20 Maximalist Crochet Patterns
Maximalist style is all about more is more. It’s all about mixing colors, clashing patterns, textures on textures, and personality in every corner. It’s not afraid to be loud, it doesn’t play by the rules, and it’s really the perfect aesthetic to explore with crochet.
So what is maximalism? At its core, it’s the total opposite of minimalism.
Maximalism as a design philosophy is closely tied to postmodernism—a movement that began in the late 20th century as a reaction against the clean, stripped-down aesthetic of modernism and minimalism. Maximalism questioned minimalism’s belief that form must follow function, favoring layered meaning, ornamentation, and even contradiction. It brought back decoration and storytelling into design.
Historically, maximalism draws from multiple eras. From Baroque and Rococo opulence, Victorian-era abundance, and the eclectic glam of the 1980s. It often leans into the nostalgic, the over-the-top, and the emotionally evocative—an aesthetic that’s more about how a space feels than how it functions.
In recent years, maximalism has had a major revival—thanks in part to social media. Platforms like Instagram and Pinterest made dopamine decor and cluttercore styles go viral. And in the world of crochet? This is where it shines. Think oversized granny squares, high-contrast color combos, unexpected textures, and just saying yes to everything.
So if you love mixing florals with stripes, rainbow with black, and want your creations to make a statement, you’re going to love this round-up of 20 maximalist-inspired crochet patterns. There’s a mix of paid and free patterns and I’ve separated them all into three different categories: Home Decor, Clothing and Accessories.
You can check out the exact links to all of the patterns on my blog which is linked in the description box below. Alright, let’s get started!
Home Decor
Giant Granny Blanket by Purl Soho, see the pattern here.
First is the Giant Granny Blanket by Purl Soho. This pattern is made in the round and has three different variations: either a large blanket that is 92 by 92 inches, a throw blanket or a baby blanket. It’s very simple and uses the basic granny square pattern to create, and this one is a free pattern on their website.
Or I also like this mini monstera by Yarnspirations. It measures 6 inches or 15 cm tall with the leaves, and is beginner friendly as it only uses basic stitches and the single crochet two together. To create it you start with the pot worked in spiral continuous rounds, then dirt and leaves, and this one is free on their website.
Maximalist Throw by Premier Yarns Design Team, see the pattern here.
I also love this Maximalist Throw by Premier Yarns Design Team. It’s beginner friendly to make as it only uses basic stitches, as well as the long double crochet and weaving stitch, but you do have to change colors, so I’d say it’s a bit more advanced beginner level to make. It measures 50 by 48 inches, and is free on their website as well.
Colors Echo Blanket by Mama in A Stitch, see the pattern here.
The Colors Echoes Blanket by Mama in a Stitch is also a great one to make. It measures 43 by 51 inches so it’s a good size and is made up of creating large 8.25 inch squares and connecting them together using a whipstitch, so this one is free on their website and really beginner friendly to create.
Boho Wall Hanging by Stitching Together, see the pattern here.
I really love the Boho Wall Hanging by Stitching Together. This piece measures 25.5 by 20 inches and is a paid pattern in their Etsy shop. I love how this one has the feeling of a macrame hanging but is made with crochet, and I thought it would be the perfect statement piece to create for your space and give it that boho maximalist vibe.
Revel Wall Hanging by Gathering Bliss Croche, see the pattern here.
Another great pattern is the Revel Wall Hanging by Gathering Bliss Croche. And the crochet here doesn’t have a “t” at the end so that’s important to keep in mind. The hanging measures 39 inches wide by 19 inches high and is perfect to create with scrap yarns that you might have from other projects.
You can use a smaller weight yarn for a more delicate piece or heavier weight for a would be perfect to make a statement rug as well, the one pictured is using a medium weight, And this one is a paid pattern in their Etsy shop.
I also loved this Field of Flowers Pillow by Yarnspirations. It’s made of basic stitches to create the puffy petal flower motifs, and is designed to create a pillow that fits a 20 inch square pillow form, and this one is free on their website and perfect to play around with different color ways, and you could also use scrap yarns to create it as well.
Bernat Meadow Magic by Yarnspirations, see the pattern here.
This Bernat Meadow Magic Blanket by Yarnspirations is also lovely. It measures 51 by 59 inches, and is worked diagonally from corner to corner. Even though it only requires basic stitches, It is more intermediate to make as there is a bit of color changing and there is a color chart, but it would work up quite quickly with bulky yarn, I love the colors on this one as well, and it’s a free pattern on their website.
Granny Square Pillow by Yarnspirations, see the pattern here.
And here is a lovely granny pillow by Yarnspirations. This one is made using the granny yarn by bernat which I haven’t tried yet but they have it in some fun color ways and it looks really soft. This pillow is made to be 22 inches square and would be quite easy to whip up, you can of course use yarn scraps for this one as well.
Clothing
Hexi Pullover by Yarnspirations, see the pattern here.
First is the Hexi Pullover Sweater by Yarnspirations, and this pattern is easy to create and free on the Yarnspirations website, and is made with Red Heart yarn but would also be fun to make with left over yarns from other projects. The hexagons are created in the round and then joined and the bottom ribbing and neckband then cuffs are worked to finish it off. And it has sizes XS to 5XL, and has a nice oversized fit.
Mosaic Motifs by Yarnspirations, see the pattern here.
I also love the Mosaic Motifs top by Yarnspirations. It’s serrated using basic stitches as well as the hdc2together, and it has sizes XS to 5XL. To create it you make the front and back then shape the armholes, shape the neck then work the sleeves, and shape the neck then work the leaf, flower and stem motifs to finish it off. And you can also play with the placement of the flowers, and there are 3 different versions and ways to arrange the motifs and then they’re connected to the top with a running stitch.
Square Maxi Dress by Veralcona Design, see the pattern here.
Or make the Granny Square Maxi Dress by Veralcona Design. It’s available in English and Spanish and has sizes XS to XL, and it’s also customizable. And this one is a paid pattern in their Etsy shop. I love the diagonal design of the granny square on this one and how the sides have a nice lacy airy panel on the sides.
Neon Summer Shrug by Martina Supova, see the pattern here.
I also love the Neon Summer Shrug by Martina Supova. This one is a paid pattern on their website. The pattern is in Slovak and does have English translation, has sizes Small to 3XL, and I thought this pattern would be perfect for Summer, I love the neon colorway here and it’d be lovely to wear to festivals.
No Shades of Grey Cardigan by Katie Jones, see the pattern here.
The No Shades of Grey Cardigan by Katie Jones is another great piece. It has 3 sizes and is inspired by the color palette of traditional quilts. The pattern is broken down into 6 different parts, and I just love the different patterns on it - and it’s a paid pattern on the Hobbii website.
Accessories
Neon Glow Scarf by Ashley Zhong, see the pattern here.
First is the Neon Glow Scarf by Ashley Zhong. This piece is more intermediate level to create, and is a paid pattern on their website. It includes charts, so you should be able to read a chart, and I just loved the bold bright gradient that this design has.
Dopamine Scarf by Realm Designs, see the pattern here.
Or I also love this Dopamine Scarf by Realm Designs. This project is more confident beginner level to create and is a paid pattern in their Etsy shop. And this piece is great to use up your stash, and is perfect if you love the dopamine dressing aesthetic.
Granny Bucket Hat by Cactus Lady Creation, see the pattern here.
You could also make this Granny Square bucket hat by me. It’s beginner friendly to create and is perfect to use up all of your scrap yarns as well. It’s made of 5 granny squares and then connecting them together, and working the brim, and is the perfect project for Summer. And I have a YouTube video tutorial here on my channel that I put in the card above, and the paid pattern over on my website if you like written patterns.
Garden Party Bag by Yarnspirations, see the pattern here.
I also love the Garden Party Bag by Yarnspirations. It starts with the base of the bag, then the body, then handle casings and create the flowers and it includes a puff flower, and the grey blue flower as well as a rose, coral, periwinkle flower and leaf in the pattern. This one is beginner friendly and free on their website, and I thought this one was so whimsical and would be fun to get some lovely purse handles for this one and create a unique accessory.
Not So Granny Cowl by Natty Thread, see the pattern here.
Another great granny pattern is the Not So Granny Cowl, The colors on this one are so loud and fun, and this one would also be a great scrap buster. It’s beginner friendly to make and is a paid pattern on the love crafts website, to really explore the maximalist vibe, definitely mix and match some really fun colorways.
Coastal Waves Socks by Linda Ginnerup, see the pattern here.
Or make the Coastal Waves Socks by Linda Ginnerup. The texture on these were really fun and there are sizes EU 36 to 48 or US 5 to 15. To create, they are worked sideways, then crocheted together and the heel and toe are added in the end to finish it off. And this one is a paid pattern on the hobbii website and I love how they played around with the colorway for this one.
✨Well what did you think of all of these minimalist patterns? Let me know in the comments below if you think your personal style is more minimalist or maximalist?
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