Granny Square Wall Hanging
If we were sitting down for coffee together right now, I’d probably be bubbling over telling you about my latest make – the Cottage Blossom Granny Square Wall Hanging. You know how sometimes a project just feels right? That’s exactly how this one came about. I wanted something small, sweet, and decorative that still had that cozy, vintage crochet vibe. A granny square wall hanging felt like the perfect mix of charm and handmade goodness.
The Cutest Granny Square Wall Hanging
There’s just something timeless about granny squares. They’re nostalgic and classic, but they can also look fresh and modern depending on your colors and how you put them together. For me, turning granny squares into a wall hanging was a way to bring crochet off the couch and onto the walls – almost like little pieces of art.
Yarn Choices for Your Granny Square
For my Cottage Blossom granny squares, I used Lion Brand Heartland. It’s one of my go-to yarns because it’s soft, sturdy, and comes in the prettiest earthy tones that fit perfectly with my cottage-inspired vibe.
That said, you can use any worsted-weight yarn for your granny square wall hanging. A few popular choices would be:
- Red Heart Super Saver (budget-friendly with a huge color range)
- Caron One Pound (great for bigger projects if you want to make a larger hanging)
- Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran (so many modern color choices)
Honestly, this project is perfect for diving into your stash and seeing what you already have.
Playing with Color Palettes
This wall hanging doesn’t use much yarn at all…just little bits here and there, which makes it amazing for yarn scraps. That’s actually how I made mine! I raided my scrap basket and pulled together soft cottage-inspired shades that reminded me of flowers in bloom.
You could go totally bold with brights for a cheerful wall accent, or stick with neutrals for a farmhouse feel. The fun of a granny square wall hanging is that it can be as colorful or as calm as you like.
Granny Square Wall Hanging Video Tutorial
Materials
- Worsted-weight yarn in 4 different colors. I used Lion Brand Heartland.
- 5.0 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Tape measure
- Rotary cutter, optional (for cutting fringe, or you can just use scissors)
- 7″ stick, dowel, or branch for hanging
Skill Level
- Intermediate
Tutorial Notes
- This pattern is written in English, using standard US crochet terms.
- This pattern is worked in the round.
- For Round 2, you can choose to ch 1 or ch 2 between puff stitches depending on your tension. If your stitches are tight, ch 2 may help your square lay flat. This will not change your stitch count.
- The stacked single and triple stacked single crochets will always count as a stitch. the size by increasing/decreasing in multiples of 2.
Stitches Used and Abbreviations
- MC – Magic Circle
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- st – stitch
- sl st – slip stitch
- dc – double crochet
- tr – treble crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- puff st – Puff stitch (see Special Stitches)
- popcorn st – Popcorn stitch (see Special Stitches)
Gauge
not important for this pattern
Measurements
5.5″ square (without fringe)
Special Stitches
- Stacked Single Crochet (counts as first dc): Work 1 sc into the space/stitch, then another sc into the left vertical bar of the sc just made. This stacks to the height of a dc.
- Triple Stacked Single Crochet (counts as tr): Work 1 sc into the space/stitch, then another sc into the left vertical bar, and repeat once more (3 total stacked).
- Puff Stitch: Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Repeat 2 more times (7 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through 6 loops. Two loops left on hook. Yo, pull through last 2 loops.
- Popcorn Stitch: Work 5 tr into the same stitch. Remove hook from loop, insert into the top of the first tr of the group, pull the dropped loop through to close.
Pattern Instructions: Granny Square Wall Hanging
Note: If you run into any trouble or just want clearer visuals, you can follow along with my full video tutorial (with time stamps). It’s a great way to see each step in action and get extra guidance as you work on your wall hanging.
Round 1:
Make a MC. Stacked sc (counts as first dc) + 11 dc into MC. (12 sts)
Join with sl st to first st. Ch 1.
Round 2:
Puff st in same st as join, ch 1 (or ch 2, see Notes). [Puff st in next st, ch 1] repeat from [ to ] around. (12 puff sts, 12 ch-sps)
Join with sl st to first puff st.
Round 3:
Begin with a triple stacked sc. In same st, make 4 tr. Remove hook from loop, insert into the top of the first tr of the group, pull the dropped loop through to close. (Popcorn st made). Ch 3. [Popcorn st in next st, ch 3] repeat from [ to ] around. (12 popcorn sts, 12 ch-3 sps)
Join with sl st to first popcorn st.
Round 4 (Granny Round):
Stacked sc (counts as first dc) in same st as join. 2 dc in same st, ch 3, 3 dc in same st. (First corner made). 3 dc in next ch-3 space, 3 dc in next ch-3 space, [(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 space (corner made). 3 dc in next ch-3 space, 3 dc in next ch-3 space,] repeat from [ to ] around. (granny sts, 4 ch-3 sps)
Join with sl st to first st.
Round 5 (HDC Border):
Ch 1. Hdc in same st as join and in each st across to ch-3 corner space. In ch-3 corner space, work 3 hdc. Continue hdc in each st around, working 3 hdc in each ch-3 corner sp.
Join with sl st to first hdc. Fasten off. (48 hdc)
How to Attach the Fringe
Note: make sure right side of your square is facing you when attaching the fringe.
- Cut several strands of yarn, each 10–12″ in length.
- Each fringe uses 2 strands folded in half.
- Insert hook into the stitch along the bottom edge, pull the folded loop through.
- Pull the ends of the strands through the loop and tighten.
- Repeat, placing fringe in every other stitch along the bottom edge.
Attaching the Stick
- Tie the beginning and ending tails together to form the hanging loop.
- Attach yarn (same color as Rounds 4–5) to the top right stitch of your square (make sure to leave a tail long enough for hanging loop).
- Align your stick above the square.
- Ch 2, skip 1 st, sc around the stick and the next stitch, ch 2 — repeat across the top until the last stitch.
- End with a sc around the stick and last stitch of the top row. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
- Before tying the ends together, notice that your beginning tail comes out at the bottom of the stitch, while your ending tail comes out at the top. To make sure your wall hanging lays evenly, insert your hook into the top of the very first chain you made and pull the beginning tail through. Now both tails will be coming out at the top, and you can tie them together securely to form your loop.
Weave in all ends.
Final Thoughts
I hope this Cottage Blossom Wall Hanging brings as much joy to your home as it did to mine while making it. There’s something so satisfying about turning a simple granny square into a piece of art for your walls—it’s cozy, creative, and uniquely yours. Whether you’re decorating a little reading nook, freshening up a hallway, or gifting it to a friend, this project is a lovely way to add handmade charm to any space.
If you make your own Cottage Blossom Wall Hanging, I’d love to see it! Share a photo with me on Instagram or tag me in your post so I can cheer you on. Happy crocheting!
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