Crocheted boho lantern / crochet lampion / lamp shade for your home, balcony or garden. As a decorative eye-catcher or equipped with a chain of lights for a cosy ambience. Detailed step-by-step patterns in words and with lots of photos.

What skills are you going to need and what will you get

Detailed pattern that just requires regular stitch counting. US + (UK terms). You should be able to do single crochets (double crochets), half double crochets (half treble crochets), double crochets (treble crochets), chain stitches and slip stitches (single crochets). Every single step, from crocheting around the ring to attaching the fringes, is explained in words and shown on photos. The pattern also includes instructions on how to crochet a strong cord to hang the lantern. The instructions consist of 13 pages.

Size information

Size of the finished lantern:
Approx. 33.5in (85cm) from the top to the bottom ring. Approx. 39.5in (100cm) incluiding fringes. The size of the lantern will vary depending on how tightly you crochet.

Required materials

• 5-6 balls of cotton yarn (for example, Hobbii Rainbow 8/6, light worsted/DK, 1.75oz/115 yards (50g/105m).
• 5 wooden or metal rings: 1x6in (15cm), 2x 8in (20cm), 2x 11.5-12in (30cm) in diametre
• Size 7 (4.5mm) hook for the lantern and size D-3/10 (3.0mm) for the cord
• Scissors

Other information from the author

The contents of this pattern (text & images) are protected by copyright. Sharing, copying, lending, passing on or translating is not permitted and, in any case, would require written consent from Sonja Visscher (MallorcaMadeCrochet).