This pattern will show you how to create a 12x15 wall hanging inspired by Howl's Moving Castle. Pattern has not been tested, please feel free to provide feedback in the comments.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL/SKILLS REQUIRED
Difficulty: Intermediate/Experienced (maker should be comfortable with color changes and handling multiple colors of yarn at once)
You will need to know the following techniques:
Color Change
Reading a color chart
GAUGE
19 sts and 19 rows of single crochet using a 4.50 mm hook = 4”x 4” swatch
MATERIALS
YARN
You will need weight 4 yarn in the following colors:
Dark Blue [color 1], Medium Blue [color 2], Light Blue [color 3], White [color 4], Green [color 5], Peach [color 6], Grey [color 7], Yellow [color 8]
HOOK
4.50 mm
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Dowel Rod/Tree Branch
Embroidery Thread (optional)
Embroidery Needle (optional)
METHOD
ABBREVIATIONS
CH - Chain
SC - Single Crochet
ST(s) - Stitches
PATTERN NOTES
This pattern uses US crochet terms
CH 1 at the beginning of each row does not count as a stitch
The pattern is worked from the bottom-up
The pattern should be worked utilizing your preferred method of changing colors. I recommend a mix of intarsia and fair isle crochet.
PATTERN
Using color 5, CH 51. Then begin row 1 by placing a single crochet in the second stitch from your hook.
Note: The foundation chain does NOT count as a row.
Note: At the end of each row, CH1 and turn.
Follow the pattern, changing colors according to the chart below. A PDF Version of the pattern, with full written instructions, can be downloaded on my Ko-Fi here.
Finishing Your Piece
FINISHING TOUCHES (OPTIONAL)
Using the embroidery thread, embroider smaller details onto the piece such as a bow in the hair or flowers in the pasture. For the flowers, I used the woven wheel technique.
BLOCKING
Wet blocking is recommended to fix any issues regarding tension.
ATTACHING THE DOWEL
To attach the dowel, there are two options.
Option 1: Sewing
After completing Row 63, fasten off and leave at least a 4-foot tail to attach to a branch or dowel.
Using the yarn needle, attach the piece to the dowel by placing a weaving a whip stitch through each stitch and around the dowel. Tie off and weave in the end.
Option 2: Crochet
After completing Row 63, chain 1 and turn your work.
Using either a SC, crochet around the dowel. SC around the dowel once in each stitch. Fasten off, and weave in the tail.