Crochet Hanging Lantern Pattern

"Easy Crochet Hanging Lantern Pattern. Designed for beginners, this beautiful crochet lantern is worked in simple rounds before being assembled into a decorative hanging lantern with a handmade tassel. Perfect for boho home décor, garden parties, weddings, seasonal displays, or cosy evenings, it can be illuminated using battery-operated fairy lights or LED candles. This free crochet pattern includes step-by-step instructions to help you create a stunning crochet lantern that's both elegant and practical for year-round decorating."

Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gaugenot appliquable

Finished SizeThe finished lantern measures approximately 20 cm (8 inches) tall, including the tassel, and 12 cm (4¾ inches) wide using the recommended yarn and hook size. (Adjust these measurements if your finished lantern differs.)

Materials List

• DK (Light Worsted #3) yarn in your chosen lantern colour (approximately 75- 100 g
• Small amount of contrasting yarn for the tassel (optional)
• 4.0 mm (G/6) crochet hook
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends and assembling
• Scissors
• Stitch marker (optional but helpful)
• Battery-operated LED tealight or fairy lights (optional – never use a real flame)
• Twine, ribbon, or crochet chain for hanging (if desired)