Crochet wall hanging in the shape of nuts Pattern

Overview & Inspiration

Welcome to the FreeCrochet community! This charming autumn-inspired wall hanging combines cozy textures, rich seasonal colors, and handmade creativity to bring a welcoming farmhouse atmosphere to your home.

The project features a rounded cream body, a textured brown cap, colorful oak leaves, and an elegant crochet bow. Working in modular sections makes this intricate-looking design completely manageable.

Materials & Tools Checklist

Medium-weight yarn (Category 4) in cream, brown, olive green, burnt orange, and mustard yellow
4.0 mm crochet hook, or a size that creates a firm fabric
Yarn needle for sewing and weaving in ends
Sharp scissors and stitch markers
Measuring tape and optional polyester fiberfill or lightweight interfacing
Two strands of yarn for a braided hanging cord and optional fabric backing

Pattern Stitches & Abbreviations (US Terms)

ch: Chain
sl st: Slip stitch
sc: Single crochet
hdc: Half double crochet
dc: Double crochet
tr: Treble crochet
BLO / FLO: Back loop only / Front loop only
sc2tog: Single crochet two stitches together
inc: Work two sc into the same stitch
FPdc / BPdc: Front post / Back post double crochet
st/sts: Stitch/stitches
RS / WS: Right side / Wrong side
FO: Fasten off

Step-by-Step Instructions

Create a Gauge Swatch: Target approximately 16 single crochet stitches and 18 rows across 10 cm to ensure a dense fabric that maintains its shape. Aim for finished dimensions of roughly 30 cm wide by 38 cm tall.
Crochet the Acorn Body: Using cream yarn, begin at the bottom pointed tip and work rows of single crochet, increasing gradually to form the broad, rounded upper edge.
Craft the Textured Cap: Switch to warm brown yarn and use raised front post and back post double crochet stitches to create a rich, woven appearance. Finish with the small acorn stem.
Make the Autumn Leaves: Crochet separate oak leaves using olive green, burnt orange, and mustard yellow yarn, incorporating hdc, dc, and tr stitches for realistic lobes.
Prepare Embellishments: Crochet a soft cream bow and braid two strands of yarn together to create a sturdy hanging cord.

Assembly & Finishing

Layout all completed components on a flat surface to check proportions before permanently sewing the textured cap, oak leaves, and cream bow onto the acorn body. Attach the braided hanging cord securely to the top, and add an optional fabric backing for extra stability.

Pro Tips for Best Results

Switch to a smaller crochet hook if your stitches appear too loose, ensuring the fabric is firm enough to hold the acorn silhouette.
Maintain a consistent Category 4 yarn weight across all pieces so the body, cap, and leaves remain properly proportioned.
Organize your work by completing all individual components first, allowing you to fine-tune the layout before final assembly.

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