Folk Chevron Banner with Tassels: Free Crochet Pattern
Folk Chevron Banner with Tassels: Free Crochet Pattern
Introduction
This long, narrow chevron banner is the perfect first wall hanging for anyone who has mastered single crochet and wants a finished piece that looks far more intricate than it is. Worked in soft, bulky lilac wool, the simple ripple stitch creates a gentle zigzag texture while the two dark lilac stripe bands and five chunky tassels give it a warm folk-art character. The panel hangs straight and slim at 10 inches wide and 36 inches long, so it fits neatly above a bed, a doorway, or a reading nook. The fabric feels dense, cozy, and slightly rustic, and the monochrome lilac palette keeps it calm and modern at the same time.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Bulky (weight category 5), 100% wool, approx. 180 yd (165 m) per 100 g skein.
- Color A (main lilac): 2 skeins (approx. 300 yd used)
- Color B (dark lilac contrast): 1 skein (approx. 50 yd used)
- Hook: 6.0 mm (US J/10)
- Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, a ruler or tape measure, and a small piece of cardboard or a book (about 6 inches / 15 cm wide) for making tassels
- Finished size: Width 10 inches (25.5 cm) at the widest point; length 36 inches (91.5 cm) excluding tassels; tassels 4 inches (10 cm) long
Abbreviations
- ch — chain: make a loop of yarn and pull it through the loop on your hook.
- sc — single crochet: insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
- sk — skip: leave the next stitch(es) unworked.
- st(s) — stitch(es).
- RS — right side: the front face of the fabric that will show on the wall.
- Rep — repeat.
Gauge
14 sts and 8 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in the chevron pattern. To check it, crochet a small swatch of about 20 stitches in the pattern, measure a 4-inch section across the middle, and adjust your hook size if your stitch count is off.
Tips Before You Start
- Count every row. The panel stays exactly 36 stitches wide from start to finish, so a quick count at the end of each row catches mistakes before they grow.
- Keep your skipped stitches loose. The two skipped stitches at each valley are what create the ripple; if they pull tight, the chevron will look pinched instead of smooth.
- Change colors on the last stitch of the row. Pull the new color through the final loop of the last single crochet so the stripe edge stays clean.
- Work the tassels after blocking. Wool relaxes when blocked, so attach the tassels and cord once the panel has dried to its final length.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Panel (Color A)
Ch 36.
Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 ch, [3 sc in next ch, sc in next 4 ch, sk next 2 ch, sc in next 4 ch] 3 times, 3 sc in last ch, sc in next 4 ch. (36 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 4 sts, [3 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts, sk next 2 sts, sc in next 4 sts] 3 times, 3 sc in next st, sc in last 4 sts. (36 sts)
Rows 3–4: Rep Row 2. (36 sts)
Change to Color B.
Rows 5–6: Rep Row 2. (36 sts)
Change to Color A.
Rows 7–8: Rep Row 2. (36 sts)
Change to Color B.
Rows 9–10: Rep Row 2. (36 sts)
Change to Color A.
Rows 11–72: Rep Row 2. (36 sts)
Fasten off.
Tassels (make 5, Color B)
Cut 10 strands of Color B, each 12 inches (30 cm) long. Fold the strands in half together.
Attach one tassel to the bottom edge of the panel at each of the 5 chevron points (the center stitch of each 3-sc group) using a lark's head knot: pull the folded loop through the stitch, then pull the strand ends through the loop and tighten.
Wrap a 6-inch (15 cm) length of Color B tightly around the tassel neck, 1 inch (2.5 cm) below the fold, and secure the ends. Trim the tassel ends evenly to 4 inches (10 cm). Repeat for all 5 tassels.
Hanging Cord (Color A)
Ch 40. Fasten off. Attach one end to each top corner of the panel.
Assembly and Finishing
Weave in all ends on the wrong side of the panel, running each tail through several stitches so it stays secure. Attach the hanging cord ends firmly to the top corners with a few small stitches using Color A and the tapestry needle. Lay the banner flat and block lightly to measurements: mist with water, pat into shape, and pin the edges straight, letting it dry completely before hanging. This sets the chevrons and gives the tassels a neat, even fall.
Pro Tips and Variations
- Change the palette: Swap the lilacs for cream and rust, or sage and charcoal, for a different folk-art mood while keeping the same stripe placement.
- Add a hanging rod: Instead of the chain cord, thread a slim wooden dowel through the top edge and hang it from a length of twine for a rustic look.
- Make a mini version: Work fewer repeats across (one or two chevron repeats) and fewer rows for a small banner that uses up leftover bulky wool.
