Crochet wall hangings are a beautiful way to bring texture and color to your home decor. This Crochet Wall Hanging, with its vibrant geometric patterns and detailed motifs, adds a touch of artistry and warmth to any room. The mix of bright colors and intricate designs creates a visually striking piece that is sure to be a focal point.
Creating a crochet wall hanging involves working with various colors and stitches to form intricate patterns. This pattern provides detailed instructions to help you craft a stunning wall hanging that will be a cherished addition to your home decor.
Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn in various colors (choose a palette that suits your decor)
- Crochet hook size 5.0 mm (H-8)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Wooden dowel or branch for hanging
- Fringe (optional)
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- tr: treble crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- st: stitch
- sp: space
Instructions:
Central Star Motif:
- Round 1:
- Start with a magic ring. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 15 dc in the ring. Join with a sl st to the top of ch-3. (16 sts)
- Round 2:
- Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same st, ch 2, 2 dc in next st, ch 2 around. Join with a sl st to top of ch-3. (16 dc, 8 ch-2 sps)
- Round 3:
- Sl st to first ch-2 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same sp, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2 around. Join with a sl st to top of ch-3. (24 dc, 8 ch-2 sps)
- Round 4:
- Sl st to next dc, ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next st, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, dc in next 2 sts, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp around. Join with a sl st to top of ch-3. (32 dc)
- Round 5:
- Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 3, sc in next st, ch 3 around. Join with a sl st to first sc. (16 ch-3 sps)
Geometric Borders:
- Round 1:
- Join new color yarn in any sc, ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same st, ch 3, 2 dc in next sc, ch 3 around. Join with a sl st to top of ch-3. (32 dc, 16 ch-3 sps)
- Round 2:
- Sl st to first ch-3 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same sp, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 2 around. Join with a sl st to top of ch-3. (48 dc, 16 ch-2 sps)
- Round 3:
- Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 3, sc in next dc, ch 3, sc in next ch-2 sp around. Join with a sl st to first sc. (32 ch-3 sps)
- Round 4-12:
- Repeat the geometric pattern, alternating colors and increasing the number of dc in each group by 1 in each even-numbered round (i.e., 4 dc in Round 4, 5 dc in Round 6, etc.) until you have 12 rounds.
Side Panels:
- Row 1:
- Join yarn at the top right corner of the central motif. Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each st across to the top left corner. Turn.
- Row 2-20:
- Ch 3, dc in each st across. Turn.
- Repeat Row 1-20:
- Repeat on the other side of the central motif.
Bottom Border:
- Row 1:
- Join yarn at the bottom right corner of one side panel. Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each st across to the bottom left corner of the other side panel. Turn.
- Row 2-10:
- Ch 3, dc in each st across. Turn.
Top Border:
- Row 1:
- Join yarn at the top right corner of one side panel. Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each st across to the top left corner of the other side panel. Turn.
- Row 2-10:
- Ch 3, dc in each st across. Turn.
Finishing:
- Assembly:
- Attach the finished piece to a wooden dowel or branch using yarn or string.
- Add fringe to the bottom edge if desired.
- Weave in Ends:
- Weave in all loose ends with a yarn needle.
Hang your beautiful crochet wall hanging in a prominent place to admire its intricate design and vibrant colors. Enjoy your stunning handmade decor piece!