This wall hanging brings a soft cottage-garden look to any wall. Five sage-green vines hang from a wooden bar, and each vine carries four five-petal flowers with pointed leaves between them. The flowers come in dusty rose, cream, and sage. They sit at different heights from strand to strand, so the hanging looks like a climbing vine.
The colors stay muted and warm. Pink and sage flowers get cream centers. Cream flowers get sage centers. Every leaf and cord is sage green, which ties the whole piece together.
The pattern uses US crochet terms. The finished hanging is 16 in (40.6 cm) wide, which is the width of the bar. The longest strand reaches 28.25 in (71.8 cm) below the bar, measured to the tip of its bottom leaf.
Construction is simple. You make 20 flowers and 25 leaves as separate small pieces. Then you crochet five slip-stitch cords, mark the attachment points by counting chains, and sew each piece to its spot. Last, you slide the cord loops onto the bar and add a string hanger.
Finished Size and Construction
- Finished size: 16 in (40.6 cm) wide x 28.25 in (71.8 cm) longest drop below the bar
- Skill level: Easy
- Terminology: US crochet terms
- Yarn weight: Worsted (#4), cotton or cotton blend
- Hook: 4.0 mm (G-6)
- Number of pieces: 20 flowers, 25 leaves, 5 cords
- Layout: 5 strands, spaced 3 in (7.6 cm) apart, each with 4 flowers and 5 leaves
- Flower size: 2.75 in (7.0 cm) across
- Flower center size (before petals): 1.25 in (3.2 cm) across
- Leaf size: 2.25 in (5.7 cm) long x 1.25 in (3.2 cm) wide
- Edge finish depth: cord loops wrap the bar; strand margins are 2 in (5.1 cm) at each end
Materials
Use a smooth worsted-weight cotton. Cotton keeps petals and leaf points crisp and blocks flat. These amounts assume about 190 m per 100 g (1.9 m per gram).
- Sage green: 130 g / 247 m (6 flowers’ petals, 7 flower centers, 25 leaves, 5 cords)
- Dusty rose pink: 35 g / 67 m (7 flowers’ petals)
- Cream: 55 g / 105 m (7 flowers’ petals, 13 flower centers, and the hanging string)
All quantities include a margin of about 20 to 25 percent for gauge differences and swatching.
Tools:
- 4.0 mm (G-6) crochet hook
- Wooden bar or dowel, 16 in (40.6 cm) long, about 1.5 in x 0.75 in (3.8 cm x 1.9 cm) in cross-section
- Tapestry needle
- 9 stitch markers
- Scissors
- Measuring tape
- Blocking mat and rust-proof pins
- Spray bottle with water
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- sp – space
- sk – skip
- MR – magic ring
Special stitch – slip-stitch cord: Make the stated chain. Turn, then sl st in the back bump of each chain back to the start. This makes a firm, slightly raised cord that won’t stretch under the weight of the flowers.
Gauge and Checkpoints
Make one test flower and one test leaf before anything else. For this pattern, you check gauge by measuring finished pieces.
- Checkpoint 1 – flower center: After Rnd 2, the disc measures 1.25 in (3.2 cm) across.
- Checkpoint 2 – full flower: After Rnd 4, the flower measures 2.75 in (7.0 cm) from petal tip to the opposite gap, pressed flat.
- Checkpoint 3 – leaf: 2.25 in (5.7 cm) long and 1.25 in (3.2 cm) wide, not counting the stem.
- Checkpoint 4 – cord: 4 chains = 1 in (2.5 cm) after the slip-stitch pass. Test with 20 chains; they should measure 5 in (12.7 cm).
If your pieces are too big: go down to a 3.75 mm (F-5) hook. If they are too small: go up to a 4.5 mm (7) hook. Cord gauge matters most, because every attachment point is counted in chains. If your cord is off, change the hook for the cords only.
Flower (Make 20)
Work the center in the center color and the petals in the petal color. Pink and sage flowers use a cream center. Cream flowers use a sage center.
Rnd 1 (center color): MR, ch 1, 10 sc in ring, sl st to first sc to join. Pull the ring closed, leaving a tiny hole. (10 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, sl st to first sc to join. (20 sc)
Check: the disc measures 1.25 in (3.2 cm). Fasten off and weave in the tail.
Rnd 3 (conversion round, petal color): Join petal color with a sl st in any st. Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 3, sk 3 sts, *sc in next st, ch 3, sk 3 sts; rep from * 3 more times, sl st to first sc to join.
Count: 5 sc worked into existing sts + 5 ch-3 sps. This round uses all 20 sts of Rnd 2: you work into 5 and skip 15.
Rnd 4 (petals): *In next ch-3 sp work (sc, hdc, 5 dc, hdc, sc), sl st in next sc; rep from * 4 more times, ending with the last sl st in the joining sl st.
Count: 5 petals of 9 sts each = 45 sts, plus 5 sl sts between petals.
Each petal is rounded because the 5 dc fan out at its widest point. The sl st pulls each gap between petals in toward the center, which gives the clear five-petal shape. Fasten off, leaving a 12 in (30.5 cm) tail on 1 flower of each color for practice sewing. On the rest, weave in the ends.
Leaf (Make 25)
Work all leaves in sage green.
Foundation: Ch 10.
Side 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next 4 ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch. (8 sts)
Tip: (Sc, ch 2, sc) in last ch. (2 sts + 1 ch-2 sp)
Side 2: Working along the opposite side of the foundation chain: sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next 4 ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch. (8 sts)
Stem: Sl st in the skipped first ch, ch 3. Fasten off, leaving a 10 in (25.4 cm) tail for sewing.
Count: 8 + 2 + 8 = 18 sts, plus the ch-2 tip and the ch-3 stem. The dc stitches make the wide middle of the leaf. The sc and hdc at both ends taper it. The ch-2 makes a sharp point at the tip. The foundation chain runs down the middle as the center vein.
Cords (Make 5)
All cords are sage green. Strands 1, 3, and 5 are the “high” strands. Strands 2 and 4 are the “low” strands. Their first leaf sits 2 in (5.1 cm) lower, so the flowers are staggered across the hanging.
Hanging loop: Ch 22, sl st in first ch to form a ring. It measures 5.5 in (14.0 cm) around and slips snugly over the bar.
High strands (1, 3, 5): Ch 96 from the loop. Turn, sl st in the back bump of each ch back to the loop. (96 sl sts) Fasten off. The cord measures 24 in (61.0 cm).
Low strands (2, 4): Ch 104 from the loop. Turn, sl st in the back bump of each ch back to the loop. (104 sl sts) Fasten off. The cord measures 26 in (66.0 cm).
Placing markers: Count chains down from the loop and place a marker at each attachment point.
- High strands: 6, 16, 30, 38, 52, 60, 74, 82, 96
- Low strands: 14, 24, 38, 46, 60, 68, 82, 90, 104
The spacing is the same on both. There are 10 chains from leaf 1 to flower 1. After that, the spacing repeats: 14 chains from a flower to the next leaf, and 8 chains from a leaf to the next flower. Only the first gap is different: 6 chains on high strands and 14 chains on low strands. The 8-chain difference is the 2 in (5.1 cm) stagger.
Make All Pieces
Flowers by color:
- Pink with cream center: 7
- Cream with sage center: 7
- Sage with cream center: 6
Leaves: 25 sage (5 per strand). Cords: 3 high, 2 low.
Layout grid (P = pink, C = cream, S = sage; flower 1 is the top):
Str 1 Str 2 Str 3 Str 4 Str 5
(high) (low) (high) (low) (high)
Flower 1: P C S P C
Flower 2: C P C S P
Flower 3: S C P C S
Flower 4: C S S P P
Totals: 7 P, 7 C, 6 S. No strand has the same color twice in a row.
Joining
Sew all pieces to the cords using the yarn tails and a tapestry needle. Lay one cord flat on the blocking mat with its markers in place. Work from the top down.
Leaves (markers 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9): Place the leaf stem at the marker, with the leaf angled down and out at about 45 degrees. Alternate sides: leaves 1 and 3 point left, leaves 2 and 4 point right. Sew the last ch of the stem to the marked cord stitch with 3 small whipstitches. Leaf 5 at marker 9 hangs straight down from the end of the cord.
Flowers (markers 2, 4, 6, and 8): Turn one petal so it points straight up. Tack the center dc of that petal (the 5th of its 9 sts) to the marked cord stitch. Then tack the back of the flower center, through a Rnd 2 stitch, to the cord chain 5 chains below the marker. That keeps the cord hidden behind the flower and stops the flower from flipping.
Tension: Sew snugly but don’t pull the cord tight. The cord should stay straight and flat between pieces. If it puckers, take out the last tack and sew it again more loosely.
Size checkpoint: On a high strand, flower 4 starts at 20.5 in (52.1 cm) below the loop and its lowest petal ends at 23.25 in (59.1 cm). On a low strand, these numbers are 2 in (5.1 cm) lower. If the numbers are off by more than 0.5 in (1.3 cm), check your cord gauge.
Border: Top Edge Finish
A hanging like this has no stitched outer border. The top edge, where the loops sit on the bar, does the same job: it sets the width and keeps the strands evenly spaced.
Border gauge: Same as the cord, 4 ch = 1 in (2.5 cm).
Loop round: Each loop is ch 22 = 5.5 in (14.0 cm) around. The bar cross-section is 1.5 in x 0.75 in, so it measures 4.5 in (11.4 cm) around. The extra 1 in (2.5 cm) lets the loop slide for spacing but stops the strand from twisting.
Spacing across the bar: 2 in margin + (4 gaps x 3 in) + 2 in margin = 16 in (40.6 cm). Slide strand 1 to 2 in (5.1 cm) from the left end, then place each next strand 3 in (7.6 cm) to the right. Strand 5 ends 2 in (5.1 cm) from the right end.
Why the math works: Each flower is 2.75 in (7.0 cm) across and each strand gets 3 in (7.6 cm) of width. That leaves 0.25 in (0.6 cm) between flowers that sit at the same height. Because the strands are staggered by 2 in (5.1 cm), neighboring flowers rarely line up, and leaves fill the side gaps.
Hanger: Cut 36 in (91.4 cm) of cream. Tie each end around a bar end, outside the margins. Leave a peak about 6 in (15.2 cm) above the center of the bar.
Final Blocking
- Before joining, lay all flowers and leaves on the blocking mat.
- Spray them until damp, not soaking.
- Pin each flower at its 5 petal tips so it is 2.75 in (7.0 cm) across.
- Pin each leaf at the tip and stem so it is 2.25 in (5.7 cm) long. Shape the sides into a smooth curve.
- Let them dry completely, which takes about 6 to 8 hours.
- After joining, hang the finished piece and lightly spray any cords that curl. Let gravity straighten them while they dry.
Final Quality-Control Checklist
- All 20 flowers measure 2.75 in (7.0 cm) and have 5 clear petals.
- Every leaf has a sharp ch-2 point and a straight center vein.
- High cords are 24 in (61.0 cm) and low cords are 26 in (66.0 cm).
- Colors match the layout grid, with no repeats down a strand.
- Each flower is tacked at 2 points and does not spin.
- Leaves alternate left and right and angle downward.
- Strands are 3 in (7.6 cm) apart with 2 in (5.1 cm) margins.
- All ends are woven in on the back.
Troubleshooting
Petals ruffle: The dc are too loose. Use a smaller hook for Rnd 4, or work (sc, hdc, 4 dc, hdc, sc).
Petals cup inward: The ch-3 spaces are too tight. Work ch 4 in Rnd 3 instead.
Center hole is too big: Pull the magic ring tighter and weave the tail once around the ring.
Leaves curl: Block them pinned flat, or start with a looser foundation chain.
Cord twists: Make sure you work the slip-stitch pass into the back bumps only, and steam the cord while it hangs.
Flowers tilt sideways: Add a third tack at a side petal.
Care
Hand wash in cool water with mild soap, press out the water in a towel, and dry it flat in shape. Dust it now and then with a soft brush or a hairdryer on the cool setting.
Final Notes
The measurement chain is short and easy to check. A 1.25 in (3.2 cm) center grows into a 2.75 in (7.0 cm) flower. Leaves are 2.25 in (5.7 cm) long. Cords at 4 chains per inch give 24 in (61.0 cm) and 26 in (66.0 cm) strands, with markers placed by counting chains. Strands spaced 3 in (7.6 cm) apart fill a 16 in (40.6 cm) bar. Check each stage, and the finished hanging will drop to 28.25 in (71.8 cm) with balanced, staggered blooms.
Happy crocheting!