free crochet pattern | light shade
Edited: September 2026.
This is another one of my WIPs that just dragged on and on and on. I'm not sure why. I love everything about it; the colours, the yarn, the outcome, the finished article.
It was easy to make, after measuring for correct sizing, eight standard granny squares were crocheted using Rooster Aran yarn and a 5mm hook.
The colours used are:
Cornish (cream)
Custard (yellow)
Strawberry Cream (light pink)
Brighton Rock (bright pink)
Pattern.
Use any variation of the pink, bright pink and yellow for the basic square.
Ch4, join with SS to form ring (or use magic ring method if you prefer).
Round 1. Ch2, 2tr into ring, 2ch, *3tr, 2ch, repeat from * twice more, join with ss to beginning ch2. Break off yarn.
Round 2. Join new yarn in corner space. Ch2, 2tr, 2ch, 3tr, 1ch, in that first corner space, *3tr, 2ch, 3tr, 1ch in next corner space, repeat from * twice more, join with ss to beginning ch2. Break off yarn.
Round 3. Join new yarn in corner space. Ch2, 2tr, 2ch, 3tr, 1ch, in that first corner space, 3tr in middle space, ch1, *3tr, 2ch, 3tr in next corner space, ch1, 3tr in middle space, ch1, repeat from * twice more, join with ss to beginning ch2. Break off yarn
Then using the main colour join the squares together using the same pattern but joining as you go on the last round in whatever order you fancy, a good video tutorial on how to join as you go is here.
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Keep checking the sizing, you want to make sure that the fit is slightly smaller than the shade, this way once the ends are joined together, it should just slip on and stay put without the need for any further fixing.
After joining all squares (8 in this pattern version) work a further two rounds of edging in main colour, this finishes the look, improves the sizing (the eight squares didn't quite make it all the way round the shade) and frames the squares nicely.
Then sew in all ends.
To finish, single crochet the edges together to form a loop (see image below).
You should then be able to slip the granny square fabric over the shade.
This pattern/method won’t work for every type of light shade, this particular shade was the perfect size, shape and material (a rough cotton fabric) for the project so if you have something similar in your house, it might be worth giving it a go.
