Capiz Lampshade – Crochet Pattern

Elisa DeSena

2 years ago

Spring is here! This time or season brings new life to plants, trees, and other vegetation. It is also a time for us to do our spring cleaning and sometimes or most of the time, we don’t just clean but get new things for our house and ourselves!

Hi friends! My name is Elisa, I am the maker and designer of Strings and Cuddles. I am here again to share with you a new crochet pattern! Something that you can add to your spring decoration, actually any time of the year! I have shared a similar pattern before and since I received a few download notifications on this pattern I thought that creating a new design would be a great idea. Curious about what pattern I was talking about? Well, check out My Blooming Lantern pattern which I shared here 3 years ago!

Anyway, let’s talk about this new design that I am so thrilled to share with you today! As I mentioned, it is a great addition to your home decorations. The pattern name of my new design was inspired by capiz shells from my country, the Philippines! This kind of shell is a durable and widely available alternative to glass and is used to make house accessories and even pieces of jewelry. For this reason, I named my new pattern the Capiz Lampshade!

The Capiz Lampshade pattern features the shell crochet stitch and that’s another reason for the pattern name. This pattern is an easy-to-make project as it has only 2-row repeat and can be modified to any size of your choice. Easy peasy, right?

Now, let’s get started!

CAPIZ LAMPSHADE

~ CROCHET PATTERN ~

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

MATERIALS

Any Worsted Weight (4) Cotton Yarn | I used Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton in Ecru – 2 skeins
Clover Amour Crochet Hook Size 4 mm- Art No 1045/G (or size to obtain gauge)
Clover Patchwork Scissors Mini- Art No. 493/CW
Clover Quick Locking Stitch Marker (optional)- Art No. 3031
Clover Chibi with Jumbo Darning Needle- Art No 340
Tape Measure
Metal Ring Set for DIY Drum Lamp Shade – 12 inches

GAUGE: 19 sts (3 shells and 4 SCs) x 11 rows = 4 inches in Pattern Round 1 and 2 rep

FINISHED MEASUREMENT: Approximately 12 (diameter) x 11.5 (height) inches

STITCHES AND ABBREVIATIONS | US Terminology

Ch(s) – Chain(s)
DC – Double Crochet
Rep – Repeat
SC – Single Crochet
Sk – Skip
Sl St(s) – Slip Stitch(es)
St(s) – Stitch(es)
Shell – 5 Double Crochet (DC) all in 1 stitch

NOTES

Read the pattern carefully before starting.
This pattern is worked from the top down, in rounds.
* * repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed or repeat at specified locations.
Stitch markers are used in the foundation round of the pattern to mark stitches by 10s or 20s to help count stitches easier.
This pattern is a multiple of 6 sts. This means that you can modify the size of your lampshade.

PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS

Foundation Row: Take the top part of the metal ring (the one with 3 spikes) and work 156 SC around it. Sl st in the 1^st st to join. 156 sts

Adding stitch markers by the 10th or 20th stitches makes it easier to count.

Round 1: Ch 1 (does not count as a st throughout). SC in the 1^st st, ch 2, sk 2 sts, DC in the next st, ch 2, sk 2 sts, *SC in the next st, ch 2, sk 2 sts, DC in the next st, ch 2, sk 2 sts*; Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the 1^st st to join.

Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 DC throughout), 2 DC in the 1^st st, sk 2 chs, SC in the next st, sk 2 chs, *Shell in the next st, sk 2 chs, SC in the next st, sk 2 chs*; Rep from * to * to the last st, sk 2 chs and work 2 more DC in the 1^st st (to complete the shell). Sl st in the 1^st st to join.

Rounds 3 – 29: Rep Rounds 1 and 2, ending with Round 1.

Round 30: Take the other metal ring and work SC over it. Ch 1, SC in each ch and st around. Sl st in the 1^st st to join. 156 sts

Round 31: Rep Round 2. Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Attach your shade to the lamp and you are done! Enjoy!

To download the PDF version of the Capiz Lampshade and my other patterns, please visit my Ravelry shop.

I would love to see your Capiz Lampshade version. Please use these hashtags #stringsandcuddles, #stringsandcuddlesdesigns, and #CapizLampshade when sharing so I can see and share it, too!

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions regarding this pattern.

As always, stay safe and happy crocheting!

XOXO,

Elisa

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