Crochet Curtain Tie-Backs: Ribbed Bands with Scalloped Edges
A pair of ribbed tie-backs with a scalloped edge and a ring at each end, sized to your curtains. A small change that makes a room look finished. About 2 hours per pair.
Pattern at a glance
US terms- Skill level
- Beginner
- Yarn
- Worsted (#4) cotton, about 120 yd for a pair
- Hook
- 4.5 mm (7)
- Time
- About 2 hours per pair
- Finished size
- About 2 × 22 in (5 × 56 cm), adjustable
You'll need
- Worsted (#4) cotton — about 120 yd
- 4.5 mm (7) hook
- Four 1-inch wooden or metal rings
- Two wall hooks
- Tapestry needle
In this post
A crochet curtain tie-back is a band about 2 inches wide with a ring at each end that hooks onto the wall. Back-loop single crochet makes a ribbed band that's firm but slightly stretchy, and a shell edge adds a scallop. To size it, wrap a tape measure around the gathered curtain where you want it held and add 2 inches.
The rest of this post is just below — free, as always.
Tie-back (make 2)
- Row 1: Ch 9. Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and across. Ch 1, turn. (8)
- Rows 2–110: Sc in the back loop only of each st. Ch 1, turn. The band should be about 22 in. (8)
- Scallop edge: Along one long edge: sc in the first row end, *skip 1 row end, 5 dc in the next, skip 1, sc in the next* to the end. Work the same along the other edge, or leave it straight.
- Rings: Fold each short end around a ring and whipstitch it down.
Sizing
| Curtain | Tie-back length | Rows |
|---|---|---|
| Sheer or café curtain | 16–18 in | 80–90 |
| Standard lined curtain | 20–24 in | 100–120 |
| Heavy blackout curtain | 26–30 in | 130–150 |
For the scallop edge, the number of row ends doesn't need to be exact — end with an sc and the last shell may be slightly smaller.
Where to place them
Tie-backs usually sit about one third of the way up from the floor, or at the windowsill for short curtains. Screw the hook into the wall at the side of the window frame, about 4 inches out from the edge of the window.
Variations
- Tassel: Hang a big yarn tassel from the centre.
- Flower: Sew a daisy or rose on the front.
- Nursery: Pastels with a star or a butterfly.
- Tie version: Skip the rings and add a 20-chain tie at each end.
Common questions
How long should curtain tie-backs be?
Wrap a tape measure around the gathered curtain at the height you want and add 2 inches. Most lined curtains need 20–24 inches.
What stitch is best for tie-backs?
Back-loop single crochet: it's firm and slightly stretchy, so it holds heavy curtains without sagging.
Can I make tie-backs without rings?
Yes. Add a button loop at one end and a button at the other, or chain ties to knot around the curtain.
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