Sunset Skye Wall Hanging Free Pattern

Bring the Glow of a Summer Sunset Into Your Home: The Sunset Skye Wall Hanging

There is something deeply satisfying about creating art for your own walls, especially when it brings a sense of warmth and calm to a room. The Sunset Skye Wall Hanging is designed to do just that. This boho-style piece captures the soft, gradient hues of a summer evening—from creamy dawn light to deep terracotta dusk—using a rich, textured stitch that mimics a woven basket. Whether you are looking to fill a blank wall in your living room, bedroom, or entryway, this project is a beautiful way to add a handmade, artisanal touch to your decor.

This pattern is perfect for an adventurous beginner. It uses basic crochet stitches (single and double crochet) with a simple twist: front post and back post double crochet. These stitches create a gorgeous, ribbed texture that looks far more complex than it actually is. By the end of this project, you will have a stunning 18" x 24" piece of fiber art that you made entirely yourself.

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather your supplies. Because this project relies on color transitions, having the right yarn is key to achieving that perfect sunset fade.

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in 5 colors (approximately 100g of each):
  • Color A: Cream
  • Color B: Soft Yellow
  • Color C: Peach
  • Color D: Coral
  • Color E: Terracotta
• Hook: 5.5 mm (I/9) crochet hook
• Other: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors, and a ruler or measuring tape.

Gauge: 14 dc x 8 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in double crochet. While gauge isn't critical for a wall hanging, keeping a consistent tension will ensure your rectangle is even.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Finished Size: Approximately 18 inches wide by 24 inches long (excluding fringe).

Special Stitches & Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• st(s): stitch(es)
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• fpdc: front post double crochet (yarn over, insert hook from front to back to front around the post of the stitch, complete as a normal dc)
• bpdc: back post double crochet (yarn over, insert hook from back to front to back around the post of the stitch, complete as a normal dc)

Getting Started: The Foundation

Foundation Row: With Color A (Cream), chain 62. Double crochet in the 4th chain from the hook (the skipped chains count as your first dc) and in each chain across. You should have a total of 60 double crochet stitches. Turn your work.

Creating the Textured Ribbing

This pattern uses a simple two-row repeat to create the basketweave-like texture. Pay close attention to whether you are working a front post or back post stitch.

Row 1: Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet). Skip the first stitch (the one directly below the chain). *Front post double crochet (fpdc) around the next stitch, back post double crochet (bpdc) around the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * across the row. End the row by making a double crochet in the top of the turning chain from the previous row. Turn.

Row 2: Chain 3 (counts as first dc). Skip the first stitch. *Back post double crochet (bpdc) around the next stitch, front post double crochet (fpdc) around the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * across. End with a dc in the top of the turning chain. Turn.

Row 3: Repeat Row 1 exactly. At the end of Row 3, fasten off Color A and weave in the ends. Attach Color B (Soft Yellow) to the corner stitch.

Building the Sunset Gradient

Now you will repeat the exact same 3-row sequence for each new color. The alternating fpdc/bpdc pattern will naturally continue to form the ribbed texture.

Rows 4-6 (Color B - Soft Yellow): With Color B attached, repeat Rows 1 through 3 (alternating the fpdc/bpdc pattern). Fasten off at the end of Row 6. Attach Color C (Peach).

Rows 7-9 (Color C - Peach): With Color C, repeat Rows 1 through 3. Fasten off at the end of Row 9. Attach Color D (Coral).

Rows 10-12 (Color D - Coral): With Color D, repeat Rows 1 through 3. Fasten off at the end of Row 12. Attach Color E (Terracotta).

Rows 13-15 (Color E - Terracotta): With Color E, repeat Rows 1 through 3. At the end of Row 15, do not fasten off. You will continue directly into the border.

Adding the Finishing Border

The border cleans up the edges and gives the piece a professional, polished look.

Border: Chain 1. Single crochet evenly around all four edges of the rectangle. When you reach a corner, work 3 single crochet stitches into that corner stitch to ensure the border lays flat and turns the corner neatly. When you return to your starting point, join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Fasten off and weave in all ends securely.

Attaching the Fringe

The fringe is what gives this wall hanging its boho charm. The gradient fringe continues the color story down the bottom of the piece.

1. Cut strands of each color yarn to 12 inches long. You will need many strands, so cut a generous bundle of each color.
2. For each fringe tassel, take 3 strands of the same color and hold them together.
3. Fold the group of strands in half to create a loop at the top.
4. Insert your crochet hook from front to back through the bottom edge of the wall hanging (through the border stitches).
5. Catch the folded loop with your hook and pull it through the fabric to create a larger loop on the front.
6. Pull the loose ends of the yarn through this loop and pull tight to secure the knot against the bottom edge.
7. Repeat this process across the entire bottom edge. To create the gradient effect, start with Color E (Terracotta) on the ends and transition through Coral, Peach, and Soft Yellow, finishing with Cream in the center—or vice versa, depending on your preference.
8. Once all fringe is attached, trim the ends evenly with scissors to your desired length.

Creating the Hanging Loop

Finally, you need a way to display your masterpiece.

1. Cut a 12-inch strand of Color E (Terracotta) yarn.
2. Fold it in half. Using a crochet hook or your fingers, pull the folded loop through the top back corner of the wall hanging.
3. Pull the two loose ends through the loop and tighten to secure it to the corner.
4. Repeat on the other top back corner.
5. Tie the two ends from each corner together at the top to form a sturdy loop for hanging on a nail or dowel.

Weave in any remaining loose ends, give your wall hanging a gentle steam or spray block if desired to even out the stitches, and hang it up! You have just created a beautiful, textured piece of art that brings the calm of a sunset into your home. Enjoy your new handmade decor!