Crocheted Daisy Daze Wall Hanging: A Complete Guide to Making Your Own Floral Fiber Art

There is something deeply satisfying about transforming a simple skein of yarn into something beautiful enough to display on your wall. The Crocheted Daisy Daze Wall Hanging is one of those projects that strikes a perfect balance — it looks impressive, it fills a room with color and warmth, and yet the techniques involved are accessible enough for anyone who has a basic grasp of crochet stitches. Whether you are a seasoned fiber artist looking for a fresh project or a beginner who wants to attempt something that goes beyond scarves and dishcloths, this wall hanging is exactly the kind of piece that makes you proud to point at it and say, “I made that.”

In this guide, we will walk through everything you need to know: the materials, the stitches, the construction of each daisy motif, how to assemble your hanging, and some creative ideas for customizing it to suit your own style and space. By the end, you will have all the knowledge and confidence to start your own Daisy Daze Wall Hanging from scratch.

Why a Daisy Wall Hanging?

Before we dive into the how, it is worth spending a moment on the why. Crochet wall hangings have been enjoying a massive resurgence in popularity, and for good reason. They bring texture to a flat wall in a way that a framed print simply cannot. They are handmade, which means they carry a warmth and personality that mass-produced décor lacks. And they are endlessly customizable — the same basic pattern can look completely different depending on your color choices, yarn weights, and finishing details.

Daisies, in particular, carry a cheerful and timeless quality. They are universally recognized, universally loved, and translate beautifully into crochet. A cluster of crocheted daisies arranged on a driftwood dowel becomes something that feels at once bohemian and classic, cottagecore and modern. They work in a farmhouse kitchen, a nursery, a bedroom, a studio apartment. The daisy is, in many ways, the perfect motif.

The Daisy Daze Wall Hanging specifically leans into a layered, abundant look — multiple daisy motifs of slightly varying sizes, connected and cascading, with trailing yarn tassels at the bottom to give the whole piece movement and flow. It is the kind of wall hanging that you want to make in soft yellows and whites for a sunny breakfast nook, or in rich jewel tones for a moody reading corner. It adapts. It delights. Let us get started.

Materials You Will Need

Getting your materials together before you begin will make the whole process smoother. Here is a general list to work from, though you can adjust based on your preferred yarn and hook size.

Yarn: For a standard-sized hanging measuring approximately 18 inches wide and 24 inches long (not counting tassels), you will want roughly 300 to 400 yards of yarn total. The exact amount depends on how many daisies you make and how long you want your fringe to be. A worsted-weight yarn (Category 4) works beautifully for this project, giving you daisies with good definition and enough body to hold their shape when hung. Choose a main petal color (white, cream, yellow, or any bright tone you love), a contrasting center color (yellow and gold are classic, but orange, rust, or even a deep burgundy can be stunning), and a background or connector color if you plan to join your motifs with a base piece.

Crochet Hook: A size 5mm (H/8) hook is ideal for worsted-weight yarn. If you are working with a DK weight for more delicate daisies, drop to a 4mm (G/6) hook.

Dowel or Branch: This is your hanging rod. A wooden dowel cut to about 20 inches works perfectly and is available at any hardware or craft store. Alternatively, a piece of natural driftwood gives the piece a gorgeous organic look that feels especially at home in bohemian or coastal interiors. Whatever you choose, make sure it is a few inches wider than your finished hanging so the yarn has room to drape.

Tapestry Needle: You will need this for weaving in ends as you finish each motif. A large-eye needle makes working with bulkier yarn much easier.

Scissors: Sharp, small scissors are your best friend in crochet. Keep a pair dedicated to your yarn work.

Measuring Tape: Useful for keeping your tassels even and checking that your overall piece is the size you want.

Optional: Stitch markers, blocking mats, and rust-proof pins if you want to block your motifs for a crisp, professional finish.

Understanding the Basic Daisy Motif

The heart of this entire project is the individual daisy motif. Once you understand how to make one daisy, the rest is simply a matter of repetition, arrangement, and finishing. The following pattern is written in US crochet terms.

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• sp = space
• rep = repeat
• MR = magic ring

The Daisy Motif (approximately 4 inches in diameter with worsted weight yarn)

Begin with your center color yarn.

Round 1 (Center): Start with a magic ring. Ch 1, work 10 sc into the ring, sl st to first sc to join. Pull the tail to close the ring tightly. You will have a neat, compact circle. (10 sc)

Fasten off your center color and join your petal color in any stitch.

Round 2 (Petals): Ch 8, sl st back into the second ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next 2 ch, hdc in next ch, sc in last ch, sl st into the same stitch at the base of the ch-8 — this forms one petal. Skip one sc from Round 1, sl st into the next sc. Repeat from to until you have 5 petals. Sl st to join.

At this point you have a lovely five-petal flower. For the Daisy Daze aesthetic, though, we want fuller flowers, so we are going to add a second layer of petals.

Round 3 (Second Petal Layer): Without fastening off, work behind the first petal layer, sl st into the skipped sc from Round 1. Ch 10, sl st back into the second ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next 4 ch, hdc in next ch, sc in last ch, sl st into the same skipped sc, sl st into next skipped sc — this forms one larger, slightly longer back petal. Repeat from to until you have 5 more petals sitting just behind the first layer.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

The result is a beautifully dimensional flower with 10 petals that fan out in two overlapping layers. These are your daisies.

Sizing and Variation

One of the most visually interesting things about the Daisy Daze Wall Hanging is that not all the daisies need to be identical. Working the basic motif with different yarn weights or simply changing your hook size gives you daisies of different scales, which creates a natural, garden-like variety when they are arranged together.

For a smaller daisy, try starting with ch 6 instead of ch 8 for the first petal layer, and ch 8 instead of ch 10 for the back layer. For a larger centerpiece daisy, do the opposite — extend those chains by two stitches.

You might also consider adding a third round of petals for a truly lush, layered look. Work these the same way as the second layer but extending the chains by two more stitches and working behind the second layer. These oversized daisies make striking focal points when positioned at the center of your arrangement.

Building the Background Panel

While some crocheters prefer to simply arrange their daisy motifs and sew them together directly, giving the hanging a more lacy, open-work look, another popular approach is to crochet a simple rectangular background panel and attach the daisies to it. Both are valid and beautiful. The background panel approach gives your hanging more structure and makes it easier to hang flat against a wall.

For a rectangular background panel:

Using your background or connector color, chain 45 (or adjust to your desired width). Work in rows of sc or hdc until the panel measures about 18 to 20 inches long. A simple mesh background created with ch-1 spaces between stitches gives a delicate, airy look that does not compete with the daisies. A solid sc background gives more presence and works well if you are using bold, contrasting daisy colors that you want to pop against a neutral field.

Once your panel is complete, attach it to your dowel or branch by folding the top edge over the rod and slip-stitching or sewing it into place. Make sure the rod is secure before you move on to placing your daisies.

Arranging and Attaching the Daisies

Now comes the most satisfying part of the whole project: arranging your daisies. Lay your background panel flat on a table and start placing your flowers without committing to anything. Move them around. Overlap some of them. Let a few daisies hang over the lower edge of the panel to create that cascading, flowing effect.

A classic arrangement for the Daisy Daze hanging uses a cluster of three to five larger daisies at the center-top of the panel, with smaller daisies radiating outward and downward, getting progressively more sparse toward the bottom where the tassels begin. This creates a natural, organic look, like flowers growing from a single stem and branching out.

When you are happy with your layout, take a photo of it on your phone before you start sewing. This gives you a reference to return to if anything shifts as you work.

Attach each daisy using your tapestry needle and a length of matching yarn. Sew through the center of each motif and into the background panel, using four to six secure stitches placed around the center circle. Make sure the petals lie flat and are not puckered or pulled. Weave in each yarn tail on the wrong side of the panel.

If you are making a hanging without a background panel, simply sew the daisies directly to one another where their edges overlap, adding extra yarn connections between non-touching motifs using short lengths of chain crochet as bridges.

Adding Tassels and Fringe

The tassels at the bottom of the Daisy Daze Wall Hanging are what give the piece its movement and that effortlessly boho vibe. They are simple to make and deeply satisfying to add.

To make a tassel, cut eight to twelve lengths of yarn, each about 12 to 14 inches long. Fold the bundle in half, then use a crochet hook to pull the folded loop through the edge of your panel or through a daisy motif at the bottom of the hanging. Pull the cut ends through the loop and tug gently to secure. Trim all the ends to the same length with your scissors.

You can make tassels of uniform length for a clean, modern look, or graduate them so the center tassels are longest and the outer ones get progressively shorter, creating a rounded, scalloped fringe. You can also mix colors in your tassels, combining your petal color with your center color or introducing an entirely new accent shade.

Space your tassels evenly across the bottom edge of the panel, or cluster them beneath the daisy arrangement and leave the outer edges of the panel free. There is no wrong answer — follow what looks and feels right to you.

Finishing Touches and Hanging Your Piece

Before you hang your wall hanging, take some time to block your daisy motifs if they are not lying perfectly flat. Wet blocking is simple: lightly mist your motifs with water using a spray bottle, pin them to a blocking mat or a folded towel, and leave them to dry completely. Blocking evens out any tension inconsistencies and makes petals look crisp and intentional.

Once everything is dry and your ends are all woven in, cut a length of yarn approximately 24 to 30 inches long and tie it to each end of your dowel or branch to create the hanging cord. Tie the cord so that the hanging point sits centered above the piece, then hang it on a nail or hook.

Step back. Look at what you have made. Adjust anything that is not quite sitting the way you want it. Fluff the tassels. Arrange any petals that got squashed during the assembly process.

Ideas for Customization

The basic Daisy Daze pattern is really a starting point rather than a fixed recipe. Here are some directions you might take it:

Monochromatic: Work the entire piece in shades of a single color — different tones of blush pink, or graduating shades of dusty blue — for a sophisticated, gallery-worthy look. The tassels in the deepest shade anchor the piece beautifully.

Wild Meadow: Crochet daisies in multiple colors and mix them freely — lavender centers with white petals, yellow petals with rust centers, cream flowers with mint green accents. The effect is joyful and abundant, like a field in full bloom.

Minimalist: Make just three large daisies, arrange them in a simple row along the dowel, and add long, spare tassels. The restraint makes a surprisingly dramatic statement.

Seasonal: Swap to deep oranges, burnt sienna, and cream for an autumn version. Work in icy whites and soft grays for a winter wall hanging. The same structure can carry entirely different moods depending on color alone.

Embellishment: Add wooden beads, shells, or small bells to the tassel ends. Weave ribbon through the background panel. Stitch tiny seed beads into the center circle of each daisy for sparkle.

Caring for Your Crocheted Wall Hanging

A wall hanging is not going to need washing often, but knowing how to care for it will keep it looking fresh for years. Dust it gently with a soft brush or use your vacuum on the lowest setting with a brush attachment. If it does need washing, hand wash gently in cool water with a mild wool wash or dish soap, lay it flat on a towel to dry away from direct sunlight, and re-block if needed once it is dry. Avoid wringing or twisting the piece, and keep it out of direct sunlight to prevent the yarn colors from fading over time.

Final Thoughts

The Crocheted Daisy Daze Wall Hanging is the kind of project that gives back far more than it asks. It asks for patience and a bit of time, and it gives you a piece of handmade art that transforms a wall, sparks conversations, and carries a little bit of the joy you felt while making it. Every tassel knows your hands. Every daisy grew from your hook. That is the particular magic of making something from nothing, and it never really gets old.

Whether you follow this guide exactly or use it as a jumping-off point for your own creative interpretation, the most important thing is that you enjoy the process. Put on a podcast, make a cup of tea, settle into your favorite chair, and let the daisies bloom.