Glacier Bloom Wall Hanging Free Pattern – Knit a Frozen Floral Tapestry

Transform your wall into a winter garden with this knitted floral tapestry, where icy whites and deep blues bloom into textured petals. Each stitch captures the quiet beauty of frost-kissed flowers, bringing a serene, artisanal touch to any room. This pattern is perfect for intermediate knitters looking to create a stunning statement piece for their home, and even confident beginners can tackle it with patience and attention to detail.

The Glacier Bloom Wall Hanging combines a subtly textured background panel with three-dimensional knitted flowers that seem to have been frozen in time. The cold, serene palette of ice white, glacier blue, and midnight navy evokes a tranquil winter landscape, making this piece a beautiful addition to any boho, Scandinavian, or minimalist interior. Best of all, this is a free pattern that you can enjoy creating and proudly display in your home.

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather the following materials. Having everything ready will make your knitting experience smooth and enjoyable.

Yarn

• Yarn A (Ice White): Approximately 250g of worsted weight yarn. This will be used for the main background panel and the small flower petals.
• Yarn B (Glacier Blue): Approximately 150g of worsted weight yarn. This is for the large flower petals and the small flower centers.
• Yarn C (Midnight Navy): Approximately 100g of worsted weight yarn. This is for the large flower centers.

Tip: Choose a soft, non-splitting worsted weight yarn for the best stitch definition. Wool or a wool-blend will give your wall hanging a beautiful, cozy texture.

Needles and Tools

• Knitting Needles: US 8 (5mm) knitting needles. You will need straight needles for the background and flower petals.
• Double-Pointed Needles (DPNs): US 8 (5mm) for knitting the small flower centers in the round. Alternatively, you can use the magic loop method with a long circular needle.
• Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends and sewing the flowers onto the background.
• Wooden Dowel: Approximately 18 inches long and about 1 inch in diameter for hanging.
• Yarn or Twine: For creating the hanging loop.
• Scissors
• Stitch Markers (optional)

Gauge

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch (blocked).

It is important to check your gauge before starting. If your gauge is off, your finished piece will not be the correct size. Adjust your needle size up or down as needed to achieve the correct gauge.

Step-by-Step Instructions

This wall hanging is knitted in two main pieces: a textured background panel and a series of individual flower motifs that are sewn on. The background uses a combination of garter, stockinette, and seed stitch to create a subtle, organic texture reminiscent of a frozen pond. The flowers are knitted flat and then shaped with simple decreases to form petals.

Background Panel

Cast on 40 stitches with yarn A.

Row 1 (RS): Knit all stitches.
Row 2 (WS): Purl all stitches.

Row 3: K1, *P2, K2; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, P2, K1. (Seed stitch border)
Row 4: K1, *K2, P2; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, K2, K1.

Rows 5-8: Repeat Rows 3 and 4 twice more. This creates a lovely seed stitch border at the bottom of your panel.

Row 9: K1, P1, K1, then knit in stockinette (knit on RS, purl on WS) until last 3 stitches, K1, P1, K1. (Main section begins)
Row 10: K1, P1, K1, purl until last 3 stitches, K1, P1, K1.

Repeat Rows 9 and 10 until the panel measures 24 inches from the cast-on edge, ending with a WS row. This will create a beautiful, smooth stockinette center with a delicate seed stitch border on each side.

Then, work the seed stitch border again for 8 rows as in Rows 3-8. This creates a symmetrical border at the top of your panel.

Bind off all stitches in pattern. To bind off in pattern, knit the knit stitches and purl the purl stitches as they appear, passing the previous stitch over as you go. This will keep the border stretchy and neat.

Flower Motifs

You will need to make 5 large flowers and 3 small flowers to create a balanced, organic composition.

Large Flower (using yarn B and C)

Each large flower has 5 petals. You will knit each petal separately and then sew them together.

Petal Pattern (Make 5 for each large flower):

With yarn B, cast on 6 stitches.
Row 1 (RS): Knit all stitches.
Row 2: Purl all stitches.
Row 3: K1, M1, K4, M1, K1. (8 stitches)
Row 4: Purl all stitches.
Row 5: K1, M1, K6, M1, K1. (10 stitches)
Row 6: Purl all stitches.
Row 7: K1, M1, K8, M1, K1. (12 stitches)
Row 8: Purl all stitches.

Now you will begin decreasing to shape the petal tip.

Row 9: K2tog, K8, K2tog. (10 stitches)
Row 10: Purl all stitches.
Row 11: K2tog, K6, K2tog. (8 stitches)
Row 12: Purl all stitches.
Row 13: K2tog, K4, K2tog. (6 stitches)
Row 14: Purl all stitches.
Row 15: K2tog, K2, K2tog. (4 stitches)
Row 16: Purl all stitches.
Row 17: K2tog, K2tog. (2 stitches)
Row 18: K2tog. (1 stitch)

Cut yarn, leaving a long tail (about 8 inches), and pull through the last stitch. This creates a beautiful, slightly cupped petal shape. Repeat this process to make 5 petals for each large flower.

Center Circle (using yarn C):

With yarn C, cast on 6 stitches. Distribute them evenly on three double-pointed needles (2 stitches per needle) or use the magic loop method.

Round 1: Knit all stitches.
Round 2: Knit all stitches.
Round 3: Knit all stitches.
Round 4: Knit all stitches.

Round 5: K2tog around. (3 stitches)

Cut yarn, leaving a tail, and thread it through the remaining 3 stitches. Pull tight to close the center. This creates a neat, round center for your flower.

Assembling the Large Flower:

Arrange the 5 petals in a circle, overlapping them slightly at the base. Using the long tails from the petals, sew them together at the base to secure them. Then, sew the navy center circle to the middle of the petals, making sure it is centered and secure. Weave in all ends.

Small Flower (using yarn A and B)

Each small flower has 4 petals. Follow the same pattern as the large flower but omit the increases in Rows 5 and 7. This means you will only increase in Row 3, giving you 8 stitches at the widest point.

Petal Pattern (Make 4 for each small flower):

With yarn A, cast on 6 stitches.
Row 1 (RS): Knit all stitches.
Row 2: Purl all stitches.
Row 3: K1, M1, K4, M1, K1. (8 stitches)
Row 4: Purl all stitches.

Now begin decreasing.

Row 5: K2tog, K4, K2tog. (6 stitches)
Row 6: Purl all stitches.
Row 7: K2tog, K2, K2tog. (4 stitches)
Row 8: Purl all stitches.
Row 9: K2tog, K2tog. (2 stitches)
Row 10: K2tog. (1 stitch)

Cut yarn, pull through the last stitch. Make 4 petals for each small flower.

Center Circle (using yarn B):

Follow the same instructions as the large flower center, but use yarn B instead of yarn C.

Assembling the Small Flower:

Arrange the 4 petals in a circle and sew them together at the base. Sew the blue center to the middle. Weave in all ends.

Assembly

Lay the background panel flat on a clean surface. Arrange the flowers in a balanced, organic cluster near the top left and bottom right corners, leaving the center mostly open. This creates a pleasing, asymmetrical composition that mimics natural growth.

Once you are happy with the placement, sew each flower securely to the background using a tapestry needle and matching yarn. Make sure to catch the back of the petals and the background fabric firmly so the flowers lie flat and stay in place. Weave in all ends carefully on the back of the panel.

Hanging

Fold the top edge of the background panel over a wooden dowel (about 18 inches long) and sew down to create a casing. Make sure the dowel fits snugly but can still slide through. Sew the casing closed with a whip stitch or a running stitch, using yarn A.

Attach a length of yarn or twine to each end of the dowel for hanging. Tie a secure knot at each end, creating a loop for hanging on a nail or hook. Make sure the knots are tight and the length of the twine is balanced so the wall hanging hangs straight.

Your Glacier Bloom Wall Hanging is now complete! Hang it on your wall and enjoy the serene, frozen beauty you have created with your own hands.