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Nordic Fox Wall Hanging Pattern

Nordic Fox Wall Hanging Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cozy Accent

A warm touch for your space that transforms ordinary corners into inviting nooks filled with handmade charm.

About This Nordic Fox Wall Hanging Pattern

This pattern creates a textured Nordic fox wall hanging with a colorful guard (border) and macrame-style feathers. You will work back-and-forth tapestry-style rows for the main piece and crochet several small pieces (snout, ears, tail curls) to applique. The design uses simple single crochet, extended single crochet (spike stitch) and surface embroidery to add character and detail.

Nordic Fox Wall Hanging Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Includes full row-by-row instructions, charts for the fox and guard motifs, and step-by-step guidance for macrame feathers. Suitable for crocheters familiar with single crochet, color changes and basic embroidery.

Why You'll Love This Nordic Fox Wall Hanging Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines simple crochet techniques with playful texture and color, producing a piece that feels both modern and handmade. I enjoy how the tiny details — like the headband, wooden beads and macrame feathers — bring the fox to life and make each wall hanging unique. I love teaching the extended single crochet (spike stitch) here because it adds such a striking visual border without complicated stitches. Making this project always feels rewarding; it finishes quickly and makes a fantastic gift or piece of home decor.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy this pattern is to customize — I often change color palettes to match a room, using soft pastels for a nursery or deep jewel tones for a modern accent.

You can make the piece larger or smaller by adjusting your yarn weight and hook size: bulky yarn with a bigger hook gives a chunky boho version, while lighter yarn and a smaller hook make a delicate mini tapestry.

I sometimes swap the wooden beads for colorful glass beads or small charms to add personal flair and texture to the headband accent.

Try varying the feather colors or making more or fewer feathers for a different look — you can also replace the macrame feathers with crocheted tassels for an all-crochet finish.

If you'd like a reversible look, work a solid background color on the opposite side and applique the fox separately so you can change the hanging whenever you want.

I often embroider tiny freckles or a different facial expression by adjusting the eye placement and nose shape for unique personalities.

Consider making a set of three small wall hangings with different animal motifs or color themes to create a coordinated gallery wall.

For a softer edge, add a fringe instead of the crab stitch border, or try a decorative picot edge for whimsical detail.

I recommend testing the extended single crochet (spike stitch) on a swatch to get consistent length and tension before working the full guard rows.

Finally, mix fibers: use cotton for the main tapestry for stability and a soft acrylic blend for the feathers if you want fluffier, easier-to-comb fibers — I do this often to get different finishes.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch counts when working the guard rows leads to uneven edges; count stitches each row and verify you have 40 stitches per row as advised. ✗ Not separating yarn balls for each color change results in tangled carried strands; use individual small yarn balls for each color that starts in a row as recommended. ✗ Pulling the extended single crochet (spike) too tightly will distort the texture; keep a relaxed, even tension when making extended stitches and practice on a swatch first. ✗ Forgetting to leave long tails for sewing applique pieces makes assembly difficult; leave long yarn tails and pin pieces in place before sewing to secure correct placement.

Nordic Fox Wall Hanging Pattern

Make a charming Nordic fox wall hanging to decorate a nursery or cozy corner of your home. This pattern mixes texture stitches, color changes and simple macrame feathers to create a playful, boho-inspired piece. You will find full step-by-step instructions, charts and tips to help you finish a professional-looking tapestry-style wall hanging. Perfect for making a thoughtful handmade gift or adding a handcrafted accent to your space.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Nordic Fox Wall Hanging Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Cotton yarn - Worsted weight (approx total less than 100g for the full project)
  • 02
    Guard yarns: bluish green, cream, gray, mustard, light orange (tangerine) - small amounts of each
  • 03
    Fox yarns: aqua (acqua), white, orange - small amounts each
  • 04
    Details: black, navy blue and additional orange/white for small features and embroidery
  • 05
    Wooden rod 28 cm / 11 inches long for hanging
  • 06
    Wooden beads for headband decoration

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 3.5mm (recommended for base guard and fox body)
  • 02
    Crochet hook 3.0mm (for small details: snout, ears, tail curls)
  • 03
    Crochet hook 3mm (alternate sizes listed 3mm/3.5mm in materials)
  • 04
    Tapestry/yarn needle for sewing and embroidery
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Small comb for macrame feather finishing
  • 07
    2 safety eyes 12 mm
  • 08
    Wooden beads for headband
  • 09
    Pins for assembly
  • 10
    Hair spray (optional) to keep macrame feathers in shape

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— Wall hanging base: Guard :

Row 00 :

41 ch.

Row 01-06 :

40sc, 1ch.

Row 07 :

*1sc, 1sc extending the strand to the previous row, 1sc extending the strand to 2 previous rows, 1sc extending the strand to 3 previous rows, 1sc extending the strand to 2 previous rows, 1sc extending the strand to the previous row* repeat until the end of the row, 1ch.

Row 08-10 :

40sc, 1ch.

Row 11 :

*1sc, 1sc extending the strand to the previous row, 1sc extending the strand to 2 previous rows, 1sc extending the strand to 3 previous rows, 1sc extending the strand to 2 previous rows, 1sc extending the strand to the previous row* repeat until the end of the row, 1ch.

Row 12-14 :

40sc, 1ch.

Row 15 :

*2sc, 1sc extending the strand to the previous row, 1sc extending the strand to 2 previous rows, 1sc extending the strand to the previous row, 1sc* repeat until the end of the row, 1ch.

Row 16 :

40sc, 1ch.

Info :

Turn over and on the other side of the starting chain make a complete row of pb (single crochet). Use the graphic on page 8 as a reference guide. The stitches are marked with the yarn color you should use (bluish green, cream, gray, mustard, tangerine).

Info :

ADVICE: Each row must have 40 stitches.

— Wall hanging base: Fox :

Row 17-18 :

11sc, 6sc, 6sc, 6sc, 11sc, 1ch.

Row 19-20 :

10sc, 6sc, 8sc, 6sc, 10sc, 1ch.

Row 21-24 :

10sc, 5sc, 10sc, 5sc, 10sc, 1ch.

Row 25-26 :

12sc, 3sc, 10sc, 3sc, 12sc, 1ch.

Row 27-28 :

12sc, 4sc, 8sc, 4sc, 12sc, 1ch.

Row 29-33 :

13sc, 3sc, 8sc, 3sc, 13sc, 1ch.

Row 34-35 :

13sc, 4sc, 6sc, 4sc, 13sc, 1ch.

Row 36 :

14sc, 3sc, 6sc, 3sc, 14sc, 1ch.

Row 37 :

14sc, 4sc, 4sc, 4sc, 14sc, 1ch.

Row 38 :

14sc, 12sc, 14sc, 1ch.

Row 39 :

15sc, 10sc, 15sc, 1ch.

Row 40 :

15sc, 10sc, 15sc, 1ch.

Row 41-42 :

4sc, 32sc, 4sc, 1ch.

Row 43-44 :

5sc, 30sc, 5sc, 1ch.

Row 45-46 :

6sc, 28sc, 6sc, 1ch.

Row 47-48 :

7sc, 26sc, 7sc, 1ch.

Row 49-50 :

8sc, 24sc, 8sc, 1ch.

Row 51 :

9sc, 22sc, 9sc, 1ch.

Row 52-53 :

10sc, 20sc, 10sc, 1ch.

Row 54 :

12sc, 16sc, 12sc, 1ch.

Row 55-65 :

40sc, 1ch.

Info :

IMPORTANT: I do not use the tapestry technique; I use a separate yarn ball for each color that starts in a row, so on the next round the thread is waiting to be used again. Example: use an aqua yarn ball, then an orange one and a white one; repeat as colors appear.

Info :

Grips to the road (grips/strips): In the row 66 make grips: 6 sc back and forth, make 9 rows, leave a long thread to sew. Cut the thread. *Jump 4 stitches. 4 sc back and forth, make 9 rows, leave long thread to sew. Cut the thread.* Repeat 3 times. Jump 4 stitches. 6 sc back and forth, make 9 rows, leave a long thread to sew.

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Edges (bluish green): Finish the bottom and laterals with a complete row of single crochet. After a complete row of crab stitch. Depending on your tension stretch the piece down until the edges are straight if tapestry appears wavy.

— Wall hanging details :

Snout :

Orange. Crochet back and forth. 1) 20ch. 2) 19sc. 3) 1dec, 15sc, 1dec (17). 4) 1dec, 13sc, 1dec (15). 5) 1dec, 11sc, 1dec (13). 6) 1dec, 9sc, 1dec (11). 7) 1dec, 7sc, 1dec (9). 8) 1dec, 5sc, 1dec (7). 9) 1dec, 3sc, 1dec (5). 10) 1dec, 1sc, 1dec (3). 11) 1dec (1). Finish with a complete round of sc all around.

Paw x 2 :

Black. 1) 8 ch. 2) From the 2nd ch: 7sc (follow image for shape and assembly).

Headband :

Bluish green: 1) 23ch. 2) From the 2nd ch: 22sc. Mustard: 3) *1sc, 1sc extending the strand to the previous row* repeat.

Ears x 2 :

Orange. 1) 6sc in a magic ring. 2) *1sc, 1inc* repeat (9). 3) 9sc (9). 4) *2sc, 1inc* repeat (12). 5) *3sc, 1inc* repeat (15). 6) Flatten the two sides and join with 8sc (8). Embroider with white the lines in the ears.

Tail - Curl 1 :

1) Orange: 15ch. White: 16ch. 2) White: from the 2nd ch 15inc, Orange: 15sc.

Tail - Curl 2 :

1) Orange: 12ch. White: 16ch. 2) White: from the 2nd ch 15inc, Orange: 12sc.

Tail - Curl 3 :

1) Orange: 9ch. White: 16ch. 2) White: from the 2nd ch 15inc, Orange: 9sc.

Tail - Curl 4 x 2 :

1) White: 16ch. 2) White: from the 2nd ch 15inc.

Strip :

Acqua. 70 chains.

— Process: Guard :

Step 1 :

Row 1-6 single crochet back and forth in bluish green.

Step 2 :

Row 7, sc extended in cream (extended single crochet / spike stitch).

Step 3 :

Rows 8-9-10 in cream color (single crochet back and forth).

Step 4 :

Row 11, sc extended in gray.

Step 5 :

Rows 12-13-14 single crochet in gray.

Step 6 :

Row 15 single crochet extended in mustard.

Step 7 :

Row 16 single crochet in mustard (continue following color chart for pattern repeats).

Step 8 :

Turn over and on the other side of the starting chain work sc extended in tangerine where indicated by the chart.

Step 9 :

Single crochet in tangerine to create the lower accent line.

Step 10 :

Embroidery dots: in color tangerine over the gray, and navy blue over the bluish green. See images and link to video for dot technique.

Step 11 :

From the mustard area start to crochet the fox motif following the fox chart. Work row counts as listed for Rows 17-65.

— Pieces :

Grips to the road :

In the row 66 make grips: 6 sc back and forth, make 9 rows, leave a long thread to sew. Cut the thread. *Jump 4 stitches. 4 sc back and forth, make 9 rows, leave a long thread to sew. Cut the thread.* Rep. 3 times. Jump 4 stitches. 6 sc back and forth, make 9 rows, leave a long thread to sew.

Edges :

Finish the bottom and laterals with a complete row of single crochet in bluish green. Then make a complete row of crab stitch (reverse single crochet) around the piece.

— Macrame feathers :

Step 25 :

Use double yarn as base for macrame feather loop.

Step 26 :

Roll several turns of yarn in your fingers to create a bundle.

Step 27 :

Cut one side of the yarn bundle to release the strands.

Step 28 :

Trim yarn to get strands of the same large length for the feather shape.

Step 29 :

Use double yarns to make a thick feather base (folded loop base).

Step 30 :

Interlace the horizontal yarns, one above and one below the vertical thread. Then adjust to align strands.

Step 31 :

Alternate the yarn that is above to generate inverted knots and create the feather texture.

Step 32 :

Make 5 knots in gray for the feather center section.

Step 33 :

Make 2 knots in tangerine and 4 knots in cream to form layered colors of the feather.

Step 34 :

Comb the yarns to separate fibers and create a feathered look.

Step 35 :

Cut the edges to shape the feather and trim to desired outline.

Step 36 :

Feather done. Twist the excess end and tie a wooden bead to the top; final feather approx 9cm high x 6cm wide. Apply hair spray if needed to keep form.

— Assembly :

Step 13 :

Sew the snout from row 55 down. Place safety eyes between row 44 and 45, 16 stitches between both.

Step 14 :

Sew the ears above the snout on both sides of the head.

Step 15 :

Sew the headband across the top of the head as shown in images.

Step 16 :

Thread wooden beads and sew them to the side of the headband as decoration.

Step 17 :

Embroider the nose with black yarn at the bottom center of the snout.

Step 18 :

Sew the legs on both sides of the white belly according to the chart placement.

Step 19 :

Sew the tail on the right side. Put curl 1 first, then curl 2 and curl 3 up to the edge.

Step 20 :

Complete with the white curls: sew or glue the white spiral curls to create the tail curl decoration.

Step 21 :

Finish the bottom and laterals with a complete row of single crochet. Then make a complete row of crab stitch.

Step 22 :

Sew the upper ends by wrapping the rod to hold the base; create tabs to pass the wooden rod through.

Step 23 :

Tie the feathers to the bottom of the wall hanging using the long sewing threads from the feather tops and secure with wooden beads.

Step 24 :

Tie the strip to the rod to hang the wall hanging and adjust overall alignment.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the snout from row 55 down and place 2 safety eyes between rows 44 and 45, leaving 16 stitches between both eyes.
  • Sew the ears above the snout on both sides of the head and embroider the ear details with white yarn for the inner lines.
  • Attach the headband across the forehead, secure wooden beads to the headband, and embroider the nose with black yarn at the bottom of the snout.
  • Sew the tail curls and white spiral curls on the right side of the piece, arranging curl 1, 2 and 3 up to the edge and securing them firmly.
  • Finish the bottom and lateral edges with a row of single crochet and a final row of crab stitch for a neat finish; then create tabs and wrap the rod to hold the base.
  • Tie the macrame feathers to the bottom using the twisted ends and wooden beads, then tie the aqua strip to the rod to hang the wall hanging. Ensure feathers are evenly spaced.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use separate yarn balls for each color that starts in a row to avoid carrying long floats behind the work and for more comfort when turning the piece.
  • 💡Each row must have 40 stitches; count at the end of each row to ensure the shape and chart alignment remain correct.
  • 💡Finish the bottom and laterals with a complete row of single crochet and then a crab stitch row to create a tidy border and prevent curling.
  • 💡Leave long tails on applique pieces for sewing and pin parts in place before stitching to ensure correct placement and symmetry.

This Nordic fox wall hanging pattern is designed to bring a playful handcrafted accent into your home, combining texture and color with clever applique details. It includes full row-by-row instructions, charts for the fox and guard, and step-by-step macrame feather guidance for a polished finish. Whether you make it for a nursery, a gift, or to brighten your wall, this project is sure to add charm and personality to any room. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished wall hanging measures approximately Width: 24 cm / 9.44 inches and Height: 34 cm / 13.38 inches without the feathers; final size will vary slightly with tension and feather length.

What yarn and hooks are recommended?

Use cotton worsted weight yarn (small amounts of multiple colors) and hooks 3.5mm for the main base and 3.0mm for details; adjust hook size to match gauge and preferred drape.

Do I need advanced tapestry skills to make the fox motif?

No, the colorwork is done working back-and-forth rows with separate yarn balls for each color start; basic knowledge of color changes and extended single crochet is sufficient—this pattern is rated intermediate.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this project in approximately 5-7 hours depending on experience, speed, and time spent on macrame feathers and assembly.