Y2K Jewel Tone Floral Wall Hanging - Free Pattern

Y2K Jewel Tone Floral Wall Hanging - Free Pattern

Introduction

Bring the nostalgic charm of Y2K fashion into your home with this stunning crochet wall hanging. Featuring deep jewel tones and intricate floral motifs, this piece is sure to be a conversation starter. Perfect for beginners, this pattern will guide you through creating a vibrant and eye-catching decor item that reflects your unique style.

Materials Needed

• Worsted weight yarn in deep jewel tones:
  • Emerald Green
  • Sapphire Blue
  • Amethyst Purple
  • Ruby Red
  • Topaz Yellow
• 5.0 mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Wooden dowel for hanging (approximately 18 inches long)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Magic Ring and Center Flower

Using amethyst purple yarn, create a magic ring:

• Round 1: Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet), then work 11 double crochets (dc) into the magic ring. Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the top of the chain-3. You should have a total of 12 dc.
• Round 2: Chain 3, dc in the same stitch, then work 2 dc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st. You will have 24 dc at the end of this round.

2. Petal Formation

Change to ruby red yarn:

• Round 3: *Chain 5, skip the next stitch, slip stitch in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. You should have 12 chain-5 loops.
• Round 4: In each chain-5 loop, work (single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), 3 double crochets (dc), hdc, sc). This will create the petals.

3. Background and Expansion

Change to emerald green yarn:

• Round 5: Attach yarn in any sc between petals, chain 3, dc in the same stitch, then *chain 2, 2 dc in the next sc between petals; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st.
• Round 6: Chain 3, dc in each dc and 2 dc in each chain-2 space around. Join with a sl st.

4. Border and Hanging Loops

Change to sapphire blue yarn:

• Round 7: Chain 1, sc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st.
• Round 8: Chain 1, sc in each stitch around, creating 5 evenly spaced chain-5 loops for hanging. Join with a sl st.

5. Finishing Touches

Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle. Attach your finished piece to a wooden dowel by threading the dowel through the chain-5 loops.

6. Optional Embellishments

Using topaz yellow yarn, you can embroider small floral motifs or accents around the main flower for added detail and charm.

Hang your finished piece on the wall and enjoy the vibrant Y2K-inspired decor!