Crochet Mandala Hoop Pattern Free

This crochet wall hanging free pattern is versatile because it can be used both indoors and outdoors. The compact size makes it a quick project, whilst the small hoop gives it a perfect circular finish. Add tassels for the perfect boho finish, then use them to decorate a cosy corner, hang on a porch, or even give as a thoughtful handmade gift. The possibilities are endless for these handmade home accessories!

These charming decorations are not only trendy but are also incredibly fun and satisfying to make. Whether you're looking to brighten up your living room, bedroom, or your outdoor space, a mini crochet wall hanging can add that perfect pop of colour and texture.

In this blog post, I’m excited to share with you a simple and free pattern for a mini crochet wall hanging, designed to be attached to a small metal hoop or bracelet (bangle). This project is ideal for both beginners and experienced crocheters, and you need to know how to work in the round, US double crochet dc (UK treble crochet tr), US half double crochet cdc (UK half treble crochet htr), US single crochet sc (UK double crochet dc).

In this tutorial, you'll learn step-by-step how to create this adorable mini wall hanging. I’ll cover everything from the materials needed to the final assembly, so let's take a look at the materials and instructions, then you can get started on your own beautiful mini crochet wall hanging.

Crochet wall hanging made from free pattern with a metal hoop to make a mandala style wall hanging

Materials you need to make a mini wall hanging from my free crochet wall hanging pattern

Sirdar Happy Cotton (20g/43m)
- Choose 4 different shades of your choice, CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4

3mm hook
7.5cm metal hoop (1 for each lantern)
Yarn needle and scissors

Note: each mini wall hanging only takes a small amount of each colour of yarn (approximately 5g)

Finished size of your crochet wall hanging

Approximately 7.5cm across (to fit a 7.5cm metal hoop).

Gauge/Tension

Rounds 1-3 measure approximately 6.5cm across, using Sirdar Happy Cotton and 3mm hook.

Pattern Notes

This pattern is worked in the round, joining each round with a slip stitch.

Abbreviations (US terms given first, with UK terms in brackets)

Ch = chain; dc = double crochet (UK tr = treble crochet); hdc, half double crochet (UK htr = half treble crochet ); sc = single crochet (UK dc = double crochet); st(s) = stitch(es); ss, slip stitch; yrh, yarn around hook; RS, right side; WS, wrong side.

Copyright

Please read the copyright terms, which apply globally, before downloading or using your pattern:

This pattern is published under copyright to me ©Lynne Rowe 2024 and is for your own personal use only. Feel free to sell items made from this pattern for charity fundraising purposes, or to gift to family and friends, but selling small numbers for profit is only allowed with permission. Please email lynne@knitcrochetcreate.com for permission to sell in small numbers. By downloading or using this pattern, you agree to these terms.

How to make a Wall Hanging from my free crochet wall hanging pattern

Free Crochet Wall Hanging Pattern (US terms)

With 3mm hook and CC1, make a magic ring to start (or ch5, then ss into fifth ch from hook to make a ring).

Work Round 1 in the centre of the ring.

Round 1 (RS): Ch3 (counts as first dc throughout), 1dc in ring, ch2, [2dc in ring, ch2] 5 times, ss to top of beginning ch3 to join, then fasten off. (6 2dc-groups, 6 ch2-sps) Do not turn work.

Round 2: Join CC2 into any ch2-sp. Ch3, [1dc, ch1, 2dc] in same sp, ch1, *[2dc, ch1, 2dc] in next ch2-sp, ch1; rep from * 4 times more, ss in top of beginning ch3, then fasten off. (12 groups of 2dc, 12 ch1-sps). Do not turn work.

Round 3: Join CC3 into any ch1-sp. Ch2 (counts as first hdc), 2hdc in same sp, [ch1, skip next 2 dc, 3hdc in next ch1-sp] 11 times, ch1, skip last 2 dc, ss to top of beginning ch3, then fasten off. (12 groups of 3hdc, 12 ch1-sps). Do not turn work.

Join to metal hoop as follows:

Make a slip knot onto hook with CC4. **Insert hook into stitch and under hoop, yrh and pull through, yrh and pull through 2 loops to complete the sc. The metal ring is trapped into the stitch. Repeat from ** in every stitch and every ch1-sp around, ch30, ss in second of these 30 chain, ss in first of these 30 chain, ss in first sc to join, then fasten off. Weave in ends on wrong side.

Attach fringe if desired

For each fringe, cut 3 x 25cm lengths of chosen colour. Fold these lengths of yarn in half. Insert hook into stitch from front to back. Place folded end of yarn onto hook then pull through for a few cm to form a loop. Thread cut ends through the loop then pull to tighten up. When you have attached your desired fringe, trim ends to neaten. Steam block if needed.

Free Crochet Wall Hanging Pattern (UK terms)

With 3mm hook and CC1, make a magic ring (or ch5, then ss into fifth ch from hook to make a ring).

Work Round 1 in the centre of the ring.

Round 1 (RS): Ch3 (counts as first tr throughout), 1tr in ring, ch2, [2tr in ring, ch2] 5 times, ss to top of beginning ch3 to join, then fasten off. (6 2tr-groups, 6 ch2-sps). Do not turn work.

Round 2: Join CC2 into any ch2-sp. Ch3, [1tr, ch1, 2tr] in same sp, ch1, *[2tr, ch1, 2tr] in next ch2-sp, ch1; rep from * 4 times more, ss in top of beginning ch3, then fasten off. (12 groups of 2tr, 12 ch1-sps). Do not turn work.

Round 3: Join CC3 into any ch1-sp. Ch2 (counts as first htr), 2htr in same sp, [ch1, skip next 2 tr, 3htr in next ch1-sp] 11 times, ch1, skip last 2 tr, ss to top of beginning ch3, then fasten off. (12 groups of 3htr, 12 ch1-sps). Do not turn work.

Join to metal hoop as follows:

Make a slip knot onto hook with CC4. **Insert hook into stitch and under hoop, yrh and pull through, yrh and pull through 2 loops to complete the dc. The metal ring is trapped into the stitch. Repeat from ** in every stitch and every ch1-sp around, ch30, ss in second of these 30 chain, ss in first of these 30 chain, ss in first sc to join then fasten off. Weave in ends on wrong side.