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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 guides you through crocheting a colorful Boho Summer lampion from top to bottom using mercerized cotton and two metal rings for structure. It features clear photos and a round-by-round explanation so you can follow each shaping step easily. You will also learn how to make tassels and how to install LED lights for a safe, glowing finish.

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

The lampion is worked in rounds and finished with a long pointed tip and tassel, perfect for hanging in gardens or interiors. Color changes are optional and explained so you can personalize your lantern freely.

Why You'll Love This Boho Summer Lampion Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it transforms simple stitches into a vibrant, sculptural lantern that really lights up a space. I enjoy the rhythm of working in rounds and seeing the shape develop as you add the second metal ring. The combination of openwork and solid rows gives it a lovely boho texture that is both decorative and practical. I also appreciate that the pattern includes tassel and lighting instructions so the finished piece is ready to hang and enjoy.

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 you can customize this lampion by changing color stripes and yarn types to create entirely different looks.

Try a tonal palette for a subtle, sophisticated lantern or bright contrasting colors for a playful boho statement.

Want a chunkier look? Use a thicker cotton yarn and a larger hook, and replace the metal rings with correspondingly larger rings.

Make a mini version by using fingering yarn and a smaller hook and rings to create a pendant or mobile of small lampions.

I often add small beads between the tassel strands or along the tassel top for extra sparkle and weight.

For a rustic approach, use natural undyed cotton and wooden beads to create an earthy outdoor-friendly lantern.

You can also embroider small motifs on the solid panels or add tiny crocheted flowers to the outer surface for decoration.

Try metallic or variegated threads for a shimmering evening effect when the lanterns are lit.

If you want posable hanging, braid or knot the suspension threads into a decorative hanger rather than simple straight threads.

I sometimes create a set of three lampions in graduated sizes and suspend them together for a layered look that makes a striking focal point.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Starting color changes always at the same spot can create an obvious seam; start new colors at different positions to avoid an unsightly line. ✗ Not fastening off or weaving in threads as you go will leave many loose ends at the end; weave in threads after individual rounds to avoid tangling and difficult turning around rings. ✗ Skipping the metal rings or not securing them properly results in a floppy lantern; use the recommended 10 cm and 20 cm rings and crochet firmly around them for stability. ✗ Failing to check stitch counts after increases/decreases leads to uneven rounds and mis-shaping; count your stitches at the end of each round especially after increases or decreases. ✗ Pulling the yarn too tight when crocheting around the rings can distort the shape and make it difficult to place the second ring; work consistently and slightly looser when embracing the metal rings. ✗ Leaving beads or tassel attachments unsecured can make the tassel fall off with use; thread tassel strands with a darning needle, add beads if desired and knot firmly before shortening and weaving ends.

Boho Summer Lampion Pattern

Bring color and cozy light into your home and garden with this cheerful Boho-style lampion pattern. You will crochet the lantern from top to bottom, adding metal rings for structure and a playful tassel at the tip. The pattern includes full step-by-step rounds, tassel instructions and lighting tips so you can finish a unique decorative lantern to hang and enjoy.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Boho Summer Lampion Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Mercerized cotton yarn (sport/fine), assorted colors (recommended: Catania Solids/Schachenmayr, Capri/Katia or similar)
  • 02
    Metal rings: 1 x 10 cm diameter ring (for opening), 1 x 20 cm diameter ring (for middle support)
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    Optional: LED lights (color-changing, solar, or electric tealights) for illumination
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    Optional: Wooden or other beads for tassel decoration

— Tools Required

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    Crochet hook 3 mm
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    Metal ring 10 cm diameter
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    Metal ring 20 cm diameter
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    Darning needle for finishing and attaching tassel threads
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    Yarn needle for weaving in ends
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    Scissors
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    Stitch markers
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    Optional: small beads for decoration
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    Optional: LED lights with small eyelet or thread attachment
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    Optional: pins for assembly/positioning

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— Lantern :

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Start to crochet sc around the ring.

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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). Start with ch4, then 3 tr, 2trtog, ch1, skip 1 st, * 4 tr, 2trtog, ch1, skip 1 st, repeat from * cont. End round with 1 sl-st. Change color. (= 114 sts)

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Repeat from * cont. End round 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)

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Here you can see rounds 11 to 17 in summary with symbols. The missing part is now the long tip where the tassel will finally be attached. Work this part in a last new color so that there won't be any more color changes.

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 (last) :

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 page 12).

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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 (P1) :

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 5 to pull the ends of this fixing thread through the wrapped area into the inside of the thread strand. 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 :

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 :

Color-changing LED lamps with remote control: Such kind of LED lights are perfect, because you can turn off all at once with the 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. That's it. Light on and enjoy!

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Tip: In rainy weather, of course, the lanterns should not stay outside. Some thread colors can bleed out if they come into contact with water for a time, and the crochet work would become unsightly. And please turn the lights open slightly if you are not going to use them for a long time - this prevents the batteries from being used up when lights are only switched off by remote control.

Assembly Instructions

  • Pull the remaining thread from the last round to the inner side of the lampion and use it to attach the tassel threads through the remaining opening with a darning needle.
  • Thread the tassel strands onto a darning needle, add beads if desired, bring the tassel threads through to the inner side of the lampion, knot all strands firmly together, shorten and weave in ends.
  • Attach suspension threads: use three threads of approx. 40 cm each, attach them evenly around the top ring between two sc, knot together at the top and shorten the ends.
  • Install LED lights by pulling a thread through the small eyelet of the lamp, pull the thread through two opposite sc on the inner ring, knot securely and move the knot to one side of the ring.
  • Position and check all attachments (beads, tassel, suspension) and weave in any visible ends so the lantern hangs neatly and securely.

Important Notes

  • 💡The pattern is worked in rounds; each round begins with the appropriate ch (ch1 for sc, ch2 for hdc, ch3 for dc, ch4 for tr etc.) and usually ends with a slip stitch into the starting chain even when not explicitly mentioned.
  • 💡When changing colors, always start the new color at another position to avoid an unsightly seam; weave in threads as you go especially because turning the lantern around metal rings can be difficult later.
  • 💡Use the two metal rings (10 cm and 20 cm) as described for shape and stability and crochet evenly around them to avoid distortion.
  • 💡Do not leave the crocheted lantern outside in rainy weather for long periods as some mercerized cotton colors can bleed and the work may become unsightly.

This bright and cheerful Boho Summer Lampion brings handmade light and color to your garden or home. It combines simple rounds with creative color changes and a charming tassel finish for a playful boho look. Make a set in different colors and light up warm summer evenings with your cozy creations! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished lantern be?

The finished lantern size will vary with yarn and tension, but using the recommended sport/fine mercerized cotton and 3 mm hook with the 10 cm and 20 cm rings will produce the pictured medium lampion suitable for hanging in a garden or room.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but the final size and drape will change; choose an appropriate hook and adjust ring sizes or stitch counts if needed.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of chain, single crochet, double crochet, treble crochet, increases and decreases is recommended for best results.

How do I attach lights safely inside the lantern?

Use battery LED lights with an eyelet or small loop; pull thread through the eyelet and two opposite sc on the inner ring, knot securely and keep lights off in rainy weather to protect both the lights and the crochet work.