Sunshine Wall Hanging: A Radiant New Tapestry Crochet Pattern
- CrochetHooksandMagic
- Jun 25
- 4 min read
There’s something magical about capturing sunshine in yarn—and the Sunshine Wall Hanging does exactly that. This vibrant tapestry crochet design radiates warmth and joy, making it the perfect addition to any cosy corner or creative space.
About the Pattern
Worked in tapestry crochet using simple single crochet stitches, this wall hanging features three glowing suns in bold orange hues. The design is worked flat from the bottom up and finished with a soft fringe and a sturdy dowel rod for hanging. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or an adventurous beginner, the clear chart, written instructions, and photo tutorial make this a satisfying and accessible project.
What You’ll Need
DK weight yarn (the photos use Cygnet’s Marshmallow Pie in “Red Hot Rio”)
3.5mm and 4mm crochet hooks
A 20-25cm dowel rod
Scissors and a yarn needle for finishing touches
What Is Tapestry Crochet?
Tapestry crochet is a colorwork technique where you carry two or more strands of yarn at once, switching between them to create graphic designs. The unused yarn is worked into the stitch and hidden inside, creating a neat, reversible fabric without floats or loose strands.
Tips for Tapestry Crochet Beginners
If you're just starting out, here are a few helpful tips:
Use high-contrast colours for crisp, clear motifs.
Switch colours cleanly by changing yarns during the final yarn-over of the stitch.
Control your tension—tight enough to cover the carried yarn, but loose enough to keep the fabric flexible.
Practice with simple shapes to build confidence before tackling complex charts.
Consider a colour-coded chart for easier readability.
Block your work for a polished, professional finish.
Recommended Tools & Yarns
Below are some of my favourite tools and yarns for tapestry crochet. Some are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no cost to you—thank you for supporting my work!
Cygnet Marshmallow Pie DK Yarn – “Red Hot Rio” or similar
20cm Wooden Dowel Rods
Why You'll Love This Project
This wall hanging isn’t just a decorative piece—it’s a mood-lifter. The vibrant suns bring a splash of summer to your space, and the act of stitching offers a gentle rhythm that soothes the soul. It's a tangible reminder that sunshine can live right on your wall—even on the greyest of days.
Perfect For
Brightening a craft nook or hallway
A handmade gift with sunny intentions
Bringing warmth to a nursery or creative space
You can find the full pattern on Ravelry. Let's get started!
Pattern Notes
Unless otherwise stated, all stitch instructions are worked into the next available stitch.
Colour changes are worked in tapestry crochet, carry unused colour until there are no further stitches of that colour in the row.
Change colour on last yo of previous st unless otherwise stated.
Work in rows, turning at the end of each row; turning chains do not count as a stitch. The even rows are worked from the right side and odd rows from the wrong side.
The pattern is written as the number of single crochet stitches followed by colour i.e 5A means 5 single crochets in colour A.
Abbreviations
St—stitch
Sc—single crochet
Ch—chain
Yo—yarn over
RS—right side
Rep—repeat
WS—wrong side
To Make:
Chain 30 with yarn A…
Row 1 [WS] starting in 2nd ch from hook, 29A, turn.
Row 2-3 [RS/WS] 1 ch, 29A, turn.
See chart for pattern repeat from row 4
Row 4 [RS] 1 ch, 14A, 2B, 13A, turn.
Row 5 [WS] 1 ch, 14A, 2B, 13A, turn.
Row 6 [RS] 1 ch, 12A, 3B, 14A, turn.
Row 7 [WS] 1 ch, 13A, 4B, 4A, 1B, 7A, turn.
Row 8 [RS] 1 ch, 7A, 2B, 4A, 4B, 2A, 4B, 6A, turn.
Row 9 [WS] 1 ch, 7A, 4B, 2A, 3B, 1A, 5B, 7A, turn.
Row 10 [RS] 1 ch, 7A, 5B, 5A, 4B, 8A, turn.
Row 11 [WS] 1 ch, 8A, 3B, 1A, 5B, 1A, 3B, 8A, turn.
Row 12 [RS] 1 ch, 9A, 1B, 1A, 7B, 1A, 2B, 8A, turn.
Row 13 [WS] 1 ch, 5A, 2B, 3A, 9B, 2A, 1B, 7A, turn.
Row 14 [RS] 1 ch, 3A, 1B, 2A, 3B, 1A, 9B, 1A, 5B, 4A, turn.
Row 15 [WS] 1 ch, 3A, 6B, 1A, 9B, 1A, 6B, 3A, turn.
Row 16 [RS] 1 ch, 4A, 5B, 1A, 9B, 1A, 3B, 2A, 1B, 3A,
turn.
Row 17 [WS] 1 ch, 7A, 1B, 2A, 9B, 3A, 2B, 5A, turn.
Row 18 [RS] 1 ch, 8A, 2B, 1A, 7B, 1A, 1B, 9A, turn.
Row 19 [WS] 1 ch, 8A, 3B, 1A, 5B, 1A, 3B, 8A, turn.
Row 20 [RS] 1 ch, 8A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 7A, turn.
Row 21 [WS] 1 ch, 7A, 5B, 1A, 3B, 2A, 4B, 7A, turn.
Row 22 [RS] 1 ch, 6A, 4B, 2A, 4B, 4A, 2B, 7A, turn.
Row 23 [WS] 1 ch, 7A, 1B, 4A, 4B, 13A, turn.
Row 24 [RS] 1 ch, 14A, 3B, 12A, turn.
Row 25 [WS] 1 ch, 13A, 2B, 14A, turn.
Row 26 [RS] 1 ch, 13A, 2B, 14A, turn.
Row 27-29 [WS/RS] 1 ch, 29A, turn.
Rep pattern twice more from row 4 until end of row 87.
Fasten off A and B, leaving a long tail of about 2m of
yarn A for attaching to rod.
I hope you love your finished Sunshine Wall Hanging!
Elisa
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