The Mini Moon Ridge Wall Hanging

The Mini Moon Ridge Wall Hanging by Love & Stitch

Project Overview

The Mini Moon Ridge Wall Hanging is a decorative crochet project designed by Love & Stitch as a downloadable PDF pattern. This intermediate-level wall hanging measures 13" x 13.5" and features a modern, geometric aesthetic created through strategic color changes and structured stitch work. The finished piece is suitable for home décor applications and makes an excellent addition to any room's wall art collection.

What Is Being Made

This project creates a square wall hanging with dimensional texture and visual interest. The piece is designed to be displayed on a wall using a dowel rod or tree branch for hanging. The final dimensions of 13" x 13.5" make it a compact decorative accent that works well in various interior design schemes. The "Moon Ridge" name suggests the pattern incorporates design elements inspired by lunar or ridge-like formations.

Construction Technique

The Mini Moon Ridge Wall Hanging is worked in rows from the bottom up, creating a structured, linear construction method. This bottom-to-top approach allows crafters to build the piece gradually and monitor pattern development as they work. The pattern incorporates color changes throughout the rows to create the visual design, with specific color placement indicated in the written instructions.

Stitches Used

The wall hanging is constructed entirely using single crochet stitches, making it an accessible project for intermediate crocheters. Single crochet provides a tight, dense fabric that creates clean lines and clear stitch definition, which is essential for displaying color changes and geometric patterns effectively. The pattern notation specifies the number of single crochet stitches per row along with the corresponding yarn color, written in a format such as "8 (H)" meaning 8 single crochet stitches in Honey.

Important Pattern Notes

• The first stitch of each row should be placed into the same stitch as the turning chain
• The turning chain does not count as the first stitch of the row
• Odd-numbered rows are worked on the right side of the piece
• Even-numbered rows are worked on the wrong side of the piece

Materials and Tools

Hook: 5.00 mm crochet hook

Yarn Weight: Worsted weight yarn in multiple colors

Yarn Colors and Quantities

• Craftsmart Value (Michaels) in Off White - approximately 150 yards
• Lion Brand Vanna's Choice in Honey - approximately 180 yards
• We Crochet Brava Worsted in Seraphim - approximately 50 yards
• Loops & Threads Impeccable in Soft Taupe - approximately 50 yards
• We Crochet Brava Worsted in Fig - approximately 100 yards

The color palette combines warm neutral tones (Off White, Honey, Soft Taupe) with deeper accent colors (Seraphim and Fig), creating a sophisticated and versatile aesthetic that complements various décor styles.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern gauge is 15 stitches by 18 rows over a 4" x 4" swatch worked in the single crochet pattern. Maintaining accurate gauge is important for achieving the intended finished dimensions of 13" x 13.5". Crocheters should work a gauge swatch before beginning the project to ensure their tension matches the pattern specifications.

Additional Supplies

• Yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors for cutting yarn
• Dowel rod or tree branch for hanging the finished wall hanging

Skill Level

This project is rated as intermediate difficulty. While the single crochet stitch itself is fundamental, the intermediate classification likely reflects the color-change technique, reading the pattern notation, and maintaining consistent tension across multiple color sections. Crafters should be comfortable with basic crochet techniques and following written pattern instructions before attempting this project.