Celestial Lace Moon Catcher Free Crochet Pattern – Boho Wall Hanging
Celestial Lace Moon Catcher: A Boho Wall Hanging to Crochet
There's something truly magical about bringing a piece of the night sky into your home. This Celestial Lace Moon Catcher is more than just a wall hanging—it's a statement of ethereal beauty, combining the solid comfort of cream cotton with the delicate shimmer of gold lace. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter looking for a new challenge or a beginner ready to stretch your skills, this pattern offers a rewarding journey into texture, shape, and celestial charm. The result is a stunning, airy piece that catches the light and transforms any wall into a focal point of boho elegance.
This pattern is thoughtfully designed to be accessible, with clear instructions that guide you through creating two identical circles, joining them into a crescent shape, and then adorning the front with a cascading web of golden chain loops. The gauge is forgiving, meaning you can focus on the joy of the craft rather than obsessing over perfect tension. Let's gather our materials and begin this celestial adventure!
Materials Needed
Before we dive into the stitches, let's ensure you have everything you need. This project is wonderfully portable and requires minimal supplies:
- Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (worsted weight, 100% cotton) in Cream (MC) and Gold (CC). You'll need approximately 1.5 skeins of Cream and 1 skein of Gold for the full project.
- Crochet Hook: 3.5mm (E) crochet hook. This size is perfect for creating a dense, sturdy base while keeping the lace overlay airy.
- Yarn Needle: For weaving in ends and attaching the hanging loop.
- Scissors: For cutting yarn.
- Optional: Beads or small charms to add a touch of sparkle to the bottom point.
Gauge: 4 dc = 1 inch; 2 rows = 1 inch. While gauge isn't critical for this project, maintaining consistent tension is key to achieving a smooth, even crescent shape. If your tension is looser, your moon will be larger; if tighter, it will be smaller—both are perfectly beautiful!
Step-by-Step Instructions
This pattern is worked in two main parts: first, we'll create the solid moon base, and then we'll add the delicate lace overlay. Let's begin with the foundation.
Part 1: The Moon Base (Make 2 Identical Pieces)
We'll start by crocheting a flat circle. This will become the solid body of our moon. Follow these rounds carefully, and remember to join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch of that round.
Round 1: With MC, ch 2, work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc. (6 sc)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around. Join. (12 sc)
Round 3: Ch 1, *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (18 sc)
Round 4: Ch 1, *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (24 sc)
Round 5: Ch 1, *sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (30 sc)
Round 6: Ch 1, *sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (36 sc)
Round 7: Ch 1, *sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (42 sc)
Round 8: Ch 1, *sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (48 sc)
Round 9: Ch 1, *sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (54 sc)
Round 10: Ch 1, *sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (60 sc)
Round 11: Ch 1, *sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (66 sc)
Round 12: Ch 1, *sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (72 sc)
Round 13: Ch 1, *sc in next 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (78 sc)
Round 14: Ch 1, *sc in next 12 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (84 sc)
Round 15: Ch 1, *sc in next 13 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (90 sc)
Round 16: Ch 1, *sc in next 14 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (96 sc)
Round 17: Ch 1, *sc in next 15 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (102 sc)
Round 18: Ch 1, *sc in next 16 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (108 sc)
Round 19: Ch 1, *sc in next 17 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (114 sc)
Round 20: Ch 1, *sc in next 18 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (120 sc)
Round 21: Ch 1, *sc in next 19 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (126 sc)
Round 22: Ch 1, *sc in next 20 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (132 sc)
Round 23: Ch 1, *sc in next 21 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (138 sc)
Round 24: Ch 1, *sc in next 22 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (144 sc)
Round 25: Ch 1, *sc in next 23 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (150 sc)
Round 26: Ch 1, *sc in next 24 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (156 sc)
Round 27: Ch 1, *sc in next 25 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (162 sc)
Round 28: Ch 1, *sc in next 26 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (168 sc)
Round 29: Ch 1, *sc in next 27 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (174 sc)
Round 30: Ch 1, *sc in next 28 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (180 sc)
Round 31: Ch 1, *sc in next 29 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (186 sc)
Round 32: Ch 1, *sc in next 30 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (192 sc)
Round 33: Ch 1, *sc in next 31 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (198 sc)
Round 34: Ch 1, *sc in next 32 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (204 sc)
Round 35: Ch 1, *sc in next 33 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (210 sc)
Round 36: Ch 1, *sc in next 34 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (216 sc)
Round 37: Ch 1, *sc in next 35 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (222 sc)
Round 38: Ch 1, *sc in next 36 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (228 sc)
Round 39: Ch 1, *sc in next 37 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (234 sc)
Round 40: Ch 1, *sc in next 38 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (240 sc)
Round 41: Ch 1, *sc in next 39 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (246 sc)
Round 42: Ch 1, *sc in next 40 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (252 sc)
Round 43: Ch 1, *sc in next 41 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (258 sc)
Round 44: Ch 1, *sc in next 42 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (264 sc)
Round 45: Ch 1, *sc in next 43 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (270 sc)
Round 46: Ch 1, *sc in next 44 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (276 sc)
Round 47: Ch 1, *sc in next 45 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (282 sc)
Round 48: Ch 1, *sc in next 46 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (288 sc)
Round 49: Ch 1, *sc in next 47 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (294 sc)
Round 50: Ch 1, *sc in next 48 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around. Join. (300 sc)
Fasten off and weave in the end. Now, repeat this entire process to create a second identical circle. This will be the back of your moon.
Part 2: Shaping the Crescent Moon
Now comes the magical transformation from circle to crescent. This is where we give our moon its iconic shape.
Place the two circles together with their wrong sides facing each other. The right sides (the fronts) should be facing out. Using your MC yarn, we will single crochet through both layers to join them, while simultaneously shaping the crescent.
Starting at the top center of your circles, begin single crocheting through both layers around the entire circumference. Here's the key to the shape:
- At the top (where the moon's tips will be): Work 2 sc in each stitch. This will create a slight point or taper at the top.
- Along the sides: Work 1 sc in each stitch as normal.
- At the bottom center: Work 3 sc in the same stitch. This will create the gentle curve of the moon's bottom.
Continue this join-and-shape process all the way around. When you reach the starting point, fasten off and weave in the end. You should now have a crescent moon shape with a solid, double-thickness body.
Part 3: The Lace Overlay
This is where the celestial magic truly comes alive. We'll be adding the delicate gold lace that gives this piece its ethereal, airy quality. This is worked on the front of the moon only.
Row 1: Attach CC (Gold) to the bottom center point of the moon. Ch 1, *sc in next 3 sts, ch 3, skip 1 st* repeat around the entire moon. When you reach the top tips, work 2 sc in each tip stitch to maintain the point. Join with sl st to first sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, *sc in next sc, ch 5, skip next sc, sc in next sc* repeat around, working the ch-5 loops over the ch-3 spaces from the previous row. Join.
Row 3: Ch 1, *sc in next sc, ch 7, skip next sc, sc in next sc* repeat around. Join.
Row 4: Ch 1, *sc in next sc, ch 9, skip next sc, sc in next sc* repeat around. Join.
Row 5: Ch 1, *sc in next sc, ch 11, skip next sc, sc in next sc* repeat around. Join.
Row 6: Ch 1, *sc in next sc, ch 13, skip next sc, sc in next sc* repeat around. Join.
Row 7: Ch 1, *sc in next sc, ch 15, skip next sc, sc in next sc* repeat around. Join.
Row 8: Ch 1, *sc in next sc, ch 17, skip next sc, sc in next sc* repeat around. Join.
Row 9: Ch 1, *sc in next sc, ch 19, skip next sc, sc in next sc* repeat around. Join.
Row 10: Ch 1, *sc in next sc, ch 21, skip next sc, sc in next sc* repeat around. Join.
Fasten off and weave in all ends. The increasing chain lengths create a beautiful, cascading web of lace that looks like captured starlight.
Finishing Touches
Your Celestial Lace Moon Catcher is almost complete! Just a few final steps to make it ready to hang.
Creating the Hanging Loop: Attach a length of MC yarn to the top tip of the moon. Ch 30, then sl st back to the tip to form a loop. Fasten off and weave in the ends securely.
Optional Embellishments: For an extra touch of celestial sparkle, you can attach a few beads or small charms to the bottom point of the moon. Simply thread them onto a short piece of yarn and secure them to the bottom curve.
Give your finished piece a gentle blocking to help it lay flat and show off the lace pattern. Then, find the perfect spot on your wall, hang it up, and enjoy the beautiful, boho energy it brings to your space. Happy crocheting!
