Crochet Wall Hanging Cross Pattern

Overview & Inspiration

The Crochet Wall Hanging Cross Pattern combines traditional techniques with a meaningful decorative shape for your home. By joining layered floral motifs with contrasting colors like deep red and cream, this project creates a standout wall hanging.

Dividing the cross into smaller motifs makes construction much easier to manage. Beginners comfortable with basic stitches can follow along, while experienced crocheters can easily customize the design.

Materials & Tools Checklist

• Main yarn color: 100 to 180 grams (cotton or cotton-blend recommended)
• Contrasting yarn color: 50 to 100 grams
• Suitable crochet hook (use a slightly smaller hook for a firmer structure)
• Scissors and yarn needle
• Stitch markers, blocking pins, and a flat blocking surface
• Optional: fabric for backing, fusible interfacing, wooden dowel, or decorative ribbon

Pattern Stitches & Abbreviations

• ch: Chain stitch. Yarn over and pull through loop on hook.
• sl st: Slip stitch. Insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook.
• sc: Single crochet. Insert hook, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
• hdc: Half double crochet. Yarn over, insert hook, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through all three loops.
• dc: Double crochet. Yarn over, insert hook, pull up loop, (yarn over, pull through two loops) twice.
• tr: Treble crochet. Yarn over twice, insert hook, pull up loop, work through two loops at a time until one loop remains.
• picot: Ch 3, sl st into the first chain to form a decorative point.
• rep: Repeat.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Practice Motif: Start with a magic ring (or ch 4 and sl st to form a ring). Work 12 sc into the center and close the round.
2. Petal Foundations: Work [ch 3, skip 1 stitch, sl st into next stitch] 6 times to produce six chain spaces.
3. Petal Round: In each chain space, work (sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc). Finish the round with a sl st and fasten off.
4. Center Motif (Round 1): Using main color, create a magic ring and ch 1. Work 12 sc into the ring, pull closed, and join with a sl st to the first sc.
5. Center Motif (Round 2): Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 1 dc in same stitch. Work 2 dc into every stitch around, and join with a sl st.

Assembly & Finishing

Make one larger center motif (12 to 15 cm) and smaller arm motifs (8 to 10 cm). Lay finished pieces on a flat surface to check your cross shape before permanently joining them, then block and add your hanging hardware.

Pro Tips for Best Results

• Always make a small test motif first to check your tension and gauge measurements.
• Use firm cotton yarn to keep your floral motifs crisp and well-shaped.
• Add a fabric backing or fusible interfacing for extra stability if hanging your cross without a dowel.