Crochet Whimsical Textured Winter Scene Wall Hanging Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Bulky weight yarn in pale blue, white, and dark green
• Size N (10mm) crochet hook
• Wooden dowel or branch (about 18 inches long)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Optional: decorative beads for embellishments

Stitches Used:

• Chain (ch)
• Slip stitch (sl st)
• Single crochet (sc)
• Double crochet (dc)
• Half double crochet (hdc)
• Bobble stitch

Gauge:

Pattern Instructions:

Base Panel:

1. Chain 30 in pale blue yarn.
2. Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc across, turn. (28 dc)
3. Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in each dc across, turn.
4. Row 3: Ch 2, dc in first hdc, *ch 2, skip 2 hdc, dc in next hdc; repeat from * across, turn.
5. Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each ch-2 space across, turn.
6. Row 5-10: Repeat Rows 2-4 until you reach about 24 inches long, ending on a row of sc.

Snowflakes:

1. Using white yarn, create a magic circle.
2. Round 1: Ch 5 (counts as dc + ch 2), *dc in circle, ch 2; repeat from * 5 more times (total of 6 petals). Pull tight and sl st to join.
3. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Make 6 snowflakes and sew them onto the base panel.

Trees:

1. With dark green yarn, create a magic circle.
2. Round 1: Ch 2, 15 dc in circle, pull tight and join.
3. Round 2: Ch 2, *dc in next dc, 2 dc in next; repeat from * around, join. (24 dc)
4. Round 3: Ch 2, *dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next; repeat from * around, join. (32 dc)
5. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Make 3 trees and arrange them on the panel.

Finishing:

1. Attach the trees and snowflakes to the panel with a tapestry needle, securing them well.
2. Attach a fringe to the bottom of the panel: Cut 12 strands of yarn (about 6 inches each), fold in half and tie at the bottom edge.
3. Slide the wooden dowel through the top edge of the panel and secure with an added chain for hanging.
4. Add beads to the snowflakes or trees if desired.

Enjoy your delightful winter scene wall hanging!