Aurora Borealis Tapestry Crochet Wall Hanging – Free Pattern

Bring the mesmerizing dance of the northern lights into your home with this stunning tapestry crochet wall hanging. The rich, gradient colors and textured stitches create a cozy, artistic focal point for any room. This free pattern is perfect for intermediate beginners who want to explore tapestry crochet techniques while making a beautiful boho-chic decor piece. The finished wall hanging measures approximately 20 inches wide by 24 inches tall (including fringe), making it a substantial statement piece for your living room, bedroom, or entryway.

Using worsted-weight yarn and a simple single crochet stitch, you'll create a dense, textured fabric that showcases a breathtaking color transition from deep teal through midnight blue, emerald green, soft mint, pale yellow, and finally cream. The central diamond motif with radiating waves of color evokes the aurora borealis in all its glory. Let's get started!

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather the following materials. All yarn amounts are approximate and based on the finished dimensions of 20" x 24".

Yarn

Worsted weight (4) cotton or acrylic yarn in the following colors:

• Color A (Deep Teal): Approximately 200 yards
• Color B (Midnight Blue): Approximately 150 yards
• Color C (Emerald Green): Approximately 100 yards
• Color D (Soft Mint): Approximately 100 yards
• Color E (Pale Yellow): Approximately 100 yards
• Color F (Cream): Approximately 50 yards

Hook and Notions

• 5.5 mm (I/9) crochet hook
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors
• Measuring tape (optional, for checking gauge)
• Dowel rod or wooden dowel for hanging (optional, but recommended)

Gauge

14 single crochet (sc) x 16 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in single crochet. Always check your gauge before starting to ensure your finished piece matches the intended dimensions. If your gauge is off, adjust your hook size accordingly.

Step-by-Step Instructions

This wall hanging is worked flat in rows using the tapestry crochet technique. When changing colors, you will carry the unused yarn strand along the top of the row and crochet over it, hiding it inside your stitches. This creates a clean, professional look on both sides of your work.

Understanding the Pattern

Each row is worked in single crochet (sc). The pattern tells you exactly how many stitches to make in each color before switching. When you switch colors, simply drop the current color, pick up the new color, and continue crocheting. Carry the unused yarn loosely across the top of the row, making sure not to pull it too tight, or your fabric will pucker.

Foundation and Border

Foundation Row: With color A (Deep Teal), chain 70. Turn.

Row 1: Sc in the 2nd chain from hook and in each chain across. (69 sc) Turn.

Rows 2-4: With A, ch 1, sc in each sc across. Turn. (69 sc)

These first four rows create a solid teal border at the top of your wall hanging.

Color Pattern – Beginning the Aurora

Now you'll begin the color transitions. Remember to carry your unused yarn along the top of the row as you work.

Row 5: With A, ch 1, sc in first 10 sc. Switch to B (Midnight Blue), sc in next 15 sc. Switch to A, sc in next 19 sc. Switch to B, sc in next 15 sc. Switch to A, sc in last 10 sc. Turn. (69 sc)

Row 6: With A, sc in first 8 sc. With B, sc in next 20 sc. With A, sc in next 13 sc. With B, sc in next 20 sc. With A, sc in last 8 sc. Turn.

Row 7: With A, sc in first 6 sc. With B, sc in next 24 sc. With A, sc in next 9 sc. With B, sc in next 24 sc. With A, sc in last 6 sc. Turn.

Row 8: With A, sc in first 4 sc. With B, sc in next 28 sc. With A, sc in next 5 sc. With B, sc in next 28 sc. With A, sc in last 4 sc. Turn.

Row 9: With A, sc in first 2 sc. With B, sc in next 32 sc. With A, sc in next 1 sc. With B, sc in next 32 sc. With A, sc in last 2 sc. Turn.

Notice how the teal sections are getting smaller and the blue sections are growing. This creates the wave effect of the aurora.

Transition to Emerald Green

Row 10: With B, sc in first 34 sc. Switch to C (Emerald Green), sc in next 1 sc. Switch to B, sc in last 34 sc. Turn.

Row 11: With B, sc in first 32 sc. With C, sc in next 5 sc. With B, sc in last 32 sc. Turn.

Row 12: With B, sc in first 30 sc. With C, sc in next 9 sc. With B, sc in last 30 sc. Turn.

Row 13: With B, sc in first 28 sc. With C, sc in next 13 sc. With B, sc in last 28 sc. Turn.

Row 14: With B, sc in first 26 sc. With C, sc in next 17 sc. With B, sc in last 26 sc. Turn.

Row 15: With B, sc in first 24 sc. With C, sc in next 21 sc. With B, sc in last 24 sc. Turn.

Row 16: With B, sc in first 22 sc. With C, sc in next 25 sc. With B, sc in last 22 sc. Turn.

Row 17: With B, sc in first 20 sc. With C, sc in next 29 sc. With B, sc in last 20 sc. Turn.

Row 18: With B, sc in first 18 sc. With C, sc in next 33 sc. With B, sc in last 18 sc. Turn.

Row 19: With B, sc in first 16 sc. With C, sc in next 37 sc. With B, sc in last 16 sc. Turn.

Row 20: With B, sc in first 14 sc. With C, sc in next 41 sc. With B, sc in last 14 sc. Turn.

Row 21: With B, sc in first 12 sc. With C, sc in next 45 sc. With B, sc in last 12 sc. Turn.

Row 22: With B, sc in first 10 sc. With C, sc in next 49 sc. With B, sc in last 10 sc. Turn.

Row 23: With B, sc in first 8 sc. With C, sc in next 53 sc. With B, sc in last 8 sc. Turn.

Row 24: With B, sc in first 6 sc. With C, sc in next 57 sc. With B, sc in last 6 sc. Turn.

Row 25: With B, sc in first 4 sc. With C, sc in next 61 sc. With B, sc in last 4 sc. Turn.

Row 26: With B, sc in first 2 sc. With C, sc in next 65 sc. With B, sc in last 2 sc. Turn.

Row 27: With C, sc in all 69 sc. Turn.

At this point, the emerald green has completely taken over, and you've created the widest part of your diamond shape.

Transition to Soft Mint

Now you'll begin the transition from emerald green to soft mint, creating the second half of the diamond.

Row 28: With C, sc in first 2 sc. Switch to D (Soft Mint), sc in next 65 sc. Switch to C, sc in last 2 sc. Turn.

Row 29: With C, sc in first 4 sc. With D, sc in next 61 sc. With C, sc in last 4 sc. Turn.

Row 30: With C, sc in first 6 sc. With D, sc in next 57 sc. With C, sc in last 6 sc. Turn.

Row 31: With C, sc in first 8 sc. With D, sc in next 53 sc. With C, sc in last 8 sc. Turn.

Row 32: With C, sc in first 10 sc. With D, sc in next 49 sc. With C, sc in last 10 sc. Turn.

Row 33: With C, sc in first 12 sc. With D, sc in next 45 sc. With C, sc in last 12 sc. Turn.

Row 34: With C, sc in first 14 sc. With D, sc in next 41 sc. With C, sc in last 14 sc. Turn.

Row 35: With C, sc in first 16 sc. With D, sc in next 37 sc. With C, sc in last 16 sc. Turn.

Row 36: With C, sc in first 18 sc. With D, sc in next 33 sc. With C, sc in last 18 sc. Turn.

Row 37: With C, sc in first 20 sc. With D, sc in next 29 sc. With C, sc in last 20 sc. Turn.

Row 38: With C, sc in first 22 sc. With D, sc in next 25 sc. With C, sc in last 22 sc. Turn.

Row 39: With C, sc in first 24 sc. With D, sc in next 21 sc. With C, sc in last 24 sc. Turn.

Row 40: With C, sc in first 26 sc. With D, sc in next 17 sc. With C, sc in last 26 sc. Turn.

Row 41: With C, sc in first 28 sc. With D, sc in next 13 sc. With C, sc in last 28 sc. Turn.

Row 42: With C, sc in first 30 sc. With D, sc in next 9 sc. With C, sc in last 30 sc. Turn.

Row 43: With C, sc in first 32 sc. With D, sc in next 5 sc. With C, sc in last 32 sc. Turn.

Row 44: With C, sc in all 69 sc. Turn.

Transition to Pale Yellow

Now transition from emerald green to pale yellow, continuing the gradient effect.

Row 45: With C, sc in first 2 sc. Switch to E (Pale Yellow), sc in next 65 sc. Switch to C, sc in last 2 sc. Turn.

Row 46: With C, sc in first 4 sc. With E, sc in next 61 sc. With C, sc in last 4 sc. Turn.

Row 47: With C, sc in first 6 sc. With E, sc in next 57 sc. With C, sc in last 6 sc. Turn.

Row 48: With C, sc in first 8 sc. With E, sc in next 53 sc. With C, sc in last 8 sc. Turn.

Row 49: With C, sc in first 10 sc. With E, sc in next 49 sc. With C, sc in last 10 sc. Turn.

Row 50: With C, sc in first 12 sc. With E, sc in next 45 sc. With C, sc in last 12 sc. Turn.

Row 51: With C, sc in first 14 sc. With E, sc in next 41 sc. With C, sc in last 14 sc. Turn.

Row 52: With C, sc in first 16 sc. With E, sc in next 37 sc. With C, sc in last 16 sc. Turn.

Row 53: With C, sc in first 18 sc. With E, sc in next 33 sc. With C, sc in last 18 sc. Turn.

Row 54: With C, sc in first 20 sc. With E, sc in next 29 sc. With C, sc in last 20 sc. Turn.

Row 55: With C, sc in first 22 sc. With E, sc in next 25 sc. With C, sc in last 22 sc. Turn.

Row 56: With C, sc in first 24 sc. With E, sc in next 21 sc. With C, sc in last 24 sc. Turn.

Row 57: With C, sc in first 26 sc. With E, sc in next 17 sc. With C, sc in last 26 sc. Turn.

Row 58: With C, sc in first 28 sc. With E, sc in next 13 sc. With C, sc in last 28 sc. Turn.

Row 59: With C, sc in first 30 sc. With E, sc in next 9 sc. With C, sc in last 30 sc. Turn.

Row 60: With C, sc in first 32 sc. With E, sc in next 5 sc. With C, sc in last 32 sc. Turn.

Row 61: With E, sc in all 69 sc. Turn.

Transition to Cream

Finally, transition from pale yellow to cream for the bottom of your wall hanging.

Row 62: With E, sc in first 2 sc. Switch to F (Cream), sc in next 65 sc. Switch to E, sc in last 2 sc. Turn.

Row 63: With E, sc in first 4 sc. With F, sc in next 61 sc. With E, sc in last 4 sc. Turn.

Row 64: With E, sc in first 6 sc. With F, sc in next 57 sc. With E, sc in last 6 sc. Turn.

Row 65: With E, sc in first 8 sc. With F, sc in next 53 sc. With E, sc in last 8 sc. Turn.

Row 66: With E, sc in first 10 sc. With F, sc in next 49 sc. With E, sc in last 10 sc. Turn.

Row 67: With E, sc in first 12 sc. With F, sc in next 45 sc. With E, sc in last 12 sc. Turn.

Row 68: With E, sc in first 14 sc. With F, sc in next 41 sc. With E, sc in last 14 sc. Turn.

Row 69: With E, sc in first

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