Add a touch of handcrafted elegance to your home decor with this free crochet pattern for stunning, vintage-inspired window ornaments. Featuring delicate filet mesh centers framed by soft scalloped edges, these airy lattice suncatchers let daylight dance through your windows while adding a vibrant pop of rich crimson color.
This set includes five coordinating ornaments—four classic diamonds and one elegant teardrop—hung at staggered heights using natural wooden beads and matching cords.
Pattern Overview & Construction Details
Each ornament features an open lattice center framed by a crisp single crochet border and finished with a delicate shell stitch ruffle. Everything is worked in a vibrant crimson red cotton yarn.
- Skill Level: Easy-Intermediate
- Terminology: US Crochet Terms
- Number of Pieces: 5 separate ornaments (4 identical diamonds, 1 teardrop) plus 5 cords
- Design Layout: Each ornament hangs independently so you can customize drop heights across your window frame.
- Colorway: Crimson Red
Finished Measurements
- Diamond Ornaments: 2.75 in (7.0 cm) per side | ~3.9 in (9.9 cm) point-to-point when hung on point
- Teardrop Ornament: 2.25 in (5.7 cm) wide by 4.5 in (11.4 cm) long
- Border Depth: ~3/8 in (1.0 cm) total depth (Single crochet frame: 0.125 in / 0.3 cm | Shell round: 0.25 in / 0.6 cm)
Materials Needed
To keep your ornaments hanging perfectly flat without curling, choose a smooth, mercerized fingering-weight cotton. Cotton yields crisp stitch definition and holds blocking starch exceptionally well.
- Yarn: Super Fine (#1) fingering-weight 100% cotton in Crimson Red
- Quantity: ~35 g (120 m / 131 yds total). Approximately 4 g (14 m) per motif and 1 g (4 m) per hanging cord.
- Crochet Hook: 2.5 mm (US B/1.5)
- Wooden Beads: 11 natural wood beads (~10–12 mm diameter with at least a 4 mm hole to accommodate a doubled cord). You will need 2 beads per diamond and 3 for the teardrop.
- Notions: Tapestry needle, rust-proof blocking pins, blocking board, spray starch (recommended), and tape measure.
Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sk: skip
- sp(s): space(s)
- st(s): stitch(es)
- rnd: round
- beg: beginning
Special Stitches
- Shell: 5 dc in the designated stitch.
- Corner Shell / Tip Shell: 7 dc in the designated stitch.
Gauge & Dimension Checkpoints
Pro Tip: Complete and block one diamond ornament fully before making the rest to ensure your gauge matches the finished dimensions.
- Mesh Gauge: 1 mesh cell (1 dc + ch-2 sp) = ~0.4 in (1.0 cm) wide × 0.4 in (1.0 cm) tall.
- Frame Gauge: ~8 sc per inch (2.5 cm).
Checkpoints:
- Diamond Center:
- After Row 5 (mesh square): 2.0 in (5.1 cm) square
- After Border Rnd 1: 2.25 in (5.7 cm) per side
- After Border Rnd 2: 2.75 in (7.0 cm) per side
- Teardrop Center:
- After Rnd 1: 2.5 in (6.4 cm) long
- After Rnd 3 (mesh): 1.5 in × 3.75 in (3.8 cm × 9.5 cm)
- After Rnd 4: 1.75 in × 4.0 in (4.4 cm × 10.2 cm)
- After Rnd 5: 2.25 in × 4.5 in (5.7 cm × 11.4 cm)
Adjust Hook Size: If your piece turns out too large, decrease your hook size by 0.25 mm. If it is too small, increase by 0.25 mm. Maintain relaxed chain tension so the lattice remains flat.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Diamond Lattice Center (Make 4)
The diamond starts as a 5×5 open filet mesh square worked in rows and is hung on point so the grid aligns diagonally.
Foundation: Ch 20.
Row 1: Dc in 8th ch from hook (skipped 7 ch counts as dc, ch-2 sp, and 2 base ch). *Ch 2, sk 2 ch, dc in next ch; repeat from * 4 times total. Turn. (6 dc posts, 5 ch-2 sps)
Row 2: Ch 5 (counts as dc + ch-2 sp). *Dc in next dc, ch 2; repeat from * 3 times. Dc in top of starting skipped chains. Turn. (6 dc posts, 5 ch-2 sps)
Rows 3–5: Ch 5 (counts as dc + ch-2 sp). *Dc in next dc, ch 2; repeat from * 3 times. Dc in 3rd ch of turning ch-5. Turn after Rows 3 and 4. Do not turn or fasten off after Row 5. (6 dc posts, 5 ch-2 sps per row)
Checkpoint: Mesh should measure 2.0 in (5.1 cm) square with 25 open cells. Proceed directly to the Diamond Border.
Diamond Border
Round 1 (Single Crochet Frame):
Ch 1, work 3 sc in the last dc made (corner group).
- Work 3 sc around each of the 5 row-end posts along the side (15 sc).
- Work 3 sc in the corner base.
- Across the foundation edge, work 2 sc in each ch-2 sp (except 3 sc in the middle/3rd sp) and 1 sc in the base of each inner dc.
- Work 3 sc in the corner.
- Work up the second side with 3 sc around each row-end post (15 sc).
- Work 3 sc in the corner st at the top of the turning chain.
- Across the top edge, work 2 sc in each ch-2 sp (except 3 sc in the middle sp) and 1 sc in each inner dc.Join with a sl st to the first sc. (Total: 72 sc — 17 sc per side between corner centers)
Round 2 (Shell Border):
Sl st into next sc (corner center). Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 6 dc in same st (7-dc corner shell).
- Sk 2, sc in next st, [sk 1, shell in next st, sk 1, sc in next st] 3 times, sk 2, corner shell in corner st.Repeat from * 3 times, omitting the final corner shell on the last repeat. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off and weave in ends. (Total: 16 sc, 12 side shells, 4 corner shells = 104 sts)
Teardrop Lattice Center (Make 1)
Worked in rounds around a foundation chain to create an elongated leaf shape.
Foundation: Ch 21.
Rnd 1: Work 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook (Tip A). Sc in each of next 18 ch. Work 3 sc in last ch (Tip B). Rotate work along underside of foundation chain: sc in each of next 18 ch. Join with sl st to first sc. (42 sc total)
Rnd 2: Sl st into Tip A center. Ch 6 (counts as dc + ch 3), dc in same st. [Ch 2, sk 2, dc in next st] 6 times, ch 2, sk 2. At Tip B center, work (dc, ch 3, dc). Repeat from * along second side. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-6. (16 dc, 14 ch-2 sps, 2 tip ch-3 sps)
Rnd 3: Sl st into tip ch-3 sp. Ch 6 (counts as dc + ch 3), dc in same sp. Ch 2, dc in next dc. [Ch 2, dc in next dc] 7 times. Ch 2, work (dc, ch 3, dc) in Tip B ch-3 sp. Ch 2, dc in next dc, [Ch 2, dc in next dc] 7 times. Ch 2, join with sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-6. (20 dc, 18 ch-2 sps, 2 tip ch-3 sps)
Teardrop Border
Round 4 (Single Crochet Frame):
Sl st into tip ch-3 sp. Ch 1, 1 sc in sp (tip st).
- Along side, work 1 sc in each dc and 2 sc in each ch-2 sp (except 3 sc in middle/5th sp).
- At Tip B, work 1 sc in ch-3 sp.
- Work second side identically. Join with sl st to first sc. (Total: 60 sc — 29 sc per side between tips)
Round 5 (Shell Border):
Sl st into tip sc. Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 6 dc in same st (7-dc tip shell).
- Sk 2, sc in next st, [sk 1, shell in next st, sk 1, sc in next st] 6 times, sk 2, tip shell in tip st.Repeat once, omitting final tip shell. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off and weave in ends. (Total: 14 sc, 12 side shells, 2 tip shells = 88 sts)
Hanging Cords (Make 5)
Cord Pattern: Ch 100. Sl st in back bump of 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (99 sl sts). Fasten off, leaving short tails (~12 in / 30.5 cm finished length). Weave in tails or knot together at the hanging tip.
Assembly & Window Layout Setup
| Position | Shape | Crimson Yarn | Drop Height | Wooden Beads |
| 1 (Left) | Diamond | Crimson Red | High | 2 Beads |
| 2 | Diamond | Crimson Red | Low | 2 Beads |
| 3 (Center) | Diamond | Crimson Red | Mid | 2 Beads |
| 4 | Teardrop | Crimson Red | Mid-Low | 3 Beads |
| 5 (Right) | Diamond | Crimson Red | Mid | 2 Beads |
Blocking & Finishing
- Wet Blocking: Submerge finished pieces in cool water and press out excess moisture using a clean towel.
- Pin to Size: Pin diamonds to 2.75 in (7.0 cm) square specifications (3.9 in diagonal point-to-point). Pin teardrop to 2.25 in × 4.5 in (5.7 cm × 11.4 cm). Pin each scallop peak to hold shape.
- Starch: Spray generously with fabric starch and allow to dry completely.
- Attach Cords: Fold cord in half. Pass loop through top center shell (between 3rd and 4th dc) and pull ends through loop for a Lark’s Head Knot.
- Add Beads: Thread doubled cord ends through wooden beads (2 per diamond, 3 per teardrop). Secure with an overhand knot right above top bead.
Frequently Asked Questions & Troubleshooting
- Why is my lattice puckered? Your foundation or space chains are too tight. Switch to a 0.25 mm larger hook for chain stitches.
- Why is the border ruffling? You have too many single crochet stitches. Verify counts (72 sc for diamonds, 60 sc for teardrop).
- My wooden beads won’t fit: Use a collapsible yarn needle or dental floss threader to pull doubled cord through bead holes ($\ge 4 \text{ mm}$ required).
Care Instructions: Hand wash gently in cold water, re-block flat with pins, and apply starch to restore crispness as needed.
