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Boho Summer Lampion Pattern

Boho Summer Lampion Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cozy Accent

A warm touch for your space that transforms ordinary corners into inviting nooks filled with handmade charm.

About This Boho Summer Lampion Pattern

This pattern creates a Boho-style hanging lampion crocheted from top to bottom, designed to fit two metal rings for stability. Youll work open stitch rounds with color changes to build the lantern shape, then finish with a decorative tassel and optional beads. The instructions include photos and symbol charts to guide stitch placement and shaping.

Boho Summer Lampion Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern uses sport/fine mercerized cotton and a 3 mm hook, with step-by-step rounds listed explicitly so you can follow along. Perfect for making colorful outdoor or indoor lanterns with LED lights or tealights.

Why You'll Love This Boho Summer Lampion Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple crochet stitches into a vibrant, sculptural lantern that brightens any space. I enjoy the rhythm of the repeating rounds and the satisfying way the shape emerges as you add the second larger ring. The color changes let me play with gradients and bold contrasts — each lantern becomes a small, joyful piece of art. I also appreciate that the instructions include clear photos and symbol charts, which make it easy for me to teach the technique to friends.

Boho Summer Lampion Pattern step 1 - construction progress Boho Summer Lampion Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Boho Summer Lampion Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Boho Summer Lampion Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easily this pattern adapts to different looks by changing the color scheme; try ombre gradients, high-contrast stripes, or a tonal single-color for very different results.

Want a smaller or larger lampion? Change yarn weight and hook size: thinner yarn with smaller hooks makes a delicate mini version, while bulky yarn and a larger hook makes a chunkier, more robust lantern.

I often swap the order of rounds or repeat a favorite round to alter the profile of the lampion — adding an extra increase round gives a puffier midsection, while an extra decrease shortens the tip.

For a more rustic look, use natural cotton or hemp cords and skip the beads; for boho glam, add metallic thread highlights or tiny sequin accents before assembling the tassel.

If you want a hanging roof, create a small crocheted cap and attach it to the top ring, or use a wooden hoop for a mixed-material aesthetic; both add variety to your display.

I sometimes make matching tassel colors or try beaded tassels for weight and decoration; experiment with bead sizes and placements for different finishing touches.

To make a set, vary just one element — tassel length, bead color, or stripe placement — so each lampion feels cohesive but unique when grouped together.

I recommend testing LED lights inside the finished lampion to check for shadow effects and brightness; try warm vs cool light tones to see which complements your color choices best.

If youre gifting a lampion, consider customizing the color palette to the recipients decor or adding a small loop tag with a handwritten note tied into the suspension cord.

Dont be afraid to combine stitch patterns from other projects; the round-by-round structure here makes it easy to substitute decorative rounds from granny or shell stitch patterns for new textures.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Counting the initial single crochets inaccurately causes incorrect shaping later; recount the 95 sc after working around the ring and correct any missed or extra stitches immediately. ✗ Changing colors always at the same spot creates a visible seam line; begin the new color at a different starting position each time to avoid an unsightly line. ✗ Not embracing the second (20-cm) ring properly leads to uneven tension and bumps; make sure to crochet sc around and firmly against the ring so the ring is fully enclosed and the shape stays even. ✗ Forgetting to end each round with a slip stitch and correct ch start can shift your stitch pattern; always start with the ch stated (ch1/ch2/ch3/ch4) and finish with a sl-st into the starting ch of the round. ✗ Pulling threads too tight when weaving in color-change ends will distort the fabric; weave in threads gradually after rounds and keep consistent, moderate tension to preserve shape.

Boho Summer Lampion Pattern

Make colorful Boho-style lanterns to brighten your garden and home with this detailed crochet pattern. Youll crochet the lantern top-to-bottom, add two metal rings for structure, and finish with a handmade tassel and optional LED light. The pattern is photo-rich and shows stitch placement clearly so you can follow along with confidence. Perfect for crafters who love vibrant color changes and decorative home accents.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Boho Summer Lampion Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Mercerized Cotton yarn (sport/fine) in different colors (recommendation: Catania Solids/Schachenmayr, Capri/Katia or similar)
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    Metal rings: 1 x 10-cm-diameter ring and 1 x 20-cm-diameter ring per lampion
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    Optional: LED lights (tea-light style) with remote control or solar lights for inside the lantern
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    Optional: Wooden or other beads for tassel decoration

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 3 mm
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    Metal ring 10 cm diameter (1 per lampion)
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    Metal ring 20 cm diameter (1 per lampion)
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    LED lights with remote control or small electric tealights (optional)
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    Wooden beads (optional) for tassel
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    Scissors
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    Darning needle for weaving in ends and attaching tassel threads
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    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Body :

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Start to crochet sc around the ring. For this, hold the ring in your left hand like a crochet piece, go with the hook under the ring, get thread, then go with hook above ring, get thread and pull it through the loops on the hook.

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Crochet a total of 95 sc in this way and finally end with 1 sl-st in first sc. We now have a closed circle. From here we continue directly with the first round.

Round 1 :

Start with ch3, then 1 dc in same st, * ch1, skip 4 sts, 2 dc in same st, repeat from * continuously. End round with 1 sl-st in uppermost ch (see red arrow in left picture). (= 57 sts)

Round 2 :

Start with ch3, then 2 dc in n. st, ch1, * skip 1 st, 1 dc in n. st, 2 dc in n. st, ch1, repeat from * cont. End rd with 1 sl-st. Change color. (= 76 sts)

Round 3 :

Start on the right dc of any dcg of prev. rd with ch3, then 1 dc in n. st, 2 dc in n. st, ch1, skip 1 st, * 2 dc, 2 dc in n. st, ch1, skip 1 st, repeat from * cont. End rd with 1 sl-st. (= 95 sts)

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As you can see, the chain stitches between the dc groups are always one above the other. You can always orient yourself on this.

Round 4 :

1 dc on each dc of prev. rd and ch1 above each ch1/ch-sp of prev. rd. In detail: Start with ch3, then 3 dc, ch1, skip 1 st, * 4 dc, ch1, skip 1 st, repeat from * cont. End rd with 1 sl-st. Change color. (= 95 sts)

Round 5 :

Start on the right dc of any dcg of prev. rd with ch3, then crochet exactly as 4th rd. (= 95 sts)

Round 6 :

Start with ch3, then 2 dc, 2 dc in n. st, ch1, skip 1 st, * 3 dc, 2 dc in n. st, ch1, skip 1 st, repeat from * cont. End rd with 1 sl-st. Change color. (= 114 sts)

Round 7 :

1 dc on each dc of prev. rd and ch1 above each ch1/ch-sp of prev. rd. In detail: Start with ch3, then 4 dc, ch1, skip 1 st, * 5 dc, ch1, skip 1 st, repeat from * cont. End rd with 1 sl-st. (= 114 sts)

Round 8 :

Start with ch3, then 3 dc, 2 dc in n. st, ch1, skip 1 st, * 4 dc, 2 dc in n. st, ch1, skip 1 st, repeat from * cont. End rd with 1 sl-st. Change color. (= 133 sts)

Round 9 :

Begin with ch4, then crochet 1 tr on each dc of prev. rd and 1 tr in each ch-sp. End rd with 1 sl-st. (= 133 sts)

Round 10 :

Crochet sc all around, embracing the 20 cm ring now (as already described above for the first ring). Crochet 1 sc on each st of prev. rd. End round with 1 sl-st. (= 133 sts)

Round 11 :

Start above the right dc of any dcg of rd 8 (the ch-sp "line" of rounds 2 to 8 should be continued here in the same direction - see dashed lines in left picture). Start with ch4, then 3 tr, 2trtog, ch1, skip 1 st, * 4 tr, 2trtog, ch1, skip 1 st, repeat from * cont. End rd with 1 sl-st. Change color. (= 114 sts)

Round 12 :

1 dc on each tr of prev. rd and ch1 above each ch1/ch-sp of prev. rd. In detail: Start on the right dc of any dcg of prev. rd with ch3, then 4 dc, ch1, skip 1 st, * 5 dc, ch1, skip 1 st, repeat from * cont. End rd with 1 sl-st. Change color. (= 114 sts)

Round 13 :

Start on the right dc of any dcg of prev. rd with ch3, then crochet exactly as 12th rd. Change color. (= 114 sts)

Round 14 :

Start on the right dc of any dcg of prev. rd with ch3, then 2 dc, 2dctog, ch1, skip 1 st, * 3 dc, 2dctog, ch1, skip 1 st, repeat from * cont. End rd with 1 sl-st. Change color. (= 95 sts)

Round 15 :

Start on the right dc of any dcg of prev. rd with ch3, then 1 dc, 2dctog, ch1, skip 1 st, * 2 dc, 2dctog, ch1, skip 1 st, repeat from * cont. End rd with 1 sl-st. Change color. (= 76 sts)

Round 16 :

Start on the right dc of any dcg of prev. rd with ch3, then 2dctog, ch1, skip 1 st, * 1 dc, 2dctog, ch1, skip 1 st, repeat from * cont. End rd with 1 sl-st. Change color. (= 57 sts)

Round 17 :

Start on the right dc of any dcg of prev. rd with ch3, then 1 dc, ch1, skip 1 st, * 2 dc, ch1, skip 1 st, repeat from * cont. End rd with 1 sl-st. Change color. (= 57 sts)

Round 18 :

Start on the right dc of any dcg of prev. rd with ch3, then work exactly as prev. rd 17. (= 57 sts)

Round 19 :

Start with ch2, then start to crochet 1 dc and finish it by making 2dctog with the ch2, ch1, skip 1 st, *2dctog, ch1, skip 1 st, repeat from * cont. (= 38 sts)

Round 20 :

Start with ch4, skip 1st, * 1 dc, ch1, skip 1st, repeat from * cont. (= 38 sts)

Round 21 :

Start with ch3, * skip 1 st (the ch of prev. rd), 1 dc above dc of prev. rd, repeat from * cont. (= 19 sts)

Round 22 :

Start with ch3, 1 dc above each dc of prev. rd. (= 19 sts)

Round 23 :

Crochet exactly as 22nd rd. (= 19 sts)

Round 24 :

Start with ch3, * skip 1 st, 1 dc, repeat from * cont. This results in 9 final decreases. (= 10 sts)

Round 25 :

Start with ch3, then 1 dc above each dc of prev. rd. (= 10 sts) Then cut thread with a length of approx. 15 centimeters, pull it onto a darning needle, thread it through the remaining stitches and close the opening by pulling thread.

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Now pull the remaining thread to the inner side of the lampion - you will need it to attach the threads of the tassel (how to make these -> see Tassel section). Pull threads of the tassel onto a darning needle, add some beads (optionally), then bring tassel threads to the inner of the lampion with the darning needle. Now knot all threads well and firmly together, then shorten ends and weave in well. FINISHED!

— Tassel :

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How to make tassels: 1 Wrap thread around the open palm about 30 times (you can also use a piece of cardboard or smartphone, etc.). Cut the thread. 2 Pull off your hand and secure the strand on the upper side with two to three knots with a piece of yarn about 30 cm long. 3 Now wrap with contrasting yarn about 1 cm below the fixed strand about 15 times, then knot well. 4 Use a darning needle to pull the ends of this fixing thread through the wrapped area into the inside of the thread strand. 5 Pull the ends through and knot. 6 Now cut through the loops on the opposite side and 7 trim to the same length. 8 Done! 9 Now you can add any beads on the long threads above.

— Suspension :

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The suspension for the lanterns without roof is simply made of three threads of the same length (approximately 40 cm each), which I thread at about the same distance from each other on the ring (between 2 sc). At the top, I knot all the threads together and shorten the ends.

— Illumination :

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Color-changing LED lamps with remote control: Pull a thread through the small eyelet of the LED lamp. The thread must be at least 3 times the length of the ring diameter. For a 10 cm ring that is about 30 centimeters. Now pull the thread on two opposite sides through two sc on the ring and knot the two thread ends well. Shorten the thread ends and move the knot to one side of the ring. Thats it. Light on and enjoy!

Assembly Instructions

  • Pull the remaining thread through to the inner side of the lampion after closing the tip; you will need this to attach the tassel threads securely from the inside.
  • Thread the tassel threads onto a darning needle, add beads if desired, then bring the tassel threads through to the inner of the lampion and knot all threads firmly together before trimming and weaving in.
  • Make the suspension using three equal-length threads (approx. 40 cm each) and attach them to the top ring spacing them about two single crochets apart, then knot together at the top for hanging.
  • Install an LED tealight by pulling a thread through the small eyelet of the LED lamp (thread approx. 3x ring diameter), feed the thread through two opposite sc on the inner ring, knot and hide the knot to one side.

Important Notes

  • 💡Please read the instructions completely before you start; the pattern is worked in rounds and each round begins with the ch stated and ends with a slip stitch into the starting ch.
  • 💡When changing colors, always start the new color at another position to avoid an unsightly seam line and weave in color ends during the work rather than at the end.
  • 💡Work with consistent tension and make sure the metal rings are fully enclosed by the single crochet rounds so the lantern keeps a stable, even shape.
  • 💡In rainy weather the lanterns should not stay outside for prolonged periods because some thread colors may bleed and the crochet work may become unsightly.

This Boho Summer Lampion pattern is your ticket to a colorful, handmade ambience for summer evenings. The lanterns are sturdy thanks to two metal rings and charming with their playful color changes and tassels. Make a set in different palettes and hang them in your garden or home for instant cozy magic. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished lampion size depends on the metal rings used; this pattern uses a 10 cm and a 20 cm ring which produces the pictured shape approximately 25-30 cm tall including the tassel, depending on yarn and tension.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will change final size and the number of stitches per round; if you change yarn weight, adjust hook size accordingly and test gauge so the rings are still comfortably enclosed.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate because it uses dc, tr, increases, decreases and shaping across many rounds; basic knowledge of these stitches and working in rounds is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience, number of color changes, and whether you make multiple lanterns.

How do I safely install lights inside the lampion?

Use battery LED tea lights with an eyelet or a small LED puck; secure with a thread through the eyelet and tie to the inner ring, or use remote-controlled LED lights to switch all lanterns off at once.