Crochet Wall Hanging Pattern PDF | Boho Floral Lotus Macrame Tutorial (Intermediate)

If you’ve been searching for a wall hanging project that feels both meditative to make and stunning to display, you’ve found it. This boho floral lotus crochet wall hanging combines the organic textures of macrame-style fringe with the intricate beauty of a crocheted lotus motif, creating a piece that looks like it belongs in a carefully curated interior design studio — not just a crafting blog. This pattern is designed for intermediate crochet makers who are comfortable with basic stitches and ready to take on something with a little more personality and depth.

Whether you’re decorating a bedroom, a boho living room, a nursery, or a cozy reading nook, this lotus wall hanging brings that earthy, spiritual, nature-inspired aesthetic that so many of us are drawn to. The combination of soft neutral yarns, layered petal details, and flowing fringe creates a piece that photographs beautifully and fills any blank wall with warmth.

Let’s walk through everything you need to know — materials, stitches, the full pattern, finishing techniques, and styling ideas — so you can download or save this tutorial and get started right away.

Why Crochet and Macrame Work So Well Together

Before diving into the pattern itself, it’s worth appreciating why this hybrid style has become so popular in the boho craft community. Traditional macrame is made with knots rather than stitches, but the fringe and knotted elements it produces have a texture and flow that crochet alone sometimes can’t achieve. By combining a crocheted focal piece — in this case, a layered lotus flower — with macrame-inspired fringe elements and a dowel rod mounting, you get the best of both worlds.

The lotus is one of the most symbolically rich flowers across multiple cultures. In Buddhism and Hinduism, it represents purity, enlightenment, and the ability to rise above difficulty. In home décor, it simply looks incredibly beautiful. Its layered petals and circular symmetry translate wonderfully into crochet, and when mounted on a wooden dowel with cascading fringe beneath it, the effect is something truly special.

This is also one of those patterns that scales well. You can make a small version — about 12 inches wide — as a gift or accent piece, or go big with a 24-inch statement piece for above a bed or sofa. The tutorial below is written for the medium size, with notes on how to adjust.

Materials You’ll Need

Gathering your materials before you start is always a good idea with a multi-element project like this one. Here’s what you’ll need to complete the boho floral lotus wall hanging.

For yarn, you’ll want a bulky or chunky weight yarn in a neutral tone for the fringe and background elements. Cream, oatmeal, natural, and warm white all work beautifully. For the lotus petals, choose a slightly thinner worsted weight yarn in two complementary shades — a base petal color and a contrasting tip or center color. Dusty rose and cream work beautifully, as do sage green and ivory, or terracotta and warm beige.

You’ll need a size 5.0mm crochet hook for the main lotus work and a size 6.0mm or 6.5mm hook for the looser fringe and background panel. A wooden dowel rod or driftwood piece that is at least 2 inches wider than your finished piece on each side makes the ideal hanger. Natural wood gives the most authentically boho look. You’ll also need a yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors, a ruler or measuring tape, and optionally some wooden beads to thread onto the fringe for added texture.

If you want to add extra dimension, a small amount of eco-friendly fiber fill or a few rounds of packing the center of the lotus tightly can give it a gently three-dimensional appearance.

Stitches and Abbreviations Used

This pattern assumes you’re comfortable with the following stitches. If you need a refresher, there are plenty of video tutorials available for each one before you begin.

The abbreviations used throughout this pattern are: ch (chain), sl st (slip stitch), sc (single crochet), hdc (half double crochet), dc (double crochet), tr (treble crochet), dtr (double treble crochet), sp (space), yo (yarn over), and MR (magic ring). You’ll also see the term “petal unit” which refers to a specific stitch combination detailed in the lotus section.

If you’ve never worked with a magic ring before, now is a great time to learn. It creates a tight, adjustable center circle that is essential for flat floral motifs. It eliminates the small hole you sometimes get when starting a round with chain stitches.

Part One: The Background Panel

The background panel is the base of your wall hanging. It’s a simple rectangular piece worked in rows, using a loose tension to give it that airy, textural look that macrame-style pieces are known for.

Begin by chaining 51 with your chunky yarn and larger hook. This creates a foundation chain wide enough for a finished piece of approximately 16 to 18 inches, depending on your tension.

Row 1: Starting in the third chain from the hook, work one hdc across. You should have 49 hdc. Chain 2 and turn.

Row 2 through Row 20: Work one hdc in each stitch across. Chain 2 and turn at the end of each row.

After Row 20, fasten off and weave in your ends. This gives you a rectangle that is roughly 16 inches wide and 10 inches tall. You can add more rows if you want a taller background, or stop at Row 15 for a smaller piece.

Along the bottom edge, you’ll add fringe later, so don’t worry about finishing that edge decoratively right now. Along the top edge, you’ll be folding the panel over your dowel rod and sewing it in place.

Part Two: The Lotus Flower Motif

This is the heart of the project, and while it has multiple rounds and layers, each step is straightforward once you understand the structure. The lotus is worked in the round, starting from the center and building outward in three layers of petals. Each layer is slightly larger and more open than the one before it, creating that characteristic blooming lotus silhouette.

Center Round (Round 1)

Start with a magic ring. Chain 3 (counts as first dc). Work 11 dc into the ring. Slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain 3 to join. Pull the ring closed. You now have 12 dc in a circle. (12 stitches)

Round 2

Chain 1. Work 2 sc in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch. (24 stitches)

Round 3 — Inner Petal Layer

This round creates your first ring of small, tight petals. Chain 1 to start. Work in groups of 4 stitches to create each petal unit. For each petal: sc in first st, hdc in next, dc in next, hdc in next. After each group of 4, slip stitch into the next stitch to close the petal base and separate it from the next. Continue around until you have 6 small petals. Fasten off and rejoin at the back to begin the next layer.

Round 4 — Transitional Round

Rejoin your yarn at the back of the work, inserting your hook between petals at the base. Chain 1. Work 1 sc into the space between each pair of petals, making sure to go under the petal rather than into it so this round sits behind the inner petals. You should have 6 sc total in this round.

Round 5 — Mid Petal Layer

Chain 1. For each of the 6 stitches, work the following petal unit: sc in stitch, dc in same stitch, 2 tr in same stitch, dc in same stitch, sc in same stitch, then slip stitch into the next stitch before beginning the next petal. This creates 6 fuller, more elongated petals that fan out in front of the inner layer. Fasten off.

Round 6 — Outer Base Ring

Rejoin yarn at back again, between the mid petals. Work 1 sc behind each mid petal, plus 2 sc between each mid petal, to create an expanded foundation ring of approximately 18 stitches. This is your base for the outer petal layer.

Round 7 — Outer Petal Layer

This is the largest and most dramatic ring of petals. Chain 3. For each petal unit, work the following: dc in stitch, 2 tr in next stitch, dtr in next stitch, 2 tr in next stitch, dc in next stitch, then chain 3 and slip stitch to base before beginning the next petal. Work approximately 6 outer petals, adjusting as needed based on your stitch count. These petals should fan out wide and create the full lotus silhouette.

Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

The Lotus Center Finishing

Using a contrasting or complementary yarn color, work a small cluster of sc or popcorn stitches in the very center of the lotus to suggest the seed pod or stamen of the flower. You can also use a large wooden bead or button here for extra texture. Secure this to the center of the motif using your yarn needle.

Part Three: Adding Leaves (Optional but Recommended)

A lotus sitting on its own looks beautiful, but adding one or two leaves takes it to the next level visually and adds that nature-forward boho quality that makes these pieces so popular.

For each leaf, chain 16. Starting in the second chain from the hook, work the following: sc, hdc, dc, dc, tr, tr, tr, dc, dc, hdc, sc. Slip stitch into the final chain. Then work back up the other side of the foundation chain in the same sequence to create the second side of the leaf. Join with a slip stitch at the top. Fasten off, leaving a tail for attaching.

Make two leaves of the same size, or make one slightly larger for an asymmetrical, more organic look. Attach them behind and beneath the lotus motif, fanning outward to the sides.

Part Four: The Fringe

The fringe is what gives this piece its signature boho macrame feel. Cut lengths of chunky yarn approximately 20 inches long. For a finished piece that is 16 to 18 inches wide, you’ll need around 60 to 80 strands.

Fold each strand in half and use a lark’s head knot to attach it to the bottom edge of the background panel. Work across the entire bottom edge until fully fringed. Then trim all the fringe to an even length, or cut it into a gentle V or curved shape for a more interesting silhouette.

For the macrame detail, take groups of 4 fringe strands (2 folded pieces) and tie square knots across the first row, leaving about 2 inches of space between the panel and the knot. Then take the right half of one group and the left half of the next group and tie a second row of square knots, offset from the first. This creates the classic macrame diamond lattice pattern. Continue for 2 to 3 rows depending on how much texture you want.

If you’re adding wooden beads, thread them onto individual fringe strands before knotting them off at the bottom. Let the final fringe hang loose below the last knotted row.

Part Five: Assembly

Now it’s time to bring all the elements together. Lay your background panel flat and center your lotus motif on it, positioning it about one-third of the way down from the top — not dead center — for the most visually pleasing composition. Attach the leaves first, pinning them in place and then sewing them to the panel using your yarn needle and a length of matching yarn. Then sew the lotus on top of the leaves.

Once your motif is secured, fold the top edge of the background panel over your wooden dowel and sew it in place with a running stitch or whip stitch to create a clean channel. The dowel should sit comfortably inside this channel.

Cut a length of yarn or twine approximately 30 to 36 inches long. Tie each end to the outermost edges of the dowel to create a hanger. You can also tie it in a loop for a more elegant look.

Styling and Display Ideas

Once your lotus wall hanging is finished, the fun of styling begins. This piece works in so many different contexts.

Above a bed, it creates an instant focal point, especially when paired with macrame pillows, linen bedding, and a few trailing plants. In a living room, hang it above a console table with candles and small potted succulents for a curated, earthy gallery wall effect. In a nursery or child’s room, choose soft pastel colors — blush, lavender, or soft mint — and the lotus takes on a gentle, dreamlike quality that feels perfectly at home among other soft furnishings.

For a more minimal, Zen-inspired look, keep everything in tones of cream, white, and natural wood. For a more vibrant boho style, try rust orange, deep mustard, and cream together, or mix sage green with dusty lilac.

This piece also makes a wonderful handmade gift. Personalize it by choosing colors that match the recipient’s home, and wrap it gently around the dowel for gifting. It’s the kind of present people display for years.

Tips for Getting the Best Results

Working with a loose tension on the background panel is key. If your background comes out stiff and tightly woven, try going up a hook size or consciously relaxing your grip.

Block your lotus before attaching it to the panel. Lightly misting it with water and pinning it flat to a foam blocking board will open up the petals beautifully and give the whole motif a more polished, intentional look.

When attaching fringe, be consistent with your lark’s head knots. The more evenly spaced your fringe, the more professional the finished piece looks. A ruler or a piece of tape on your panel as a spacing guide can help enormously.

Don’t rush the weaving in of ends. Loose ends worked back on themselves twice are secure for wall hangings, which don’t need to withstand the wear and washing that wearable items do.

Downloading and Saving This Pattern

This tutorial is available as a printable PDF so you can take it to your crafting space without needing to scroll through a screen. The PDF version includes all the rounds written out in a clean, easy-to-follow format alongside a visual stitch diagram for the lotus motif and a materials checklist you can print and take with you to the craft store.

If you’re saving this pattern for later, pin it to your boho crochet board on Pinterest, bookmark this page, or save the PDF to your crafting folder so it’s easy to find when you’re ready to start.

Final Thoughts

There’s something deeply satisfying about making something beautiful for your walls with your own hands. This boho floral lotus crochet wall hanging is the kind of project that rewards patience and attention, and the result is a piece that looks like it came from a high-end home décor boutique rather than an afternoon craft session — though of course, it’s even better because you made it yourself.

Whether this is your first wall hanging project or your fifteenth, the lotus motif offers enough challenge to keep things interesting while the fringe and background elements give you rhythmic, meditative work to balance out the more detailed sections. The pattern is endlessly customizable, and once you’ve made it once, you’ll find yourself reaching for it again and again in new colors and sizes.

Happy crocheting, and may your lotus bloom beautifully.