This Tree-Inspired Crochet Wind Spinner starts as a long, layered crochet piece and finishes with a simple twist that turns the flat fabric into a beautiful hanging spiral.
The sample is made with brown, white, and green cotton yarn, a 2.5 mm crochet hook, and a foundation chain measuring about 35–40 cm / 14–16 inches. For the sample shown in the video, I used 80 chains.
The project is worked back and forth in rows using basic stitches such as single crochet, double crochet, chains, and slip stitches. Once the crochet section is complete, you add a scalloped edging, hanging loop, beads, and a small tree-inspired decoration before shaping the final spiral.
If you prefer to keep the complete row-by-row instructions beside you while crocheting:
Download the free Crochet Wind Spinner PDF pattern
You can also follow the complete project visually:
Tree-Inspired Crochet Wind Spinner Materials
You will need:
- Cotton yarn in brown, white, and green
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Beads for decoration
- A small lightweight charm or decorative piece for the bottom
The yarn is identified as cotton, but no yarn-weight category is specified in the source, so I have not added one here.
Tree-Inspired Crochet Wind Spinner Pattern Overview
This crochet wind spinner is worked back and forth in seven rows, rather than in rounds.
Begin with a foundation chain approximately:
35–40 cm / 14–16 inches
The sample uses:
80 chains
The project then builds through several textured rows using brown, white, and green yarn.
The overall construction includes:
- Brown foundation and beginning rows
- A white grouped double crochet row
- Green single crochet and double crochet sections
- A brown chain-space row
- A white scalloped edging
- A hanging loop
- Beads and a bottom decoration
- Final spiral shaping
The complete stitch-by-stitch instructions are included in the free printable PDF pattern.
Why This Crochet Wind Spinner Is Beginner-Friendly
Although the finished spinner looks detailed, the construction is based mainly on familiar crochet stitches and repeated sequences.
You will use:
- Chain stitches
- Single crochet
- Double crochet
- Slip stitches
- Chain spaces
- Simple color changes
- Fastening off
- Rejoining yarn
The project also develops in clear stages. You make the crochet section first, add the edging and hanging details, and shape the spiral only after the crochet is complete.
For beginners, the easiest approach is to work through one row at a time rather than trying to remember the whole pattern at once.
Important Tree-Inspired Crochet Wind Spinner Pattern Notes
A few details are worth checking before you begin.
Starting Chain Length
Aim for a foundation chain of about:
35–40 cm / 14–16 inches
The sample uses 80 chains.
You can adjust the starting chain if you would like your finished spinner to be shorter or longer.
Row 1 May Finish Differently
Row 1 alternates:
2 sc, 1 sc
across the foundation chain.
The sample finishes with 2 sc, but depending on your starting chain, your row may finish with 1 sc instead. That is completely fine.
Row 5 Placement Note
One instruction in Row 5 reads:
Skip 1 stitch and work 2 dc in the same space.
The source does not define that “same space” more precisely.
For that reason, the written pattern preserves the original wording instead of guessing a different stitch placement. If this step feels unclear while you are working, follow the stitch placement visually in the video.
What to Do if Row 6 Feels Tight
The standard repeat in Row 6 uses:
ch 2
between the single crochets.
If your work feels too tight, you can use:
ch 3 instead of ch 2.
How to Make the Crochet Wind Spinner Hanging Loop
After finishing the white edging, make the hanging loop using white yarn or another color already used in the project.
The hanging loop uses 25 chains.
To form the loop, make a slip stitch into the 12th or 13th chain, then slip stitch into the next chain.
Finish with ch 1, fasten off, and weave in the yarn ends.
The printable PDF includes the complete hanging-loop instructions in sequence.
Add Beads and a Tree-Inspired Decoration
The decoration is one of the easiest parts of this project to customize.
For the sample, a small tree-inspired decorative piece is attached to the bottom, and beads are added near the top.
You can keep the same look or choose another lightweight decoration that works with your color palette.
Make sure all decorative pieces are secure before shaping the spinner.
How to Shape the Tree-Inspired Crochet Wind Spinner
Once the crochet, hanging loop, and decorations are finished, the piece will still look fairly flat and layered.
This is where the transformation happens.
Starting at the hanging-loop end, gently twist the crochet piece around itself.
Continue turning it until the rows settle naturally into an even spiral shape.
If the spiral loosens after handling, gently twist the piece again.
Crochet Wind Spinner Color Ideas
The brown, white, and green combination creates the tree-inspired look shown in this project, but you can easily change the colors.
For example, you could keep the white edging and choose two contrasting colors for the main rows, or use a palette that matches a season or your home decor.
The stitch structure stays the same, so the color choice is an easy way to make the finished spinner your own.
More Crochet Wind Spinner and Beginner Crochet Patterns
If you enjoy spiral crochet projects, try the Easy Crochet Wind Spinner Tutorial for Scrap Yarn Decor for another beginner-friendly version.
You may also like the Easy Crochet Wind Spinner with Butterfly Pattern, which combines a spiral spinner with beads and a crochet butterfly.
For another project that changes dramatically during finishing, take a look at the Crochet Rosebud Pattern.
Tree-Inspired Crochet Wind Spinner FAQ
Is this crochet wind spinner beginner-friendly?
Yes. The pattern uses basic US crochet stitches such as chains, single crochet, double crochet, and slip stitches.
The main areas that may need a little extra attention are the color changes and the stitch placement in Row 5. If that placement feels unclear, the video can help you follow the hand movements visually.
What yarn and hook size do I need for this crochet wind spinner?
Use cotton yarn in brown, white, and green with a 2.5 mm crochet hook.
A yarn-weight category is not specified in the source.
How long should the starting chain be?
Aim for approximately:
35–40 cm / 14–16 inches
The sample uses 80 chains.
Can I make the wind spinner longer or shorter than 80 chains?
Yes.
Use fewer chains for a shorter spinner or more chains for a longer one, then follow the pattern rows in the same order.
What if Row 1 doesn’t end with a full 2 sc, 1 sc repeat?
That is okay.
The sample finishes with 2 sc, but your row may finish with 1 sc instead, depending on the number of chains you started with.
You do not need to force an extra repeat just to make your ending match the sample.
How do I make the flat crochet piece turn into a spiral?
Finish the crochet rows, edging, hanging loop, and decorations first.
Then gently twist the finished crochet piece around itself until it settles into the spiral shape.
What should I do if Row 6 feels too tight?
Use ch 2 as written in the standard repeat.
If the row feels too tight, use ch 3 instead.
Can I use different colors and decorations?
Yes.
Brown, white, and green create the tree-inspired version shown here, but you can use another color combination.
You can also replace the bottom decoration with another lightweight ornament that suits your project.
Do I need to fasten off after each row?
Follow the row endings exactly as written in the PDF.
The pattern fastens off before returning to the beginning for the next row, including the transition from Row 4 to Row 5 when the same green color is used.
Download the Free Tree-Inspired Crochet Wind Spinner Pattern
Want the complete instructions in one place?
The printable PDF includes the detailed row-by-row pattern, hanging loop, decoration, and shaping steps.
Download the free Crochet Wind Spinner written pattern PDF
Prefer to crochet along visually?
Watch the full Tree-Inspired Crochet Wind Spinner tutorial on YouTube
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