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Pocket Wall Hanging Pattern

Pocket Wall Hanging Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cozy Accent

A warm touch for your space that transforms ordinary corners into inviting nooks filled with handmade charm.

About This Pocket Wall Hanging Pattern

This pattern creates a decorative pocket wall hanging worked in a textured diamond stitch with a crocheted pocket and tassel trim. The design uses worsted weight yarn and a 5 mm hook to produce an 8" x 17" finished piece. You will work rows of front post treble techniques to build the diamond texture, then fold and sew the pocket in place. The pattern includes full stitch definitions and tassel instructions for a polished finish.

Pocket Wall Hanging Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect for plants, mail, or small decor, this wall hanging is a modern, handmade accent. Clear materials and step-by-step notes are included so you can complete it with confidence.

Why You'll Love This Pocket Wall Hanging Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines a striking textured diamond stitch with a functional pocket that is both decorative and useful. I enjoy how the FPtr techniques create a tactile, dimensional fabric that still hangs beautifully on a dowel. I also appreciate that the pocket construction is simple—folding and sewing the layers gives a professional result without complicated shaping. Lastly, the tassels and single bead accent add a handmade charm that makes the finished piece feel special and gift-ready.

Pocket Wall Hanging Pattern step 1 - construction progress Pocket Wall Hanging Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Pocket Wall Hanging Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Pocket Wall Hanging Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love changing the color palette to suit a room—try warm neutrals or bold jewel tones to change the mood.

I often make a mini version using lighter weight yarn and a smaller hook for a delicate, smaller pocket.

I sometimes substitute cotton for a firmer finish that holds plants and succulents better than fluffy yarn.

I like adding a lining fabric inside the pocket when I plan to hold soil or heavier items; it protects the crochet and adds stability.

I recommend swapping the wooden bead for a metal or colorful bead to customize the accent and match your decor.

I sometimes add embroidery over a few diamond intersections to introduce a pop of contrast color and surface detail.

I also try different fringe styles—longer fringe, braided tassels, or ombre-dyed strands—for varied finishing looks.

I have used a thicker dowel or small branch for a more rustic look and a thin metal rod for a minimalist vibe.

I often create a set of two or three in coordinating colors and sizes to hang together for a gallery-style display.

I encourage experimenting with bead placement and number; try multiple small beads or one large bead depending on your aesthetic.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the back bump start in row 1 can distort your foundation row; start in the 2nd chain and work into the back bump of each ch as instructed. ✗ Forgetting turning chain rules will change your row height and stitch counts; use ch 1 for sc and FPtr rows and ch 2 for dc rows and do not count turning chains as stitches. ✗ Not stopping FPtr stitches when instructed causes bulky posts and missed stitch counts; when told to stop before completing a FPtr leave loops as directed and finish as a sl st or in the FPtr2tog sequence. ✗ Sewing the pocket layers unevenly will leave gaps or bunching; fold the pocket up evenly, pin or align edges, and sew the two layers together along the edges with a yarn needle for a neat finish. ✗ Cutting tassels to inconsistent lengths makes the fringe look unbalanced; measure and cut the specified 5.5 and 8.5 inch strands and trim after assembling so they match. ✗ Placing tassels too close together or on wrong stitches disrupts the pattern; place tassels on every other stitch as instructed and start in the correct corner for symmetry.

Pocket Wall Hanging Pattern

Create a stylish pocket wall hanging to display small plants, mail, or decorative items. This pattern uses a textured diamond stitch and a neat crocheted pocket with tassel accents. You will love how the neutral palette and simple assembly make it a modern addition to any room. Clear step-by-step instructions guide you from the stitch pattern through finishing and tassel details.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Pocket Wall Hanging Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Light grey worsted weight yarn (Size 4) - approximately 225 yards (Craftsmart Value in Mushroom) for the main wall hanging and tassels

— Tools Required

  • 01
    5 mm crochet hook
  • 02
    Yarn needle
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    Wooden dowel
  • 04
    A small brass or wooden bead
  • 05
    Scissors
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    Ruler or tape measure for cutting tassels

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— Supplies :

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Recommended supplies: 5 mm crochet hook. 225 yds of light grey yarn (size 4) (Craftsmart Value in Mushroom). Yarn needle. Wooden dowel. A small brass or wooden bead. 2"x2" Gauge: 8 stitches x 6 rows (diamond stitch), 9 stitches x 11 rows (pocket). Dimensions: 8" x 17" (with tassels).

— Stitches & Notes :

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Turning chain instructions: At the start of each row, ch 1 for sc rows and FPtr rows, ch 2 for dc rows. Do not count the turning chains as stitches.

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diamond stitch begins: Video Note: After completing a FPtr or FPtr2tog, make sure you skip a st before working sc 3.

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Pattern Key: ch = chain. sc = single crochet. BLO = back loop only. inc = increase. FPtr = front post treble crochet. FPtr2tog = front post treble crochet two together. st = stitch. sl st = slip stitch.

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FPtr: 1: YO twice and inserting from the front, weave hook behind and around the post of the stitch. 2: YO and pull up a loop. 3: YO and pull through the first 2 loops on the hook. 4: YO and pull through the next 2 loops on the hook. 5: YO and pull through the last 2 loops on the hook.

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FPtr2tog (Makes an upsidedown "V"): 1: Work a FPtr steps 1-4 around the post of the first required st, leaving 2 loops left on the hook. 2: YO twice and weave hook around the post of the next required stitch. 3: YO and pull up a loop. 4: YO and pull through first 2 loops on the hook. 5: YO and pull through next 2 loops on the hook. 6: YO and pull through all 3 loops on the hook.

— Diamond Stitch :

Round 1 :

ch 30. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc into the back bump of each ch (29)

Round 2 :

dc into each st (29)

Round 3 :

Work a FPtr into the 2nd st from the right of row 1. [Skip a st and then sc into the next 3 sts of row 2. FPtr2tog by working into the same st as the last FPtr st worked, skip the next 3 sts of row 1, and then work into the 4th st] 6 times. When you have 5 sts left in the row, skip a st and then sc into the next 3 sts of row 2. FPtr into the same st as the last FPtr worked from row 1, but stop before completing the stitch (with 2 loops left on the hook). Work a sl st by inserting your hook into the last stitch of the row, pulling up a loop and then pulling that loop through both loops on the hook (29)

Round 4 :

dc into each st (29)

Round 5 :

sc 2. FPtr2tog by working around the first FPtr from row 3 and then around the following FPtr2tog (around the entire upside down "V"). [Skip a st and then sc into the next 3 sts of row 4. FPtr2tog by working around the last FPtr2tog from row 3 that you just worked around and then around the following FPtr2tog from row 3] 5 times. When there are 7 stitches left in the row, skip a st and then sc into the next 3 sts of row 4. FPtr2tog by working around the last FPtr2tog from row 3 that you just worked around and then around the final FPtr from row 3. Skip a st and then sc into the last 2 sts (29)

Round 6 :

dc into each st (29)

Round 7 :

FPtr around the first FPtr2tog from row 5. [Skip a st and then sc into the next 3 sts of row 6. FPtr2tog by working around the last FPtr2tog you just worked around and then around the following FPtr2tog from row 5] 6 times. When you have 5 sts left in the row, skip a st and then sc into the next 3 sts of row 6. FPtr around the last FPtr2tog that you just worked around from row 5, but stop before completing the stitch (with 2 loops left on the hook). Work a sl st by inserting your hook into the last stitch, pulling up a loop and then pulling that loop through both loops on the hook (29)

Round 8-39 :

repeat the same sequence [rows 4-7] 8 times (29)

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— Pocket :

Round 40-42 :

sc into the BLO of each st (29)

Round 43 :

[sc 9, inc, sc 9, inc, sc 9] into the BLO of each st (31)

Round 44 :

sc into the BLO of each st (31)

Round 45 :

[sc 10, inc, sc 9, inc, sc 10] into the BLO of each st (33)

Round 46 :

sc into the BLO of each st (33)

Round 47 :

[sc 10, inc, sc 11, inc, sc 10] into the BLO of each st (35)

Round 48 :

sc into the BLO of each st (35)

Round 49 :

[sc 17, inc, sc 17] into the BLO of each st (36)

Round 50 :

sc into the BLO of each st (36)

Round 51 :

[sc 17, inc, sc 18] into the BLO of each st (37)

Round 52-67 :

sc into the BLO of each st (37)

Infos :

fasten off and weave in ends. fold the pocket section up to overlap the diamond pattern. using your yarn needle, create the pocket by sewing the two layers together along the edges. fasten off and weave in ends.

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NOTES: This pocket wall hanging is not meant for very large or heavy items. If the items inside your pocket are a bit too heavy, use tacks to pin either edge of the wall hanging to the wall, placing the tacks just below the inside of the pocket to hide them. This will make the wall hanging a bit more flush with the wall and add stability.

— Tassels & Finishing :

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cut 30 strands of 5.5 inch yarn, and 7 strands of 8.5 inch yarn. use 2 strands of the 5.5 inch yarn for each tassel. There will be 15 tassels placed on every other stitch, starting in one corner. to make a tassel, fold the 2 strands in half. Insert your hook up through the back of the stitch and pull up a loop of the strands. Pull the ends through the loop and tighten. make a tassel using one strand of the 8.5 inch yarn on top of each of the 7 center tassels you already created. take one strand from each long tassel (or both if your bead is larger), and thread through the bead. Make a knot underneath the bead if you need to. trim the remaining long strands not used in the bead to make them level with the shorter strands.

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attach the dowel to the top edge by threading the yarn around the dowel and through each stitch with a yarn needle. weave in any loose ends.

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TIP: To keep the yarn used for hanging your finished work on the wall from pinching the corners of your work, secure the yarn to each end of the wooden dowel.

Assembly Instructions

  • Fold the pocket section up to overlap the diamond pattern and align edges evenly before sewing.
  • Using your yarn needle, sew the two pocket layers together along the side edges to create the pocket opening, then fasten off and weave in ends.
  • Attach the dowel to the top edge by threading yarn around the dowel and through each stitch with a yarn needle, securing the hanging evenly.
  • Make tassels and attach them on every other stitch starting in one corner, then add the longer center tassel strand(s) through the bead and knot underneath to secure.
  • If the pocket contents are heavy, use small tacks just below the inside of the pocket to pin the hanging to the wall for extra stability.

Important Notes

  • 💡Do not count turning chains as stitches; use ch 1 for sc and FPtr rows and ch 2 for dc rows.
  • 💡This wall hanging is not intended for very large or heavy items—use tacks for added stability if needed.
  • 💡Fasten off and weave in ends after completing the pocket and finishing tassels to keep your work neat.
  • 💡Secure the hanging yarn to each end of the dowel to prevent the corners of the piece from pinching when hung.

This pocket wall hanging pattern combines texture and function for a stylish home accent. The diamond stitch panel and neat pocket create a modern look that fits any decor. Add tassels and a bead for a charming finishing flourish. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished wall hanging measures approximately 8" x 17" including the tassels when made with the recommended yarn and 5 mm hook.

Can I use a different yarn weight?

Yes, using a different yarn weight will change the final size and texture; select an appropriate hook and check gauge to achieve desired dimensions.

Do I need experience with post stitches for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate because it uses front post treble (FPtr) and FPtr2tog techniques; basic knowledge of post stitches is helpful before starting.

How many tassels do I make and what lengths are needed?

Cut 30 strands at 5.5 inches (use two per tassel to make 15 tassels) and 7 strands at 8.5 inches for longer center tassels; follow the tassel assembly steps for placement.

How should I care for the finished wall hanging?

Spot clean lightly if needed and avoid heavy moisture; remove dust with gentle shaking or light vacuuming on low to keep the piece looking fresh.