Whispering Pine Crochet Medallion Wall Hanging: A Free Pattern for Boho Forest Charm

Bring the serene beauty of a forest floor into your home with this intricate crochet medallion, featuring layered pine needle textures and earthy tones. This free pattern guides you through creating a stunning, textured wall hanging that adds warmth and organic elegance to any space. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a confident beginner looking for a rewarding project, this medallion is a delightful journey through color and stitch. The final piece is a perfectly circular, richly textured work of art that evokes the quiet calm of a woodland retreat.

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather the following materials. The quality of your yarn will greatly affect the final drape and texture of your wall hanging.

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in 4 colors:
  • Color A: Forest Green (approx. 60 yards)
  • Color B: Moss Green (approx. 50 yards)
  • Color C: Cream (approx. 50 yards)
  • Color D: Rust (approx. 40 yards)
  Total approximately 200 yards. Cotton yarn is recommended for its stitch definition and durability.
• Hook: 5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook
• Notions: Stitch marker, yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors
• Optional: Wooden dowel or branch for hanging, blocking mats and pins

Gauge: First 3 rounds = 3 inches in diameter. Exact gauge is not critical, but consistency is important for a flat medallion. If your work curls, try a larger hook; if it ruffles, try a smaller one.

Step-by-Step Instructions

This medallion is worked in continuous spiral rounds unless otherwise noted. Use a stitch marker to track the start of each round. The pattern is built in repeating sections, creating a beautiful radial symmetry. Take your time and count your stitches carefully—the rhythm will become intuitive as you go.

Round 1: The Center

With Color A (Forest Green), make a magic ring. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 11 dc into ring. Pull ring tight to close the center. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch-3. (12 dc)

Round 2: Growing the Base

Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same st. 2 dc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch-3. (24 dc)

Round 3: Expanding the Circle

Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next st, 2 dc in next st. Repeat *dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st* around. Join with a sl st. (32 dc)

Round 4: Creating the First Loops

Switch to Color B (Moss Green). Ch 1, sc in same st. *Ch 3, skip 1 st, sc in next st.* Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, skip last st, join with a sl st to the first sc. (16 ch-3 loops)

Round 5: First Petal Groups

Sl st into the first ch-3 loop. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same loop. *Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-3 loop.* Repeat from * around, ending with ch 1, join with a sl st to the top of ch-3. (16 groups of 3 dc)

Round 6: Looping Between Petals

Ch 1, sc in same st. *Ch 4, skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc (the middle dc of the group).* Repeat from * around, ending with ch 4, join with a sl st to the first sc. (16 ch-4 loops)

Round 7: Building Up the Petals

Sl st into the first ch-4 loop. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 4 dc in same loop. *Ch 2, 5 dc in next ch-4 loop.* Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, join with a sl st to the top of ch-3. (16 groups of 5 dc)

Round 8: Switching to Cream

Switch to Color C (Cream). Ch 1, sc in same st. *Ch 5, skip next 4 dc, sc in next dc (the center dc of the group).* Repeat from * around, ending with ch 5, join with a sl st to the first sc. (16 ch-5 loops)

Round 9: Larger Petal Groups

Sl st into the first ch-5 loop. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 6 dc in same loop. *Ch 3, 7 dc in next ch-5 loop.* Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, join with a sl st to the top of ch-3. (16 groups of 7 dc)

Round 10: Creating Space

Ch 1, sc in same st. *Ch 6, skip next 6 dc, sc in next dc (the center dc of the group).* Repeat from * around, ending with ch 6, join with a sl st to the first sc. (16 ch-6 loops)

Round 11: Introducing Rust

Switch to Color D (Rust). Sl st into the first ch-6 loop. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 8 dc in same loop. *Ch 4, 9 dc in next ch-6 loop.* Repeat from * around, ending with ch 4, join with a sl st to the top of ch-3. (16 groups of 9 dc)

Round 12: Preparing for Petals

Ch 1, sc in same st. *Ch 7, skip next 8 dc, sc in next dc (the center dc of the group).* Repeat from * around, ending with ch 7, join with a sl st to the first sc. (16 ch-7 loops)

Round 13: First Leaf Petals

Switch to Color A (Forest Green). Sl st into the first ch-7 loop. Ch 1, *sc, hdc, dc, 3 tr, dc, hdc, sc* all in the same ch-7 loop. Repeat from * in each ch-7 loop around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (16 petals)

Round 14: Connecting the Petals

Ch 1, sc in same st. *Ch 5, sc in the sc between petals (the sc from Round 12).* Repeat from * around, ending with ch 5, join with a sl st to the first sc. (16 ch-5 loops)

Round 15: Reinforcing the Structure

Sl st into the first ch-5 loop. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 4 dc in same loop. *Ch 2, 5 dc in next ch-5 loop.* Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, join with a sl st to the top of ch-3. (16 groups of 5 dc)

Round 16: Moss Green Returns

Switch to Color B (Moss Green). Ch 1, sc in same st. *Ch 6, skip next 4 dc, sc in next dc (center dc).* Repeat from * around, ending with ch 6, join with a sl st to the first sc. (16 ch-6 loops)

Round 17: Growing the Petals

Sl st into the first ch-6 loop. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 6 dc in same loop. *Ch 3, 7 dc in next ch-6 loop.* Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, join with a sl st to the top of ch-3. (16 groups of 7 dc)

Round 18: Spacing for Larger Petals

Ch 1, sc in same st. *Ch 7, skip next 6 dc, sc in next dc (center dc).* Repeat from * around, ending with ch 7, join with a sl st to the first sc. (16 ch-7 loops)

Round 19: Cream Leaf Petals

Switch to Color C (Cream). Sl st into the first ch-7 loop. Ch 1, *sc, hdc, 2 dc, 3 tr, 2 dc, hdc, sc* all in the same ch-7 loop. Repeat from * in each ch-7 loop around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (16 larger petals)

Round 20: Preparing the Final Expansion

Ch 1, sc in same st. *Ch 8, sc in the sc between petals.* Repeat from * around, ending with ch 8, join with a sl st to the first sc. (16 ch-8 loops)

Round 21: Building the Outer Ring

Sl st into the first ch-8 loop. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 8 dc in same loop. *Ch 4, 9 dc in next ch-8 loop.* Repeat from * around, ending with ch 4, join with a sl st to the top of ch-3. (16 groups of 9 dc)

Round 22: Final Loop Creation

Switch to Color D (Rust). Ch 1, sc in same st. *Ch 9, skip next 8 dc, sc in next dc (center dc).* Repeat from * around, ending with ch 9, join with a sl st to the first sc. (16 ch-9 loops)

Round 23: The Grand Finale Petals

Sl st into the first ch-9 loop. Ch 1, *sc, hdc, dc, 2 tr, 4 dtr, 2 tr, dc, hdc, sc* all in the same ch-9 loop. Repeat from * in each ch-9 loop around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (16 final petals)

Finishing and Blocking

Fasten off and weave in all ends carefully with your yarn needle. Blocking is essential for this project—it opens up the lace, evens out the petals, and ensures your medallion lies perfectly flat. Gently wet the medallion, squeeze out excess water, and pin it to a blocking mat in a circular shape. Allow it to dry completely.

Hanging Your Medallion

To hang, attach a small loop of yarn to the top of the medallion, or thread a wooden dowel or rustic branch through the top loops for a more natural, bohemian look. The earthy color palette and textured petals make this a stunning focal point for any wall.

Enjoy your handcrafted Whispering Pine Medallion! This project is perfect for using up scrap yarn in earthy tones, and the result is a timeless piece of decor that brings a touch of the forest indoors.