Sunlit Meadow Honeybee Wall Hanging Free Knitting Pattern – Textured Boho Hexagon Tapestry

Bring the gentle hum of a sunlit meadow into your home with this hand-knitted honeybee wall hanging, featuring a rich honeycomb texture and warm amber tones. This cozy boho tapestry is a unique blend of geometric knitting and soft fringe, perfect for adding artisanal charm to any wall. Whether you're a seasoned knitter or a curious beginner, this pattern is designed to be approachable, rewarding, and utterly beautiful when finished.

The design uses a clever slipped-stitch technique to create a dimensional honeycomb effect, all worked in warm honey gold and cream yarns. The top is shaped into a clean hexagon, and the bottom is finished with a playful fringe. Mounted on a natural wooden dowel, this piece becomes a stunning focal point for any room. Let's get started!

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather the following supplies. Having everything ready will make your knitting session smooth and enjoyable.

Yarn

• Color A (Honey Gold): Worsted weight cotton or cotton-blend yarn – approximately 120g
• Color B (Cream): Worsted weight cotton or cotton-blend yarn – approximately 100g
• Color C (Deep Amber): Worsted weight cotton or cotton-blend yarn – approximately 30g (for optional bee embellishment)

Total yarn needed: approximately 250g.

Needles & Tools

• US 7 (4.5mm) knitting needles
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and sewing
• Wooden dowel or stick for hanging (approx. 12-14 inches long)
• Scissors
• Measuring tape
• Stitch markers (optional, but helpful)

Gauge

20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch (unblocked). Gauge is not critical for this project, but consistency is key for a neat finish. If your tension is looser or tighter, simply adjust needle size to achieve a fabric you like.

Step-by-Step Instructions

This wall hanging is knitted in one piece from the bottom up, then finished with a decorative fringe and a hanging dowel. Follow along carefully, and you'll have a gorgeous tapestry in no time.

Abbreviations

• CO: cast on
• K: knit
• P: purl
• K2tog: knit two together (decrease)
• Kfb: knit into front and back of same stitch (increase)
• Sl1: slip one stitch purlwise
• wyib: with yarn in back
• wyif: with yarn in front
• St st: stockinette stitch (knit on right side, purl on wrong side)
• Rep: repeat
• RS: right side
• WS: wrong side

Bottom Fringe Preparation

Step 1: Cut 24 strands of yarn – 12 strands in Color A (Honey Gold) and 12 strands in Color B (Cream). Each strand should be 12 inches long. Set these aside for later use in the finishing stage.

Main Body (Bottom Section)

Step 2: With Color A, CO 41 stitches using your preferred cast-on method (long-tail is recommended for a neat edge).

Step 3: Work in stockinette stitch as follows:

• Row 1 (RS): K all stitches.
• Row 2 (WS): P all stitches.

Repeat Rows 1-2 until the piece measures 4 inches from the cast-on edge, ending with a WS row. This creates a solid base for your honeycomb section.

Hexagon Honeycomb Section

This section uses a slipped-stitch pattern to create a beautiful honeycomb texture. The slipped stitches will form vertical columns, while the knit stitches create the "cells" of the honeycomb.

Step 4: Begin the honeycomb pattern:

• Row 1 (RS): With Color A, K1, *Sl1 wyib, K1; rep from * to end of row.
• Row 2 (WS): With Color A, P1, *Sl1 wyif, P1; rep from * to end of row.
• Row 3 (RS): Switch to Color B. K1, *K1, Sl1 wyib; rep from * to last 2 sts, K2.
• Row 4 (WS): With Color B, P1, *P1, Sl1 wyif; rep from * to last 2 sts, P2.

Step 5: Repeat Rows 1-4 until the honeycomb section measures 6 inches from where you started the pattern, ending with a WS row. You will see alternating columns of slipped stitches and knit stitches, resembling a honeycomb. Tip: Keep your slipped stitches loose so they don't pucker the fabric.

Hexagon Shape (Top Decreases)

Now we'll shape the top into a hexagon by decreasing on both sides. This creates the angled, geometric top edge.

Step 6: Begin decreasing:

• Row 1 (RS): With Color A, K1, K2tog, knit to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1. (39 sts remain)
• Row 2 (WS): P all stitches.
• Row 3 (RS): With Color B, K1, K2tog, knit to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1. (37 sts remain)
• Row 4 (WS): P all stitches.

Step 7: Repeat Rows 1-4, alternating colors A and B on the RS rows (as established), until 5 stitches remain, ending with a WS row. You'll notice the piece forming a nice hexagonal point at the top.

Step 8: Finish the top point:

• Next Row (RS): K1, K2tog, K2tog. (3 sts remain)
• Next Row (WS): P3.
• Next Row (RS): K1, K2tog. (2 sts remain)
• Next Row (WS): P2.
• Next Row (RS): K2tog. (1 st remains)

Step 9: Cut yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail. Pull the tail through the last stitch and tighten to secure. Weave in this end with your tapestry needle.

Finishing Touches

Step 10: Weave in all loose ends from color changes and cast-on edge using your tapestry needle. Be sure to weave them in securely on the wrong side of the work.

Step 11: Create the fringe hem. Fold the bottom edge up 1 inch to create a hem for the fringe. Sew the hem in place using a whip stitch or mattress stitch, leaving the sides open so you can insert the fringe strands.

Step 12: Insert the fringe strands. Take your 24 pre-cut strands (12 in Color A, 12 in Color B). Fold each strand in half and insert the folded loop through the hem from the front to the back. Pull the ends through the loop and tighten to secure. Space the fringe strands evenly across the bottom edge, alternating colors for a playful look.

Step 13: Trim the fringe to an even length, about 5-6 inches from the hem edge.

Step 14: Block the piece gently. Lay it flat, mist with water, and shape it to even out stitches. Let it dry completely before mounting.

Step 15: Attach the top edge to the wooden dowel. Fold the top 0.5 inch over the dowel and sew it down securely with a tapestry needle and matching yarn. Alternatively, you can create a row of buttonhole stitches along the top edge and thread the dowel through the loops.

Step 16: Add a hanging cord. Tie a piece of yarn or twine to both ends of the dowel to create a hanging loop. Make sure it's centered and secure.

Optional Embellishment: Honeybee Motif

Add a charming honeybee to your tapestry with this simple knitted motif:

• With Color C (Deep Amber), CO 5 stitches.
• Work in stockinette stitch for 6 rows.
• Bind off all stitches.
• Fold the small rectangle in half to form a small oval. Stuff lightly with a bit of yarn scrap.
• Sew the edges together and attach to the honeycomb section of your wall hanging.
• For extra detail, add small black yarn stripes across the bee's body using a tapestry needle.

Your Sunlit Meadow Honeybee Wall Hanging is now complete! Hang it in your living room, bedroom, or entryway to add a touch of boho warmth and artisanal charm. The textured honeycomb pattern and warm amber tones will bring a cozy, sunlit feel to any space. Enjoy your beautiful handmade creation!