I
have become a bit of a crochet addict over the past few years, and I have the
yarn stash to prove it. Among the new skeins in my closet awaiting the right
design are dozens of tiny balls left over from other projects. I'm always
looking for new ways to put those odds and ends to work, and this wall hanging
is one of my favorites. It uses four Lion Brand® yarns in six different colors.
I broke some some yarn crafting rules when I designed it, combining wool with
acrylic, and worsted with light-weight yarns. I think they work together well,
though. It's definitely a one-of-a-kind creation.
The pattern uses mostly single, double, and treble crochet stitches, but I did throw in a few rows of post stitches for added texture. As you can see by the color palette I used, I gravitate toward fall colors. I find them soothing and serene. To complete this design's earthy vibe, I added long fringe and a branch hanging rod.
The pattern uses mostly single, double, and treble crochet stitches, but I did throw in a few rows of post stitches for added texture. As you can see by the color palette I used, I gravitate toward fall colors. I find them soothing and serene. To complete this design's earthy vibe, I added long fringe and a branch hanging rod.
Before we get to the pattern, I'd like to ask for your feedback. Add a comment or question below, or find me on Instagram or Ravelry (just click the buttons under my photo on the right). I'd love to see your version of the design in different yarns and colors!
Serenity Wall Hanging
Finished
Size: 11½ inches wide; 22 inches long, excluding fringe
Skill
Level: Easy
Yarn: Lion Brand® yarns used in sample:
Fishermen's
Wool® (worsted-weight wool): #126 nature's brown (A), #098 natural (B)
Shawl
in a Ball® (worsted-weight cotton/acrylic): #206 peaceful earth (C)
LB
Collection® Cotton Bamboo (light-weight cotton/rayon): #135 persimmon (D)
Vanna's
Choice® (worsted-weight acrylic): #158 mustard (E), #174 olive (F)
Hook: Size J/10/6mm crochet hook (use the hook that best suits chosen yarns)
Gauge: Gauge will vary, depending on yarn choices. It is not critical to this project.
Abbreviations*
bptr = back post
treble crochet
ch = chain
dc = double
crochet
fptr = front post
treble crochet
hdc = half double
crochet
rep = repeat
sc = single
crochet
sk = skip
sp(s) = space(s)
st(s) =
stitch(es)
tog = together
tr = treble
crochet
*This pattern uses standard US
abbreviations.
Notes: This
project is designed as a stash project. You can use the materials listed or
substitute yarn from your own supply.
Don't be afraid to combine different weights and fibers.
The wall hanging is worked from the bottom up.
Ch-1
at the beginning of a row counts as the first sc, unless otherwise indicated.
Ch-2
at the beginning of a row counts as the first hdc, unless otherwise indicated.
Ch-3
at the beginning of a row counts as the first dc, unless otherwise indicated.
Ch-4
at the beginning of a row counts as the first tr, unless otherwise indicated.
Color
changes are made at the ends of rows. Work the last stitch of the row through the final
yarn over, then yarn over with the new color and pull through. Fasten off the previous color and continue with new color.
Weave
in loose ends as your work progresses.
Pattern
With
A, ch 42.
Row
1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across , turn. (41 sc)
Row
2: Ch 3, dc in next st, [ch 1, sk next st, dc in next st] across , dc in
last st, turn.
Row
3: Ch 3, dc in next dc and in each ch-sp and dc across, dc in last st, turn.
Row
4: Rep row 2.
Row
5: Rep row 3. At end of row, change to C, turn.
Row
6: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row
7: Ch 4, tr in each st across, turn.
Row
8: Rep row 6. At end of row, change to B, turn.
Row
9: Ch 3, dc in next 4 sts, [sc in next 5 sts, dc in next 5 sts] 3 times, sc in
last 6 sts, turn.
Row
10: Ch 3, dc in back lp of next 5 sts, [sc in back lp of next 5 sts, dc in back
lp of next 5 sts] 3 times, sc in back lp of next 4 sts, sc in both loops of
tch, turn.
Row
11: Ch 3, dc in back lp of next 4 sts, [sc in back lp of next 5 sts, dc in back
lp of next 5 sts] 3 times, sc in back lp of next 5 sts, sc in both loops of
tch, turn.
Rows
12 and 13: Rep rows 10 and 11.
Row
14: Rep row 10. At end of row, change to D, turn.
Row
15: Rep row 6.
Row
16: Ch 2, hdc in each st across. At end of row, change to A, turn.
Row
17: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.
Rows
18 and 19: Rep rows 2 and 3.
Row
20: Rep row 2. At end of row, change to E, turn.
Row
21: Ch 2, hdc in each st and ch-sp across. At end of row, change to C, turn.
Rows
22-24: Rep rows 6-8. At end of row 24, change to B, turn.
Rows
25-30: Rep rows 9-14. At end of row 30, change to F, turn.
Row
31: Ch 1, sc in next st, [ch 1, sk next st, sc in next st] across , sc in
last st, turn.
Row
32: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), [dc 2 tog in next ch-sp, ch 1, sk next st]
across , dc in last st. At end of row, change to D, turn.
Row
33: Ch 2, hdc in each st and ch-sp across, turn.
Row
34: Rep row 16. At end of row, change to A, turn.
Row
35: Rep row 6, turn.
Row
36: Rep row 7, turn.
Row
37: Ch 3, fptr in next st, [bptr in next st, fptr in next st] across, dc in
last st, turn.
Row
38: Ch 3, bptr in next st, [fptr in next st, bptr in next st] across, dc in
last st, turn.
Row
39: Rep row 37. At end of row, change to E.
Row
40: Rep 16. At end of row, change to C, turn.
Rows
41 and 42: Rep rows 7 and 8. At end of row 42, change to B, turn.
Rows
43-47: Rep rows 9-13. At end of row 47, change to D, turn.
Row
48: Rep row 16. At end of row, change to F, turn.
Row
49: Ch 2, hdc in next st, [ch 1, sk next st, hdc in next st] across, hdc last
st. At end of row, change to A, turn.
Row
50: Rep row 17.
Row
51: Ch 7 (counts as first tr and ch-3), sk next 3 sts, tr in next st, ch 3, sk
next 3 sts, [tr in next st, ch 3, sk next 3 sts] across, tr in last st, turn.
Row
52: Ch 1, [3 sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next tr] across, working last sc in 4th ch of ch-7. Fasten off.
Finishing
Weave
in any remaining loose ends. Block the finished piece, if desired.
To
make the fringe, cut 82 12"-long pieces of the desired yarn. (I used Shawl in a Ball. The fluffy texture worked perfectly for fringe.) Attach strands of yarn in pairs along the bottom edge of the wall hanging with lark's head knots.
To
hang the finished piece, weave a dowel or small branch through the open spaces along the top edge. Fasten a hanging cord to each end of the dowel.
©2019 Kathleen Berlew
Here's a photo of my finished wall hanging on display in my happy place--a shady corner of our garden where I sip tea, crochet, and soak up my daily dose of serenity. Peace, love, and happy stitching everyone!
©2019 Kathleen Berlew
Here's a photo of my finished wall hanging on display in my happy place--a shady corner of our garden where I sip tea, crochet, and soak up my daily dose of serenity. Peace, love, and happy stitching everyone!