Sunlit Meadow Tassel Garland Free Pattern – A Crocheted Wildflower Wall Hanging

Bring the Outdoors In: Crochet the Sunlit Meadow Tassel Garland

Imagine a sun-drenched field of wildflowers, captured in soft cotton yarn and hung on your wall. That's the magic of the Sunlit Meadow Tassel Garland—a free crochet pattern that transforms simple stitches into a stunning piece of boho wall art. This project is perfect for crafters of all levels, especially beginners looking to expand their skills beyond flat squares. With its earthy palette of sage, mustard, dusty rose, and cream, this garland adds warmth and texture to any living room, bedroom, or reading nook. Let's dive into this delightful, nature-inspired project that's as enjoyable to make as it is to display.

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather your supplies. This project uses basic materials that are easy to find at any craft store. The gauge is not critical for this project, so don't stress about perfect tension—just enjoy the process!

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in four colors:
  • Sage Green (for leaves)
  • Mustard Yellow (for flower centers)
  • Dusty Rose (for flower petals)
  • Cream (for the base and tassels)
  Approximately 200 yards total.
• Hook: 5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook
• Notions: Yarn needle for weaving in ends and assembly, sharp scissors
• Hardware: A wooden dowel or a rustic branch, approximately 12 inches long

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these detailed instructions to create your own meadow garland. We'll break it down into manageable pieces: the base, the flowers, the leaves, and the tassels, then assemble everything together.

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• tr = treble crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• MR = magic ring

Part 1: The Garland Base (Make 1)

This is the foundation of your wall hanging. It's a simple rectangle that will hold all your beautiful motifs.

1. Foundation Chain: With your cream yarn, make a slip knot and chain 61. This will give you a base that's roughly 15 inches wide.
2. Row 1: Single crochet (sc) into the 2nd chain from your hook. Continue making 1 sc in each chain across. You should have 60 sc stitches total. Tip: Count your stitches to ensure accuracy.
3. Row 2: Chain 1 and turn your work. Make 1 sc in each sc across the row. (60 sc)
4. Finish: Fasten off your yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail. Weave this tail into the edge of your work using your yarn needle to secure it. Your base is complete!

Part 2: Wildflower Motifs (Make 5)

These cheerful flowers are the stars of the show. Each one is worked in two rounds—first the center, then the petals.

1. Round 1 (Center): With mustard yellow yarn, create a magic ring (MR). Chain 2 (this counts as your first double crochet). Work 9 more double crochet (dc) into the ring. You should have 10 dc total. Slip stitch (sl st) to the top of the beginning chain-2 to close the round. Fasten off the yellow yarn.
2. Round 2 (Petals): Attach your dusty rose yarn to any of the 10 double crochet stitches from the previous round. You can do this by making a slip knot and placing it on your hook, then inserting your hook into the stitch and pulling up a loop.
3. Creating Petals: In the same stitch where you attached the yarn, chain 4. Then, make a slip stitch into the *same* stitch. This creates your first petal loop. Next, chain 4 and slip stitch into the *next* dc stitch. Continue this pattern: *chain 4, sl st in same st, chain 4, sl st in next st* all the way around. You will create 10 petals total.
4. Finish: After your final petal, fasten off and weave in the ends. Repeat this entire process to create a total of 5 wildflowers.

Part 3: Leaf Motifs (Make 6)

These simple leaves add a lovely pop of green and a natural feel. They are worked in rows, not rounds.

1. Foundation Chain: With sage green yarn, chain 8.
2. Row 1: Work into the chain as follows:
   • 1 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook.
   • 1 hdc in the next chain.
   • 1 dc in each of the next 3 chains.
   • 1 hdc in the next chain.
   • 1 sc in the last chain.
   This creates a leaf shape that is wider in the middle and pointed at both ends. You should have 7 stitches total.
3. Finish: Fasten off, but this time leave a long tail (about 12 inches). You'll use this tail to sew the leaves onto the garland base later. Make a total of 6 leaves.

Part 4: Tassels (Make 4)

Tassels give the garland its boho charm and a lovely sense of movement.

1. Cut Yarn: For each tassel, cut 12 strands of cream yarn, each 8 inches long. Stack them together so they are even.
2. Attach to Base: Fold the bundle of 12 strands in half. Insert your crochet hook through the bottom edge of the garland base, from front to back. Catch the folded loop of the yarn bundle with your hook and pull it through the fabric, creating a loop on the front side.
3. Secure: Take the loose ends of the yarn bundle and pull them through the loop you just created. Pull tight to secure the tassel to the base. This is a standard lark's head knot.
4. Repeat: Create 4 tassels total, spacing them evenly along the bottom edge of the base. For example, you could place them at stitches 12, 24, 36, and 48.

Part 5: Assembly & Finishing

Now for the fun part—bringing all your pieces together to create the final wall hanging.

1. Lay It Out: Lay your garland base flat on a table. Arrange your 5 wildflowers and 6 leaves along the top edge of the base. Play with the placement until you're happy with the design. A balanced look might be: leaf, flower, leaf, flower, leaf, flower, leaf, flower, leaf, flower, leaf.
2. Attach Motifs: Using your yarn needle and the long tails from the leaves (and the tails from the flowers if you didn't weave them in), sew each motif securely onto the base. Make small, neat stitches on the back of the work so they are hidden. Weave in all ends.
3. Attach the Dowel: Cut two pieces of cream yarn, each about 12 inches long. Tie one piece securely to each end of the garland base. Then, tie these yarn pieces onto the ends of your wooden dowel. This will suspend the garland from the dowel. Make sure it's centered and hangs straight.
4. Trim Tassels: Finally, use your scissors to trim the ends of the tassels so they are all perfectly even.
5. Weave In Ends: Do a final check to ensure all loose yarn ends are woven in and secure.

Your Sunlit Meadow Tassel Garland is now ready to hang! Use a small nail or a decorative hook to display it on your wall, above a window, or even draped over a curtain rod. The soft, pliable cotton yarn gives it a beautiful drape, and the earthy colors will bring a touch of calm, natural beauty to your space. Happy crocheting!