Crochet Whimsical Twinkling Moon Wall Hanging Free Pattern

Crochet Whimsical Twinkling Moon Wall Hanging

Materials Needed:

• Chunky yarn in dark blue and light yellow (or your color choice)
• 8mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Wooden dowel or stick for hanging (approximately 12 inches)
• Measuring tape

Moon Shape: (make 1)

Start with dark blue yarn.

Round 1: Create a magic ring, chain 2, and work 10 double crochet (DC) into the ring. Pull the ring tight. (10 DC)
Round 2: *2 DC in the next stitch, 1 DC in the following stitch* repeat from * to * around. (15 DC)
Round 3: *2 DC in the next stitch, 2 DC in the next stitch* repeat from * to * around. (20 DC)
Round 4: Work 1 DC in each stitch around. (20 DC)
Round 5: Switch to light yellow yarn. *1 DC in the next 2 stitches, 2 DC in the next stitch* repeat from * to * around. (25 DC)
Round 6: Work 1 DC in each stitch around. (25 DC)
Round 7: Chain 1, *skip 1 stitch, slip stitch in the next stitch* repeat around for a textured finish. (25 stitches)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Decorative Stars: (make 3)

Using light yellow yarn, follow this pattern:

Round 1: Create a magic ring, chain 2, and work 5 DC into the ring. Pull the ring tight. (5 DC)
Round 2: *2 DC in each stitch around.* (10 DC)
Round 3: *Chain 3, slip stitch into the next stitch* repeat around for points. (5 points)
Fasten off.

Fringe:

• Cut several pieces of yarn about 8 inches long.
• Fold each piece in half and attach them to the bottom edge of the moon for a playful fringe look.

Assembly:

1. Sew the star motifs onto the moon using the long tail left from the moon. Position them as you like.

2. Take the wooden dowel and tie a length of yarn around each end to secure the moon hanging.

3. Use additional yarn to create a hanging loop at the top of the dowel.

4. Trim fringe and adjust as necessary.

Your Crochet Whimsical Twinkling Moon Wall Hanging is now ready to hang! Enjoy your creation!