic ring.
Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 15 dc in ring. Pull the ring closed but leave a small open center. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. (16 dc)
Round 2: Beg tp in same st as join, ch 3, sk next dc, tp in next dc, ch 3, sk next dc; rep from * 6 more times, join with sl st to top of beg tp. (8 tp, 8 ch-3 sps)*
The 8 puffs are the flower petals. Petals 1, 3, 5, and 7 become the 4 points of the diamond. Petals 2, 4, 6, and 8 sit at the middle of each side.
Round 3: Ch 4 (counts as tr), (ch 3, tr) in same st as join (first corner made), ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc in top of next tp, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, (tr, ch 3, tr) in top of next tp; rep from * 2 more times, then rep from * to ** once. Join with sl st to 4th ch of beg ch-4. (8 tr, 12 sc, 4 corner ch-3 sps, 16 side ch-3 sps)*
Each side now has 4 ch-3 sps between corners. These loops form the small lacy openings around the flower.
Round 4: Sl st in next corner ch-3 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp, 3 dc in each of next 4 ch-3 sps, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner sp; rep from * 2 more times, then rep from * to ** once. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. (72 dc, 4 corner ch-2 sps)*
Per side: 3 corner dc + 12 side dc + 3 corner dc = 18 dc between corner ch-2 sps. Check: 18 x 4 = 72. The motif now measures 3 1/4 in (8.3 cm) per side.
Go straight on to Round 5 in the Border section below. Every motif gets its border before joining.
Make All Pieces
Work 132 motifs, each with Rounds 1–5:
- Color A, royal blue: 66 motifs (6 strands x 11)
- Color B, mint green: 66 motifs (6 strands x 11)
Also make 12 tassels: 6 in Color A and 6 in Color B. Weave in each motif’s beginning tail. Leave a 6 in (15.2 cm) tail at the border join to tidy the point later.
Layout grid (A = blue, B = mint; 12 strands across, 11 motifs down):
Strand: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Rows 1-11: A B A B A B A B A B A B
Tassel: A B A B A B A B A B A B
Each strand is one color from loop to tassel. Strands aren’t joined to each other.
Joining
Join the motifs top to bottom, point to point, with short chain links. Work each strand separately in its own color.
Stitch-to-stitch logic: Each link joins one bottom corner ch-2 sp to one top corner ch-2 sp. No side stitches are used, so every motif keeps its full 20 sc per side and its side points stay free.
Link: Join yarn with sl st in the bottom corner ch-2 sp of the upper motif. Ch 4, then sl st in the top corner ch-2 sp of the next motif. Sl st in the back bump of each of the 4 ch, working back up, then sl st in the starting corner sp. Fasten off. The finished link is 1/2 in (1.3 cm) long.
Keep every motif right side forward, with the side points lined up vertically.
Hanging loop: Join yarn in the top corner ch-2 sp of motif 1. Ch 28 (about 4 in / 10.2 cm), then sl st in the same corner sp. Sl st in each ch around the loop for firmness, and fasten off. The folded loop hangs 2 in (5.1 cm) above the motif.
Tension: Keep links firm but not tight. A tight link puckers the point, and a loose one lets the strand sag. All 10 links in a strand should match.
Size checkpoint: 11 motifs x 5 in (12.7 cm) = 55 in (139.7 cm). 10 links x 1/2 in (1.3 cm) = 5 in (12.7 cm). Each strand should measure 60 in (152.4 cm) from the top point of motif 1 to the bottom point of motif 11.
Border
The border is Round 5 of every motif. You work it on each motif before joining, because the curtain has no outer border around the assembled strands. The strands hang free, so each motif’s edge is the finished edge.
Border gauge: About 23 sc per 4 in (10.2 cm), which works out to 20 sc per 3.5 in (8.9 cm) side.
Round 5 (border): Ch 1, sc in same st as join and in next 2 dc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner ch-2 sp, sc in next 18 dc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next corner ch-2 sp; rep from * 2 more times, sc in last 15 dc. Join with sl st to first sc and fasten off. (72 sc worked 1 per dc + 8 sc added at corners = 80 sc, 4 corner ch-2 sps)*
Per side: 1 corner sc + 18 sc + 1 corner sc = 20 sc per side, including both corner sc. Check: 20 x 4 = 80. The ch-2 sps aren’t counted as stitches.
Why the math works: Round 4 has 18 dc per side. One sc in each dc keeps the sides flat, and the 2 extra sc at each corner turn the edge without pulling. The ch-2 gives a slightly sharper tip to hold the links, loop, and tassel.
Border depth: One round of sc adds 1/8 in (0.3 cm) per side, taking the motif from 3 1/4 in (8.3 cm) to 3.5 in (8.9 cm) per side.
Tassels
Tassel (make 12): Wrap yarn 40 times around the 4.5 in (11.4 cm) card. Slide a 10 in (25.4 cm) tie under the top wraps and knot it tightly. Slip the wraps off the card and cut the bottom loops. Wrap a separate strand around the bundle 3/4 in (1.9 cm) below the top to form a rounded head, then knot it. Trim the ends evenly to 4 in (10.2 cm).
Use the top ties to attach each tassel through the bottom corner ch-2 sp of motif 11. Knot securely and bury the tails inside the tassel head.
Final Blocking
- Weave in remaining tails along the sc border, not across open spaces.
- Lay each strand on a mat, in sections if needed, with the points lined up.
- Pin each motif at its 4 corner ch-2 sps to 3.5 in (8.9 cm) per side.
- Open each puff petal and round out the center ring.
- Mist until damp, not soaked.
- Let it dry completely before unpinning.
- Steam the tassels lightly and smooth them with your fingers.
- Hang the strands with the loops 5 in (12.7 cm) apart, center to center.
- Leave the curtain hanging for 24 hours, then trim any uneven tassels.
Final Quality-Control Checklist
- Every motif has 8 petals, 16 side ch-3 sps (Round 3), 72 dc (Round 4), and 80 sc (Round 5).
- Every motif is 3.5 in (8.9 cm) per side and 5 in (12.7 cm) point to point.
- Each strand has 11 motifs, 10 links, 1 loop, and 1 tassel.
- Each strand measures 60 in (152.4 cm) of motifs and links.
- The strands alternate blue and mint across all 12 positions.
- All tails are hidden and all tassels are secure.
- The curtain is 60 in (152.4 cm) wide and 66 in (167.6 cm) long.
Troubleshooting
Motif ruffles: Check that you have exactly 3 dc in each side ch-3 sp in Round 4, not 4.
Petals are uneven: Pull every puff loop to the same 3/4 in (1.9 cm) height before closing.
Corners curl: Make sure each corner has (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in Round 4 and (sc, ch 2, sc) in Round 5.
Strands twist: Turn every motif right side forward, then re-block.
Strands differ in length: Measure the links and redo any that are off. Keep motif sizes within 1/8 in (0.3 cm) of each other.
Thin tassels: Use 50 wraps instead of 40.
Care
Hand wash in cool water with mild soap, roll in a towel to remove excess water, and dry flat or hanging straight. Don’t tumble dry, because it tangles the strands and frizzes the tassels.
Final Notes
Here’s how the measurements build. Round 4 reaches 3 1/4 in (8.3 cm) per side with 18 dc per side. The border adds 1/8 in (0.3 cm) per side, giving 20 sc per side and a 3.5 in (8.9 cm) motif that is 5 in (12.7 cm) point to point. Eleven motifs plus ten 1/2 in (1.3 cm) links make a 60 in (152.4 cm) strand. Add the 2 in (5.1 cm) loop and the 4 in (10.2 cm) tassel for a 66 in (167.6 cm) drop. Twelve strands spaced 5 in (12.7 cm) apart give a curtain 60 in (152.4 cm) wide.
Get your first motif right, and the other 131 will be easy.
Happy crocheting!