Best Mum Wall Hanging Crochet Pattern

23/12/2021

Best Mum Wall Hanging Crochet Pattern

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Best Mum Crochet Colourwork Pattern by April Towriess - Coral/White

Who's the Best Mum?

Mum's are great and should be celebrated (Dad's are too but we'll focus on the ladies this week!)

Are you a mum who needs a reminder of your greatness? Do you know a mum who would find joy in being told they're the best? Whether you're crocheting for yourself or making a gift for someone special this crochet colourwork pattern is a fab project to introduce you to crochet colourwork techniques.

Crochet colourwork - also known as fairisle crochet, intarsia crochet or tapestry crochet can be used to create patterns, images or words within your crochet work.

Within this blog post, I share my trusty word charts as a wall hanging design but colourwork techniques can be adapted into lots of different projects. Use this grid to create a bag or pop the words 'Best Mum' on the front of a sweater, the possibilities are endless.

Add pom poms, tassels, flowers, buttons or any other decorations to personalise your design. Use this pattern as a base - Have fun creating!

Materials & Equipment

Yarn - This pattern can be worked up in any yarn type and weight with corresponding hook and dowel. I have used Stylecraft Classique DK Cotton - Colour A: Approx. 145m Shrimp (3674), Colour B: Approx. 50m White (3660)
Hook - Use a crochet hook which corresponds with the yarn weight you have chosen. I used 4mm with DK weight yarn.
Wooden dowel - 12mm x 380mm
Darning needle
Scissors

Abbreviations

Rw: row(s)
St: stitch
Ch: chain
Sp: space(s)
Dc: double crochet
Dc2tog: double crochet two together
Dc3tog: double crochet three together

Measurements

Approx. Height 31cm x Width 35cm

Gauge (10cm x 10cm)

15 st x 20 rows

BEFORE YOU START!

Learn how to change colour within your crochet by following my step by step crochet colourwork tutorial. Crochet colourwork goes by many names; fairisle crochet, tapestry crochet, or intarsia crochet. Within this tutorial I briefly introduce you to the three types of crochet colourwork techniques before jumping into an extensive guide to changing colour using the fairisle crochet technique, the method of floating your yarn behind your work - my proffered method!

This video is not a tutorial for the pattern, it is a how-to tutorial demonstrating the process.

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BEST MUM WALL HANGING
Pattern Starts...

Using Colour A, ch 57 plus 1 turning chain, turn. [58]

Rw 1: Work dc into second chain from hook and in each ch sp across. Ch 1. Turn. [57]
Rw 2-10: Work dc into each st across. Ch 1. Turn. [57]
Rw 11: With wrong sides facing each other, fold your work in half and dc into front and back sts across to form a tube. Ch 1. Turn. [57]
Rw 12: Work dc into each st across. Ch 1. Turn. [57]
Rw 13-42: Repeat row 12 using the grid as follows. 1 square represents 1 dc. Start from the top left as indicated.

Best Mum Crochet Colourwork Grid by April Towriess

Once you have completed rows 13-42 of the grid, begin to decrease as follows:

Rw 43-70: Dc2tog at the beginning and end of each row until the pattern is complete. Your last row should be dc3tog, fasten off and sew in ends.

...Pattern Ends

TOP TIP : Changing Colour

Carry your yarn behind your work until it is needed again.

Floats will be created across the back of your work. Be careful not to pull too tightly or leave the yarn floats too loose as your panel will not sit flat. Perfecting your tension will come with practice. (See image below for reference.)

Crochet Colourwork Floats by April Towriess

TOP TIP: Finishing Touches

Now that you have created your colourwork panel its now time to block your work before adding the finishing touches. It is not essential to block your work but to create the best finish it is advised.

Dampen your crochet then pin to a blocking board or mat and leave to dry.

Once dry, remove your pins and insert your dowel into the tubular section of your panel. For hanging, cut a 50cm length of Colour A and attach to each side of your dowel. Voila, your crochet colourwork wall hanging is complete and ready to hang in your home.

Best Mum Crochet Colourwork Pattern by April Towriess - Teal/White

MORE FUEL = MORE FREEBIES!

I have lovingly designed and created these wonderful colourwork crochet patterns for you to enjoy for free. If you enjoyed working through this pattern and want to show your support, please pop over to my Ko-fi account and buy me a (theoretical) coffee to say thanks.