There is something timeless about a crochet curtain, especially when delicate roses emerge from the simple open and solid blocks of filet crochet. My Rose Curtain filet crochet pattern combines classic floral beauty with a touch of vintage charm, creating an elegant window valance that lets the light shine through while adding a lovely handmade detail to your home.
The curtain features a repeating design of graceful roses worked in traditional filet crochet, with a contrasting green lace edging along the bottom that beautifully frames the flowers and gives the curtain its distinctive character. I especially love how the rose motifs come alive when the curtain hangs against a bright window, with natural light highlighting every stitch and detail of the pattern.
In this Rose Curtain crochet tutorial, I will guide you through the pattern step by step and show you how to work the open and solid blocks that create the floral design. You can follow along with the filet crochet chart, written instructions, and video tutorial, making it easier to see exactly how this romantic rose pattern takes shape—one block at a time. 🌹
BLOCKING
Once your Rose Curtain is finished, blocking will help open up the filet crochet stitches, define the rose motifs, and give the curtain a neat, even shape. Gently wet-block the finished piece to the desired measurements, carefully straightening the edges and arranging the green lace edging before allowing it to dry completely.
VIDEO TUTORIAL OF ROSE CURTAIN
WRITTEN PATTERN OF ROSE CURTAIN
MATERIALS
- I use 2 colors of Golo thread size 10 (ball size 250 yards/40 grams), and you will need 2 balls of Golo or about 350 yds of thread total for 5 roses.
- Crochet hook is size 1.75 mm.
- The curtain rod is expandable 28-48 inches and 0.5-inch (11 mm) diameter.
My curtain measures about 25 inches wide and 8 inches long.
Abbreviations:
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
beg = beginning
ch-sp = space
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
tr2tog = triple crochet 2 together
tr4tog = triple crochet 4 together
tr3tog = triple crochet 3 togeher
Pattern notes:
– With asymmetrical pattern like the Rose Curtain, you need to read the chart from right to left on each odd-numbered row (1,3,5,etc) and from left to right on each even-numbered row (2,4,6,etc).
– 2 white squares between the 2 black squares on the left side of the chart are not regular open blocks, they are curtain rod loops made of 8ch + dc.
– For the clearest demonstration of stitch placement, please refer to the video tutorial.
- With color A ch 95.
- Row 1 = (read the chart from right to left) dc in 8th ch from hook, *ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, repeat from* (28 open blocks), dc in each next 6 ch.
- Row 2 = (read the chart from left to right) ch 8, turn, skip 6 dc, dc in next dc, *ch 2, dc in next dc, repeat from* (28 open blocks), finish the row with last dc in 3rd ch from st.
- Row 3 = ch 5, turn, dc in next dc, *ch 2, dc in next dc, repeat from* (28 open blocks), dc in each next 6 ch of turning ch.
- Row 4 = repeat row 2.
- Row 5 = repeat row 3.
- Row 6 = repeat row 2.
- Row 7 = ch 5, turn, dc in next dc, (ch 2, dc in next dc) 8 times (=9 open blocks), (dc 2 in ch-sp, dc in next dc) 3 times (=3 solid blocks), (ch 2, dc in next dc) 16 times (=16 open blocks), dc in each next 6 ch of turning ch.
- Row 8 = ch 8, turn, skip 6 dc, dc in next dc, (ch 2, dc in next dc) 6 times (=6 open blocks), dc 2 in ch-sp, dc in next dc (=1 solid block), (ch 2, dc in next dc) 9 times (=9 open blocks), dc in next 3 dc (=1 solid block), (ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc) twice (=2 open blocks), dc 2 in ch-sp, dc in next dc (=1 solid block), (ch 2, dc in next dc) 8 times (=8 open blocks), finish the row with last dc in 3rd ch from st.
- Row 9 = ch 5, turn, dc in next dc, (ch 2, dc in next dc) 6 times (=7 open blocks), dc 2 in ch-sp, dc in next dc (=1 solid block), ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc, (ch 2, dc in next dc) twice (=3 open blocks), dc in next 3 dc (=1 solid block), (ch 2, dc in next dc) 5 times (=5 open blocks), (dc 2 in ch-sp, dc in next dc) 4 times (=4 solid blocks), ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc (=1 open block), dc 2 in ch-sp, dc in next dc (=1 solid block), (ch 2, dc in next dc) 5 times (=5 open blocks), dc in each next 6 ch of turning ch.
- Row 10 = ch 8, turn, skip 6 dc, dc in next dc, (ch 2, dc in next dc) 4 times (=4 open blocks), dc 2 in ch-sp, dc in next dc (=1 solid block), ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, (ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc) 4 times (=6 open blocks), dc 2 in ch-sp, dc in next dc (=1 solid block), (ch 2, dc in next dc) 4 times, ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc (=4 open blocks), dc 2 in ch-sp, dc in next dc (=1 solid block), (ch 2, dc in next dc) twice (=2 open blocks), dc in next 3 dc (=1 solid block), (ch 2, dc in next dc) 7 times (=7 open blocks), finish the row with last dc in 3rd ch from st.
- Row 11 = 7 open blocks, 3 solid, 5 open, 1 solid, 4 open, 2 solid, 1 open, 1 solid, 4 open, dc in each 6 ch of turning ch.
- Row 12 = ch 8, turn, skip 6 dc, dc in next dc, 4 open blocks, 1 solid, 3 open, 1 solid, 4 open, 1 solid, 1 open, 1 solid, 5 open, 1 solid, 6 open.
- Continue following the chart until 110 rows are completed, don’t cut off thread.
BORDER
- Side = turn the piece sideways, ch, sc in each st, sc in each sp, sc 4 in ch8-sp, sc 2 in corner ch.
- Top = turn the piece lengthwise, sc 2 in each sp, sc 2 around each dc.
- Side = turn the piece sideways, sc in base loops of 7 dc, sc in each sp, sc in each st, finish with sc in corner sp and sc in corner ch, cut off, fasten off color A.
- Bottom = turn the piece around to face the wrong side:
- Row 1 = join color B with sc in 1st side sc, sc in next sp, *ch 5, skip next sp, sc in next sp, sc in next st, sc in next sp, repeat from*; when you reach the stem of 2nd flower, 3sc are worked as follows: sc in sp before stem solid block, sc in next st, sc around dc, then repeat from*; when you reach the stem of 4th flower: sc around dc, sc in next st, sc in next sp, repeat from*; finish with sc in last sp, skip next sc, sc in last st.
- Row 2 = ch 4, tr2tog in next sp, ch 3, tr in top of tr2tog, ch5-picot, ch 3, tr in tr, tr4tog inserting hook in same sp for first 2 tr and inserting hook in next sp for next 2 tr, *ch 3, tr in top of tr4tog, ch5-picot, ch 3, tr in tr, tr4tog with first 2 tr in same sp and next 2 tr in next sp, repeat from*, finish with: instead of tr4tog make tr3tog with first 2 tr in same sp and third tr in last sc, cut off, fasten off color B.
- Weave in all ends, block the curtain.
If you enjoyed making the Rose Curtain, feel free to check out these patterns for more cozy home projects:
– Heartstrings Curtain
– Ghost Curtain
– Mushroom Curtain
– Cafe Curtain
And if you’re drawn to the charm of filet crochet, I offer a variety of table runner designs that may inspire your next creation.
HAPPY CROCHETING!
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