Georgia Wall Hanging Tapestry

Georgia Wall Hanging Tapestry Crochet Pattern

What Is Being Made

The Georgia Wall Hanging Tapestry is a decorative crochet wall hanging designed by Erin Toews for Juniper & Oakes. This intermediate-level project creates a finished tapestry measuring 10 inches by 16 inches (excluding the dowel and hanging cord), making it an ideal accent piece for home décor. The tapestry features a textured surface created through strategic placement of bobble stitches arranged across the piece.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

This pattern employs several fundamental and intermediate crochet techniques to create visual interest and texture. The primary construction method alternates rows of double crochet with bobble stitches, establishing the foundation of the design. The tapestry incorporates six rows containing three bobbles each and five rows containing six bobbles each, creating a balanced, varied texture throughout the piece.

The stitch abbreviations and techniques used include:

• Ch (chain) – the foundational stitch used to begin rows and create structural elements
• Dc (double crochet) – the primary workhorse stitch forming the base fabric
• Sc (single crochet) – used for shaping and finishing details
• Bo (bobble) – a textured stitch that creates dimensional puffs across the surface
• FPdc (front post double crochet) – a post stitch that adds depth by working around the post of previous stitches
• BPdc (back post double crochet) – the reverse of front post double crochet, creating additional dimensional effects
• FPtr (front post treble crochet) – an advanced post stitch variation for enhanced texture

The pattern also includes special cable crochet techniques, with a video tutorial provided to guide crafters through this more complex element. Important pattern notes clarify that chain stitches beginning a row with CH1 do not count as a stitch, while CH2 and CH3 chains do count as stitches—a distinction essential for maintaining proper stitch counts and finished dimensions.

Materials and Tools Required

The Georgia Tapestry is worked using worsted weight yarn (size 4), requiring approximately 130 to 210 yards total. The pattern calls for a size J/10 (6.0mm) crochet hook, which pairs appropriately with the worsted weight yarn to achieve the specified gauge of 13 stitches by 9 rows in a 4-inch square (measured without blocking).

Additional materials needed include a wooden dowel measuring 12 inches long by 3/16 inch in diameter for hanging support, a yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors, and a measuring tape for checking dimensions and gauge. The hanging cord is listed as optional, allowing crafters flexibility in how they display the finished tapestry.

Difficulty Level and Gauge

Rated as an intermediate project, the Georgia Tapestry is suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to expand their technique repertoire. The inclusion of post stitches and cable crochet techniques provides a meaningful challenge while remaining accessible to dedicated intermediate crafters. The specified gauge of 13 stitches by 9 rows in a 4-inch square should be achieved using alternating rows of double crochet and bobble stitches, though the designer notes this measurement was taken without blocking the swatch.