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Boho Summer Lampion Amigurumi Pattern

Boho Summer Lampion Amigurumi 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 Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a colorful Boho-style hanging lampion crocheted from top to bottom around two metal rings for shape. You will work textured rounds with double crochet groups, chain spaces and treble rows to build the lantern form. The pattern includes step-by-step photos, stitch symbols, tassel instructions and guidance for adding LED lights or beads.

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

The lantern uses sport/fine mercerized cotton and a 3 mm hook; color changes are optional and fully customizable. Two metal rings (10 cm and 20 cm) give stability while the tassel and optional beads finish the look.

Why You'll Love This Boho Summer Lampion Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple stitches into a bright, sculptural lantern that brings instant joy to any outdoor corner. I enjoyed designing the shape so it narrows to a delicate tip for a tassel, making the lampion feel both playful and elegant. I appreciate how the two metal rings create a very stable silhouette, even when using light, airy yarn. I also love that the pattern invites color experimentation—every lantern feels unique depending on your yarn choices and accent beads.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to change the entire look by simply swapping yarn colors; I often try pastel palettes for a soft look or bold brights for a festive feel.

I sometimes use a bulkier cotton or a cotton-blend yarn with a larger hook to create a chunkier, more rustic lampion.

I like to add beads or wooden spacers on the tassel threads to give a tactile, handcrafted finish and extra weight so the tassel hangs neatly.

You can omit the inner LED and place a battery tealight on the ring for a safer outdoor display, or use solar LED puck lights for weather-friendly illumination.

I sometimes embroider small motifs onto the finished fabric before adding the tassel; small surface stitches add charming details.

Try grouping three lanterns of graduated sizes and colors at varying heights for a dramatic garden installation I always admire.

If I want a portable keychain or mini version, I use thin yarn and a smaller ring to make a tiny pocket-sized lampion.

I recommend experimenting with reversible color sequences so the inside of the lantern contrasts pleasantly with the outside when lit.

For a hanging cluster, I make matching suspensions with macrame knots instead of simple knotted threads to give a boho fringe effect.

When I want a more durable outdoor piece I finish the yarn ends with a light fabric sealant and avoid leaving the lantern outside in heavy rain.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Starting the first round without counting the total sc on the ring can cause misalignment later; count the 95 sc and join with 1 sl-st to make a closed circle before continuing. ✗ Changing color at random positions can create an unsightly seam line; always start the new color at a different position as instructed to avoid visible joins. ✗ Failing to place the 20 cm ring correctly will distort the lantern shape; crochet sc evenly around the larger ring in round 10 so it sits centered and stable. ✗ Not weaving in many thread ends during work leads to a difficult finishing process; weave in threads as you change colors rather than leaving everything to the end. ✗ Overtightening stitches around rings makes the piece uneven and hard to assemble; maintain an even, moderate tension and slightly stretch the ring-wrapped area if needed to keep stitches uniform.

Boho Summer Lampion Amigurumi Pattern

Bring color and cozy light to your garden with this Boho Summer Lampion crochet pattern. You will make a decorative hanging lantern using sport/fine mercerized cotton and two metal rings for a stable shape. The pattern contains clear, photo-illustrated rounds, step-by-step tassel instructions and optional lighting installation tips so you can finish a beautiful lampion you love to display. Perfect for gifting or brightening your patio with a handmade Boho accent.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Boho Summer Lampion Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Mercerized Cotton yarn (sport/fine) in different colors; recommended: Catania Solids/Schachenmayr, Capri/Katia or similar (assorted colors to create stripes and accents)

— Tools Required

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    Crochet hook 3 mm
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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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    LED lights with remote control, solar light, wire fairy lights or electric tealights (optional)
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    Wooden or other beads (optional)
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    Scissors
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    Darning needle
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    Yarn needle for sewing/weaving in ends
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    Stitch markers (recommended)

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— Getting started :

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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.

— Rounds :

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)

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The lantern is crocheted from top to bottom - you start at the upper lamp opening where the suspension will be attached later, and end at the tip where the tassel will be attached. A total of 2 metal rings will be implemented for shape and stability: start with a 10-cm ring, then add a 20-cm ring in the middle for a very stable shape.

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 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 Tassels 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!

— Tassels :

How to make tassels (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 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 :

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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, knot all the threads together and shorten the ends.

— Illumination/Installation of lights :

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Color-changing LED lamps with remote control are recommended. 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!

Assembly Instructions

  • Pull the remaining closing thread to the inside of the lampion and use it to sew the tassel threads securely into the tip opening before knotting firmly.
  • Thread tassel threads onto a darning needle and bring them through to the inner side of the lampion, add beads if desired, knot all threads firmly and trim ends neatly.
  • Wrap and position the 10 cm and 20 cm metal rings evenly: first work around the 10 cm ring at the top, then crochet the rounds that embrace the 20 cm ring in round 10 so the larger ring sits centered for stability.
  • Make the suspension with three equal threads (approx. 40 cm each) and attach them evenly to the upper ring between two sc; knot together at the top for hanging.
  • Install LED lights by pulling a thread through the light eyelet and anchoring the thread to two opposite stitches on the inner ring so the lamp sits centered and the light is secure.

Important Notes

  • 💡Please read the entire instructions before you start, as the lantern is worked in rounds and each round begins with a specific ch for the stitch used.
  • 💡When changing colors, always start the new color at another position as given in the instructions to avoid an unsightly seam line.
  • 💡Weave in multiple color ends as you work; do not leave all weaving-in to the end, because turning the lantern for weaving later can be difficult due to the metal rings.
  • 💡Use moderate, even tension around the rings so the crochet fabric lays flat and the rings do not distort the shape.

These Boho Summer Lampions are a joyful way to bring handmade light and color to your outdoor space. Make a set in varying colorways to create a playful garden display that glows at dusk. They are quick to make, highly customizable, and perfect for gifting or brightening a patio evening. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished lampion size depends on yarn and tension, but with the specified 10 cm and 20 cm rings and sport/fine cotton, the lantern measures approximately 25-30 cm from top ring to tassel tip.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can change yarn weight, but this will affect the final size and the fit on the metal rings; adjust hook size accordingly and expect a different drape and finished diameter.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate: basic experience with dc, tr, decreases (2dctog/2trtog), and working in rounds is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters complete one lampion in about 5-7 hours, depending on experience, color changes and finishing details like tassels and beads.