Easy Crochet Windspinner Pattern – Fast, Fun, and Spins Like Magic!
Crochet windspinners are quick, fun, and easy to make. They are also Ideal scrap yarn projects.
Table of contents
- AD FREE Windspinner Crochet Pattern PDF BUY HERE
- Why You’ll Love The Crochet Wind Spinner Pattern & Instructions
- Materials and What you need to crochet a Windspinner
- what is the best yarn for a windspinner?
- Free Crochet Wind Spinner Pattern (Written in US Terms with UK Terms in Brackets)
- Fun Facts about Crocheting Spirals aka Hyperbolic Crochet
Crocheting windspinners is satisfying, ideal scrap yarn project that both beginners and experienced crocheters will enjoy.
The crochet windspinners are easy to make, perfect for using up leftover yarn in a variety of colors, and result in vibrant, eye-catching decorations that spin beautifully in the breeze—adding a playful, handmade touch to any back yard or outdoor space any season like the Halloween Tri of Windspinners
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I have such fun making crochet wind spinners and have crocheted dozens of these spiral cords in a variety of different colours and various themes, I can confidently say they’re always a hit.
Whether you’re gifting one or selling them at craft fairs, especially when displayed spinning freely.
The lovely crochet wind spinner is sure to be a conversation starter.
A crochet spiral is created by working in continuous rounds or rows, increasing stitches at regular intervals. As you add more stitches in each round (or row), the fabric begins to curl and form a spiral shape.
This technique is similar to a hyperbolic crochet spiral, (Read about hyperbolic crochet at the end of this post)Here the increases happen rapidly, causing the fabric to grow exponentially and curl outward. The more you increase the number of stitches in each row, the tighter and more pronounced the spiral becomes.
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Bee-Themed Hanging Spiral Crochet Wind Spinner – A Fan Favorite
I’ve found that themed wind spinners—especially the bee windspiners and sunflower windspinners—attract the most attention at craft events.
They’re cheerful, colorful, and spin beautifully, with these helpful tips.
You can make the windspinners as long or short as you’d like—just increase or decrease the starting chain length.
My sweet spot length ive found tends to be between 60 and 100 chains (plus one for turning), which gives the spinner enough weight to twirl nicely in a breeze without being too heavy to rotate.
Why You’ll Love The Crochet Wind Spinner Pattern & Instructions
- Beginner-friendly and quick to finish
- Perfect for scrap yarn—clear out those ends
- Customizable length and colors
- Great for gifting to gardeners or flower lovers
- Ideal for craft fairs and markets
These are my helpful tips for crocheting Wind Spinners That Actually Spin
Getting your crochet wind spinner to spin beautifully takes more than just following the pattern.
These tips will help ensure your spinner curls correctly, hangs well, and catches the breeze just right.
* To maintain a consistent spiral direction, start each row from the same side.
After completing the spiral, gently twist it by hand to shape a uniform curl.
* Leave a long tail at the end of each row; these can be used for decoration or to subtly balance the spinner.
Instead of placing a lightweight, like a crochet bee, at the bottom, attach it to the top. This helps distribute weight more evenly and improves balance.
* Consider adding tassels or beads at the bottom to enhance the appearance and add weight, which will help the spinner hang straighter and spin more effectively.
* When hanging your wind spinner, use a swivel clip or fishing swivel* This allows it to rotate freely without twisting the yarn or string.
* Position your wind spinner in a lightly breezy area. If the wind is too strong, it may cause the spinner to sway side to side instead of spinning properly.
* If you don’t have a swivel, you can use a single strand of fine yarn or fishing line to hang the spinner, as this minimizes friction and helps it rotate more freely.
* If your spinner isn’t rotating well, check for imbalances, the BEE at the bottom of your wind spinner or tassel should be attached directly to the FIRST ROW at bottom or the wind is too windy.
* Small adjustments to the hanging setup or design details can greatly improve its spinning performance..
Materials and What you need to crochet a Windspinner
To recreate the bee wind spinner shown in the images:
what is the best yarn for a windspinner?
- I prefer and Double Knit / light worsted weight type of yarn (1x Yellow, 1x Black – approx. 100g ball in total), OR in colors of your choice, DO not use different weight yarns, they should be similar weight yarns
- Different hook sizes can be used my preference is 3.5o mm Crochet Hook or a 4.0 mm hook (Use the corresponding crochet hook size as recommended on the yarn label)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Optional: small spinning fishing swivel (helps it spin better)
- YOu will also need to visit the BEE crochet Pattern HERE for the BEE
NOTES: If your spinner isn’t rotating well, it may be due to strong wind, a heavy design, or an unbalanced structure.
If you use a thicker weight yarn, that can slow down the spinability of the spinner
Try hanging it from a fine yarn thread or use a fishing swivel to allow smooth rotation.
Free Crochet Wind Spinner Pattern (Written in US Terms with UK Terms in Brackets)
Abbreviations used are US Crochet Terms, with UK in brackets
Gauge is not important for this projects.
TO start: In BLACK yarn
Beginning Chain Chain 66 (65 +1) ( or any chain length you desire.)
Row 1: insert hook into the 2nd chain from the hook single crochet (Double Crochet – UK ) in each stitch along. Fasten off, leaving a long tail
* Starting back at the same place as ROW 1 started, attach a new color at the same end where Row 1 began.
Row 2: 2dc ( 2TRC – UK) in each stitch. Fasten off leaving a long tail
(Starting at the same side as ROW 2 started)
Row 3: 3dc (3 TRC – UK ) in each stitch. Fasten off. Leaving a long tail
(Starting at the same side as ROW 2 started)
Row 4: Change to EDGING COLOR leaving a LONG tail at start of ROW : Sc (dc) in EACH stitch along the spiral. (you can also add a decorative edging here by working sc, ch1, in each stitch if you wish, or a decorative finishing stitch like the crab stitch (The reverse single crochet)
LEAVE the LONG tail of Row 4 for securing the swivel to later, and Tie off all ends weaving in securely.
If the Windspinner is all curled up, then you need to start at the TOP and wind carefully into discs that sit on top of each other! Follow the steps below to see how to keep the spiral discs straight!
One challenge when making crochet wind spinners is ensuring that the edges remain flat and aligned, especially as the spiral begins to curl. To help maintain a smooth, even shape, here’s a simple method you can use:
* Lightly Spray the Edges – After completing your wind spinner, lightly mist the edges with water using a spray bottle. This will help relax the yarn and make it more pliable, allowing you to shape it more easily.
* Press with a Heavy Book – Once the edges are dampened, lay the wind spinner Discs on top of the discs on a flat surface. Place a heavy book or another flat, weighted object on top to gently press the edges down. This will help the spiral stay aligned and prevent any unwanted curling or warping.
* Let it Dry FULLY– TO Prevent Curly Surfaces Leave the wind spinner to dry under the book for a few hours or until completely dry. As it dries, the yarn will hold its shape, ensuring that the edges remain flat and your wind spinner retains its clean, spiral form.
This method is a great way to achieve a crisp, well-defined spiral shape for your wind spinner, making it look professional and polished when hung.
Obviously you can use any kind of embellishment such as a pom-pom, for this one i used the small bee keychain crochet pattern
Now visit the Crochet Bee Page to get the pattern for the small BEE. Then RETURN to this page for finishing tips
Small Crochet Small crochet BEE Pattern: Beginner-FriendlyBEE PATTERN HERE
Assembling the Windspinner:
At the VERY TOP, (BEGINNING OF LAST ROW of spinner use a length of yarn to create a loop for hanging your wind spinner and secure to the metal spinner hooks. ( I also attatch my BEE with a spinning hook too)
Fun Facts about Crocheting Spirals aka Hyperbolic Crochet
Did you know that crocheting a wind spinner uses the principles of hyperbolic crochet, the same mathematical term and technique that creates the curly shapes seen in coral reefs and lettuce leaves
While many crocheters might wonder how to crochet a windspinner to make for its simple charm and visuals
They may not realize that the very technique used—adding stitches at regular intervals to create the spiral—echoes the principles of hyperbolic crochet.
This connection to the mathematical concept of negative curvature adds an extra layer of wonder to an already delightful project.
It’s fascinating to think that by crafting these playful spinning decorations, we’re unconsciously tapping into the same geometric principles that shape coral reefs and lettuce leaves in nature. It’s crafting and science. So those of us (Me included) who say ‘oh im not good at Maths!
Let it be known Hyperbolic crochet is rooted in hyperbolic geometry, a branch of mathematics that explores curved spaces and is part of non-Euclidean geometryI LOVE decorating my garden with these crocheted windspinners! Heres are some more of my favourite free windspinner patterns.
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