Desert Boho Crochet Tent House Free Pattern

Desert Boho Crochet Tent House – Free Pattern

Introduction

This little desert boho tent house is a sweet, quick project for anyone who loves cozy, earthy home decor. It is beginner-friendly and works up entirely in single crochet, so you only need one stitch to make the whole thing. The flat triangle widens from a two-stitch peak to a wide base, with warm terracotta, sand, cactus green, and cream stripes that give it that sun-baked desert feel. At about 8 inches wide and 7 inches tall, it looks lovely on a shelf, mantel, or nursery wall, and the little cream tassels at the corners add a playful bohemian finish.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight (4) cotton yarn in four colors:
  • Color A (Terracotta): 50 yds
  • Color B (Sand): 40 yds
  • Color C (Cactus Green): 30 yds
  • Color D (Cream): 20 yds
• Hook: 3.75 mm (US F/5)
• Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch marker (optional), a small piece of cardboard or a fork for tassels
• Finished size: Approx. 8 inches wide at the base x 7 inches tall

Abbreviations

• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• 2 sc in st – work two single crochets into the same stitch (an increase)
• turn – flip your work to begin the next row

Gauge

16 sts and 16 rows = 4 inches in single crochet. To check, crochet a small swatch in sc and measure a 4-inch section; adjust your hook size if needed.

Tips Before You Start

• Keep your turning chains loose so the side edges stay straight and easy to edge later.
• Count your stitches at the end of every row — the increases only happen at the first and last stitch of each triangle row.
• Carry colors up the side edge rather than cutting after every band, then hide the floats with the edging.
• Work the door flap in the same gauge so it sits flat against the tent front.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Tent Body (worked flat from the top down)

With Color A, ch 2.

Row 1: 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook (2 sts).

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in each st across (4 sts).

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in last st (6 sts).

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in last st (8 sts).

Row 5: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in last st (10 sts).

Row 6: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in last st (12 sts).

Row 7: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in last st (14 sts).

Row 8: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 12 sts, 2 sc in last st (16 sts).

Row 9: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 14 sts, 2 sc in last st (18 sts).

Row 10: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 16 sts, 2 sc in last st (20 sts).

Row 11: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 18 sts, 2 sc in last st (22 sts).

Row 12: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 20 sts, 2 sc in last st (24 sts).

Row 13: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 22 sts, 2 sc in last st (26 sts).

Row 14: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 24 sts, 2 sc in last st (28 sts).

Row 15: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 26 sts, 2 sc in last st (30 sts).

Row 16: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 28 sts, 2 sc in last st (32 sts).

Change to Color B.

Rows 17-20: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (32 sts).

Change to Color C.

Rows 21-24: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (32 sts).

Change to Color D.

Rows 25-28: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (32 sts).

Change to Color A.

Rows 29-32: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (32 sts).

Fasten off.

Door Flap

With Color B, ch 9.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (8 sts).

Rows 2-8: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (8 sts).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Tassels (make 4)

With Color D, cut 6 strands of yarn, each 6 inches long. Fold the bundle in half, tie a knot at the top to form a loop, and wrap yarn around the top several times to secure. Trim the ends evenly.

Edging (optional)

With Color D, sc evenly around the entire outer edge of the tent, working 1 sc in each st and 2 sc in each corner. Fasten off.

Assembly and Finishing

Sew the door flap to the front of the tent, centered at the bottom edge, using Color B and the long tail. Attach one tassel to each corner of the tent base (two at the bottom corners, two at the top peak). Weave in all ends neatly on the wrong side. Block lightly by misting with water and pinning flat to shape; let dry completely before hanging.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Swap the stripe colors for sunset pinks and purples for a different desert mood.
• Add a small crocheted star or moon above the door for extra charm.
• Make a set in different sizes by adding or removing increase rows to create a little tent village.