A blank wall is a craft project waiting to happen, and these 22 DIY wall hangings prove you don’t need a loom to fill one. Most start with yarn, a dowel or a branch and a few simple knots. A few start somewhere stranger, like a cheap woven rug, a length of copper pipe or a thrift store mop head. There are macrame and yarn tapestries for a boho living room, giant tassels for a colorful corner, a moon phase mobile for the bedroom and faux flowers for spring. The DIY JOY originals include a beaded wind chime, a picture frame suncatcher and a marigold paper flower garland, each with its own video. Grab the yarn bin and give that wall something to say.
1. DIY No Weave Wall Hanging
No loom, no weaving and no yarn math. This no weave wall hanging starts with a tasseled cotton table runner, folded and stitched so its own fringe becomes the first layer. Next come small wool tassels, made by folding chunky white wool four or five times and tying off the top, then sewn on in two rows. Trim the fringe, glue on two rows of pom poms, slide gold tube beads onto a few strands and thread a dowel through yarn loops at the top. The tassels are the slow part, so save them for a TV night.
Get the full tutorial at The Lovely Drawer.
2. Large Tapestry Wall Hanging
This large tapestry wall hanging is a clever cheat: instead of weaving from scratch, you knot yarn straight into a 2 by 3 foot woven rug. Pick a rug with a loose enough weave for a small crochet hook to pass through. Cut each yarn strand twice as long as you want it to hang, fold it, pull the loop through the rug with the hook and pull the ends through to lock it. Work in blocks of color, layering cool shades over warm ones, then fold the top 3 inches over into a pocket for a 1 inch dowel.
Get the full tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.
3. How To Make Macrame Mandala Wall Hanging
A macrame mandala wall hanging looks intricate, but it comes down to rope twine, an embroidery hoop and scissors. Tie the first row of knots onto the hoop, then keep repeating the same knots round after round until the circle fills in. The cream rope and fringed edge give it that relaxed seventies look that pulls a room of mismatched furniture together, and it suits a boho porch just as well as a bedroom. The knotting is much easier to follow in motion, so watch the video on the post before starting.
Get the full tutorial at DIY JOY.
4. Giant Tassel Wall Hanging
Nine giant yarn tassels in pinks and mustard turn a 3 foot dowel into a statement piece, and the whole thing takes about one to two hours. Wrap about two thirds of a skein around a 12 inch piece of cardboard, tie a 3 foot strand through the top, cut the bottom loops and wrap a 12 inch piece of yarn about 2 inches down to form the head. Make nine, tie them on so the middle hangs longest, then wrap gold jewelry wire around each end of the dowel for a hanger. Trim the bottoms to a V.
Get the full tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.
5. DIY Modern Tassel Wall Hanging
All black tassels make a yarn craft look like it came from a boutique window. Wrap yarn 30 times around a hardcover notebook for each tassel, tie it at the spine, cut the loops and knot a head near the top. Paint seven wood beads and a 24 inch dowel black with acrylic paint. Tie seven strands of yarn evenly along the dowel, knot a bead onto each strand and finish it with a tassel. The middle three strands get a second tassel for extra length, and a dab of super glue on every knot keeps them from slipping.
Get the full tutorial at Homey Oh My.
6. DIY Marigold Paper Flower Garland
This marigold paper flower garland hangs on a wall, a desk or a staircase rail and glows in warm fall colors. Cut six 2 1/4 inch circles from crepe paper, stack them, staple the center and fringe the edges. Separate each layer and scrunch it toward the middle, twisting some layers in different directions for a fluffier bloom. Thread four flowers at a time onto string with a large needle, adding a small white pom pom between groups as a stopper. Multi-blade scissors make the fringing go much faster, and paper leaves can sit between the flowers.
Get the full tutorial at DIY JOY.
7. Textured Heart Canvas Art Painting
Tissue paper turns a plain canvas into raised, textured heart wall art. Paint the canvas your background color, let it dry and lightly sketch hearts, shapes or letters where you want them. Tear tissue paper into small pieces, soak it in water, squeeze it out, then tear it even smaller and mix in glue and your chosen paint color. Fill each heart with the mixture, spreading it to hide the pencil lines, and add extra layers for a more embossed look without overloading it. Smaller, even tissue pieces give a smoother finish.
Get the full tutorial at DIY JOY.
8. Ribbon Wall Hanging
A ribbon wall hanging is a smart home for that drawer of leftover ribbon and lace scraps. Find a branch, tie twine to each end so it can hang, then loop ribbons, lace and twine over the branch, alternating widths, patterns and textures as you go. Tuck in a few tassels and vintage keys for extra interest. Trim the ends into an informal V or keep them straight across. Neutral creams look soft in a living room, while pinks and pastels suit a nursery or a girl’s bedroom.
Get the full tutorial at Life is a Party.
9. Copper Pipe Wall Hanging DIY
White cotton piping and copper pipe make a macrame-style wall hanging without a single complicated knot. Tie an 18 inch length of 1/2 inch cotton piping onto the top copper bar, knot it again around a second bar about 6 inches lower, then add a copper coupling 6 inches further down between two knots. Each row gets about 3 inches longer toward the center and shorter again toward the far side. Cut a third pipe into short pieces for a center accent with a hacksaw, file the edges smooth and cap the bar ends.
Get the full tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.
10. DIY Moon Phase Wall Mobile
This moon phase wall mobile is made from air dry clay, a 10 inch square dowel and string. Roll the clay to about 1/4 inch thick, cut seven 2 to 3 inch circles with a cookie cutter, then slice them into crescents, halves and a full moon. Poke a hole in the top of each with a skewer and let them dry. Drill seven evenly spaced holes in the dowel, knot a hanging loop from three 40 inch strings and one 26 inch string, thread each strand through a hole and trim the ends to a V. Glue the moons on last.
Get the full tutorial at The Merrythought.
11. DIY Modern Yarn Hanging
Gold rings give this modern yarn hanging a jewelry-like finish. Thread a folded strand through a 1.5 inch ring with a lark’s head knot, tie its tails to the ends of a 7 inch dowel and connect a 3 inch ring below it the same way. Wrap yarn 10 times around a 14 inch piece of cardboard, cut one end and tie each bundle onto the dowel with a big lark’s head knot, six across. Glue every knot, trim the bottom into a point and you’re done. Linen colored yarn shows the most depth.
Get the full tutorial at Homey Oh My.
12. Beaded Wind Chime
This beaded wind chime moves, sparkles and rings, so it earns its spot near a sunny window or on the porch. String a mix of glass, wood and metal beads with charms onto fishing line or strong jewelry wire, add tiny bells and tie each strand to a branch. Lay out your bead order before you start stringing so the colors stay balanced. Fair warning: if the line slips, the beads go everywhere, so work over a tray. No two finished chimes ever look the same, and the full video walks through every strand.
Get the full tutorial at DIY JOY.
13. DIY Embroidery Hoop Yarn Wall Hanging
Two embroidery hoops and two shades of yarn make this bright yarn wall hanging. Glue the inner rings of two hoops together, then glue a dowel across the middle and tape everything while it sets for an hour or two. If you use Gorilla glue, dampen the surface first and use a tiny drop, because it expands. Cut 34 inch strands for the center and 36 inch strands for the tapered sides, fold five strands at a time and attach them with lark’s head knots. Hang it, then give it one straight haircut with very sharp scissors.
Get the full tutorial at Enthralling gumption.
14. DIY Flower Wall Hanging
Faux flowers, a needle and thread and a piece of driftwood are all this flower wall hanging needs. Pull the blooms and a few leaves off their stems; dollar store flowers work fine and a couple of peonies dress it up. Poke the needle through each plastic stem base and string the flowers into strands of different lengths, spacing them fairly evenly. Tie each strand to small gold hooks screwed into the driftwood, knot and trim. Pinks and blush tones make it a sweet Valentine’s Day piece that can stay up all spring.
Get the full tutorial at The Learner Observer.
15. DIY Gold Dipped Yarn Hanging
An 18 inch metal ring from the craft store jewelry aisle, spray painted gold, is the base for this gold dipped yarn hanging. Cut off white wool yarn into 2 yard pieces, loop each one onto the ring and pull tight. Use masking tape as a guide to trim the bottom into a V. Paint about a dozen 1 inch wooden beads in two greens and gold, thread them onto random strands and knot below each one. Lay it flat and spray the bottom few inches gold on both sides for a dip dyed look.
Get the full tutorial at Oleander + Palm.
16. DIY Yarn Tapestry
This yarn tapestry drapes strands in a U shape across a dowel instead of hanging fringe straight down. Paint a wooden dowel crisp white so the yarn stays the star, and let it dry about 10 minutes. Cut the yarn into pieces that get progressively longer, holding them up to the dowel to test the drape, and keep the colors in the order you want. Hot glue the shortest piece just off center, then glue the rest outward in a straight line along the back. Bring each strand around and glue the other end to the opposite side.
Get the full tutorial at Howe We Live.
17. Picture Frame Suncatcher
An old picture frame becomes a hanging suncatcher once the glass comes out and chicken wire goes in. Cut the wire to fit the opening and attach it securely to the frame, wearing gloves because the cut ends are sharp. Thread beads and charms onto eye pins, bend the ends to lock them, add a jump ring or two and hang one bead set in each opening of the wire. Translucent and faceted beads throw the most color. Tie jute rope across the top corners and hang it in a sunny window. The DIY JOY video shows every step.
Get the full tutorial at DIY JOY.
18. Cardboard Heart Garland
Empty toilet paper rolls make this heart garland, and it costs nothing if the paint and twine are already in your craft drawer. Flatten each roll, trace a heart pattern on top and cut through both layers. Paint the hearts white on both sides, let them dry, then paint them in pastels or any colors you like. Poke a hole on each side with a pointed tool and thread them onto string. Hang it across a wall or from the ceiling. Two heart sizes, polka dots or tiny fairy lights all dress it up, and the DIY JOY video walks through it.
Get the full tutorial at DIY JOY.
19. Fall Yarn Art
This fall yarn art drapes yarn in loops instead of letting it hang straight, so the strands seem to pour out of the branch. Clean a twig well, then pick two points on it to set the width of the piece. Hot glue one end of a yarn strand to the back of the twig and the other end to the opposite side to form a loop, then keep adding loops from the outside in. Tie a separate piece of yarn to the twig ends to hang it. Warm pinks and browns suit fall and work right through Halloween.
Get the full tutorial at Hello Lidy.
20. Easy DIY No-Weave Wall Hanging
A cheap woven rug is the secret base of this no-weave wall hanging; the one in the tutorial cost about $10. Cut a section, draw a V on it with a ruler and marker, then push folded yarn through each row of the rug with a capped pen and knot it on the front. Trim the strands into a V. Hot glue the cut bottom edge so it can’t unravel, then add a row of chunky triple-knotted yarn across the bottom and trim that into a wider V. Loop yarn through the top around a stained dowel to hang it.
Get the full tutorial at BREPURPOSED.
21. Fiber Wall Art
This fiber wall art takes just a few minutes and is cheap enough to make in batches for a craft night. Wire a D-ring to the top inside of a metal hoop, wrapping it tightly a few times and tucking the ends behind. Cut 11 equal lengths of string and loop each one around the D-ring, adding a dab of hot glue on the back if they shift. Slide beads over the two middle strings and knot underneath. Trim the ends into a shape you like and tie a loop of string at the top to hang it.
Get the full tutorial at The Merrythought.
22. Make A DIY Wall Hanging with a Mop
Yes, this layered wall hanging starts with a $2 thrift store mop head. Cut it open at the seam to get a pile of long cotton strands, then tie them one by one onto a long stick, using the same first loop you make when tying a shoe, every knot identical. Hang the stick by a piece of yarn while you work. Flip it to see which side of the knots you like best, then layer on pom poms, a wool pom garland or felted wool garlands. Look for a mop with individual strands; looped mops are a pain to cut.
Get the full tutorial at Nesting Place.
