Home Decor / Quick & Easy Projects How to Crochet a Wind Spinner: FREE Pattern & Tutorial June 17, 2026 Written by Sarah-Jayne Fragola This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, I may earn a small commission. Click to see full details of my Privacy Policy. Pin it now, make later! Learn how to crochet a wind spinner with this free pattern and tutorial. This beautiful crochet pattern is a lovely way to add some crochet charm to your outdoor space. Bright, playful, and wonderfully relaxing to make, wind spinners create beautiful movement in the breeze while adding a pop of colour to gardens, balconies, and patios. TABLE OF CONTENTS1. Materials & Tools2. Where to Shop Yarn3. Terms & Abbreviations4. PDF Pattern 5. Need Pattern Support? Join Our Facebook Group6. Convert Pattern Terms7. Pattern Notes8. Gauge 9. Completed Size10. Peony Wind Spinner: Free Pattern11. Spinner12. Hanger13. Tassel14. Video Tutorials15. Right-handed16. Left-handed17. Crochet Pattern to Try NextVIEW MORE▼ Whether you’re looking for a quick weekend project or a thoughtful handmade gift, this pattern is a fun and creative way to use up your favourite yarn shades and bring a little extra joy to the outdoors. Materials & Tools Yarn: Yarnsmiths Cotton, 100% Cotton, Aran (#4), 50g (1.75oz), 80m (87yds). Approx 16 (31, 39)yds of MC Fondant Pink (4390) and 21 (29, 38)yds of CC Pink Sherbet (4406). Hook: 4.5mm (US 7) Darning Needle Scissors Measuring Tape Wooden Beads (one each of: 20mm, 18mm, 12mm) 10cm (4inch) piece of scrap card Where to Shop Yarn Wool Warehouse we crochet Mary maxium love crafts Herrschners hobbii Terms & Abbreviations Stitch(s): st(s) Slip Stitch(s): ss(s): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook. Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through loop on the hook. Space(s): sp(s) Repeat: rep Main Colour: MC Contrast Colour: CC Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops. Half Treble Crochet(s): htr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining three loops. How to Crochet – A Handy Reference Guide eBook Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your crochet stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. You can find my EBook HERE. PDF Pattern etsy bella coco crochet ravelry Need Pattern Support? Join Our Facebook Group The fastest way to get pattern support is to ask in our dedicated facebook group for Bella Coco Crochet patterns. This is the best place for you to connect with other crocheters. Please note, if you wish to change and adapt this pattern in any way, this must be done at your own exploration and we cannot offer assistance with this. Convert Pattern Terms Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version. view in UK terms view in US terms Pattern Notes This pattern is written in UK terms but is switchable to US terms above. Skill Level: Beginner Whilst gauge is not crucial for this project, it will be relevant when it comes to yarn quantities. You will be working in rows and turning the work. The heavy increases per row are what cause the spiral. Pattern written as: Small (Medium, Large). Gauge Row 1 will measure: 24 (34, 44)cm, [9.5 (13.5, 17.5)inch] when lightly stretched. Completed Size 30.5 (40.5, 50.5)cm [12 (16, 20)inch] approx excluding attachments. Peony Wind Spinner: Free Pattern You are viewing this pattern in UK terms. Spinner With MC, ch 36, (51, 66) Row 1: Dc in second ch from hook (missed ch does not count as st) and in each ch across changing to CC in last st. Turn. <35 (50, 65) dc> Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count here or throughout). Work 2 htr in each st across changing to MC in last pull through of last st. Turn. <70 (100, 130) htr> Row 3: Ch 1, (htr, ch 1, htr) in each st across, changing to CC in last pull through of last st. Turn. <140 (200, 260 htr, 70 (100, 130) ch-1> Row 4: Ch 1, skip first st. *(dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-1 sp. Skip 2 sts; rep from * across to last ch-sp. Ss in last st. <140 (200, 260 dc, 70 (100, 130) ch-2> Sew in all tails ends. Hanger We want the hanger to be free to twist and move in the wind, so we’re not going to do anything fancy here!Cut a 38cm (15inch) strand of the CC. Pull one end through the first ch-1 of row 4. Tie the two free ends together using a double knot. Trim the free ends down to neaten up. Tassel Using CC and a 10cm (4inch) piece of card, wrap the yarn around 12 times.Cut a 31cm (12inch) length of CC and pull one end through the top of the tassel and tie a knot to create the tassel hanger. Remove tassel from card. Using CC secure tail end around the top of the tassel below the knot.Wrap the yarn around the top of the tassel 10-12 times or to your liking. Cut the yarn, secure with a knot and hide tail end by passing it down into the tassel. With scissors, cut the bottom of the tassel where it’s currently still folded. Trim the tassel to your liking. Video Tutorials Right-handed Left-handed Crochet Pattern to Try Next Crochet Daisy Summer Breeze Cushion Coaster Daisy Bookmark I always love to see your makes so if you try any of my patterns or follow my stitch tutorials please tag me @bellacococrochet or use the #bellacococrochet sarah-jayne KEEP ON making Don’t miss a thing! 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