Crochet mother’s day gifts

This Mother’s Day, go beyond the store-bought gifts and create something truly special and personal for your amazing Mum. This tapestry crochet pattern allows you to craft a beautiful piece featuring the word “MUM” nestled above a loving heart.

The tapestry technique creates a sturdy and visually striking design, perfect for hanging or displaying as a cherished keepsake. Whether your mum is a seasoned crochet enthusiast herself or simply appreciates handmade love, this project is sure to bring a smile to her face.

This pattern is designed for beginners familiar with basic crochet stitches and color changes. Follow the row-by-row instructions carefully to bring this heartfelt design to life!

Materials You’ll Need:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in two contrasting colors.
  • Color A (Background): Choose a color your Mum loves or one that complements her decor.
  • Color B (Motif): A vibrant color like pink, purple, or red for the “MUM” and heart.
• Crochet Hook: A hook size appropriate for your yarn weight (e.g., H/8 or 5.0 mm for worsted weight).
• Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends.
• Scissors: For cutting yarn.

Crochet Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• st(s): stitch(es)
• rep: repeat
• RS: Right Side
• WS: Wrong Side

PS: This Crochet Pattern created with this free tapestry crochet maker tool

Gauge:

While gauge isn’t critical for this project, maintaining consistent tension will ensure a neat and even tapestry.

Finished Size:

The finished size will depend on your yarn weight and hook size. The pattern is 20 stitches wide and 20 rows high.

Tapestry Crochet Pattern:

Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms):

Important Notes:

• This pattern is read from right to left for Right Side rows and left to right for Wrong Side rows.
• Each square on the chart represents one single crochet stitch.
• Carry the unused color yarn loosely along the wrong side of your work, crocheting over it with the working color. Be mindful not to pull the carried yarn too tight.
• Color A = Background Color, Color B = Motif Color (“MUM” and Heart)

Row 1 (RS): With Color A, ch 21. Turn. Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and across (20 sc).

Row 2 (WS): With Color A, ch 1. Turn. Sc across (20 sc).

Row 3 (RS): With Color A, ch 1. Turn. 3 sc with A, 1 sc with B, 1 sc with A, 1 sc with B, 10 sc with A, 1 sc with B, 1 sc with A, 1 sc with B, 3 sc with A.

Row 4 (WS): With Color A, ch 1. Turn. 3 sc with A, 1 sc with B, 1 sc with A, 1 sc with B, 10 sc with A, 1 sc with B, 1 sc with A, 1 sc with B, 3 sc with A.

Row 5 (RS): With Color A, ch 1. Turn. 3 sc with A, 1 sc with B, 1 sc with A, 1 sc with B, 10 sc with A, 1 sc with B, 1 sc with A, 1 sc with B, 3 sc with A.

Row 6 (WS): With Color A, ch 1. Turn. 4 sc with A, 1 sc with B, 10 sc with A, 1 sc with B, 5 sc with A.

Row 7 (RS): With Color A, ch 1. Turn. 4 sc with A, 1 sc with B, 10 sc with A, 1 sc with B, 5 sc with A.

Row 8 (WS): With Color A, ch 1. Turn. 5 sc with A, 8 sc with B, 7 sc with A.

Row 9 (RS): With Color A, ch 1. Turn. 5 sc with A, 10 sc with B, 5 sc with A.

Row 10 (WS): With Color A, ch 1. Turn. 6 sc with A, 8 sc with B, 6 sc with A.

Row 11 (RS): With Color A, ch 1. Turn. 7 sc with A, 6 sc with B, 7 sc with A.

Row 12 (WS): With Color A, ch 1. Turn. 8 sc with A, 4 sc with B, 8 sc with A.

Row 13 (RS): With Color A, ch 1. Turn. 9 sc with A, 2 sc with B, 9 sc with A.